Which Areas Should I Invest in Charleston, SC Real Estate?
Posted by Mike Ciucci on
If you are living in Charleston, South Carolina and looking to invest some of your hard-earned money into real estate- which areas should you consider, and what might be a good buy?
There are many opinions on what might be the best gameplan. One certainly has to take into consideration the best areas, the best price ranges to purchase in, and what kind of investment property to purchase. For this blog post, I'd like to cover a few of the areas surrounding downtown, Charleston. I'm not the 'end all' pro when it comes to investing, but after living here in Charleston practically all of my life- I've seen different areas excel in this Charleston real estate market.
As anyone knows, the three most important factors when choosing real estate is…
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Take a look at this prized home on 7 King Street, in the heart of Charleston, South Carolina. This home was built in 1905, but don’t let it’s age fool you- the current owners have undergone extensive renovations to the home, and it shows. Wonderfully appointed rooms and plenty of the modern fixtures and amenities that we love, but fine touches that also tie in with the historic charm that Charleston so tastefully boasts.
If you're looking for beachfront property on Folly Beach, look no further than this house. I'd like to preface this by saying that this is not my listing, but I just took a look at it yesterday and it’s quite a fantastic deal. It just came on the market this week. This home exemplifies beachfront living on Folly Beach. First of all, it's on the west end of Folly Beach, which is the quieter, more tranquil location on the barrier island. Second, the house is not a rental, but has been a second home for the current owners.
5. Be fully ready and committed before you decide to sell. The worst thing you can do is have a house that's not ready. Be it not clean yet, or "We just need to replace the carpets soon", or "We'll do the landscaping early next week"- the house should be in show condition. The most important buyers will be the one's looking first. A new house on the market has an 'excitability' factor to it. People love the newest and freshest. A lot of times, these buyers have looked, know the market, and have seen the current houses on the market. When they see yours, it should be the "finished product". It's probably your most expensive asset, treat it as such!
Circa 1850, 52 Smith Street is enviably located in the heart of Harleston Village on the corner of Smith and Montague Streets. Over the past five years, the interior and exterior of this home have been meticulously renovated and restored offering all of the modern amenities while preserving its traditional style and grace. Natural light fills the grand interiors of the home, accenting the original heart pine floors and beautiful architectural…
#10 78 East Bay St. This is the only townhouse or condo on our list. This townhome is located South of Broad on the Charleston Peninsula, downtown. The home was built circa 1800. Waterfront views and breezes from the Charleston Harbor. This townhome was listed at $3,750,000 and sold for 3.3 million. It had…
I have seen an increased presence of cruise ships on the Charleston Peninsula lately and wanted to share an article I found in the Post and Courier. This was written by a local Realtor here in Charleston, and I wanted to share their viewpoint on the matter.