Wraggborough Or Westside? Charleston Neighborhoods Offer Array Of Housing Options

When moving to a new area, it’s a good feeling to be able to name-drop a specific location and say you’ll soon be an official resident of “City X” or “Metropolis Y.” However, those researching the possibility of relocation must drill down deep and figure out which part of town they want to live in. Given the recent demand for real estate in Charleston SC-- not to mention its booming population and recognition on the national stage -- it’s important to familiarize yourself with the lay of the land and local neighborhoods. From the French Quarter to King Street Historic District as well as Cannonborough and Elliottborough, Charleston SC real estate options offer everything from quaint family homes to high-tech studios. In this article from Carolina One Real Estate, we’ll explore some of the best Charleston neighborhoods for those looking to be a part of this port city’s recent boom.

Downtown: Just about every major city has a downtown hub where the action always seems to take place. As such, the demand is high and the attractions are many. In Charleston, “downtown” neighborhoods include Cannonborough and Elliottborough, Radcliffeborough, Mazyck-Wraggborough, King Street, Harleston Village, Ansonborough, the French Quarter and South of Broad. While “Wraggborough” is known for some of its more historic homes, the King Street Historic District is a business-friendly sector with plenty of shopping options for resident and tourist alike. The brick homes of Ansonborough are often in as high a demand as the flat-faced historic structures that stretch across the French Quarter.

Uptown: Charleston’s uptown neighborhoods are a bit farther removed from the regions that border the inlet to the Atlantic Ocean. Those who seek water-centric vistas won’t be disappointed, as some uptown neighborhoods are situated alongside the Cooper River or Ashley River. Uptown neighborhoods include Wagener Terrace, Lowndes Point, Longborough, Hampton Park Terrace, North Central, Westside, East Side and East Central. As the geography-centric titles imply North Central is one of the northern-most neighborhoods and located in between Wagener Terrace and East Central. The Charleston SC real estate in East Central is relatively new compared to the historic homes of East Side, so the opportunities to start with a fixer-upper may be a bit limited.

No matter which part of Charleston you wish to call home, you’ll be in the good company of 134,000 other folks who’ve come here for the beautiful weather, ocean access and to be a part of a city named no. 1 in the U.S. by readers of Travel + Leisure magazine for five consecutive years in a row.