Every home you see below feeds straight from the Charleston Trident Association of Realtors MLS (CTARMLS). It’s the same live data we use when pricing a new listing or writing an offer—no stale records, no “pending” properties that already closed. Expect Lowcountry single-family homes in Old Village, marsh-view townhomes in I’On, deep-water lots in Rivertowne, and lock-and-leave condos near Towne Centre.
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Mount Pleasant Real Estate Market Insights
Tight inventory keeps pressure on anything under $1 million east of US-17; those homes often draw first-week showings and clean offers. Push north of $1.3 million or head past Hamlin Plantation toward the county line and buyers gain leverage—price reductions are common, and inspections get tougher. New construction in Carolina Park fills the middle ground: steady demand, but builders negotiate on upgrades if a spec home lingers past 30 days.
What It’s Like to Live in Mount Pleasant
US-17 is the backbone. Mornings run south toward the Ravenel Bridge and downtown Charleston; afternoons flip that flow. I-526 loops west to the airport in about twenty minutes—unless you leave after 4 p.m., when the Wando Bridge backs up. Old Village and Shem Creek feel walkable; golf-cart traffic there rivals cars on fair-weather weekends. North of the Isle of Palms Connector most errands are a short drive, though residents in Park West brag about never crossing the highway once they’re home.
Local Highlights That Matter to Buyers
- Shem Creek Boardwalk – Sunrise paddleboarders launch before charter boats crowd the docks; restaurant parking is valet-only after 5 p.m.
- Patriots Point – Expect field-trip crowds on weekday mornings; locals buy annual passes to skip the ticket line and park closer to the Yorktown.
- Mount Pleasant Farmers Market – Tuesdays, April–September. Arrive by 3:30 p.m. if you want a shade spot; Belle Hall residents often bike over via Rifle Range.
- Pitt Street Bridge – Sunset photographers line the rail; bring bug spray in July or the no-see-ums win.
- Towne Centre – Holiday traffic starts mid-November. Belle Hall homeowners cut through Whipple Road to avoid US-17 stop-and-go.
School Districts and Assignments
All public schools fall under Charleston County School District, but zoning here gets granular.
- Belle Hall ES → Laing MS → Lucy Beckham HS covers Belle Hall, Snee Farm, and much of Cooper Estates.
- Mamie P. Whitesides ES → Moultrie MS → Wando HS serves Old Village, I’On, and homes south of the Isle of Palms Connector.
- Charles Pinckney ES → Cario MS → Wando HS picks up Carolina Park and Park West.
Verify zoning before closing—CCSD shifts lines after each census, and magnet lotteries (East Cooper Montessori, Oceanside Collegiate) fill by March.
Understanding Crime & Safety in Mount Pleasant
Town police report roughly 1–2 violent incidents per 1,000 residents and about 13 property incidents per 1,000—low by South Carolina standards. Calls spike around Towne Centre during holiday shopping and along the US-17 bar corridor on weekend nights. Old Village and Hamlin Plantation stay quiet; gated sections of Dunes West add an extra layer with roving security. Mount Pleasant PD operates from Ann Edwards Lane, while Charleston County deputies cover unincorporated pockets north of Park West.
Buyer FAQs About Mount Pleasant Real Estate
Charleston County assesses primary residences at 4 % of fair market value, then multiplies by the town’s 43.3-mill rate. On a $900 k home, budget about $5,100 a year after the Local Option Sales-Tax credit.
Well-priced homes hit contract in 16 days. Add 30–40 days for inspections, appraisal, and underwriting. Plan on 7–8 weeks door-to-door.
$750 k–$1 M single-family homes south of the Connector still grab multiple offers. Above $1.5 M, days on market stretch unless the lot offers deep-water access.
If the property sits in an AE or VE zone—and much of Old Village and Rivertowne does—your lender will require it. Elevated new builds in Carolina Park often avoid the mandate.
Very. CCSD verifies addresses at registration, and out-of-zone transfers rarely clear unless a program has seats. Double-check the parcel’s assignment before you email an offer.
