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Hi SC Community, my husband and I are going to be moving to the Charleston area in a couple of years.. we have an 18 month old and I am pregnant with #2, due in a couple months, our kids will be about 2 and 3 by the time we get there.. I know this is super early planning but I have been struggling to find anything current and thorough as far as finding a good place to live.
We ideally would like to be somewhat nearby (walkable) to parks, shopping and not too far of a commute for my husband from Boeing, and not too far from the beach, also we must be in a good school district, we are not going the private route, so this is pretty important.
My husband likes the idea of a planned community that has a pool and rec center in it, that would be nice, but not necessary if those amenities were available in the local community.
So far I am looking at Mt Pleasant, North Charleston just south of Summerville (in the Dorchester II district), James Island and the newest one was West Ashley, location wise (proximity to Downtown and Boeing and Beaches) it looks pretty awesome, although I am not convinced that is a good area for good schools..
Any guidance and advice would be amazing. We have both never visited SC and plan to in the next year or so to get the lay of the land, but for now, maybe you can help steer me in the right direction for our visit, what neighborhoods should we absolutely check out?
Mount Pleasant without a doubt. Park West likely has everything you would be looking for with exception to close proximity to Boeing. But even then, it's about 30 minute drive...
As a mom, I know schools are priority 1 on your list. I'd suggest Summerville. Best schools in the region (Dorchester II), much more affordable than Mt. P (You don't go to the beach or downtown every day...) and just as close to Boeing if not closer.
Thanks 912, how is the area just south of Summerville, at the top part of North Charleston, still in the Dorchester II schools, is it community oriented?
As a mom, I know schools are priority 1 on your list. I'd suggest Summerville. Best schools in the region (Dorchester II), much more affordable than Mt. P (You don't go to the beach or downtown every day...) and just as close to Boeing if not closer.
Not best schools. Best overall district. Best schools are still Mt P after Academic Magnet.
Hi SC Community, my husband and I are going to be moving to the Charleston area in a couple of years.. we have an 18 month old and I am pregnant with #2, due in a couple months, our kids will be about 2 and 3 by the time we get there.. I know this is super early planning but I have been struggling to find anything current and thorough as far as finding a good place to live.
We ideally would like to be somewhat nearby (walkable) to parks, shopping and not too far of a commute for my husband from Boeing, and not too far from the beach, also we must be in a good school district, we are not going the private route, so this is pretty important.
My husband likes the idea of a planned community that has a pool and rec center in it, that would be nice, but not necessary if those amenities were available in the local community.
So far I am looking at Mt Pleasant, North Charleston just south of Summerville (in the Dorchester II district), James Island and the newest one was West Ashley, location wise (proximity to Downtown and Boeing and Beaches) it looks pretty awesome, although I am not convinced that is a good area for good schools..
Any guidance and advice would be amazing. We have both never visited SC and plan to in the next year or so to get the lay of the land, but for now, maybe you can help steer me in the right direction for our visit, what neighborhoods should we absolutely check out?
THANK YOU!!!!!
I am relocating Back to Maryland and have a home for sale in Summerville. email me if interested or still looking. I can send you some pictures. ncweirich@yahoo.com
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I am relocating Back to Maryland and have a home for sale in Summerville. email me if interested or still looking. I can send you some pictures. ncweirich@yahoo.com
I am relocating Back to Maryland and have a home for sale in Summerville in Wescott Plantation. This is a great community and is in the Dorchester 2 school district. best schools in area email me if interested or still looking. I can send you some pictures. ncweirich@yahoo.com
Mount Pleasant if you dont mind the beach traffic. Summerville is really nice as well, cant really go wrong with either.
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