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Ashley Acres

Ashley Acres

$334,984 Average Value
$265 Average Price per Sq Ft
12 Homes For Sale

Many neighborhoods in one

Ashley Acres is like a gerrymandered district. The neighborhood seems to be made up of disparate parts. On the north, military housing and a military RV campground for the personnel at Joint Base Charleston are off-limits to the public. Between Charleston International Airport and the Ashley River is a 3-mile stretch of postwar sub-neighborhoods with low-lying houses, upscale condominiums and riverfront mansions, ending where Interstate 526 winds its way around North Charleston. “Really nice ballparks for kids and families to play on, lots of shopping and grocery stores,” is how Jeannene Ondrasek, a long-time local Realtor with Carolina One Real Estate, describes Ashley Acres.
Discover coastal living in Ashley Acres with a variety of home styles in North Charleston.
Discover coastal living in Ashley Acres with a variety of home styles in North Charleston.
Ashley Acres in North Charleston has gorgeous luxury condos on the Ashley River.
Ashley Acres in North Charleston has gorgeous luxury condos on the Ashley River.
Meet friends for a fun game of pickleball at Collins Park in Ashley Acres.
Meet friends for a fun game of pickleball at Collins Park in Ashley Acres.
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Condos and ranch-style homes by the river

With an equal mix of renters and homeowners, Ashley Acres features multi-million-dollar homes, modest single-family properties, and townhouses. Lots are large along languid streets with tropical trees and towering oaks draped with Spanish moss. Prices start around $200,000 for small townhouses nearer JB Charleston and rise to $600,000 for large condos by the river on Faber Place. Brick ranch-style homes, bungalows, and split-levels are listed for between $350,000 and $750,000, depending on size and proximity to the river. At the high end are three-bedroom condos in riverfront subdivisions, new traditional mansions on the water, and the rare Charleston Single for between $1 million and $1.5 million. There are also new constructions around Ashley Acres.
Ashley Acres has beautiful brick homes in North Charleston.
Ashley Acres has beautiful brick homes in North Charleston.
Ashley Acres has lovely homes with spacious yards in North Charleston.
Ashley Acres has lovely homes with spacious yards in North Charleston.
Charming homes on the Ashley River at Ashley Acres in North Charleston.
Charming homes on the Ashley River at Ashley Acres in North Charleston.
Beautiful brick homes at Ashley Acres in North Charleston.
Beautiful brick homes at Ashley Acres in North Charleston.
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Excellent magnet schools

Midland Park Primary School for pre-kindergarten and kindergarteners received an A-minus on Niche. Located near the center of the neighborhood is Hunley Park Elementary School, which received a B-minus, and Lambs Elementary School, which received a B. Jerry Zucker Middle School of Science received a C-plus. R.B. Stall High School received a B-minus, and United States Senator from South Carolina Tim Scott is an alumnus. Two excellent schools, Charleston School of the Arts and Academic Magnet High School are located 3 miles from the center of Ashley Acres, on the other side of Interstate 26. Charleston School of the Arts is an A-rated magnet school for sixth through 12th graders and is ranked as the best public middle school in Charleston. Academic Magnet High School received an A-plus and is ranked the second-best public high school in the area.
Palmetto Scholars Academy in North Charleston has a beautiful garden for students to enjoy.
Palmetto Scholars Academy in North Charleston has a beautiful garden for students to enjoy.
Midland Park Primary School in North Charleston is a public school serving students in PK-K.
Midland Park Primary School in North Charleston is a public school serving students in PK-K.
Jerry Zucker Middle School of Science in North Charleston serves students in grades 6-8.
Jerry Zucker Middle School of Science in North Charleston serves students in grades 6-8.
Charleston County School of the Arts in North Charleston serves students in grades 6-12.
Charleston County School of the Arts in North Charleston serves students in grades 6-12.
Academic Magnet High School is a public high school in North Charleston.
Academic Magnet High School is a public high school in North Charleston.
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Local joints and Tanger Outlets

Along Dorchester Road, the community’s main thoroughfare, little strip malls, take-out eateries, churches and sit-down restaurants operate year-round. Many of the corridor’s restaurants are family-owned, including Sticky Fingers Rib House, Ruby’s New York Style Bagels, Stoner’s Pizza Joint and Peruvian-style chicken joint Pollo Loko, down the road from Harbor Freight. There’s much more on the other side of I-526. Tanger Outlets, Walmart, Food Lion, and several chain restaurants operate in the commercial area next to Ashley Acres. There are also entertainment venues like Topgolf and the North Charleston Coliseum & Performing Arts Center, which hosts touring musical acts and the minor league South Carolina Stingrays hockey team. The Charleston Convention Center and the North Charleston Fire Museum are also here. And Chad Houfek, a local acupuncturist, says, “The Mayor says there’s going to be a major new town center built in North Charleston within the next ten years.”
Ashley Acres residents love The Shoppes At Montague Corners in North Charleston.
Ashley Acres residents love The Shoppes At Montague Corners in North Charleston.
Have a cold drink at the Sticky Fingers bar in Ashley Acres.
Have a cold drink at the Sticky Fingers bar in Ashley Acres.
Great restaurants, shops, and fitness at The Shoppes at Montague Corners in North Charleston.
Great restaurants, shops, and fitness at The Shoppes at Montague Corners in North Charleston.
The Food Lion in North Charleston is a great place to get all of your groceries.
The Food Lion in North Charleston is a great place to get all of your groceries.
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A public pool and baseball fields

While the riverfront is restricted to households with docks on the river, there are playgrounds, baseball fields, pickleball courts, a swimming pool, and a recreation center at Collins Park. The Dorchester Road Library is closer to Joint Base Charleston. For a wilder and more somber experience, locals may visit Magnolia Plantation and Gardens on the other side of the Ashley River.
Visit the Collins Park Community Center in North Charleston.
Visit the Collins Park Community Center in North Charleston.
Kids enjoy the playground at Collins Park in North Charleston.
Kids enjoy the playground at Collins Park in North Charleston.
Collins Park in Ashley Acres has the best baseball fields to practice your pitch.
Collins Park in Ashley Acres has the best baseball fields to practice your pitch.
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Airport noise and mosquitos

According to Weather Underground, the average temperature in Charleston is 84, which belies summer temperatures, which regularly surpass 100 humid degrees. According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency, Ashley Acres is only in a 100-year flood zone next to the river, so mosquitoes and airport noise and emissions are the environmental issues of local concern. Charleston County takes mosquitoes so seriously that it has a mosquito control hotline. In 2023, the county treated almost 800,000 acres with organic pesticides approved by the Environmental Protection Agency. The county notifies residents 24 hours before spraying.
Catch a flight from the nearby Charleston International Airport in North Charleston.
Catch a flight from the nearby Charleston International Airport in North Charleston.
Ashley Acres is minutes away from the Charleston International Airport in North Charleston.
Ashley Acres is minutes away from the Charleston International Airport in North Charleston.
Ashley Acres locals enjoy the beautiful scenic views of the Ashley River in North Charleston.
Ashley Acres locals enjoy the beautiful scenic views of the Ashley River in North Charleston.
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Amtrak and I-26

According to the CAP Index, Ashley Acres has a crime score of 6, two points higher than the national average of 4. However, burglary is the primary driver of this statistic. Interstate 26 leads southeast toward the Atlantic Ocean, passing through Downtown Charleston. The Charleston Amtrak Station is next to Tanger Outlets.
Ashley Acres has many bus stops for quick commutes through the neighborhood.
Ashley Acres has many bus stops for quick commutes through the neighborhood.
Ashley Acres has a convenient pedestrian walkway over Dorchester Road in North Charleston.
Ashley Acres has a convenient pedestrian walkway over Dorchester Road in North Charleston.
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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Charleston AFB/International

5 min drive

Bus

Senior Center & Dorchester Road

Bus

Dorchester Rd & Hanniford Dr

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W Montague Ave & Fargo St

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Montague Ave & Dorchester Rd

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Dorchester Rd & Scarsdale Ave

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Dorchester Rd & Hunley Park

Bus

Dorchester Rd & Lake Ashley Park

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Ashley Acres US
Homicide 6 4
Sexual Assault 5 4
Assault with Weapon 6 4
Robbery 5 4
Burglary 7 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 6 4
Larceny 5 4
Crime Score 6 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Ashley Acres Demographics and Home Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$480,798
Median Sale Price
$311,990
Median Single Family Sale Price
$667,990
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$309,990
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$575,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
12
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$265

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
2,929
Number of Homes for Sale
12
Median Year Built
1973
Months of Supply
12.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,612
Below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,262
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,522
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
10,890

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

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Average Home Value





Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Renters

Demographics

Total Population
15,648
Median Age
36
Population Density
4 ppl/acre
Population under 18
24.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
14.3%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$43,451
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$54,473

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
89.4%
College Graduates
20.2%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
8.1%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
66.7%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
44''
Average Winter Low Temperature
44°F
Average Summer High Temperature
87°F
Annual Snowfall
0''

Area Factors

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score®

35 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

25 / 100

Minimal Transit

Transit Score®

20 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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