Dunes West
Neighborhood in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina
Charleston County 29466
From 1990s starter homes to new construction waterfront mansions
Dunes West’s development began in the early 1990s. Today, the neighborhood has more than 20 subdivisions, each featuring different housing styles, from classic Colonial Revivals to New Traditional houses and contemporary construction. Three-bedroom properties are on the west side, in subdivisions like Palmetto Hall, and roughly list between $600,000 and $800,000. Bigger properties, with four or more bedrooms, are found throughout the community and range in price from about $800,000 to almost $3 million. Condos and townhouses generally fall between $350,000 and $700,000. Homeowners pay biannual fees to the Dunes West Property Owners Association, and multifamily communities are additionally managed by sub-HOAs. Homeowners should check their potential property's flood zone to gauge the necessity of flood insurance. The Atlantic coast's hurricane season ranges from early June to late November.The Dunes West Golf and River Club’s amenities
The Dune West Golf and River Club’s 18-hole course winds through the heart of the community. Ritter says a membership is required to use the course. “The membership is not included in the purchase of homes, and neither are the amenities,” she says. Premier memberships, only available to Dune West homeowners and residents, provide access to all of the club’s recreational offerings, including an athletic and swim club featuring two pools, a racquet club with pickleball and tennis courts, and a boat ramp. Those without private docks can rent space at the club’s dry storage facility. Ritter says there’s also a community dock on Wagner Creek. “You can’t leave your boat there, but it’s where you can pick people up and drop them off,” Ritter says. “A lot of people like to just go to the dock and enjoy the sunset, too.” Wagner Creek flows into the Wando River, where locals boat, kayak, fish, jet ski and more.Highly rated schools within a 5-mile drive
Niche reports that Charleston County School District is the best district in the Charleston area and grades it an A. All of Dune West’s zone schools are within a 5-mile drive. Laurel Hill Primary, graded B-plus, teaches students between 4K and second grade. For third through fifth grade, students attend Charles Pickney Elementary, graded A. Thomas C. Cairo Middle and Wando High also earn an A. The high school holds the No. 3 spot on Niche’s list of the best public high schools in the Charleston area. It has strong athletics and fine arts programs, ranging from varsity golf and tennis to marching band and dance.U.S. 17, South Carolina 41 and the best route into downtown Charleston
U.S. Highway 17 and South Carolina Highway 41 are the main ways to reach the gates of Dunes West. A few Charleston Area Regional Transportation Authority bus stops are along U.S. 17, as is the closest medical center, Roper St. Francis Mount Pleasant Hospital, roughly 5 miles away. U.S. 17 is a straight shot into downtown Charleston, about 15 miles away. Charleston International Airport is closer to 20 miles away.Dunes West may feel remote, but shopping and dining options are nearby
As remote as Dunes West might feel, Lowes Foods, Harris Teeter, and Walmart are within a 5-mile drive of the neighborhood. Casual shopping plazas with shops and chain restaurants are on South Carolina Highway 41 and U.S. Highway 17. Local eateries are also in the area, such as Wando River Grill, a waterfront American restaurant popular among boaters thanks to its adjoined marina.
Written By
Micaela Willoughby
Photography Contributed By
Jon Puckett
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Andrew Scherl
Andrew Scherl
Responds QuicklyEXP Realty LLC
(854) 444-8282
158 Total Sales
1 in Dunes West
$359,900 Price
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Matthew Poole
Matthew Poole
Responds QuicklyCarolina One Real Estate
(843) 806-0742
220 Total Sales
1 in Dunes West
$528,000 Price
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Erin Ledford
Erin Ledford
The Boulevard Company
(854) 222-7980
62 Total Sales
3 in Dunes West
$426K - $575K Price Range
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Keely Burd
Keely Burd
The Boulevard Company
(854) 202-9078
50 Total Sales
1 in Dunes West
$444,200 Price
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K. Arek Manakyan
K. Arek Manakyan
The Boulevard Company
(854) 202-9939
118 Total Sales
1 in Dunes West
$725,000 Price
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Rob Bohart
Rob Bohart
The Boulevard Company
(854) 205-3253
47 Total Sales
1 in Dunes West
$599,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- 3rd to 5th
- Public
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Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Dunes West | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 2 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 2 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 1 | 4 |
| Robbery | 1 | 4 |
| Burglary | 2 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1 | 4 |
| Larceny | 2 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 1 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Dunes West Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Dunes West, Mount Pleasant sell after 41 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Dunes West, Mount Pleasant over the last 12 months is $675,000, down 3% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$842,300
Median Sale Price
$675,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$1,299,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$615,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
3%
Last 12 months Home Sales
128
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-3%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$358
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
2,390
Number of Homes for Sale
31
Median Year Built
2002
Months of Supply
2.90
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
3,001
Significantly above the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,874
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,567
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
13,503
Open Houses
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Sunday, Jun 221 - 3pm
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Sunday, Jun 221 - 3pm
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Wednesday, Jun 188am - 7pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
6,207
Median Age
47
Population under 18
23.2%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
20.9%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$100,141
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$126,472
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
98.8%
College Graduates
67.9%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
29%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
53.4%
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®
26
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
0
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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