What $750,000 Buys You Around Charleston

Leah Beaulieu

Published on: 01/10/2026

A $750,000 budget buys a large, upgraded home on a big lot in West Ashley or James Island, a mid-sized home in parts of Mount Pleasant, and a smaller or older home on Daniel Island or the barrier islands.

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What $500,000 Buys You Around Charleston

Leah Beaulieu

Published on: 01/10/2026

A $500,000 budget buys a comfortable, often newer single-family home in Summerville, a solid renovated or updated home in West Ashley, and a much smaller or older option in Mount Pleasant or on James Island.

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Is Charleston, SC Expensive Compared to Other Places in South Carolina?

Leah Beaulieu

Published on: 06/07/2026

When buyers and renters compare the state's major cities on home prices, rent, and general cost of living, Charleston sits above average on every measure while Columbia, Greenville, and Myrtle Beach all come in noticeably cheaper.

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Can You Afford to Live in Charleston, SC? What Buyers Should Know

BJ Rodgers

Published on: 06/07/2026

The Charleston area is one of the most desirable places to live in the Southeast — but it is not cheap. Redfin data from May 2026 shows the median sale price in Charleston at $640,000.

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