About Charleston - Page 2

South Carolina has one thing no other state has, and that's Charleston. You have to see it - no, experience it - to understand what that statement means. Photos can't capture it, travel videos don't either. When people in South Carolina feel like getting out of town for a weekend and can't decide where to go, Charleston almost always turns out to be a best bet. Then again, many people decide to come for the rest of their lives.

Beautiful it is - with cobblestone streets, neighborhoods of restored homes painted in pastels and water lapping along the Battery, where some of the oldest, grandest homes abide. Enchanting, intriguing, Charleston lures wanderers siren-like to its historic district, much like it lure pirates and gentry two centuries ago. South Carolina's oldest city, settled in 1670, has withstood earthquakes, hurricanes and Gen. William. T. Sherman to still beckon the begotten. As a pop song several years ago put it, "Oh baby, she's got it."

Charleston has been named the "Most Mannerly City in the united States" six consecutive years, including 1999, by etiquette expert Marjabelle Yound Stewart. But that's one of countless accolades. "Most Romantic Getaway," it's been called by Southern Living magazine; Partners for Livable Communities put it on its top ten most livable places in the country. Conde Nast Traveler regularly ranks it among the best places in the world to visit. Quaint, historic inns and opulent hotels provide every luxury and charm for visitors, who come for the gardens, the architecture, the dining, the shopping.

Then there's the Fun Quotient. Charleston might have the patent on festivals, serving up the huge Oyster Festival in January, the huger Southeastern Wildlife Exposition in February, and the internationally respected Spoleto Festival USA arts feast in May and June. The Riverdogs play baseball in a fine new stadium, and the new $6 million South Carolina Aquarium houses plant and animal life from the Palmetto Stat's mountains to coast. Add tours for candlelit homes and secret gardens and the Moja Festival each fall, which celebrates African and Caribbean cultures, and you've got a town they can't call sleepy anymore.

City Population - 87,044
Charleston County Population - 316,482

$55,000 - 315 Swift Ave Charleston, Sc 29407 @ Air Harbor

MLS#

1228576

Class:

Residential

Status:

Contingent

Beds:

3

Baths:

1 Full / 1 Half

House is in VERY poor condition. Active plumbing leaks, Subfloor, joists and sills under kitchen and bath are rotted due to water damage and there are signs of active termite infestation. The HVAC does not work, numerous broken windows etc. Additionally, there is water damaged sheetrock throughout the interior due to active roof leaks. The pr...

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$182,000 - 311 Culver Ave Charleston, Sc 29407 @ Air Harbor

MLS#

1305201

Class:

Residential

Status:

Contingent

Beds:

4

Baths:

2 Full / N/A

Beautifully done renovation in established Air Harbor. Open floor plan with large sun room, fireplace in the den, hardwood floors throughout. Master bath new and large for a ranch home. Large, fenced yard with detached workshop in the back. Room on the side to park your boat behind the fence but out of view! Lots of possibilities with this ho...

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$210,000 - 336 Cessna Ave Charleston, Sc 29407 @ Air Harbor

MLS#

1204956

Class:

Residential

Status:

Contingent

Beds:

4

Baths:

2 Full / 1 Half

BRING ALL OFFERS! WE ARE READY TO SELL! Tasteful and stylish. Check out the new mahogany counter over the brand new washer/dryer cabinet. This four bedroom ranch has a brand new kitchen with new granite, stainless, cabinets and hardwood. Four ample bedrooms including master suite with swanky and brand new over-sized shower. Guest bath has bee...

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$179,000 - 319 Millcreek Dr Charleston, Sc 29407 @ Air Harbor

MLS#

1213939

Class:

Residential

Status:

Active

Beds:

3

Baths:

2 Full / N/A

Come see this fabulous, updated home! Just two blocks from the Greenway and convenient to both downtown and I-526, the location of this home can't be beat. A well connected floor plan welcomes you into the living room and draws you in towards the heart of the home. The dinning room is just ahead, and the kitchen lies beyond that. With granite...

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$166,000 - 232 Stinson Dr Charleston, Sc 29407 @ Air Harbor

MLS#

2923176

Class:

Residential

Status:

Active

Beds:

3

Baths:

3 Full / N/A

Discover living in Air Harbor. Great home located in the well established West Ashley neighborhood. Minutes from downtown, I526, schools shopping centers, churches and restaurants. Ceiling fans throughout, fireplace in living room. Family room has built-in bookcases. Circular driveway. Property is being Sold As-Is. Some remodeling has been do...

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$80,000 - 322 Cessna Ave Charleston, Sc 29407 @ Air Harbor

MLS#

1212018

Class:

Residential

Status:

Contingent

Beds:

3

Baths:

1 Full / N/A

Well maintained 3 Bedroom ranch in Air Harbor, conveniently located to 526, downtown, and all the wonderful amenities West Ashley has to offer. It is a short distance to the West Ashley Greenway!! Fantastic neighborhood and even more fantastic value!! Make an offer!

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$135,000 - 1949 Swift Ave Charleston, Sc 29407 @ Air Harbor

MLS#

1310183

Class:

Residential

Status:

Active

Beds:

3

Baths:

1 Full / N/A

Nice brick ranch with 3-bedrooms, 1-full bath, good size eat-in kitchen, living room, dining room, screened porch and 1-bay carport. Hardwoods throughout most of house; they've been covered in two bedrooms with laminates and from the entry through hallway and into the third bedroom with vinyl tile -- a bit of elbow grease will reap nice resul...

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$359,000 - 498 Albemarle Rd Charleston, Sc 29407 @ Albemarle Point

MLS#

1217326

Class:

Residential

Status:

Active

Beds:

2

Baths:

2 Full / N/A

This unit is being sold completely furnished. Very rarely used second home is ready and in move in condition. All appliances, washer/dryer and television convey. All windows have custom window treatments and the kitchen is equipped with pots/pans and dishes, counter top micro-wave and toaster oven.This unit has many upgrades including recesse...

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$389,900 - 498 Albemarle Rd Charleston, Sc 29407 @ Albemarle Point

MLS#

1200490

Class:

Residential

Status:

Active

Beds:

2

Baths:

2 Full / N/A

Magnificent Ashley River and Charleston views from this elegant single- story 2 bedroom/2 full bath penthouse condominium. Located just seconds from just about everywhere including the peninsula, the medical center, I-26, Folly Beach and Ripley Marina is across the street with in-water and dry-stack boat facilities. Carefree living complete w...

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$139,000 - 20 Anchor Watch Dr Charleston, Sc 29487 @ Anchorage Plantation

MLS#

1305040

Class:

Vacant Land

Status:

Active

Acres:

3.00

# Lots:

N/A

Beautiful landscaped lot ready to be built on in the prestigious gated neighborhood Anchorage Plantation. Property is located across the street from the neighborhood dock and views of the water would be seen off your newly built home front porch. Homes built in the area are estate size homes so come on out and build your dream estate and spen...

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