Ladson is one of those growing suburban communities that homebuyers are drawn to for its convenient location and family-friendly, slow-paced vibe. People like it because you get more house and a bigger yard for your money in these quiet, tree-filled subdivisions and master-planned communities than you do in bigger cities nearby, without sacrificing quick commutes or access to parks, shopping and dining. Several highly rated school districts serve the area, since Ladson sits in three counties: Dorchester, Berkeley and Charleston.
Housing is a mix of 20th-century and newer single-family and townhomes
You’ll find a mix of townhomes and single-family homes. They’re mostly Colonial Revivals and New Traditionals built in the early 2000s, but there are a few late 20th-century subdivisions of ranch-style homes. Realtor Nanda Ragala of Coldwell Banker, who has nearly a decade of experience, says master planned communities like McKewn and Tall Pines are among the hottest neighborhoods right now.
Beautiful College Park Brick Homes with Garages
Home with Gable Roofs and Porches
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Prices are competitive compared to other parts of the Lowcountry
The median sale price is $315,000. Single-family homes start in the low $100,000s and top out around the low $600,000s. Townhomes typically sell for between the low and mid-$100,000s. “The prices of the area are a draw for buyers. They can live close to work without having to live in more expensive areas like North Charleston,” says Realtor Danielle Mongrain of The AgentOwned Realty Co., who has about a decade of experience. Ragala agrees. “It’s not like Mount Pleasant or Isle or Isle Of Palms. You can still get good-sized houses with big yards for not that much,” he says.
Downtown Summerville
Downtown Summerville Retail
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Parks, golf courses in the area and the annual Coastal Carolina Fair
“Most of the neighborhoods around here have pools and parks,” Ragala says, adding that locals also frequent nearby parks inNorth Charleston, Summerville and Goose Creek. Some of the many parks and recreation options in the area include:
North Charleston Wannamaker County Park, which has miles of trails, tons of sports facilities and the Whirlin’ Waters Adventure Waterpark
Gahagan Park, a sports complex with baseball diamonds, soccer fields, a playground and a walking trail
Crowfield Golf Club and The Golf Club at Wescott Plantation, public golf courses
Colonial Dorchester State Historic Site, which features preserved Colonial-era buildings and hosts lectures and other programs
Ladson’s Exchange Park hosts the annual Carolina County Fair every fall. Ragala says it’s the biggest event of the year. “It’s huge, it has a Ferris Wheel, shows, local schools and musicians perform, it’s a great family-friendly thing. It’s one of the most massive fairs I’ve ever seen,” he says.
Wannamaker County Park Playground
Wannamaker County Park Splash Paw Dog Fun
North Charleston Wannamaker County Park Disc Golf Course
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Three highly rated school districts serve Ladson students
Ladson is served by three highly rated school systems: Dorchester School District Two, Berkeley County School District and Charleston County School District. The Dorchester and Charleston County systems allow in- and out-of-district transfers by application, subject to space availability and approval.
The Berkeley district allows active-duty military families stationed at Joint Base Charleston to send their kids to the two highly rated schools on base: Marrington Elementary School and Marrington Middle School of the Arts.
Ragala says many of his clients are drawn to neighborhoods in south Ladson for the Dorchester district’s highly rated Joseph R. Pye Elementary School.
Residents can commute to major area employers without I-26 traffic
Residents are a short drive from employers in central Ladson, including Amazon, Pepsi, Boeing and Mercedes-Benz. Since they don’t have to hop on Interstate 26 to get to the manufacturing plants, research facilities and warehouses scattered along Palmetto Commerce Parkway or Ladson Road, commuters rarely have to worry about rush hour traffic. And Ragala says that traffic isn’t a huge issue even for folks commuting to Charleston International Airport or Joint Base Charleston, since they can avoid I-26 and take Dorchester Road south instead. The airport and military base are within about 15 miles of most homes. “It’s usually a 25-minute drive,” Ragala says.
Where to shop in Ladson, and Summerville restaurant recommendations
The Ladson Crossing shopping center has a Piggly Wiggly, a liquor store and a few chain restaurants, including Little Caesars Pizza and Subway. That’s about the extent of the shopping and dining in Ladson, aside from a string of auto supply shops, home improvement stores, convenience stores and mom-and-pop Mexican restaurants. But up by the fairgrounds, there’s the Coastal Carolina Flea Market, and new big-box retailers are opening up on Ladson Road. “They just opened a huge Walmart [Neighborhood Market],” Ragala says, adding that for dining, most folks head into Summerville. “It’s very close, and has a lot of good options – sushi, bars, all kinds of things,” Ragala says. Two of his favorite Summerville eateries are Talucci’s Italian Bakery and Montreux Bar & Grill.
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