The residential community of North Charleston is located about 168 miles south of Charlotte, North Carolina, on the Ashley and Cooper Rivers. With a land size of about 58 square miles, North Charleston holds a resident population of about 97,000 and makes an impressive addition to Charleston County. Real estate options in North Charleston consist of primarily single-family homes, condominiums and townhouses, as well as residential land lots.
Average regional temperatures in the summer reach the low 80s with winters dipping to the upper 40s. The economy within the community is well dispersed with several industries that provide employment opportunities, including: educational, health and social services; retail trade; arts, entertainment, recreation, accommodation and food services.
Current and prospective residents who have children from grades K-12 will find the proper educational accommodations through the Charleston County School District. Those in pursuit of a degree in higher education have seven nearby college and university campuses at their disposal, all within a 15 mile radius, including Charleston Southern University and South Carolina State University.
Sports and recreation can be enjoyed at several local community and state parks including Murray Park and Old Santee Canal State Park. Magnolia Plantation and Gardens is another point of interest for those who enjoy the outdoors. Local sports teams include the Stingrays of the East Coast Hockey League.
A standard single-family home in North Charleston equipped with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms can be acquired for less than $100,000. A slightly larger 4 bedroom home with 3 bathrooms can be purchased for less than $150,000. Larger estate properties boasting 5 bedrooms can be found listed from the low $200,000s to the mid-$500,000s. Buyers can expect townhomes and condominiums in North Charleston to start from the low $100,000s. There are very scarce opportunities to purchase empty lots of land for those who wish to implement custom designs and build their dream homes. An acre of residential land can be purchased for less than $100,000.
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