
Living in Mount Pleasant, SC
Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, is consistently recognized as one of the premier places to live in the Southeast. Located just across the Cooper River from historic Charleston, this vibrant coastal community combines an exceptional quality of life with outstanding schools, beautiful neighborhoods, abundant parks, and convenient access to world-class beaches, shopping, dining, and healthcare.
Today, Mount Pleasant is home to approximately 96,000 residents and continues to attract families, professionals, retirees, and military personnel seeking an active coastal lifestyle. The town is one of the most affluent communities in South Carolina, with a median household income of approximately $125,000—more than double the statewide median. Residents enjoy miles of waterfront, extensive walking and biking trails, award-winning recreation facilities, excellent restaurants, and easy access to destinations such as Downtown Charleston, Sullivan's Island, Isle of Palms, and Daniel Island.
The Town of Mount Pleasant is served by the highly regarded Charleston County School District, including top-performing schools such as Wando High School and Lucy Beckham High School. Homebuyers can choose from an impressive variety of communities, ranging from historic Old Village and waterfront luxury homes to golf course communities, family-oriented neighborhoods, townhomes, condominiums, and new construction.
Over the past three decades, Mount Pleasant has experienced tremendous growth while maintaining its commitment to thoughtful planning, quality infrastructure, and preservation of its coastal character. Continued investment in parks, transportation improvements, and community amenities has helped make the town one of the most desirable residential markets in the Charleston region.
The local real estate market remains strong, supported by a diverse economy, continued population growth, and limited availability of prime developable land. While market conditions naturally fluctuate with interest rates and inventory levels, Mount Pleasant has historically demonstrated exceptional long-term appreciation and continues to be one of the Lowcountry's most sought-after places to own a home.
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Homes in Mount Pleasant
Mt. Pleasant offers a variety of neighborhoods and home styles that include small cottages, established, traditional homes, high-end "neoclassic" style homes and large, custom-built homes. Hwy 41 (connecting Mount Pleasant with Cainhoy) is generally considered the boundary between "inner" Mount Pleasant (i.e. closer to Downtown Charleston) and "outer" Mt. Pleasant. The following are some of the better known and most popular neighborhoods in Mount Pleasant:

Single Family Detached Homes in Mount Pleasant
Larger Neighborhoods
Belle Hall Plantation - Brickyard Plantation - Carolina Park - Charleston National - Darrell Creek - Dunes West - Hamlin Plantation - Hobcaw Creek Plantation - I'On Village - Ivy Hall - Longpoint - Molasses Creek - Oakhaven - Oyster Point - Park West - Ravens Run - Rivertowne - Seaside Farms - Snee Farm - The Groves
Smaller Neighborhoods
Back Bay Village - Bayview Acres - Carol Oaks - Commonwealth - Cooper Estates - Creekside - Grassy Creek - Heron Pointe - Hidden Cove - Hidden Lakes - Hobcaw - Horlbeck Creek - Laurel Grove - Old Mt. Pleasant - Old Village - Olde Park - Phillips Park - Planters Pointe - Pinckney Place - Point Pleasant - Shellpoint - Somerset - Wakendaw Lakes - Watermark - West Point - Yough Hall
Townhomes & Condominiums

Battery @ Park West - Beaumont - Belle Hall Gardens - Cambridge Lakes - Cambridge Commons @ Park West - Carol Oaks Townhomes - East Bridge Town Lofts - Eastwood Townhomes - Egret's Walk @ Dunes West - Ellington Woods @ Dunes West - Etiwan Pointe - Hamlin Park - Hampshire @ Park West - Heritage Village - Kensington @ Park West - Keswick @ Park West - Longrove at Seaside Farms - Madison at Park West - Madison at Hamlin Plantation - Marais @ Seaside Farms - Marsh Grass - Marsh Harbor - Montclair - Legends at Charleston National - One Belle Hall - One Hamlin Place - Palms Cove at Dunes West - Parish Place - Planters Place - Preston @ Park West - Remington Forest - Renaissance on Charleston Harbour - Retreat at Charleston National - Sandpiper Pointe - Shellmore Village - Simmons Pointe - Six-Fifty-Six Coleman - Snee Farm Lakes - Southampton Pointe - Tennyson Row @ Park West - The Heritage @ Dunes West - The Gates @ Dunes West - The Gates @ Park West - The Meridian - The Reserve at Charleston National - The Tides - The Village @ Carol Oaks - Ventura Villas @ Snee Farm - Village Creek - Waverly @ Hamlin Plantation
If you are from out of town, arranging a visit, and would like to view the area we would be more than happy to set you up with a member of our team to "show you the ropes". Mount Pleasant, SC has a lot to offer and is a wonderful place to call home!
Mt. Pleasant Statistics & Trends
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522 Reid Street
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
Old Mt Pleasant
Residential
MLS# 26020097 / Active
Explore 522 Reid St, designed for everyday comfort and a practical layout focused on streamlined daily use. The kitchen features a well-positioned ...
3917 Delinger Drive
Mount Pleasant, SC 29466
Carolina Park
Residential
MLS# 25002451 / Active Contingent
Welcome to 3917 Delinger Drive-- A Vision Realized! This extraordinary new-construction, custom six-bedroom, four-and-a-half-bath retreat is perfec...
1505 E Deep Creek Overlook
Mount Pleasant, SC 29429
Paradise Island
Residential
MLS# 26007275 / Active
Deepwater Wando River views, a private dock with drive-on boat lift, resort-style pool, and like-new custom construction (2023) define this excepti...
Darrell Creek Trail
Mount Pleasant, SC 29466
Carolina Park
Residential
MLS# 26004309 / Active Contingent
The epitome of luxury set on 10 secluded acres in Carolina Park within walking distance to schools, shopping, Costco, and Roper Hospital. This luxu...
960 N Shem Drive
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
Shemwood
Residential
MLS# 26020757 / Active
Opportunity awaits in the highly sought after Shemwood neighborhood in the heart of Mount Pleasant. 960 N Shem Drive is set on a rare double marshf...
3528 Henrietta Hartford Road
Mount Pleasant, SC 29466
Park West
Residential
MLS# 25030472 / Active
This magnificent 7,000-square-foot custom estate in Park West truly has it all--an exceptional location, breathtaking views, and every luxury imagi...
2725 Parkers Landing Road
Mount Pleasant, SC 29466
Rivertowne
Residential
MLS# 26006118 / Active Contingent
Prepare to experience a whole new level of waterfront living--Panoramic water views, deepwater dock, and a stunning custom built home. This is not ...
933 McCants Drive
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
Old Mt Pleasant
Residential
MLS# 26017643 / Active
Proposed New Construction | Currently Under Construction in Old Mt. PleasantNow under construction, this exceptional custom home offers a rare oppo...
1391 Royston Road
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
Laurel Lakes
Residential
MLS# 26016533 / Active
The Royston Lakefront Retreat, with its front row views, invites you to sit back and take in this private oasis in South Mount Pleasant. This multi...
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