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Charleston’s historical architecture
With historic homes, distinctive architecture and oak-shaded streets, South of Broad (also called Charlestowne) may be the most photographed neighborhood in Charleston. Located at the tip of Charleston’s peninsula, South of Broad’s oldest homes date back to the early 1700s and were once occupied by signers of the Declaration of Independence. The spires of historic houses of worship rise above the trees, including St. Michael’s Church and the Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist.
“People are drawn here for the beauty, the architecture and the historic components,” says Mary Lou Wertz, who lived in South of Broad for 10 years and is a co-owner and broker at Maison Real Estate. “It’s easy to get everywhere, people love the restaurant life, and a lot of the young families are coming from cities like New York and Boston. They like the urban vibe of Charleston, but it’s more manageable and livable.” Residents here can walk to dining and shopping on Broad Street. The area is popular with tourists and it’s common to see horse-drawn carriages and walking history tours year-round.
Charlestowne is a beautiful neighborhood located south of Broad Street in historic Charleston.
Rainbow Row is a popular spot to walk with a row of colorful historic homes in Charlestowne.
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Grand Georgian homes overlooking Charleston Harbor
Georgian, Greek Revival and Charleston single houses sit close to narrow streets lined with flickering gas lamps, oaks and palmettos. Residents can stroll along the uneven sidewalks and glimpse gardens and multi-story porches called piazzas through iron gates set in mossy brick walls. According to Wertz, the homes here are larger and have bigger yards than other neighborhoods downtown. “We’ve started getting a lot of young families moving into some of the bigger family homes,” she says. “You’re seeing more and more young people again riding bikes.”
Homes along East Battery Street and Murray Boulevard have views of the Charleston Harbor and the Ashley River; on East Bay Street, Rainbow Row’s Georgian row homes are famous for their bright colors. Prices start at $1.1 million for a two-bedroom 1810 Georgian home, while a 15-bed 1845 Greek Revival with harbor views can cost $12.4 million. Condos are also available in remodeled homes; prices start at $725,000 for a one-bedroom. Home prices here are up 8% since 2023. “Inventory is very tight, historic lows of inventory,” Wertz says. “We’re seeing a lot of bidding wars.”
Sunrise views in Charlestowne at the Battery is a daily activity for locals and visitors.
Find unique Charleston style homes with breathtaking views of the harbor in Charlestowne.
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Relax in the shade at White Point Garden
Residents can rest in the shade of live oak trees at the 6-acre White Point Garden, a waterfront park with several monuments, historical markers and an early 20th-century gazebo. Hazel Parker Playground to the east has a playground and tennis and basketball courts. Residents can enjoy cool breezes off the harbor when strolling along the Battery promenade to the 8-acre Joe Riley Waterfront Park, a popular tourist spot with fountains, a pier and shaded benches.
White Point Garden Gazebo is a perfect place to sit and relax in Charletowne.
White Point Garden in Charlestowne is a great place to paint beautiful Charleston landscapes.
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Casual patio dining at The Blind Tiger Pub
Locals can walk to Broad Street for an upscale dinner or casual cocktail. “A real city favorite for a long time is The Blind Tiger Pub,” Wertz says. “It has a great outdoor space, and it’s where everyone goes before and after a hurricane. It’s like a real old-time English establishment.” Another favorite is Oak Steakhouse, which serves local steaks and oysters in an 1848 bank building. Residents can pick up supplies for dinner at home from Goat Sheep Cow, a cheese and wine shop, or Burbage’s Grocery, where kids like to stop after school “to get their afternoon snacks,” says Wertz.
Blind Tiger is a great family restaurant with delicious pub food in Charlestowne.
Oak Steakhouse is an amazing restaurant with excellent steak and seafood options locals enjoy.
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Celebrate local history at the Charleston Festival
Each March and April, residents can enjoy tours of historic homes, lectures on historic preservation and social gatherings in the city’s gardens during the Charleston Festival, a celebration of the city’s history and culture. Nearby house museums offer tours year-round, including the Nathaniel Russell House, an 1808 neoclassical mansion listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Locals can wander the galleries at the Gibbes Museum of Art, which has a collection of American art and offers classes and lectures.
Tour Nathaniel Russell House and view the architecture of a 19th-century house in Charlestowne.
Some homes in Charlestowne include beautiful private gardens neatly landscaped.
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An IB focus at Memminger School of Global Studies
Local kids can attend the public Memminger School of Global Studies from pre-kindergarten through Grade 5; Memminger earns a C-plus from Niche and is an International Baccalaureate school. Students can then go to Simmons-Pinckney Middle, followed by Burke High; both earn a C rating. Kids can walk to private options in the neighborhood, including the A-rated First Baptist School, serving pre-kindergarten through Grade 12, and the unrated Charleston Day School, serving kindergarten through Grade 8.
Memminger Elementary School is a public school in Charleston, SC.
Simmons-Pinckney Middle School is located in the Westside neighborhood in Charleston.
Teenagers in grades 9-12 can attend Burke High School located in the Westside neighborhood.
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Living with tourist traffic
South of Broad is surrounded by water on three sides, with Broad Street to the north; residents can take East Bay Street to U.S. Highway 17 and Meeting Street to Interstate 26, both 3 miles north. South of Broad sees a lot of tourist traffic, including slow-moving horse-drawn carriages. “People have learned to live with the tourists,” Wertz says. “You learn the less popular routes to get around the city because sometimes you get behind a horse and carriage or the people walking across the street, so you just make adjustments to your travel schedule.” The Charleston Area Regional Transportation Authority’s bus makes stops along Broad Street, and many roads here are bike-friendly. The Medical University of South Carolina’s hospital is less than 2 miles northwest, and Charleston International Airport is a 13-mile trip.
Broad Street in Charlestowne is known for its great restaurants, bars, and galleries.
Charlestowne has numerous bus stops offering quick commutes around downtown Charleston.
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Occasional street flooding
South of Broad’s location on the peninsula puts it at risk for hurricanes and flooding. “In some of these rainstorms, there might be an hour where no one wants to leave their house because the streets are flooded, but the minute the rain stops, they drain pretty quickly,” Wertz says. “The city’s diligently working on replacing the stormwater infrastructure, and they’re building a new sea wall around the Battery along Murray Boulevard.” The biggest flooding risk is from hurricanes. “The big one that everyone talks about was a Category 4 in 1989 called Hugo,” Wertz says. “Since then, a few of them have come through and all we’ve had is flooding. I’ve only lost power once since 2009.”
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On average, homes in South of Broad, Charleston sell after 47 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in South of Broad, Charleston over the last 12 months is $2,175,000, down 15% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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