Why Live in Planters Point
Established in 1997, Planters Pointe is an inviting, walkable neighborhood filled with lush green space, views of the nearby marsh and charming homes. Those perks, combined with the convenience of shopping centers and Charleston beaches, make Planters Pointe desirable to homebuyers. The neighborhood comprises 6 subsections, each with its own price range and housing styles. Because of the breadth of options, Amy Langstone, Realtor with EXP Realty, says, “Inventory in Planters Pointe is always low.” In the Smokerise subsection, you can find traditional homes with vinyl siding and a brick veneer. Most feature small driveways, as well as greenery and trees, like palms and small oaks. Cotton Creek is a patio home community with small bungalows and Cape Cods sitting on small plots of land. What you’re giving up in size, you’re making up for with access to a peaceful, man-made pond and walking trails connected to the nearby RiverTowne Country Club neighborhood.
Meanwhile, in the Thorne Wood subdivision, a mix of smaller and larger homes with traditional and Craftsman-style features sitting on slightly elevated lots backed up to the woods surrounding Planters Pointe. “Homes in these
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Planters Point a good place to live?
Planters Point is a good place to live. Planters Point is considered car-dependent and somewhat bikeable. Planters Point is a neighborhood with a crime score of 1, making it safer than the average neighborhood in the U.S. It has a median age of 43. The average household income is $179,161 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 75.8% of residents. A majority of residents in Planters Point are home owners, with 8.1% of residents renting and 91.9% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Planters Point can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Planters Point neighborhood guide.
Is Planters Point, SC a safe neighborhood?
Planters Point, SC is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 1 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Planters Point?
The median home price in Planters Point is $380,390. If you put a 20% down payment of $76,100 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.74%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $1,970 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $84K a year to afford the median home price in Planters Point. The average household income in Planters Point is $179K.
What are the best public schools in Planters Point?
The best public schools that serve Planters Point are:
What are the best private schools in Planters Point?
The best private schools that serve Planters Point are:
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Are home prices dropping in Planters Point?
Yes, home prices in Planters Point are down 10% in the last 12 months.
Home Trends in Planters Point, SC
On average, homes in Planters Point, Mount Pleasant sell after 42 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Planters Point, Mount Pleasant over the last 12 months is $275,000, down 25% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$275,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$381,900
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$499,900
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$174
Number of Homes for Sale
7
Last 12 months Home Sales
38
Median List Price
$380,390
Median Change From 1st List Price
-1%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-25%