Downtown Charleston vs. Mount Pleasant: Where Should Luxury Buyers Live?
BJ RodgersPublished on: 20/07/2026
The short answer: These neighborhoods offer fundamentally different luxury experiences. Downtown Charleston (South of Broad, 29401) wins on historic prestige, walkability, and cultural immersion — but at higher prices, flood exposure, and maintenance
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