About Carolina Bay in West Ashley SC

   By Ashley Melton, Realtor® 

Carolina Bay is a master-planned community in the West Ashley area of Charleston, South Carolina. The family-friendly neighborhood offers some of the newest homes in the area having been completed in 2020 by Pulte Homes.

Conveniently located off Route 17, also known as, Savannah Highway and Glenn McConnel Parkway, Carolina Bay is one of the top-selling communities in the area because of its convenience, home features, and amenities.

Schools in Carolina Bay

School-age children in the community attend schools in the Charleston County School District. The following are the main ones student-aged children in Carolina Bay would attend.

Oakland Elementary

C.E. Williams Middle School (North Campus)

C.E. Williams Middle School (South Campus)

West Ashley High School

Dining options in the Carolina Bay Area

There are plenty of great spots to eat near Carolina Bay, here are some of my top picks.

Ko Cha Korean Restaurant

Ko Cha is a hidden gem tucked away in an Exxon gas station in West Ashley just off Glen McConnell Parkway. Ko Cha serves Korean and other Asian offerings in a no-frills setting. The food is delicious and the folks that run the place are kind and attentive which is frequently mentioned in the reviews.

Betty Lou's Bistro

Touting "Southern Influenced Cuisine" - one look at Betty Lou's menu and you immediately see what they mean. With dishes like Pimento Goat Cheese, Flounder Sandwiches with remoulade, and fried pork chops with butterbeans - you're bound to leave there with a smile on your face.

Angel Oak Restaurant

A frequently changing but delicious menu, Angel Oak offers lunch, dinner, and brunch. They offer a catch of the day, burgers to seasonal house-made ravioli, and Osso Bucco using seasonal ingredients. Their "Piggy Mac" is to die for...

Outdoor recreation in the Carolina Bay Area

Stono River County Park

Located just a short drive from the community,  Stono River County Park is one of the newest county parks to open. The park features 1.5 miles of paved, boardwalk, and natural trails, with restrooms, a picnic area, bike racks, a bike repair station, and restrooms on the 85.5-acre site. Close by is the trailhead for the West Ashley Greenway.

Magnolia Plantation and Gardens

A 15-20 minute drive from the community brings you to Charleston's most visited plantation. Founded in 1676 by the Drayton family, this site has been around through the American Revolution and the Civil War to the present day. The oldest public gardens in America feature multitudes of flora and fauna that are a joy to experience anytime. Tour the grounds yourself or enjoy guided tours then grab a bite to eat at the Peacock Cafe. 

Real Estate

Offering single-family and attached home options, the floor plans feature square footage between 1,476 and 3,800 square feet, 3 to 6 bedrooms, and 2 to 5 bathrooms. The median home price comes in right around $505,000 and the current active listings range from $450-$769k.

Amenities for residents

Residents of Carolina Bay enjoy a wide variety of amenities within the community including:

• Several green spaces
• Ponds with canoe/kayak launches
• Hiking & biking trails
• Neighborhood parks and playgrounds, including a children's playground
• 2 Community pools
• Shaded and fenced dog park
• Covered pavilion with fireplace

There’s much more to Carolina Bay!

Hopefully, this was a helpful primer about Carolina Bay in West Ashley! If you’d like to read my full guide on the community including additional info on schools, more dining options, etc. Be sure to check out my blog post, “Living in Carolina Bay” on my website.

   By Ashley Melton, Realtor®