Charleston, South Carolina Real Estate

Palm tree-lined cobblestone streets welcome visitors to Charleston; a city famous for its history, culture and charm. Surrounded by Charleston waterfront on three of its four sides, Charleston is one of the most delightful spots of the South.   Local Charleston real estate offers many luxury Charleston waterfront properties, golf communities in Charleston close to the ocean, Charleston new homes and beautiful historic Charleston homes.  Quickly, one notices the absence of skyscrapers common to modern metropolitan areas. Instead, old, renovated and restored buildings house famous shops and corporate offices. The city of Charleston is steeped in tradition, history and wonderful culture.

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Charleston Real Estate continues to attract young families and retirees alike.  Mount Pleasant Real Estate is close to the beach and offers many Mount Pleasant golf communitiesand new home communities in Mount Pleasant.   The Charleston Waterfront has always been popular and affords those that are looking for Charleston waterfront property a wide selection including Isle of Palms Properties, Sullivans Islands Real Estate, Folly Beach, Kiawah Beach and much more.

Why are so many relocating to Charleston and buying Charleston real estate?  One of the primary reasons is the weather!  If you live in Charleston, you will enjoy a warm climate the majority of the year.  In January, the average temperatures is 57 degrees; in July, it’s 89 on average.  The warm temperatures of the summer make for perfect beach weather. Those with waterfront properties in Charlestonwill enjoy beach walks and swims from May to (sometimes) the end of September!  Spring and Fall are glorious in Charleston and beg those living in Charleston to get out and enjoy one of the many Charleston parks nature centers, and  family fun in Charleston.  Another primary reason people love relocating and living in Charlestonis the close proximity to the Charleston beaches!  Charleston is surrounded on three sides by water and offers some of the best beaches in the Southeast.  With rolling dunes, lots of area for sandcastles, waves for surfing, and sea life to observe, the Charleston beaches are a huge attraction to old and young alike.  Charleston offers many waterfront options!  If you are looking for private and secluded, Kiawah Beach and Seabrook offer gated communities and private beaches.  For family fun and public beach access, visit Isle of Palms, Folly Beach, Edisto or Sullivan’s Island. 

Charleston was founded in 1670 by colonists from England. Supported by the surrounding rice, cotton, and indigo plantations, Charleston was a key trading port until the dawn of the Civil War. In April 1861, Confederates from Ft. Johnson fired on Union troops protecting Fort Sumter in Charleston Harbor, and began the War between the States. The four years of war dampened trade and devastated the Charleston economy. Little money was left in the city for change or progress. As a result, Charlestonians were forced to reuse the vast inventory of buildings they already possessed instead of replacing them with newer structures. Consequently, the historic look and feel was preserved in the city.

• The first science museum in the country was founded in Charleston in 1735.
• The Gazette was the South's first newspaper, established in 1732 in Charleston.
• The South's oldest library was established in Charleston in 1748.
• The Dock Street Theatre was the first building constructed for theatrical productions in the nation (opened in 1735).

Charleston Homes for Sale
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