Wagner Terrace
The neighborhoods of Wagener Terrace, Longborough and Lowndes Point are often collectively referred to as Wagener Terrace. This neighborhood is popular with young professionals and families given its close proximity to the majority of Charleston’s restaurants and shopping, though Moe’s Tavern and Rutledge Cab Company are popular neighborhood places nearby. It is bordered on the south by the beautiful Hampton Park, once the site of The 1901 Charleston World Exposition
North Central
North Central has a variety of homes, many of which were built in the 1940s and 50s. Handyman specials abound and new homes are going up in several places. This neighborhood is gaining in popularity given its proximity to Upper King Street and the growing NoMo area where you’ll find TacoBoy, Santi’s Mexican Restaurant, the Tattooed Moose, several BBQ joints and various other businesses like DwellSmart. Prices range from $250,000-$750,000.
East Central
Home to some historic cottages, industrial and commercial buildings, this area is the new ‘hot’ area for local businesses and technology companies. You’ll also find a bunch of restaurants and bars – Edmunds Oast, Lewis’s BBQ, Tattooed Moose, Santi’s, The Royal American and more… New apartment buildings pepper this area, and the neighborhood’s only condominiums are at One Cool Blow.
Hampton Park Terrace
Hampton Park Terrace is situated just south of the gorgeous 60-acre Hampton Park in close proximity to both The Citadel and MUSC. Listed on the National Historic Register, this neighborhood offers homes built beginning in the 1910s that range from small cottages to grand homes on the Park with a price range of $350,000 – $1,000,000. Go to their neighborhood website for more information. Stop in to Harold’s Cabin for a great bite to eat
Westside
Home to the Joseph P. Riley Baseball Stadium (known to locals as “The Joe” with fireworks every Friday night in-season), The Citadel, Brittlebank Park, the Police Station and a variety of homes, the Westside has much diversity across the Peninsula. Homes here range from $200,000-$900,000, though the condos overlooking the Ashley River near Brittlebank Park – The Bristol – can run up to $1,000,000.
Eastside
The Eastside is a historic neighborhood that used to lie under the shadow of the old Cooper River bridges. Currently the focus of numerous neighborhood revitalization projects, new homes, restaurants and retail are being built here, many with a view over the shipping terminal, bridges and Charleston Harbor. One of the most impressive projects is the Cigar Factory, located at the foot of Columbus St and East Bay, a hub for commercial office space, retail and restaurants.
Cannonborough/Elliotborough
Radcliffborough
Right next to the Medical University of South Carolina, Radcliffeborough (http://charlestoninsideout.net/tag/radcliffeborough/) is populated by doctors, college students and more in condos and historic properties. Homes here are more affordable than those in the neighborhoods south of Calhoun St, and it’s not hard to find a beautiful 3/4 BR for under $800,000. This neighborhood is easy walking distance to the Upper King St district with restaurants and shops.
Ansonborough
If you love to walk to restaurants and shops, Ansonborough is within a few blocks of the Harbor and Market St. The Harris Teeter grocery store is just across East Bay St from this neighborhood and the Gaillard Auditorium borders the northern side. Many of the homes in Ansonborough are made of brick, built after a fire ravaged the original homes in 1838 and range from $550,000 to $3,000,000. There is also a good selection of condos on the Harbor,
Mazyck-Wraggborough
Mazyck-Wraggborough, or Wraggborough for short, is a growing neighborhood with historic homes, and several areas of newer construction. It is home to the famed Aiken-Rhett house and several churches. Walking distance to both Marion Square and Upper King St, homes here range from $500,000-$1,500,000.
Harleston Village
Harleston Village is one of the most diverse and lively neighborhoods of Downtown Charleston. With its center point of Colonial Lake and Moultrie Park, you’ll find all kinds of people enjoying the outdoors, from college students to families to the elderly and everything in between. Just a short walk to the City Marina and King Street, Harleston Village also has lots of corner stores, business and services (dentists, doctors), making it a very pedestrian-friendly area.
King St Historic District
King Street is often compared to New York City’s 5th Avenue and boasts not only high end name brand boutiques, but also local purveyors and a fine selection of restaurants.
French Quarter
The French Quarter is the oldest section of Downtown Charleston, bounded on the south by Broad Street and the north by the City Market. It is home to the Charleston Art Walk, an evening held many times a year where Charleston residents and visitors alike enjoy gallery hopping and wine tasting along its storied streets. Here you will also find theaters like the famed Dock Street, churches, inns and secret gardens waiting to be discovered. While homes are less available in this area, condos abound – from the historic converted apartment to luxury living near the water.
South of Broad
South of Broad is Charleston’s most storied neighborhood and perhaps the most exclusive part of Downtown and perhaps the entire state. Rows of palatial antebellum mansions line East Bay and Meeting Streets but you’ll find homes of all shapes and sizes on the quaint wandering streets. Perhaps the quietest neighborhood of Downtown, residents here enjoy the tranquility of the suburbs with the proximity of urban living, though this district is very popular with meandering tourists and horse drawn carriages