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Dynamic, historic, and full of charm
One of the oldest neighborhoods in all of Charleston, Harleston Village features tree-lined residential streets and a unique charm exclusive to the Charleston region. First developed in 1770, the neighborhood has since established itself as one of the most noteworthy around. Home to the College of Charleston, Harleston Village is a prime location packed with historical landmarks and unique amenities—all while remaining tucked away and to the east of tourist-packed King Street. “It’s an old neighborhood, but in some ways it’s one of our newest,” says Mary Lou Wertz, real estate agent with Maison Real Estate and longtime resident of Charleston. “It’s a really dynamic neighborhood that’s always growing and expanding.” With its prime location, historical landmarks and charming residents, Harleston Village makes its case as one of the most interesting neighborhoods in all of Charleston.
Enjoy the aerial View of the Harleston Village section of Charleston, SC.
The Carriage tours run through most of the historic Harleston Village streets.
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Housing for Greek life for the College of Charleston students occupies Harleston Village.
Home of the Charleston single house
A blend of commercial and residential properties, Harleston Village maintains the classic style and serene lifestyle the area is known for thanks in part to its architecture. Among the many vintage styles, the Charleston single house—a unique, local form of house featuring a narrow build, gabled, and often with piazzas—can be found. “There’s a lot of classic architecture in Harleston, like Charleston singles,” says Wertz. “But you also have Victorian, Federal, and more.” In addition to classic styles such as these, homebuyers can find condominiums and townhouses. Single-family homes can be hard to come by in Harleston, in part because of how many older homes had been refashioned into student housing for nearby College of Charleston—something that Wertz says is changing. “Many of the large, more vintage homes were converted into student housing years back,” says Wertz. “But new construction on things like townhouses and condos means that some of those homes are being turned back into single-family residences.” Prices for a single-family, 3-bedroom home can range from $615,000 for a Charleston single house to $3.5 million for something like a restored Italianate-style manor. Similarly sized condos and townhouses generally range from $350,000 to $1 million. Larger homes can go for upwards of $5 million, and usually feature wrought-iron fences, wrap-around porches, and stately columns.
Colonial Park Lake is the go-to gathering spot
Located at the center of the neighborhood, Colonial Park Lake is one of the neighborhood’s key features. Offering a serene, picturesque splash of green amongst Charleston’s urban atmosphere, the lake offers a wide walking path with dozens of flower beds planted alongside it. Nearby Moultrie Park features an interactive playground, along with pickleball courts. “Both of the parks are great for congregating,” says Wertz. “You can do things like yoga at Colonial Lake, and I’ve never seen the Moultrie Park pickleball courts empty.” For those looking for a clear view of the Ashley River, Alberta Long Park is located on the west side of the neighborhood.
Harleston Village residents can walk their dogs around Colonial Lake.
Play picklet ball in Harleston Village at Moultrie Park.
Moultrie playground in Harleston Village is loaded with slides and rides.
Colonial Lake is a popular attraction for residents of Harleston Village in Charleston, SC.
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King Street is bursting with options
Charleston residents are privy to a veritable ton of culture, shopping, and dining options, and Harleston Village is no exception. Broad Street is the place to go for those looking to appreciate art, with the Gibbes Museum of Art located there. Afterwards, residents can grab a bite to eat at local favorite La Farfalle—a charming Italian bistro offering rosemary focaccia bread and handmade pasta. King Street is another vibrant spot bursting with options, like the 167 Raw Oyster Bar—a local spot so beloved that it’s on a permanent first-come, first-served basis. For grocery restocks, residents can make their way to Target on King Street or go to nearby East Bay Street’s Harris Teeter.
King Street is the popular shopping along the Harleston Village section in Charleston, SC.
Harleston Village folks can find dining and shopping all along King Street.
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College of Charleston is a public university founded in 1770 located in Harleston Village .
Learn about local art, wildlife, and history
Gibbes Museum of Art serves as one of the area’s go-to venues for community events. The museum offers a rotating variety of exhibitions, demonstrations, and lectures. Residents can head to College of Charleston for even more community-focused lectures, often featuring a focus on Charleston history specifically.
Teenagers in grades 9-12 can attend Burke High School located in the Westside neighborhood.
Burke High offers students choice
Students in the area begin learning at Memminger Elementary, before moving on to Simmons Pinckney Middle and finishing up at Burke High School. According to Niche, these schools earned ratings of C-plus, C, and C, respectively. Burke High offers students a wide variety of courses and clubs aimed at career and technology education—like hospitality and tourism, health science, information technology, and architecture and construction.
Enjoy the aerial View of the Harleston Village section of Charleston, SC.
Access to all of Charleston's riches
Lockwood Drive and Calhoun Street connect the neighborhood to Highway 30, Highway 17, and Interstate 26—making it easy and convenient for residents to access the surrounding area. Both Folly Beach and Sullivan’s Island can be reached by way of highway, and the Charleston International Airport is just over 13 miles away.
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Parks in this Area
Moultrie Playground
Picnic Area
Playground
Rivers Green
Picnic Area
Trails
Colonial Lake Park
Lake
Picnic Area
Gateway Walk
Trails
Botanical Gardens
Cannon Park
Trails
Playground
Alberta Long Park
Fishing
Lake
Trails
Transit
Airport
Charleston AFB/International
23 min drive
Bus
Calhoun St & Courtenay Dr
Bus
King St & Queen St
Bus
Coming St & George St
Bus
St Philip St & Liberty St
Bus
King St & Market St
Bus
King St & Broad St
Bus
Calhoun St & St Philip St
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Harleston Village
US
Homicide
2
4
Sexual Assault
3
4
Assault with Weapon
2
4
Robbery
3
4
Burglary
5
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
7
4
Crime Score
5
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Harleston Village Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Harleston Village, Charleston sell after 66 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Harleston Village, Charleston over the last 12 months is $665,000, up 91% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Located just blocks from the renowned King Street shopping district and the Medical University of South Carolina and steps from the College of Charleston - yet tucked within one of the exclusive four boroughs that make up historic Charleston - this Harleston Village pied-a-terre studio is your home base for enjoying all that our beautiful city has to offer. From this central address, you can
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
4,672
Median Age
35
Population Density
14 ppl/acre
Population under 18
20.1%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
21%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$69,515
On par with the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$114,176
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
98.5%
College Graduates
76.8%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
38.6%
Significantly above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
64.5%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
44''
Average Winter Low Temperature
44°F
Average Summer High Temperature
87°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Very Bikeable
Bike Score®
81/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
82/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
43/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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