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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:1398
Average Price:$678,352
Highest Listing Price:$18,000,000
Average Days On Market:288
Average Price/SqFt:-
Charleston SC Land Lots Home Site Information, Stats, Details currently has one thousand, three hundred and ninety-eight (1398) for sale on MLS. Charleston SC Land Lots Home Site Information, Stats, Details listings have an average sales price of $678,352 ranging in price from $51,000 to $18,000,000. The average sq ft home size of Charleston SC Land Lots Home Site Information, Stats, Details Manning 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 288 days on the market.

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Number of MLS Listings 1 - 3 of 1398

Rare 13.14-Acre Corner Tract with Dual Road Frontage -- Manning, SC! A truly rare find in Clarendon County -- this 13.14-acre parcel offers approximately 677 feet of frontage on Highway 260 and 646 feet on Halsedon Road, giving you exceptional access and flexibility for a homesite, investment, or future development. Electric and water are already available at the street. Enjoy the best of both worlds -- peaceful, away-from-it-all acreage with close proximity to historic Manning and beautiful Lake Marion. Whether you're planning to build, invest, or hold for the future, this property offers prime location, dual-frontage flexibility, and endless opportunity. Don't miss this one!
View details Lot/Home Site Size - 13.1400 Acres
Welcome to 3109 Matipan Avenue; an exceptional opportunity to secure a homesite in one of Charleston's fastest growing neighborhoods. Whether you're an investor, builder, or future homeowner, this property offers the chance to build new construction and become part of the exciting transformation taking place in Charleston's Neck area.Perfectly positioned with quick access to Downtown Charleston, Park Circle, I-26, and I-526, you'll enjoy the convenience of being just minutes from some of the city's best restaurants, breweries, parks, shopping, and major employers. As redevelopment continues throughout the surrounding area, this property offers the opportunity to invest in a location with tremendous long-term potential.Bring your vision and create a custom residence in one ofCharleston's most up & coming communities. Don't miss your chance to be part of the continued growth and revitalization of the Charleston Neck corridor.
View details Lot/Home Site Size - 0.1600 Acres
***ATTENTION BUILDERS / OR ANYONE LOOKING FOR LAND!! -- *PRIVATE GATED* -- 3.5 ACRE LOT -- IN EXCLUSIVE OLD FARM SUBDIVISION!! --(**LAST LOT IN SUB.!!) Located less than a mile from the exclusive Old Sawmill Golf Club and minutes from Volvo, Cane Bay, Walmart distribution center, and Summerville!! --- PRIVATE COUNTRY LIVING AT ITS FINEST! - Perc Test completed and in hand. (See Documents) - Buyer responsible for all utilities (Electricity already at street, ready for tap) (Will be Well & Septic)****PLEASE NOTE! - No studies have been done other than the Attached PERK TEST - ALL the information we have been able to obtain from the sellers (Sub PLAT), 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 - 3.5600 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:57
Average Price:$1,265,332
Highest Listing Price:$7,560,000
Average Days On Market:359
Average Price/SqFt:-
Charleston SC Land Lots Home Site Information, Stats, Details currently has fifty-seven (57) for sale on MLS. Charleston SC Land Lots Home Site Information, Stats, Details listings have an average sales price of $1,265,332 ranging in price from $245,000 to $7,560,000. 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 359 days on the market.

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Number of MLS Listings 1 - 6 of 57

Exceptional redevelopment opportunity in the heart of Old Mount Pleasant. Situated on a prominent corner lot spanning approximately 0.24 acres, this property offers tremendous potential for builders, developers, and investors seeking one of the area's most desirable locations. The existing 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom home (approximately 1,017 square feet) is being offered strictly for land value, presenting an ideal canvas for new construction. Surrounded by established homes and ongoing redevelopment, this oversized corner parcel provides flexibility for site planning and potential garage access from the side street. Enjoy the convenience of being just minutes from Sullivan's Island, Shem Creek, downtown Charleston, top-rated schools, shopping, dining, and all that Mount Pleasant has to offer.Opportunities to acquire a corner lot of this size in Old Mount Pleasant are increasingly rare. Whether you're looking to build a custom residence or capitalize on the area's strong demand for new construction, this property offers exceptional potential in a premier location.
View details Lot/Home Site Size - 0.2400 Acres
Build your dream home on this beautiful 0.87-acre vacant lot located in the desirable Bee Hive Plantation subdivision in Mount Pleasant. Zoned for residential use, this spacious property offers the perfect opportunity to create a custom home in one of the area's most sought-after locations. Conveniently situated just off Highway 17, the property provides easy access to everyday conveniences while maintaining a peaceful neighborhood setting. Enjoy being just minutes from popular shopping, dining, schools, and recreational amenities. Whether you're looking to build now or invest for the future, this prime Mount Pleasant homesite offers endless possibilities.Use preferred lender to buy this land and receive an incentive towards your closing costs!
View details Lot/Home Site Size - 0.8700 Acres
Rare opportunity to build the home of your dreams on an exclusive south Mount Pleasant peninsula lot. With its magnificent 270+ degree views of Rathall Creek and beyond, you'll enjoy forever views of Low Country marshes in the most private setting. A deeded lot of .35 acre and total of .6 acres overall, there's ample room to build. Enjoy deepwater access to the Wando River from the shared dock (7 feet at low tide) with 4 boat slips and covered pier head. One slip is deeded to the property and conveys with the lot. Costal Creek Design, one of Charleston's leading architectural firms, has created an amazing plan custom-tailored for the lot. Contact the listing agent for details.
View details Lot/Home Site Size - 0.3600 Acres
Rare opportunity to secure a premium, ready-to-build homesite in one of Mount Pleasant's desirable coastal pockets. Located less than a half-mile from the stunning waters of Hamlin Sound, this spacious half-acre lot is perfectly level, beautifully cleared, and framed by mature, iconic Lowcountry oaks.Unlike most properties in the area, this lot has No HOA restrictions, No Architectural Review Board (ARB), No time frame to build--choose your own builder and design on your own schedule! Enjoy the perfect balance of coastal serenity and everyday convenience. Located just minutes from Mount Pleasant's top-tier shopping, dining, and award-winning schools, and a quick, under-15-minute drive to the pristine beaches of Isle of Palms.
View details Lot/Home Site Size - 0.5000 Acres
Prime location in Mt Pleasant. Residential lot with 174'' of road frontage on Rifle Range Rd. Raw land just waiting for you to build your own dream home with no HOA. Buyer is responsible for getting utilities connected to the property, and new survey if desired.
View details Lot/Home Site Size - 0.4300 Acres
Prime Location in North Mount Pleasant - Ready-to-Build Lot with UtilitiesExcellent opportunity to build your custom home or getaway on this established lot located in the heart of Nth Mt Pleasant. This property features significant site preparation already completed, including an established driveway and utilities on-site. A septic permit has been previously obtained, A survey is also avaiable.The versatile, spacious lot offers ample room for a custom residence, a large garden, or detached storage for recreational vehicles/boats. Active beehives are currently established on the property. This private setting offers a serene retreat while maintaining close proximity to all Mount Pleasant amenities.
View details Lot/Home Site Size - 2.5000 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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