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Community spirit and competitively priced homes make Ardmore-Sherwood Forest stand out
When Ardmore-Sherwood Forest was established in the mid-20th century, it was home to many of Charleston’s shipyard and naval workers. During the second half of the 20th century, white flight caused the neighborhood to slip into disrepair. However, residents banded together to take care of each other. The neighborhood boasts a robust neighborhood association. The Pink House, a non-profit organization through Lowcountry Christian Center Seventh Day Baptist Church, offers programs to help residents, including after-school care for kids and food distribution. In 2024, the neighborhood was chosen for the “Love Your Block” grant, which funds residents’ initiatives to improve public spaces and homes. First-time buyers are now moving in, attracted to competitive home prices, the neighborhood’s residential charm and its location about 6 miles from downtown Charleston.
Ardmore-Sherwood Forest is located fairly close to Charleston's major ports.
Many local businesses set up shop near the Ardmore-Sherwood Forest neighborhood.
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Fixer-uppers and fully renovated homes dominate the neighborhood
The homes in Ardmore-Sherwood Forest are primarily minimal traditional and ranch-style from the 1950s to the 1970s. They have three or four bedrooms and range from $200,000 to almost $500,000. Lower-priced homes tend to be fixer-uppers, and higher-priced homes are either fully renovated or rebuilt from the ground up in the 2020s. Houses throughout the Charleston area are either built on concrete slabs or contain crawlspaces, something buyers might want to be aware of. Carly Jent, a real estate broker with SC Property Services who sells throughout the area, says that with Charleston’s moist ground and the possibility of termites, Ardmore-Sherwood Forest’s homes are often sounder than other parts of the city because they are built on concrete. “A lot of the homes here are on a slab, which I like. The construction is a little better,” she says.
In Ardmore-Sherwood Forest, there are nice ranch style homes with large front yards.
Many homes in Ardmore-Sherwood Forest are surrounded by beautiful landscaping.
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Students attend Charleston County School District schools
The Charleston County School District serves the area and offers school choice. The schools zoned for the neighborhood are Stono Park Elementary, which rates a B-minus on Niche, C.E. Williams Middle and West Ashley High, which have B ratings. C.E. Williams Middle consists of two campuses: the north is for sixth graders, and the south is for seventh and eighth graders. West Ashley High offers the College of Charleston Scholas Academy, an advanced studies program for eligible seniors in partnership with the College of Charleston.
The C.E. Williams Middle School South Campus serve 7th and 8th grade students in Ardmore-Sherwood Forest.
Adventist Christian Academy has a beautiful campus located near Ardmore-Sherwood Forest.
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Parks and green spaces in and close to the neighborhood
Mulberry Park was reimagined as the Mulberry Park and Food Forest in 2024 and serves to combat the area’s food scarcity issue. Fruit, herbs, berries and nuts are all grown for the community. The paved West Ashley Bikeway runs through the neighborhood to the Ashley River. Multiple parks are near the community, including St. Andrew’s Parks and Playground, an ample green space with outdoor amenities like tennis courts, sports fields, a playground, and a recreation center with a fitness room, exercise classes and a pool.
Forest Park hosts many great basketball games near Ardmore-Sherwood Forest.
Ardmore-Sherwood Forest offers many greenspaces for the residents to relax in.
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Dining and shopping along Savannah Highway and Sam Rittenberg Boulevard
Savannah Highway runs along the neighborhood’s south side and has several locally owned restaurants, including Bessinger’s BBQ, a Charleston staple that’s served the area since the 1960s. More dining options, plus shopping centers, big box stores and various services are available along Sam Rittenberg Boulevard, which runs a few miles from the neighborhood’s west side.
The Honey Baked Ham Company is a family-owned chain that offers smoked hams and turkeys, near Ardmore-Sherwood Forest.
Wings and Hibachi is a fast-food place in Ardmore-Sherwood Forest.
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Residents attend Charleston's many annual events
Residents are close enough to downtown Charleston to enjoy the city’s annual events. The Charleston Festival ushers in spring with several weeks of home and garden tours. The Holiday Festival of Lights takes place in late November and early December at James Island County Park, celebrating Christmas with lights, train rides and visits with Santa.
Many holiday festivals take place near Ardmore-Sherwood Forest, like the Annual Turkey Day Run in November.
Local runs and trail walks take place right outside of the Ardmore-Sherwood Forest neighborhood.
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Interstates and the airport are nearby
Savannah Highway connects to Interstate 526, which circles the city, and Interstate 26, which connects to the rest of the state. Charleston Area Regional Transportation Authority (CARTA) buses stop along Savannah Highway and Ashley River Road. The Charleston International Airport is about 10 miles away.
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Parks in this Area
Mulberry Park and Food Forest
Transit
Airport
Charleston AFB/International
19 min drive
Bus
Savannah HWY & Braxton Ave
Bus
1500 Savannah HWY
Bus
Savannah HWY & White Oak Dr
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Ardmore-Sherwood Forest
US
Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
5
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
5
4
Larceny
5
4
Crime Score
5
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Ardmore-Sherwood Forest Demographics and Home Trends
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
1,718
Median Age
39
Population under 18
22.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
16.5%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$41,774
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$66,285
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
83.8%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
19.9%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
9.9%
% Population in Labor Force
68.3%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
44''
Average Winter Low Temperature
44°F
Average Summer High Temperature
87°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
69/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
42/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
26/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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