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Charleston SC Land Lots Home Site Information, Stats, Details
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:
1278
Average Price:
$664,949
Highest Listing Price:
$19,875,000
Average Days On Market:
299
Average Price/SqFt:
-
Charleston SC Land Lots Home Site Information, Stats, Details currently has one thousand, two hundred and seventy-eight (1278) for sale on MLS. Charleston SC Land Lots Home Site Information, Stats, Details listings have an average sales price of $664,949 ranging in price from $52,500 to $19,875,000. 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 299 days on the market.
Options abound with this incredible opportunity to purchase 1 FULL ACRE that is CENTRALLY LOCATED within Mt. Pleasant. NOT in a flood zone! Subdivide and create two lots with good building pads (preliminary survey available). Renovate or tear down the current structure to create a unique property on a rare acre lot with this location. OR - work with the Town of Mt. Pleasant regarding the potential to re-zone the property. Located near shopping, restaurants, Sullivan's Island and Isle of Palms, Towne Centre, I-526, HWY 17, as well as Coleman Blvd, the Ravenel Bridge and downtown Charleston. Even walk or bike to some! Melvin Bennett is a short dead-end road with no through traffic and no HOA. A couple of large trees have been removed to open the building pad.Structure/home sold strictly "as-is." Utilities at the street. No soil tests performed. Seller has prospective building plans for new construction. Location, location location and a few potential options!
Once densely wooded, the land has been thoughtfully cleared and divided into four 5-acre tracts, each with direct road frontage for convenient access. Perc test will be completed by closing date. This is tract 1 of the 5 tracts on the survey. This property offers flexibility for investors, developers, and nature lovers alike, with opportunities to build, subdivide further, or enjoy the serenity of a large, private retreat. Don't miss your chance make your dreams become a reality. One of the owners is a licensed SC Realtor.
Once densely wooded, the land has been thoughtfully cleared and divided into four 5-acre tracts, each with direct road frontage for convenient access. Perc test will be completed by closing date. This is tract 1 of the 5 tracts on the survey. This property offers flexibility for investors, developers, and nature lovers alike, with opportunities to build, subdivide further, or enjoy the serenity of a large, private retreat. Don't miss your chance make your dreams become a reality. One of the owners is a licensed SC Realtor.
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.
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:
64
Average Price:
$1,295,282
Highest Listing Price:
$7,695,000
Average Days On Market:
303
Average Price/SqFt:
-
Charleston SC Land Lots Home Site Information, Stats, Details currently has sixty-four (64) for sale on MLS. Charleston SC Land Lots Home Site Information, Stats, Details listings have an average sales price of $1,295,282 ranging in price from $64,990 to $7,695,000. 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 303 days on the market.
Options abound with this incredible opportunity to purchase 1 FULL ACRE that is CENTRALLY LOCATED within Mt. Pleasant. NOT in a flood zone! Subdivide and create two lots with good building pads (preliminary survey available). Renovate or tear down the current structure to create a unique property on a rare acre lot with this location. OR - work with the Town of Mt. Pleasant regarding the potential to re-zone the property. Located near shopping, restaurants, Sullivan's Island and Isle of Palms, Towne Centre, I-526, HWY 17, as well as Coleman Blvd, the Ravenel Bridge and downtown Charleston. Even walk or bike to some! Melvin Bennett is a short dead-end road with no through traffic and no HOA. A couple of large trees have been removed to open the building pad.Structure/home sold strictly "as-is." Utilities at the street. No soil tests performed. Seller has prospective building plans for new construction. Location, location location and a few potential options!
Builders! Come see this beautiful 0.27 acre lot, located in the desirable Christ Church Parish area of Mount Pleasant. Property is not in a HOA, and not subject to any ARB building restrictions. Zoning is R-1 in Mount Pleasant and in Flood Zone AE12, and the lot will be served water and sewer from Mount Pleasant Waterworks. Building setbacks are 30' front, 30' rear, 25' total side setbacks with a minimum of 10' sides. Lot coverage is 35%. Lot is bordered on the right side by a natural running creek bed. Seller will pay (with acceptable offer) for the impact and tap fees for Mount Pleasant Waterworks, and Mount Pleasant Waterworks will install the water and sewer tap the site.
****ATTENTION DEVELOPERS!!**** 1 FULL ACRE ** IN THE CENTER OF MOUNT PLEASANT!! **** R-4 ZONING! (Charleston County!) **** NO HOA!! **** X FLOOD ZONE! (NO Insurance Required!!) - SCHOOLS= Zoned for the Highly Desired ''MOUNT PLEASANT ACADEMY'' (Elementary), Moultrie Middle & Lucy Beckham High Schools!! ----- Short golf cart, or bike ride to SHEM CREEK or Pitt St / OLD VILLAGE!, Bars, Restaurants, shops, etc! & only minutes to Sullivan's Island or Isle of Palms BEACHES!! Or 5 minutes to Downtown CHARLESTON!! ---- HURRY!! (Entrance is not physically cleared yet, this will need to be completed by the buyer)****PLEASE NOTE! - No studies have been done - 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.
Located in the heart of the Old Village, 122 Mary Street offers a rare opportunity to purchase a high-elevation, buildable lot in one of the most desirable neighborhoods in the Lowcountry. This 0.235-acre parcel sits in an X flood zone and already has conceptual approval from the Old Village Historic District--a major step forward for any custom home project in this historic area. Renowned architect Beau Clowney has created conceptual elevations that blend Old Village charm with modern design. This offers a valuable head start and the potential to avoid months of initial design and review.
Exquisite Riverfront Lot. Unrivaled sunsets! Expansive, sweeping, coastal views. A quiet preserve. Private dock permit. Secluded locale. Extraordinary opportunity: Final waterfront homesite of its kind. Exclusive 4 residence cul-de-sac. Premier corner lot, bordered by 3.5ac of protected woodlands. Unmatched privacy! Finished values $3M-4.5M+. This is your moment to build instant & lasting equity. Craft a one-of-a-kind legacy estate- an irreplaceable offering. A canvas for your dream home & lifestyle! Country club living w/ golf & full amenities- 30 minutes from downtown Charleston & the airport. 15 minutes to the beaches. Bring your own builder & vision or select from elite custom home builders ready to bring your masterpiece to life. Live boldly. Live beautifully. The opportunity is now!Live the Charleston and Lowcountry Dream: Rivertowne CC is one of Mount Pleasant's most prestigious and sought-after communities, offering luxury living surrounded by the majestic Wando River, historic creeks, peaceful marshes filled with shrimp, fish, seabirds, and waterfowl. Streets lined with graceful palm trees and ancient oaks draped in Spanish moss blend seamlessly with stately cypress and hickory trees, creating a rich and enchanting landscape. The neighborhood is further enhanced by vibrant perennials, seasonal annuals, and scenic vistas- all paired with first-class amenities and an unbeatable lifestyle. Golf cart friendly. At the heart of the neighborhood is an Arnold Palmer-designed 18-hole championship golf course. The stately clubhouse features a pro shop, bar, white-tablecloth dining, convenient to-go meals, and a private members' lounge. Golf memberships are optional, allowing residents to enjoy exclusivity without obligation. The annual HOA fee includes access to a wealth of resort-style amenities, including a swimming pool (with chiller and heater), a splash pad, a deluxe playground, basketball and sport courts, professionally maintained Har-Tru clay tennis courts, and a picnic pavilion. The community also offers a neighborhood swim team, weekly food trucks, and thoughtfully planned events throughout the year. Miles of scenic sidewalks invite evening strolls and morning runs alike. Convenience is just outside your door, with grocery stores, restaurants, and shopping located at the front of the neighborhood- and even more just a short drive away. Inside the Kiln Point cul-de-sac, residents enjoy private access to the community's deepwater dock on the river, offering space for multiple boats and 48-hour moorage- perfect for fishing, boating, sunset cruises, and making lifelong memories. Of all homesites in Rivertowne, 2331 Kiln Point is the final available waterfront lot, and a last of its class in this portion of Mt Pleasant-a truly rare and remarkable opportunity to build your dream home in one of Mount Pleasant's most iconic neighborhoods.
The Legacy of the Lynch Family and Rivertowne:
Thomas and Sabina Lynch were among Mount Pleasant's earliest and wealthiest residents. Their 18th-century plantation house once stood on the land now known as Rivertowne. The Lynch family story in the Lowcountry began in 1677, when Jonack Lynch emigrated from Ireland to Charles Towne. He established Blessing Plantation and by 1715, Jonack's son, Thomas Lynch, had acquired 1,170 acres along the east bank of the Wando River- present-day Rivertowne. Thomas built a "new dwelling house" on the property, known as Brick House. A prominent figure in colonial society, Thomas served in the Commons House of Assembly and was a colonel in the Christ Church Parish militia. Their son, also named Thomas, became a staunch patriot and was elected to represent South Carolina at the First Continental Congress. His son, Thomas Lynch Jr., signed the Declaration of Independence on behalf of his ailing father in 1776- forever etching the Lynch name into American history. In the 1990s, archaeologists uncovered the foundation of "Brick House" on the site where Rivertowne now rests, along with several small brick kilns believed to have been used in the home's original construction. Today, near the Kiln Point cul-de-sac, in the community dock park area, visitors can still see the remnants of historic brick kiln houses submerged in the ground, as well as artifact bricks scattered across the property and along the riverbank.
(Town of Mount Pleasant Historical Society).
Just off Coleman Boulevard, near Shem Creek and the historic shrimping village of Mount Pleasant you will find a 0.47 acre secluded lot tucked away on a dead-end street. This Old Village Deepwater lot overlooking downtown Charleston and the harbor has breathtaking views; morning, noon and night. Build your private haven in one of Mount Pleasant's most highly sought after locations. Amenities on the lot include a dock, floater, and boat lift. Don't miss your opportunity to enjoy picturesque sunsets and Historic downtown Charleston from your dock.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 Island, Hilton 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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