Why Live in Carolina Bay
Carolina Bay is a master-planned community that combines West Ashley’s best attributes: convenience, community and Lowcountry charm. The neighborhood is about 11 miles from downtown Charleston, making it an easy drive for date nights and weekend activities. Bon Secour St. Francis Hospital is nearby, making the neighborhood popular with doctors and other healthcare professionals. Young families are drawn to its quiet streets, and empty nesters are known to move a few blocks from their single-family homes into townhouses within the community. “What I like is that there is always someone outside walking or riding their bikes. It’s fantastic to see,” says Karen Rapchick, Realtor with Realty ONE Group Coastal who has lived here since its establishment in 2007. Carolina Bay comprises single-family detached homes, four townhome sections, an apartment complex and a senior living facility. The homes are primarily three to five bedrooms, and construction began in 2007 and continues in 2025. Architectural styles include New Traditional, Charleston Single and ranch-style homes. Prices range from around $500,000 to about $850,000, with some of the homes featuring 3,000 square feet of space or
Home Trends in Carolina Bay, SC
On average, homes in Carolina Bay, Charleston sell after 104 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Carolina Bay, Charleston over the last 12 months is $345,990, down 8% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$345,990
Median Single Family Sale Price
$369,192
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$594,900
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$211
Number of Homes for Sale
6
Last 12 months Home Sales
27
Median List Price
$369,192
Median Change From 1st List Price
3%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-8%