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Walkable dining destination centered around Charleston’s historic public market
Located on the southeast part of the peninsula, Charleston City Market is one of Charleston's most sought-after communities for its walkability, beloved restaurants and vibrant shopping scene. That includes the still-active public market, which was first established in the late 1700s. Locals share this pedestrian-friendly community with College of Charleston students reading in the parks and tourists soaking up the southern charm. In this historic neighborhood known for its excellent dining options, front porches invite leisurely afternoons spent sipping sweet tea and watching passersby.
Kaminsky's Dessert Cafe is a destination for dessert and cocktails in Charleston City Market.
Charleston City Market is a great place to meet friends and walk in Charleston, S.C.
Beautiful and unique fine jewelry can be found at Gold Creations in the Charleston City Market.
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Local shopping and luxurious dining
The popular city market, for which the community is named, stretches four blocks. Shoppers can browse the 20 locally-owned boutiques in both indoor and open-air sections. Food at the market includes pimento cheese sandwiches and Lowcountry shrimp and grits. The day market is open daily and the night market operates from March through December. King Street is another shopping mecca, with both local luxury stores and chain retailers like Apple. For groceries, locals can head to Harris Teeter. Foodies can try brunch at Eli’s Table or dine at FIG; these restaurants serve up Southern favorites and seasonal specialties. Kaminsky’s Dessert Café “has the best brownie sundae we’ve ever had,” says Galen Vosseller, a former area resident for three and a half years. Kaminsky’s is “very popular, but if you hit it at an odd hour, it’s very chill.”
King Street is a perfect spot to shop for luxury brands in Charleston, S.C.
Church and Union is an excellent restaurant with local seafood in Charleston City Market.
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Historic homes and contemporary condos
Here in Charleston City Market, palmettos line the streets and residents relax under the front porch shade of their homes. “Charleston had the first board of architectural review in the country,” says Sullivan Hamilton, lifelong Charleston resident and Realtor at Matt O’Neill Real Estate. “So if a house is built before a certain time, it has to go through the board before you change any colors. And every structure tells its own unique story,” says Hamilton, like the older buildings that have withstood hundreds of hurricane seasons. Unique to the area are Charleston single houses, which have two stories and long porches. One such residence is the 1813 Mary Scott House, which was renovated in 2014 and is now priced at about $4,495,000. On the whole, most homes are valued at or approaching $1 million. Potential buyers can opt for modern luxury penthouses with waterfront views for $1.1 million or one-bed, one-bath condos for $350,000.
Charleston City Market has lovely Charleston single houses.
Modern luxury condos with gorgeous waterfront views can be found in Charleston City Market.
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Holiday celebrations and museums
Residents enjoy many seasonal and annual events throughout the neighborhood and bordering communities, some of which are put on by the College of Charleston. Every year, the city of Charleston hosts a St. Patrick's Day Parade and a Fourth of July celebration in Liberty Square. Spring and fall are the busy seasons for tourists who want to avoid the summer heat, so more festivals and events tend to pop up then. There are several museums in the area; for example, the International African American Museum includes a research center devoted to helping individuals trace African American family lineages. Charleston is the oldest city in the state, and in this neighborhood, “the amount of history you can pass by within half a mile is a museum in itself,” says Hamilton. Additionally, many houses of worship serve the area. St. Mary of the Annunciation Catholic Church is the oldest Roman Catholic church in the state and Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim is the oldest continuously used synagogue in the United States.
Gibbes Museum of Art in Charleston City Market has amazing exhibits to enjoy in Charleston, S.C.
Saint Mary's Catholic Church is a popular house of worship in Charleston City Market.
Charleston City Market locals love the beautiful Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim synagogue.
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Picturesque parks and secret courtyards
From Gadsdenboro Park to Liberty Square, there are over 10 parks to choose from within a mile radius. It's rare to see the beautiful parks empty, but residents can often find a quiet spot to relax in one of the tucked-away courtyards, like the Mary Ramsay Secret Courtyard. The eastern shoreline of the Cooper River is devoted to boat slips, a cruise port and docking for the Fort Sumter Ferry.
The Mary Ramsay Secret Courtyard in Charleston, S.C., features a fountain.
Joe Riley Waterfront Park is located in Charleston's French Quarter.
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A walkable peninsula highlighted by American history
It’s just over a mile from one side of Charleston's peninsula to the other, so commuting to work without a car is absolutely possible, and perhaps even preferable. Sidewalks are frequently used by pedestrians. Street parking is common and there are bus stops along Calhoun, Meeting and King Streets. The closest Interstate is I-26, which goes up to North Charleston and to Charleston International Airport. The Fort Sumter Ferry takes history buffs across the Cooper River to Fort Sumter, the first battleground of the Civil War. Throughout Charleston City Market, locals may encounter tourists on horse and carriage rides.
Charleston City Market residents appreciate the Charleston Pedicab for a quick and easy commute.
Charleston City Market has many bus stops for short commutes around Charleston, S.C.
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Top middle school within the community
While many schools are situated throughout the peninsula, only one is in the neighborhood. Buist Academy is a magnet school in the Charleston County School District, serving Grade 3 through Grade 8 and earning an A rating on Niche. It is ranked as the No. 1 elementary school and No. 2 middle school for the state by U.S. News & World Report. Memminger Elementary School is rated C-plus on Niche and Burke High School is rated C.
Neighborhood kids living in Charleston City Market can attend Buist Academy.
Memminger Elementary School is a public school in Charleston, S.C.
Teenagers in grades 9-12 can attend Burke High School, in Charleston's Westside neighborhood.
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Charleston City Market Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Charleston City Market, Charleston sell after 87 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Charleston City Market, Charleston over the last 12 months is $925,000, up 28% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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