According to Danielle Traverse, Realtor with Carolina One Real Estate, Carolina Park is "one of the most desirable communities in Mount Pleasant." This large-scale community is sequestered by hundreds of acres of preserved wetlands and the Wando River. But it's also under a mile away from big box stores, great restaurants, a hospital, and some of the best schools in Charleston County.
Carolina Park residents loften cruise in their boats on the Wando River in Mount Pleasant.
Bolden Lake is in Riverside with homes and a pool surrounding the lake in Carolina Park.
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Lots on the river and bungalows in town
Carolina Park's modern homes are split between two subsections, The Village, which is closer to the commercial part of the neighborhood, and Riverside, a more suburban, 545-acre section on the Wando River. Half the acreage is protected for conservation. "The neighborhood looks established," says Haley Cuzzell, the community sales manager for the Carolina Park subdivision. "The design review board has higher requirements than average for landscaping." But inventory could be better. "We're winding down," Cuzzell says. "We opened in 2012. There are only 25 lots left, and we'll be completely sold out."
Available lots come in two types. Riverside lots are situated along the Wando River. Some have water views, and lot sizes range from a third of an acre up to an acre. Dellinger's Point lots are classified as "estate lots," says Cuzzell. "They're all private on lots between three and five acres." Riverside lots start at $1.5 million, and estate lots top out at $4 million. Bungalows, modern farmhouses, neo-colonials, and Charleston Singles occasionally come up for sale in the Village, starting in the $700,000s, but "prices are going up," says Cuzzell. Turnover, says Danielle Traverse, is "relatively low for the Mount Pleasant area."
Bungalows are found at Restore and provide smaller-sized living for seniors in Carolina Park.
Riverside is an upscale part of Carolina Park with larger homes on large lots.
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Straight A schools
"Schools are a big appeal" to buyers, says Cuzzell. Carolina Park's winding trails allow kids to walk or bike to school without crossing major thoroughfares. Carolina Park Elementary School and Wando High School are adjacent to one another. Both received A grades from Niche. Because of Mount Pleasant's continued growth, Carolina Park Elementary School will add six new classrooms to accommodate more than 100 new students. The multimillion-dollar project is expected to be complete by the 2024-2025 school year. Students also attend Thomas C. Cario Middle School, which requires a longer commute about 2.5 miles west of Carolina Park.
Carolina Park Elementary in Mount Pleasant has great drop off areas and parking.
Wando High School in Carolina Park prepares its students for college and beyond.
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Trails and pools
Residents walk or bike along Carolina Park's miles-long trail system. Paved paths lead to over 80 acres of green spaces, like Bolden Park, with its boardwalk and boat launch into 20-acre Bolden Park Lake. On hot summer days, residents frequent several Carolina Park pools, including a junior Olympic-sized pool at The Residents Club. The neighborhood's nautical-themed playground is a hit with kids. Those living in Carolina Park and the surrounding Mount Pleasant area use four lighted sports fields for fun and recreational league games.
The community pool in Riverside is located along Bolden Lake in Carolina Park.
Walkers exchange pleasantries on the Darrel Creek Trail in Carolina Park.
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Front Porch Coffee and Costco
"There's a bunch of new commercial stuff coming" to the neighborhood, says Cuzzell. For now, homeowners head to The Bend at Carolina Park for groceries, grub, and goings-on. Costco is the place for groceries. The Front Porch Coffeehouse & Creamery is on several "Best of Charleston" lists for its Oreo waffles. The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill opened in 2023 and has quickly become a local favorite for its generously portioned gyros and souvlaki. Cuzzell says the new Wando Mount Pleasant Library is a gathering place for kids and their caretakers. Roper St. Francis Mount Pleasant Hospital is next to Carolina Park and surrounded by private medical offices.
Costco is an anchor store in the Carolina Park neighborhood offering a variety of merchandise.
The Front Porch Coffee & Creamer has sweet treats and coffee all day in Carolina Park.
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Take to the air or SC-17
Plane sightings are rare, and there is no noticeable noise from the nearby private Mount Pleasant Regional Airport, where some residents keep private planes. Those in cars can take State Highway 17 to major freeways.
Single and twin-engine planes travel out of Mount Plesant Regional Airport in Carolina Park.
Route 17 is the main highway north and south for Carolina Park residents.
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Low-risk for flooding
"Most of the homes are in Flood Zone X," explains Cuzzell, "which is the lowest level of risk and means they're not required to get flood insurance."
The Wando River flows from Carolina Park down to Charleston Harbor.
Homes along the Wando River in Riverside are above one million dollars in Carolina Park.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
6,102
Median Age
43
Population Density
3 ppl/acre
Population under 18
27.2%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
15.8%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$129,758
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$160,389
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
99.7%
College Graduates
66%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
25.1%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
71.4%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
52''
Average Winter Low Temperature
37°F
Average Summer High Temperature
91°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
27/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
4/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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