Blog > Is Summerville, SC A Good Place To Live? 5 Neighborhoods Under $300k
By Ashley Melton, Realtor®
Summerville, South Carolina has a rich history, a vibrant and growing community and a great quality of life. But is Summerville, SC a good place to live? Here are five neighborhoods under $300k that will help answer that questions with a resounding, YES!
The history of Summerville, South Carolina can be dated back to the end of the American Revolutionary War. Originally known as Pineland Village in 1785 due do its multitude of lush pine trees, the area developed as plantation owners began creating places to get away from bugs and swamp fever in the lower elevations. As, more and more Lowcountry families headed to the higher elevation to get away from May to September, the area soon became known as Summerville. Summerville is mostly situated in Dorchester County with some area falling in the Berkeley and Charleston counties
The "Flower Town in the Pines" as its motto states, boasts great dining, outdoor activities and a comfortable and relaxing place to call home for a growing number of families, businesses and military personnel.
Wescott Plantation
Being one of the closest Summerville neighborhoods to downtown Charleston, South Carolina, this 1600 acre master planned community is already quite popular. But, its location just 15 minutes north of Charleston's Air Force base also make Wescott Plantation a preferred location for many military members.
The Neighborhood
Multiple subsections with varying price points are found in this large neighborhood in Summerville. It also features great amenities such as a pool, children's play areas and tons of walking paths.
The neighborhood is also close to shopping and restaurants like a favorite, Gennaro's Italian and for the health conscious you can visit Vibe Nutrition. It's also situated conveniently near Bosch, Boeing the Charleston Airport and I-26.
Although Wescott Plantation features a 27-hole golf course open to the public, the neighborhood is not responsibe for its maintenance and membership is optional. Membership is available for purchase at Wescott Plantation Golf Club and in additional to the 27 holes it includes a driving range, grill and bar, and hosts tons of fun golf and family events throughout the year.
Wescott is an HOA neighborhood and you can find more info about terms HERE.
The Homes
Wescott Plantation offers both attached homes and single-family options with the median home price falling around $244,500. The range is between $213,000 to $425,000.
Home construction is fairly new with most homes being built between 2001 and 2018. Home sizes will run between 1,100 to 3,248 square feet featuring 2 to 6 bedrooms and 2 to 4 bathrooms.
Highlights
- HOA community
- Great amenities
- Master planned focused on community living
- Conveniently located
Considerations
- HOA community
- Busy golf course open to the public
Myers Mill
Surrounded by preserved woodlands and ponds, the builders Ryland Homes, Eastwood and Keystone have maintained the natural beauty of the area in Myers Mill to create a wonderful community you should definitely put on your list to visit.
The Neighborhood
Myers Mill enjoys an excellent location close to Downtown Summerville with restaurants, shopping and the interstate all located a short drive away. Grab a healthy lunch at Poke Bros. or a delicious surf & turf dinner at Oscar's.
This neighborhood features a beautiful junior olympic pool, fountains and a covered area for resident entertainment and events.
Myers Mill is an HOA neighborhood which you can learn more about HERE.
The Homes
Myers Mill features single-family homes built between 2006 and 2018. Median home price is currently $273,500 with homes closing between $189,900 to $379,900.
Home sizes range between 1,383 to 3,481 square feet with between 3 to 6 bedrooms and 2 to 5 bathrooms.
Highlights
- HOA community
- Close to downtown Summerville
- Great community pool
Considerations
- HOA community
- Minimal amenities
Quail Arbor
One of the more established communities on this list, Quail Arbor is a great choice for those with green thumbs and a desire for a bit more space.
The Neighborhood
Large mature lots are one of the highlights of this community positioned conveniently along the Trolley Road corridor for easy access to shopping, dining and more. Just up the road is the always fun Low Country Fish Camp or head to Downtown Summerville for some Farm-to-Table dining at The Icehouse Restaurant.
For optional annual fees, you have access to the neighborhood pool and tennis courts but there is no HOA in Quail Arbor. So, if you're an avid traveller or fisherman, you'll be able to keep your boats, trailers or RV's at your property.
The Homes
The single-family homes in Quail Arbor were built between 1965 and 2000 so there's a wide range of styles to choose from with the median home price currently at $265,000 and closing prices falling between $182,000 to $399,900.
Home sizes between 1,524 to 3,750 square feet offer up to 5 bedrooms and 2 to 4 bathrooms.
Highlights
- No HOA
- Established community
- Community activities via Civic Club
Considerations
- No HOA
- Homes are on the older side
White Gables
White Gables is a popular choice on this list for its Charleston-style homes without the Charleston-Style prices. Double porches, palmettos and more give this neighborhood tons of southern charm.
The Neighborhood
Sidewalks and 5 miles of trails make this neighborhood only 10 minutes from historic Downtown Summerville highly walkable and you can even walk to Publix and restaurants via the walking paths. Hop in your car for a short ride to Downtown Summerville and grab a burger at Matt's Burgers or some fresh seafood at The Shuckin' Shack Oyster Bar.
Residents in this golf cart community enjoy tons of amenities from gazebos to large ponds to fountains and multiple playgrounds for the kids. A community pool with clubhouse, children's pool and athletic fields with basketball and tennis courts make keep the list of attractive perks long.
While White Gables does have smaller lot sizes, it makes up for it with detached rear garages and alley parking keeping the the front curb appeal high. This is an HOA community that you can read more about HERE.
The Homes
The neighborhood of White Gables offers only single-family home options with a current median home price of $255,000. Closing prices on recent homes are ranging between $200,000 to $396,000.
Homes here are fairly new being built between 2001 and 2020 and offering 1,260 to 3,195 square feet of living space. Homes feature 3 to 4 bedrooms and 2 to 5 bathrooms.
Highlights
- Affordable Charleston-style homes
- Highly walkable community
- Lots of amenities
Considerations
- HOA community
- Smaller lot sizes
The Bridges of Summerville
Last but not least on my list, The Bridges is a master planned community of 773 homes offering great location and amenities, all within a short distance to historic downtown Summerville.
The Neighborhood
In The Bridges you'll find neighborhood amenities including a great community pool, a playground, and plenty of sidewalks for evening strolls or morning jogs. The community also features many ponds around the neighborhood for fishing and exploring with well-maintained yards and landscaping.
Like most of the other neighborhoods on my list, Bridges is also conveniently located near shopping, dining, and Historic Downtown Summerville. A hop, skip and jump away is Antica Napoli Pizzeria for authentic Neapolitan wood-fired pizza or The Taste for Asian fusion.
Bridges is an HOA community which you can get more info about on the fairly active Facebook page HERE.
The Homes
The Bridges is a single-family home community with median sale price of $248,000 currently while closing prices are coming in between $175,000 to $332,000.
Homes here are fairly new, built between 2001 to 2018 and sizes between 1,223 to 3,213 square feet. With those sizes you get between 2 to 5 bedrooms and 2 to 5 bathrooms
Highlights
- Newer homes
- Well maintained landscaping
- Lots of sidewalks
Considerations
- HOA community
- Narrow streets
So, Should You Move To Summerville, SC?
Ever since folks began moving to Summerville, South Carolina for its lush pine trees and healing properties in the 1700 and 1800's, the area in which "Sacra Pinus Esto" or "The Pine is Sacred" has continued to thrive and focus on protecting its community and history while looking toward the future. From the Flowertown Festival to its claim of "The Birthplace of Sweet Tea", Summerville is a place its residents are proud to call home and are ready to welcome you to the "Flower Town in the Pines" with that famous southern hospitality.
If you'd like more info about homes available in Summerville, get in touch[link]! I'm just a call, email or text away and I'd love to chat. If you'd like to learn more about the Charleston area - check out my articles on James Island, West Ashley and Mount Pleasant.
Ashley Melton, Realtor®
843-670-2333
www.CharlestonPalmettoHomes.com