$525,000
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,462 Sq Ft
899 Melrose Dr, Charleston, SC 29414
Benjy Hairfield Carolina One Real Estate
Frequently Asked Questions Why Live in Melrose
Is Melrose a good place to live?
Melrose is a good place to live. Melrose is considered car-dependent and somewhat bikeable with some transit options. Melrose is a neighborhood with a crime score of 4, on par with the average neighborhood in the U.S. It has a median age of 40. The average household income is $75,064 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 35.6% of residents. A majority of residents in Melrose are renters, with 52.7% of residents renting and 47.3% of residents owning their home. A local real estate agent serving Melrose can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our Melrose neighborhood guide.
Is Melrose, SC a safe neighborhood?
Melrose, SC is a safe neighborhood and is on par with the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 4 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Melrose?
The median home price in Melrose is $637,500. If you put a 20% down payment of $127,500 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.72%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $3,300 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $141K a year to afford the median home price in Melrose. The average household income in Melrose is $75K.
What are the best public schools in Melrose?
The best public schools that serve Melrose are:
- Oakland Elementary School has an A- Niche grade and a student teacher ratio of 13:1.
- West Ashley High School has a B Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 17:1 and an average review score of 3.8.
What are the best private schools in Melrose?
The best private schools that serve Melrose are:
- Addlestone Hebrew Academy has a student teacher ratio of 7:1 and an average review score of 5.0.
- Adventist Christian Academy has a student teacher ratio of 8:1.
What are the most popular zip codes in Melrose, Charleston, SC?
What are the most popular neighborhoods near Melrose, Charleston, SC?
The most popular neighborhoods near Melrose, Charleston, SC are Sylvan Shores, Oakland, Carolina Bay, Church Creek and Ardmore-Sherwood Forest.
