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If you’re considering buying land to build your dream home, where do you begin? That’s a question a lot of buyers have. You can just (or maybe you can) go out and say I want that piece of dirt right there and think it’s going to be easy to build your new house every time. If you are looking at Charleston SC, here is where you’d start. There are many very important factors that one needs to consider before pulling the trigger on a home site or some land in SC. Here this page will break down all the nuances, risks, and factors real estate buyers looking to purchase land lots, agricultural hunting land, and developed homesites in Charleston SC & South Carolina (or anywhere) should know going into it.

MLS Listings Data

Total Listings:1347
Average Price:$703,292
Highest Listing Price:$18,000,000
Average Days On Market:298
Average Price/SqFt:-
Charleston SC Land Lots Home Site Information, Stats, Details currently has one thousand, three hundred and fourty-seven (1347) for sale on MLS. Charleston SC Land Lots Home Site Information, Stats, Details listings have an average sales price of $703,292 ranging in price from $53,000 to $18,000,000. The average sq ft home size of Charleston SC Land Lots Home Site Information, Stats, Details McClellanville SC is 0 square feet. The largest property for sale is 0 sqft and smallest 0 sqft. View property listings for sale by price, street, subdivision, age, property type, location, features, size, and listing date, and time on MLS with an of 298 days on the market.

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Number of MLS Listings 1 - 3 of 1347

2.79 acres on Two Pines Road in McClellanville, South Carolina, located within the gated community of Tibwin Farms. This spacious waterfront lot sits along the Intracoastal Waterway and overlooks the protected Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge.The property offers wide-open views, privacy, and a true Lowcountry setting with tidal creeks, marsh grass, and abundant wildlife. With nearly three acres, there is plenty of room for a custom home designed to take advantage of the water and scenery.Conveniently located about 30 minutes from Mount Pleasant and Georgetown, this lot combines quiet coastal living with easy access to town amenities.
View details Lot/Home Site Size - 2.7900 Acres
3.5 Acres This is the best 3 + acre property for sale in Mcclellanville... all cleared with grass that has a wooded border on two sides; an open border on one side and one side that borders a deep spring fed pond with bruem and bass. It's one of only 5 lots accessed from Breezy Bay way. Additional land is available up to 6 acres priced from $65,000 per acre. This property adjoins a manufactured home and three acres that is also for sale and currently listed in multiple listing service for $450..
View details Lot/Home Site Size - 10.6300 Acres
Two lots totaling 4.4 acres. TMS#: 1801401037 is 2.98 & TMS#: 1801401035 is 1.43. Lot 037 is cleared with well, septic systems, and electricity. This lot was set up as a mobile home park in the past. Lot 035 is adjacent raw land with no improvements, 035 and 037 must be sold together. There are a number of possibilities for this property.
View details Lot/Home Site Size - 4.4000 Acres

 

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TYPES OF LOTS

The most popular kind of home site these days. If you’re wanting to build in a PUD (planned unit development) or in layman’s terms a traditional lot & block neighborhood with rules and regs usually you’re going to be ok with most of the lots for sale, as it is customary for the developer to have organized and planned out every detail for you. However, that doesn’t mean there aren’t some other factors you should look into (or your agent). HOAs can be a nightmare too

  1. Wooded Lot
  2. Corner Lot
  3. Cul-de-sac 

 

One of the biggest factors to consider when buying a lot here in the Charleston SC area (and all of the coastal regions of SC) is the grade or the land’s “levelness” if you will, with the surrounding land so that it is flat and not below the rest. As you’ll see in the graphic to the right, there are many ponds shown. That’s because when the surrounding land around you is at or just above sea level as is the case with coastal areas, developers have to account for all the rain runoff, and they do this by making retention ponds. Some listing agents will say a lot is “waterfront” or “pond front”, and it maybe be. However, it is actually just a required retention pond dug for fill dirt and rainwater. If you buy a lot that is near wetlands or is below grade it might cost you $15,000 in dirt just to bring the lot to grade, and level with the surrounding land. So you don’t want to buy it seeing trees, and brush only to find out after the lot has been cleared you can’t start building until you’ve spent thousands of $$ dumping truckloads of fill dirt. It might be better just to buy a lot that is already high enough or been brought up to grade. 

The three types of lots above are just common examples of what you’ll find regularly in SC. Obviously, you could have a corner wooded lot. Wooded just means it’s not on waterfront or lakefront, and the seller’s agent is conveying to the buyer that you’re in a more “foresty” type community. You’ll have to have the lot cleared of trees as well. In terms of desirability, that’s really up to the people buying it and what’s important to them. If you have small children or plan to, then those people usually want something in the back of the neighborhood on a dead-end road, or cul-de-sac. Corner lots are desirable to some because some people don’t want neighbors near, or want two ways to drive onto their property. Corner lots tend to be the more expensive when buying in development because most people like the idea of having the ability for ingress & egress from two sides of the property and not having neighbors on the sides. Then again, there are also people who don’t like the idea of having cars coming and going on both sides of them. 

MLS Listings Data

Total Listings:62
Average Price:$1,298,324
Highest Listing Price:$6,950,000
Average Days On Market:316
Average Price/SqFt:-
Charleston SC Land Lots Home Site Information, Stats, Details currently has sixty-two (62) for sale on MLS. Charleston SC Land Lots Home Site Information, Stats, Details listings have an average sales price of $1,298,324 ranging in price from $175,000 to $6,950,000. The average sq ft home size of Charleston SC Land Lots Home Site Information, Stats, Details Mount Pleasant SC is 0 square feet. The largest property for sale is 0 sqft and smallest 0 sqft. View property listings for sale by price, street, subdivision, age, property type, location, features, size, and listing date, and time on MLS with an of 316 days on the market.

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Number of MLS Listings 1 - 6 of 62

This vacant Lot presents a rare opportunity to live in a newly constructed coastal masterpiece just minutes from downtown Charleston & historic old Mt. Pleasant. Located in one of Mt Pleasant's oldest neighborhoods, Bayview Acres is a hidden gem that offers tree lined streets, a community boat ramp and access to Shem Creek.**This price and offering is for the vacant lot and architectural blueprints ONLY. Construction permits have been applied for and once obtained, the list price will be adjusted to reflect completed market value.The proposed residence, constructed by renowned SHELTER Custom-Built Living, will feature: 3,895 square feet 4 bedrooms / 4.5 baths Formal dining room Dedicated office space on first floor Primary suite on first floor Dual laundry rooms 3 additional bedrooms and full baths upstairs Bonus room / 5th bedroom upstairs Detached garage with dedicated golf cart storage *Optional in ground pool The information herein is furnished to the best of the Listing Agent's knowledge, but is subject to verification by the purchaser and their agent. Listing Agent/Brokerage assumes no responsibility for correctness thereof, nor warrant the accuracy of the information or the condition of property. Buyer/Agent to verify all information deemed integral to a potential purchase.
View details Lot/Home Site Size - 0.3600 Acres
In a zip code where waterfront almost never comes to market, 328 Maggie Road stands alone as a truly rare offering. Set on 2.73 acres, this private peninsula is a point of high ground surrounded by water on three sides and reached by crossing your own bridge over the marsh. From there, the homesite opens to more than 180 degrees of unobstructed views across Foster Creek toward the Wando River, with protected wetlands that preserve the natural landscape, the tidal creeks, the wading birds, and the Lowcountry sunsets into the future.No HOA. Your vision. No committees. In a zip code dominated by covenant-controlled communities, this property answers only to you. Design the home you want, whether modern, traditional, or something Charleston has never seen. Create a detached guest house, a private workshop, or simply enjoy the ability to keep your boat on your own land. There are no monthly fees, no architectural review boards, and no restrictions on how your waterfront retreat takes shape. With approximately two acres of high ground, water and sewer available at the road, a clear title, and OCRM remediation complete, the property is ready for its next chapter. An approved dock permit allows for a 175-foot dock with boat lift, and the creek provides approximately six to seven feet of water at high tide with direct access to the Wando River and Charleston Harbor. From your future dock, the surrounding marsh system offers exceptional inshore fishing for redfish, speckled trout, and flounder, along with seasonal shrimp and blue crabs, while offshore access opens the door to mahi-mahi, tuna, snapper, and more. Despite its sense of privacy and separation, the property sits in the heart of Mount Pleasant. Belle Hall's shopping and dining, everyday conveniences, and Belle Hall Elementary are just one mile away, with Lucy Beckham High School nearby. Shem Creek's waterfront restaurants and marinas are within a short drive, and both historic downtown Charleston and the beaches of Isle of Palms are approximately ten miles away. This level of seclusion on the water, paired with immediate access to the area's most established destinations, is rarely found in 29464. Snowden continues to see meaningful investment, including new sewer infrastructure and the planned I-526 interchange, further strengthening accessibility while the surrounding marsh and waterways remain naturally protected. As surrounding neighborhoods continue to mature, the opportunity to own a private, protected waterfront peninsula of this scale becomes increasingly uncommon. This is 2.73 waterfront acres in Mount Pleasant that are private, protected, and free from HOA constraints, a combination that rarely exists. The only way to fully understand the beauty of this property is to see if for yourself! Schedule a sunset showing before its GONE!
View details Lot/Home Site Size - 2.7300 Acres
**OVER 2 FULL ACRES IN the Heart of MT. PLEASANT, SC!!!** Unheard of at this price!!! --- NO HOA OR RESTRICTIONS!! -- IN THE HEART OF Mt.P..... ESTATE SIZED BUILDING LOT!! - Just Minutes from the Thick of Mount pleasant, and less that 20 Minutes to DOWN TOWN HISTORIC CHARLESTON!! - Established neighborhood, NO HOA OR RESTRICTIONS!! -- SURVEY ATTACHED IN DOCUMENTS -- As well as Proposed new road on Existing LEGAL Ingress/Egress (Shown on Neighboring plat, for reference only)****PLEASE NOTE! -- ALL the information we have been able to obtain from the sellers, and any/all third-party organizations, including but not limited to city/county and other entities, has been posted to this MLS (under "Documents"). If you do not see the item in question (Plat, Survey, Wetlands JD's, Elevation Cert, Etc., it is because we do NOT have them. -- Unless specifically noted, these items in question, will be the buyer's responsibility, either during the DD period or post-closing. Thank you. - Buyer is responsible for all utilities DD and tap fees.
View details Lot/Home Site Size - 2.0900 Acres
Ready-to-build on lot that has been cleared and has city water and sewer at the street. This exceptional homesite offers panoramic views of Hamlin Sound along with the accompanying Lowcountry breezes. This lot also has a generously sized piece of high ground behind the main building area, potentially allowing space for an additional structure of up to 400 square feet-perfect for entertaining retreat or fire pit pad. Seller has planted one of the property lines with palm trees that will offer plenty of privacy. Property is located in an up-and-coming area with no HOA restrictions, which will help speed up build process and offer more versatility in build out potential. Close to the IOP Connector, Mt. Pleasant Towne Centre, top rated schools, and numerous other amenities.
View details Lot/Home Site Size - 0.7700 Acres
Coastal parcel in Mount Pleasant offering upland area, marsh views, and proximity to Hamlin Sound. Potential for homesite and possible private dock pending all required approvals. A rare opportunity to create a Lowcountry retreat close to beaches, schools, and town amenities.
View details Lot/Home Site Size - 1.8700 Acres
This lot, and its accompanying blueprints will soon become a vanguard of coastal modernism in Old Mt. Pleasant. An opportunity to discover a truly bespoke living experience. Located on wonderfully charming and quiet Randall Street, the lot has been cleared and blueprints are in the final stages of permitting to become a spectacular luxury residence. CURRENT OFFERING: This price and offering is for lot and architectural blueprints only. FUTURE RESIDENCE: Once permits are secured, this lot and blueprint only offering will be removed and construction will commence on an exquisite 3,250 sq. ft. home, featuring four bedrooms, four full and two half bathrooms, a flexible living space, and a resort style private pool.UNCOMPROMISING QUALITY : Specializing in luxury residences, Shelter Custom-Built Living is renowned for their unsurpassed, meticulous attention to detail and design. As a recognized Multi-Prism Award-Winning firm, Shelter's expertise is nationally recognized; Home Builder Digest named them one of the Top 12 Builders in SC and a Top 50 Modern Home Builder in the United States. Architect, Brothers Rich Design, is renowned for meticulously curated projects where thoughtful detail meets flawless execution. Their approach transcends conventional design, defining modern luxury. INQUIRE FOR DETAILS: Further details and new pricing for the fully constructed, move-in ready home are available upon request. ** THIS offering - listing # 26002885 is for lot and blueprints only ** The information herein is furnished to the best of the Listing Agent's knowledge, but is subject to verification by the purchaser and their agent. Listing Agent/Brokerage assumes no responsibility for correctness thereof, nor warrant the accuracy of the information or the condition of property. Buyer/Agent to verify all information deemed integral to a potential purchase.
View details Lot/Home Site Size - 0.1900 Acres

 

LOT SHAPES

The shape and size of a lot can also be a considerable factor when you’re looking to purchase “dirt” for building a home. In the case above where you’re looking to buy in a PUD, the builder/developers have already subdivided tracts of land such that it maximizes their profitability. They don’t usually take the shape of the lot into much consideration, and they design out the neighborhood to make sure they: One – get county and city building and zoning approval, and Two so they can sell as many homes as possible. 

 

Obviously the shape of the lot will vary based on the shape and size of the land that has been developed, how the roads have been cut, sidewalks, the requirements of the city, easements, and appurtenances, etc., but above are the most generic common shapes you’ll find. Obviously, when building a home on a pie-shaped lot they will be on a cul-de-sac, AND it can be tricky for an architect to design (depending on size) is something to consider.

 

COMMON GLOSSARY OF TERMS TO KNOW WHEN CONSIDERING BUYING DIRT/LAND/LOT 

 

  1. Setbacks – The amount of required space your property must be away from another home, the road etc. is the minimum distance which a building or other structure must be set back from a street or road, a river or other stream, a shore or flood plain, or any other place which is deemed to need protection. 
  2. Easement – is a legal right to use another’s land for a specific limited purpose. In other words, when someone is granted an easement, he is granted the legal right to use the property, but the legal title to the land itself remains with the owner of the land. This usually mostly applies to things like city / neighborhood drainage easements, and utilities. 
  3. HOA – As mentioned above if you buy a lot to build a home in a PUD you’re going to have a Home Owners Assoc. which is going to have rules and regulations you HAVE to adhere to as part of the neighborhood. If you don’t can result in fines and hassle. For this reason, many people do not like PUDs. 
  4. Regime Fees – Very similar to HOA fees (mainly just a legal name difference) in many instances, if your neighborhood has amenities, common areas etc.. there will be fees due often times at closing, monthly or quarterly to maintain and pay for those items. 
  5. Building Restrictions – if you purchase a lot in a PUD where the developer is just selling lots and not also building homes – PUDs, city or county will have rules and restrictions that your home design must adhere to or not do. So ask for a copy of the building codes BEFORE buying the lot. Especially, if you already have architectural drawings completed or a home plan you want to use. 

 

LAND LOT SALES TRENDS FOR CHARLESTON SC

Above is a three-year graph of the number of land lot listings sold in the Charleston SC region year over year since 2016. 

 

FLOOD RISK

Here is Charleston SC, which is much different from some of our state’s other major markets of Columbia (Midlands), and Greenville/Spartanburg (Upstate) flooding is a regular way of life that one must consider when owning or buying real estate in the low-country. Coastal areas such as: Sullivan’s IslandHilton Head, Pawley’s Island, Edisto, Georgetown, Myrtle Beach, Isle of Palms, and all of Charleston SC people have to always consider the floor risk. Especially if you’re looking to buy a waterfront property then building your house off the ground is a must. Virtually all the land near the coast of South Carolina will be close to or at sea level, and although direct hits from hurricanes, believe it or not, are rare, the tidal surge is not as rare. With high tides and deluges of rain from tropical storms, you have to have flood insurance in most instances even if you’re in an X zone which technically doesn’t require it. It is still smart. 

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