As you begin to Discover South Mount Pleasant Real Estate, you’ll find Mt. Pleasant to be an amazing place full of history and modern conveniences. The town has attracted a wide diversity of people, has wonderful communities, fulfills many lifestyles and offers a plethora of amenities. Mt. Pleasant for many years has been a small rural community just north of Charleston over the Cooper River Bridge. Now, the Town of Mount Pleasant has become the 4th largest municipality in South Carolina.
Like most of South Carolina, this area has a very colorful history. From the early Seewee and Wando Indian’s to todays residents, change and conflict is nothing new to Mt. Pleasant. After being settled in 1680, the town has sustained, endured and survived many challenges. And today, those experiences are what has given the town its soul and character.
For more historical information click the History of Mt. Pleasant. Here you’ll find more great information like this video provided by the Town of Mt. Pleasant Historical Commission.
How To Get Around
From experience, I’ve discovered the best way to teach someone about Mt. Pleasant is to start with the roads. Learning how to navigate the town will give you an accelerated start to discovering the best of the area.
As you begin your discovery of Mount Pleasant, you will cross over the Cooper River Bridge to Mt. Pleasant, here you’ll have a choice to make at the bottom of the bridge. Curve to the right and you’re on Coleman Blvd., curve to the left and you’re on Hwy 17. Keep in mind, typically home prices will be higher per square foot the closer you are to the bridge. So as we help you explore Mount Pleasant Real Estate, we will divide it into separate sections. Learning the neighborhoods along the different roads through Mount Pleasant will make it a little easier to digest.
Discover South Mount Pleasant Real Estate
First on our quest to discover Mount Pleasant Real Estate, we’ll look at smaller sections of the town, one at a time. We don’t want this to be too overwhelming. First, we are going to take a look at the neighborhoods down Coleman Blvd (south) side of Mt. Pleasant.
Condos On The River
On the Cooper River Bridge (also known as the Arthur Ravenel Bridge) coming to South Mount Pleasant, you will notice several high rise buildings on the river. Next to the Bank of America Building is the Renaissance Condominium on the east side and past the Mount Pleasant Memorial Waterfront Park is the Tides Condominium on the west side. These Condos on the Charleston Harbor are luxury condominiums with the best views of Charleston Harbor you will find.
Discover Mount Pleasant – Coleman Blvd
Heading on to Coleman Blvd. you’ll be going through the oldest and more established sections of South Mount Pleasant. The Coleman Blvd area is comprised of mostly low rise store fronts, older homes and some of the earlier shopping plaza’s. With that said, as the area has grown, more and more newer modern buildings have been filling in. This is a very active area with a number of popular restaurant’s, stores and boutiques.
Bayview Acres
The first neighborhood you come to on the south east side of Coleman Blvd is Bayview Acres. A small neighborhood of mostly older homes that has the smaller homes located closer to Coleman and larger homes on the marsh. Here you’ll find homes of every size and shape! Like many of the neighborhoods in South Mt. Pleasant, many homes in Bayview Acres have been renovated. You’ll also find several newer homes that have been built on infill lots over the years. Most lots have large yards with some having expansive marsh, golf course and harbor views.
The Groves
Next on the left or northwest side of Coleman Blvd you’ll find the popular neighborhood The Groves. In the Groves you’ll find mostly older brick ranches built in the 50’s and 60’s on large lots. As you drive through the neighborhood you’ll see a few newer homes. These homes have built over the years on vacant lots throughout the neighborhood . The Groves has approximately 214 homes, a great feel and many of the homes have been extensively renovated. The home values here are typically higher per square foot due to its close proximity to the Ravenel Bridge. As you Discover South Mount Pleasant you’ll find convenience comes with a cost!
Cooper Estates
Just north of The Groves is Cooper Estates. Cooper Estates is a popular older Mount Pleasant neighborhood of about 360 homes. The homes here were mostly built in the late 60’s and 70’s. Like The Groves there has been plenty of renovation in Cooper Estates. Here you’ll find homes on large interior lots, lakefront properties and homes overlooking the marshes of Shem Creek.
Creekside
Just to the north of Cooper Estates is the tucked away Creekside development. Today access to Creekside is actually off Hwy 17 at Dragoon Dr. A beautiful community of 324 properties Creekside was built in the 70’s and 80’s and has a wide variety of home styles. Over the years Creekside has maintained its popularity. One of the first in South Mount Pleasant the Creekside Tennis and Swim Club is located right in the community for residents to enjoy. The Creekside Club always has something going on! Kids can participate on the swim team take swimming lessons, take tennis lessons and more. For adults there are tennis clinics and leagues as well!
Shem Creek
As you continue to Discover South Mount Pleasant, traveling up Coleman Blvd. you’ll cross over the bridge at Shem Creek. Shem Creek is an iconic Mt. Pleasant location with a long storied past. Currently on Shem Creek you’ll find great restaurant’s, a marina, water sport activities and more.
Old Village
As the Coleman Blvd. bends to the east, after crossing over Shem Creek, you’ll come upon Old Village. Old Village is the oldest section of Mt. Pleasant and is simply breathe taking. Here in Old Village you can feel the history all around you. You’ll find it easy to imagine what it might have been like years ago in a more simple time. This neighborhood exudes Southern Living at its best. Having some of the priciest homes in Mount Pleasant, Old Village is where the who’s who of Mount Pleasant have lived and currently live! Currently, more than ever Old Village is now a mix of longtime local families and residents newer to the area.
Old Village Homes For Sale Today!
Within the general area considered by most now as Old Village are a few smaller subdivisions to note. These would include Old Mt. Pleasant, Osceola Heights, Dawson Terrace, Old Village Landing and a few other smaller sections.
Heading up Coleman Blvd past Old Village on the north side of the road there are a couple smaller neighborhoods. These would be the Brookgreen, Shemwood and the Shem Creek neighborhoods. As you Discover Mount Pleasant you’ll find many smaller neighborhoods throughout the area worth checking out. However, in this post we will be focusing mainly on the larger neighborhoods.
Sullivan’s Island
Coleman Blvd. eventually bends to the right and its name changes to Ben Sawyer Blvd. or State Road 703. As the road bends it takes you out to Sullivan’s Island. Sullivan’s Island is its own town and is one of the more popular beach destinations in the Charleston area. On Sullivan’s you’ll find private residences, second homes and vacation rentals.
Coleman Blvd Ends – Ben Sawyer and Chuck Dawley Roads Begin
As you head north on Coleman Blvd the road splits in front of Haddrell’s Point Tackle and Royall Hardware. If you take the turn to the left you’ll head up Chuck Dawley Blvd towards I526 West. A slight bend to the right, the road turns into Ben Sawyer Blvd. Ben Sawyer Blvd will take you over the causeway to Sullivan’s Island. Before the causeway we are going to turn left at Rifle Range Road. Rifle Range Road will takes us north through South Mount Pleasant and into North Mount Pleasant.
Continue Your Journey Up Rifle Range Road
Next up on our tour are The Neighborhoods on Rifle Range Road!
The Author…
Bill Byrd is a Husband, Father, Realtor, Educator, Musician and Athlete. A licensed Realtor since 1986 who loves helping his clients grow their personal wealth through real estate! Having helped hundred’s of families and individuals during his career you can feel comfortable that Bill’s and his Team’s experience and expertise are unparalleled in our market. Plus, Bill’s a great guy and one heck of a guitar player! More About Bill
