Hampton Park Terrace is a wonderful community on the northwest side of the Charleston peninsula. The neighborhood was developed between 1911 and 1913 and by 1922 consisted of close to 200 houses. Architecturally, the character of the neighborhood reflects a wide variety of home styles, with variations on Foursquare, Colonial Revival, Craftsman, Prairie, Bungalow and Freedmen Cottages.
Hampton Park Terrace is located to the south of the iconic Hampton Park, while being in close proximity to The Citadel, and only 1.5 miles from the heart of Downtown Charleston. The neighborhood is also listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Hampton Park
Hampton Park boasts 60 acres of majestic oak trees, flowering shrubs, and a lake. With plenty of walking/jogging trails and beautiful gardens, Hampton Park is a locals favorite. Once the site of the The South Carolina Inter-State and West Indian Exposition of 1901–1902 the park continues to host many events.
Hampton Park Terrace History
The land the neighborhood is built on was rural land until around 1900. At that time, only a few streets and a few small houses had been constructed. Most most of the land remained undeveloped for several years. Then in 1912, three of the neighborhoods large sections were platted. First, the northwest quadrant was developed by the Charleston Building & Investment Co.. Second, the southwest quadrant was developed by Hampton Park Terrace Inc.. And third, the southeast quadrant was developed by the Allan family. Then the last northeast quadrant was developed through the 1930s by the Navy Yard Building & Investment Co.
When Hampton Park Terrace was first developed, it was on the edge of all development in Charleston. Naysayers and skeptics believed the development would fail. Then when the lots finally hit the market, they unexpectedly sold at a brisk pace. The key to the success and appeal was its location near the Ashley River and Hampton Park.
Charleston Evening Post 1912
An excerpt from The Charleston Evening Post on April 19, 1912 predicted that its success would start “a move to suburban living in Charleston” away from the crowded boroughs of the lower peninsula: “No more desirable location for a home could be imagined, close to the river, away from the noise and bustle of the city, on the Rutledge Avenue trolley car line and close to the King Street trolly car line, bordering Hampton Park, beautiful now and to be doubly beautiful when plans now being worked out are completed, within sight of the Ashley River with its fresh salt breezes, and the whole area high and dry, sixteen feet above low water mark.”
As you can see, the even in those days people were drawn to the same community esthetics most people desire today when seeking a new home and lifestyle.
Today Hampton Park Terrace is home to a diverse group of residents and offers a wide variety of homes, condos, duplexes and apartments. Popular with families, students and recent graduates Hampton Park Terrace is conveniently near the Downtown Historic Charleston business, shopping and entertainment venues as well as The Citadel, The College of Charleston and the Medical College of South Carolina. Homes in Hampton Park Terrace range from moderately priced too expensive.
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