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Ongoing transformation for the Upper Charleston Peninsula
The Upper Charleston Peninsula, sometimes called "the Neck," is between the Ashley and Cooper rivers, north of downtown Charleston . About a decade ago, the Charleston Upper Peninsula Initiative, a collaborative community planning effort, helped spur economic growth, partially through zoning changes. Much of the Upper Peninsula has since transitioned from industrial use to modernized spaces, including tech business offices, hip boutiques and buzz-worthy restaurants. "I think the biggest story about this area is that it is up and coming," says Julie Nims, a Realtor with Red Door Property Group. "What was industrial, or sort of run-down commercial, is transitioning into new kinds of mixed-use trendy spaces, like a restaurant-slash-bar-slash-outdoor area." Though the residential side has been limited, more high-density housing is on the horizon.
Limited residential options for now; rentals are more common
Among the limited number of single-family homes are modestly sized mid-20th-century bungalows. Larger contemporaries date to the 2010s and later. Since inventory is low, comparative price data is lacking. In recent years, prices ranged from about $350,000 to $470,000. Rentals are more common, and newer apartment developments include Foundry Point and The Merchant.
Restaurants and entertainment in NoMo, part of the Brewery District
NoMo, which is short for North Morrison, named after the Morrison Drive corridor, is a trendy area that’s part of the Brewery District of Charleston. Munkle Brewing Co., Over the Horizon Brewing and Ghost Monkey Brewery are among the stop-off points for the Charleston Brewing District Trolley, which runs on Saturdays. NoMo also attracts foodies from throughout Charleston. At Rancho Lewis, pitmaster John Lewis puts a spin on Tex-Mex and cowboy-inspired cuisine. Sushi-Wa offers omakase, a chef-selected multicourse Japanese dining experience. The Refinery Charleston is a popular mixed-use development featuring a restaurant, bar and a 2,000-person-capacity amphitheater used for concerts. The closest grocery store is the Food Lion on King Street.
Social activities, Charleston Beer Week and events in North Charleston
In addition to smaller gatherings, such as block parties and social activities at breweries, there's the annual Charleston Beer Week. Beginning in late October, it consists of a variety of events held at different venues. Upper Peninsula's neighbor, the city of North Charleston , puts on the two-day High Water festival, which draws crowds of roughly 15,000 people to Riverfront Park in April. In January, at least as many attend the Charleston Boat Show at the Charleston Convention Center.
Parks, a marina, a community center and a skate park
Places to enjoy outdoor recreation and nature in the Upper Peninsula include SK8 Charleston, a skate park with over 32,000 square feet of space, including a long snake run and several bowls. The Freddie Whaley Community Center's programming includes yoga at the playground and coding classes for kids. Coach Stanley Chisolm Park, spanning roughly 24 acres, has a multiuse sports field and tidal wetlands. The adjacent Dolphin Cove Marina offers membership-based services. Nims says boat owners likely include people living in areas like Wagener Terrace , which has traditional owner-occupied homes.
The area is zoned to the Charleston County School District
Kids may enroll in Charleston County School District schools like Sanders-Clyde Elementary School, which earns a C-plus grade from Niche. Simmons Pinckney Middle and Burke High School receive C grades. Burke is a zoned school as well as a partial magnet focused on STEAM. The district allows open enrollment for charter and magnet schools. Some of the closest ones are Julian Mitchell Elementary, a C-plus school emphasizing STEM subjects, and James Simons Montessori School, which serves prekindergarten through eighth grade and earns a B.
Major roads, bus service and bicycle infrastructure in the area
Parts of the Upper Peninsula, whether established, under construction or undeveloped, are fairly spread out, and not all streets have sidewalks. Charleston Area Regional Transportation Authority (CARTA) buses are available; however, driving is the more common method of transportation. Interstate 26, U.S. Routes 52 and 78, and a rail line intersect the peninsula; related noise could be an annoyance at times. To the south, U.S. Route 17 links the peninsula to the mainland, and to the north, Spruill Avenue, which leads into Charleston Heights , offers bike lanes.
The Upper Peninsula is poised to welcome new residents
Among the projects set to add more housing to the Upper Peninsula is Magnolia Landing. Known as the Magnolia property, it was a Superfund site due to contamination and is now on its way to becoming a mixed-use community. The development, which broke ground in 2025, is expected to welcome its first residents in 2027 and should be complete by 2040. A future access point for Magnolia Landing, known as the "Bridge to Nowhere" or the "Graffiti Bridge," is a remnant of earlier stalled development efforts. It became popular for walking, cycling and sunset views while closed to traffic; however, it's anticipated that it will open to vehicles by 2027. Off the east side of the peninsula, Laurel Island, a former landfill, also faces environmental challenges and a decades-long phased development plan. "These projects—Magnolia, Laurel Island—are going to absolutely change the look of the Upper Peninsula in a big way," says Cheryll Woods-Flowers, a Realtor with Coldwell Banker Realty.
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Upper Charleston Peninsula Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Upper Charleston Peninsula, Charleston sell after 112 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Upper Charleston Peninsula, Charleston over the last 12 months is $393,750, down 2% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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