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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:
1348
Average Price:
$692,541
Highest Listing Price:
$20,000,000
Average Days On Market:
304
Average Price/SqFt:
-
Charleston SC Land Lots Home Site Information, Stats, Details currently has one thousand, three hundred and fourty-eight (1348) for sale on MLS. Charleston SC Land Lots Home Site Information, Stats, Details listings have an average sales price of $692,541 ranging in price from $53,000 to $20,000,000. The average sq ft home size of Charleston SC Land Lots Home Site Information, Stats, Details Saint George 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 304 days on the market.
Discover the perfect blend of country living and convenience with this 2.66-acre property made up of two spacious parcels, located just minutes from the heart of St. George, SC. This wide-open tract offers all the freedom of rural living with the comforts of town close by.The land features a large, open field with plenty of space for farm animals, horses, gardens, or your dream homestead. The area supports agricultural use and farm animals, giving you options and flexibility that are hard to find. The property is peaceful and private, tucked away in a quiet setting with plenty of room to breathe.Major improvements are already in place--this land has been permitted for a septic system, saving you time, money, and hassle when you're ready to start construction.With a beautiful, build-ready layout and plenty of usable space, this is the ideal spot to place a custom home, modular home, barndominium, or small farm. Two parcels being sold together. 033-00-00-273 1.49 acre
033-00-00-274 1.17 acre Whether you're looking to build, invest, or create a hobby farm, this property offers unmatched potential and a beautiful, open landscape ready for your vision.
Unique property currently used as a small fish camp with endless recreational or development potential. A tiny home-style outbuilding offers sleeping area, kitchenette, and covered porch overlooking a stocked pond--perfect for outdoor enthusiasts. Property includes electric, well, and septic. Extras feature a screened building by the pond, double carport with storage, and a covered three-tier shed. Just 10 minutes to town and 45 minutes to Charleston or Beaufort, this retreat blends natural beauty with accessibility. Whether kept as a fish camp or developed into a permanent residence, it offers versatility and opportunity.
This .58 acre lot is a rare gem located in a picturesque and relaxing maritime forest, just over 1 mile from Edisto Beach. The lush forest provides a peaceful and tranquil environment, perfect for unwinding and enjoying the serenity of nature. The lot has plenty of room to build your home or vacation getaway. The natural beauty of the drive down Jan Savage Way adds to the overall appeal of the location, with tall trees and greenery providing ample privacy and seclusion. The proximity to the beach and Boat Landing at the State Park offers the opportunity for endless recreational activities. If you're looking for a quiet and secluded location to build, this lot offers an ideal opportunity to do so in a truly unique and enchanting setting. No minimum sqft, no mobile homes, modulars accepted.
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:
60
Average Price:
$1,341,530
Highest Listing Price:
$6,950,000
Average Days On Market:
310
Average Price/SqFt:
-
Charleston SC Land Lots Home Site Information, Stats, Details currently has sixty (60) for sale on MLS. Charleston SC Land Lots Home Site Information, Stats, Details listings have an average sales price of $1,341,530 ranging in price from $189,000 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 310 days on the market.
Tucked beneath mature oaks in the heart of Old Mount Pleasant, this 0.36-acre property offers one of the most sought-after locations east of the Cooper. A ranch spanning nearly 1,900 sq. ft., the home features 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths, and classic Lowcountry charm--yet the true value lies in the land and location. With its spacious lot, including a detached two-car garage, screened-in porch and chicken coop or garden enclosure -- this property presents endless possibilities -- Whether you choose to renovate the existing residence or build new, 1409 Barbara Street offers a rare opportunity to create your dream home in a premier Mount Pleasant location.The location is what truly sets this home apart. From the front door, you are just minutes from everything that makes Mount Pleasant living so desirable. The location is what truly sets this home apart. From the front door, you are just minutes from everything that makes Mount Pleasant living so desirable. Shem Creek's vibrant waterfront restaurants and nightlife are only five minutes away, while Sullivan's Island and Isle of Palms beaches are equally close for days spent by the water. The historic Old Village and the beloved Post House Inn are just around the corner, and downtown Charleston is easily accessible. Properties on oversized lots in this pocket of Old Mt. Pleasant areas are increasingly scarce.
Welcome to the heart of Old Mount Pleasant--one of the most sought-after neighborhoods in the Lowcountry! This charming property features a 1,500 sq. ft. main home accompanied by a 400 sq. ft. ADU, offering wonderful flexibility for guests, extended family, or rental income.Situated on a beautiful and expansive 0.27-acre lot, this property provides ample room to relax, play, or even build your dream home. Nestled on a quiet side street away from traffic, the setting offers peace and privacy while still being just minutes from everything that makes this area so desirable.Enjoy being close to the beaches, convenient to top-tier shopping and dining, and within walking or biking distance to the best of Old Mount Pleasant. Families will appreciate the fantastic local schools and thewarm, welcoming community atmosphere. Whether you're looking to renovate, expand, or start fresh, this rare opportunity offers exceptional potential in an unbeatable location. Don't miss your chance to call Old Mount Pleasant home!
Builders, or future homeowners come see this .33 acre lot in Bee Hive subdivision. New construction homes within 1mile priced at a minimum of $700k. Ideal location. Bring your own house plans and build. Price is for the vacant lot only! Serious buyers. Bring your best offers. Current active contingent newly built home listed at $824,900.00 on previous lot sold.
Build Your Dream Home near the Water! Discover the perfect opportunity to create your own coastal retreat on this stunning tidal creek lot with direct access to Copahee Sound. This beautiful piece of land offers the ultimate Lowcountry lifestyle -- imagine kayaking or paddleboarding right from your own backyard! The property already has elevated footings in place and a deposit with an elevator company, saving you time and expense in the building process. The seller has custom home plans already drawn up and is happy to share them with the buyer -- or bring your own vision to life with a builder of your choice. Enjoy the freedom of no HOA and the peaceful setting of nature all around you, while still being just minutes from Mount Pleasant shopping, dining, and the beaches of Isle of Palms.Whether you're looking to build now or hold as an investment, this rare waterfront property combines convenience, tranquility, and endless potential.
Located on wonderfully charming and quiet Randall Street in Old Mt. Pleasant! This property has been cleared, and is awaiting final plan completion for a truly extraordinary offering, but UNTIL such time, this fabulous lot (LOT ONLY) is being offered for sale. Do you have your own plans and builder? This lot and location are perfection. Design plans and construction details are underway but have not been finalized, nor are they included. If you are looking to explore a quote with this exceptional Builder or discuss customization of plans at 894 Randall Drive, further details area available upon request. Shelter Custom-Built Living is a Multi-Prism Award Winning Builder recognized for their meticulous attention to detail, and modern and clean designs.Home Builder Digest recognized Shelter Custom-Built Living as one of the Top 12 Builders in SC, and a Top 50 Modern Home Builders in the United States. Paul Rich of Brothers Rich Design, is known for thoughtfully detailed and executed projects that find effective solutions that exceed each Clients unique vision. ONLY Lot (and survey) are included in this offering. No design plans, no construction, nor further lot development is included in this offering. Enjoy walkable access to Shem Creek, local restaurants, award-winning schools and shops. Just minutes from downtown Charleston and Sullivan's Island. 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 the property. Buyer/Agent to verify square footage, schools, lot size, zoning, and any/all information deemed integral to a potential purchase.
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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