Mt. Pleasant, SC Homes for Sale

Mt. Pleasant, SC

Located east of downtown Charleston, across the harbor, Mt. Pleasant is one of the fastest growing areas of the Charleston metro. From its earliest days, Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina has been a summer getaway. The nearby Atlantic Ocean moderates the high temperatures of summer days and keeps winters cool but not freezing. Today, Mt. Pleasant is less dependant on tourism than it once was, although plenty of visitors stop by to take in the fresh sea breezes. Local attractions include golfing, boating and deep sea fishing.

Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina Real Estate Market

Dunes West is a residential community centered on the Dunes West Golf Club found north and east of Mt. Pleasant. Some of the features that residents find attractive are tennis courts, a clubhouse, and a boat ramp. Dunes West real estate is priced for the upscale luxury buyer.

Hamlin Plantation is a development found south of Dunes West, overlooking Hamlin Sound. Although the luxury buyer will find many properties to choose from, Hamlin Plantation is also priced for the serious buyer looking for a near waterfront property without the ultra-exclusive prices of Isle of Palms or Sullivan's Island. Townhouses for sale in Hamlin Plantation occasionally dip below the $200,000 mark, and single family homes can be found in the listings for slightly less than the average home price in Charleston.

Iíon Village is a planned community that runs along Hobcaw Creek, just to the north of Mt. Pleasant. Homes for sale in Iíon feature deep porches, columns and historically inspired designs. Georgian revival homes and French colonial homes are readily available. Typical homes prices in Iíon Village range from the $600's and up.

Mt. Pleasant Community Schools

Mt. Pleasant residents send their children to the schools of the Moultrie Constituent School District II. The district operates six elementary schools, three middle schools and a single high school, Wando High School, within Mt Pleasant. The Charleston area is also home to many institutions of higher learning such as the College of Charleston, The Citadel, Charleston Southern University, the Medical University of South Carolina, the Lowcountry Graduate Center, Charleston School of Law, Limestone College and Trident Technical College.

Business in Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina

The city of Mt. Pleasant is one of the major employers in the area, along with the East Cooper Regional Medical Center, the United States Navy and the Mediterranean Shipping Company.

Mt. Pleasant Real Estate Agents

Finding the home that is just right can be a tricky job in a competitive real estate market. Contact a Mt. Pleasant REALTOR and get the inside information needed to make a dream home into a sweet reality.