Whether you’re looking to build a custom home or choose one that’s move-in ready, these six neighborhoods will give you the newest options to consider in Mt. Pleasant in the price range of $500K plus.

1. Hamlin Plantation ($400K to $800K): Almost all of these homes were built by John Wieland, one of the best (and most popular) residential builders in Charleston. Right now, The Sound is the only marsh front subsection here, so you won’t find as many waterfront options to choose from. However, Hamlin Plantation is consistently a favorite among home buyers because of the traditional home designs and the overall feel of the neighborhood. The upgrades offered by John Wieland tend to good options that help with resale down the road compared to some of the outlandish upgrades you often see with other builders (features that you’ll pay a pretty penny for but don’t add their cost to the overall value of the home). In the price range of $400-800K, Hamlin is always a neighborhood I recommend for buyers wanting quality new construction at a reasonable price.

2. I’on ($400K to $2 million): I’on is one of the most prestigious neighborhoods in Mt. Pleasant, and it has some of the best amenities. I’on offers a zero entry pool, club house, tennis, fitness center, as well as a community dock and boat ramp. If you’re looking for a classic Charleston styled house but don’t want the upkeep of a hundred year old home (or the traffic of downtown Charleston), I’on should certainly be on your list to consider. In a neighborhood where most homes are priced around a million dollars, no expense has been spared in building the European piazzas, courtyards, brickwork, and other architectural details that make the houses in downtown Charleston so distinct. Also, I’on is one of the few new construction communities located in the older section of Mt. Pleasant that is closest to downtown Charleston. The beaches and downtown are just a 10-15 minute drive.

3. Dunes West ($250K to $2 million): This gated community is ideal for buyers wanting a country club style setting. Its golf course was designed by Arthur Hills, and its golf club house was built where antebellum Lexington Plantation once stood. Dunes West is also a good neighborhood to consider if you’re looking for a large, estate sized lot on which to build a home. Few of the newer communities in Mt. Pleasant offer lots that are half an acre to an acre (you’ll even find the occasional 2 acre plus lot here). Dunes West amenities include golf, 3 pools, 2 club houses, tennis, fitness center, boat ramp, boat storage, and a community dock.

4. Rivertowne ($300K to $4 million): This is another good option to consider for golf neighborhoods in Mt. Pleasant. Rivertowne is divided into 2 main subsections – a marshfront community overlooking the Wando River (called Rivertowne on the Wando), and a golfing community (Rivertowne Country Club). The Country Club section offers the newest homes for sale, and some of these overlook the marsh and the golf course (so you can have the best of both worlds).

5. Park West ($225K to $3 million): Park West is known for having some of the most affordable houses and regime fees in Mt. Pleasant. However, many buyers in the high end price ranges also like Park West because its affordability gives them a better marshfront view, more square footage, or nicer upgrades compared to some of the other (pricier) communities on this list. In the $500K plus range, some of the favorite subsections tend to be Masonborough, Tennyson, Pembroke, Wheatstone, Andover, and the newest subsection, Park Island.

6. Darrell Creek ($400K to just over $1 million): If you’re looking for a new construction community with seclusion and space, Darrell Creek may be a good option for you. With an average lot size of over half an acre, this community is one of the most spread out you’ll find in Mt. Pleasant. Compared to many new construction neighborhoods that cut down most of the trees in the building process, Darrell Creek offers large, wooded lots that appeal to many home buyers.

To learn more about these and other new construction communities in Mt. Pleasant, be sure to contact your Realtor. He or she can send you the newest options currently available from the builders!