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So does this area have
1) Commercial? Cn one walk to a resturant, pharmacy, and a small gorcery?
2) Schools?
Live in Center City Philadelphia and considering a move to Charleston. Would love to move downtown but I fear the schools will be sub par and it seems to have some dodgey areas (even by philly standards).
I like urbanism, but I like the original urbanism (like cities) but I am willing to take a lookat some of these planned communities (WHite Gabels, Daniel Island, etc)
You need to look at Daniel Island.
The rest do not qualify.
jim
What about on the Peninsula? Assuming you can swing a house (price wise) what about the schools and stuff to do? Do people life on the Peninsula with kids?
COming from a 120 year old 1500 sq/ft...so small is relative.
That is a great reply!!!
I KNOW 120 year old living, although in the country & I think you may be more closer to the Historic abode.
But, 1500sf is nothing to sneeze at if you are considering downtown.
I need to ask a few questions:
Have you been here before? (point of reference)
Are children & therefore, schools, a consideration?
Where will you be working? (commute?)
What is important to you?
I KNOW 120 year old living, although in the country & I think you may be more closer to the Historic abode.
But, 1500sf is nothing to sneeze at if you are considering downtown.
I need to ask a few questions:
Have you been here before? (point of reference)
Are children & therefore, schools, a consideration?
Where will you be working? (commute?)
What is important to you?
jim
Yes, I have been to Charleston
Yes, kids, so schools are important. Would consider private but would need to ratchet down the house budget
Working from home so no commute, but because I will work from home "stuff" near by would be good
Stuff nearby and things for my kids to do (like play with other kids, playgrounds, etc.) If I can do that and be downtown that would be great.
North of the Crosstown
$350k-450k could put you in Wagener Terrace, behind The Citadel and 13-acre Hampton Park. Most homes were built in the 50's-60's and renovated afterwards. Sq. footage could range from 1500-2500+ in that price range.
$450-650k could put you in Hampton Park Terrace, in front of The Citadel and Hampton Park. Most homes were built in the 20's-50's and renovated afterwards. Sq. footage could range from 1800-2500+ near that price range depending on condition.
$575k-1.25m+ could put you in Longborough, inside Wagener Terrace, on the Ashley River. Custom homes were built after 2005, promoting a tight-knit neighborhood with a community dock, and still under 5 blocks to Hampton Park. Square footage could range from 1800-3000+.
South of the Crosstown
$600k-700k could put you into new developments like Midtown, starting at 1700sf, new construction up to just over 2000sf if I recall. Single family homes with the Urban townhome/condo-like living, blocks from King Street shopping and restaurants.
$650k+ could put you in Harleston Village, Radcliffeborough, etc. Nearby to MUSC, Colonial Lake, parks, and still within walking distance to downtown shops/restaurants. Square footage and prices varies, but you could find upwards of 2000sf in that range.
There are plenty of other neighborhoods and price ranges available. This is a simple generalization.
Having been born and raised in Philadelphia (attended the William Penn Charter School) I know how concerned you may be about the quality and cost of a private school education and whether public schools might be a consideration. Two private schools downtown are Porter-Gaud with tuition in the $13,000 to $17,000 range and Ashley Hall for Girls in the $14,000 to $17,000 range. If you would consider living outside the Charleston peninsula area you might consider the town of Mt. Pleasant and a community such as I'On. The public schools are excellent and certainly should be given some consideration. I have posted slide shows of I'on on this forum.
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