Mount Pleasant is one of those markets where “Mount Pleasant” on the listing is only the starting point. The day-to-day experience changes depending on whether a home is closer to the bridge, tucked into an older neighborhood, or part of a large planned community farther up the corridor.
This page is built to keep the search practical. Start with the active listings, then use the sections below to narrow where to focus and what to verify early. Most buyers get better results when they choose a short list of target areas and a clear property type before they pack the weekend with tours.
Homes for Sale and Active Listings
Use the listings below to browse homes for sale in Mount Pleasant by price, beds, bath count, and property type. Many buyers also filter for townhomes, condos, waterfront homes, and open house times, then set alerts so new listings don’t get missed.
Listings subject to Fair Housing and local MLS rules.
Neighborhoods and Property Types
Mount Pleasant has distinct pockets, and the housing stock changes quickly from one section to another. Old Village and the older parts of town are known for established streets and a mix of renovated and original-condition homes. Inventory can include smaller lots and homes with layouts that reflect their era.
I’On is a recognizable planned community with a strong HOA structure and a consistent streetscape. Buyers who like a neighborhood feel and community amenities often start there, then confirm the rules and fees early.
Park West and Carolina Park are larger master-planned areas where buyers see a wide range of home sizes, neighborhood sections, and amenity setups. Dunes West and Rivertowne are often on the list for buyers who want golf or river-adjacent community features, and those searches usually come with more HOA document review.
Condos and townhomes show up throughout Mount Pleasant, often closer to major corridors and shopping nodes, with parking and fee structures that vary a lot.
Market Snapshot
What the Market Numbers Mean for You
The Mount Pleasant real estate market can feel straightforward when buyers keep their offer plan organized. Sellers respond best to clean terms: clear financing, realistic timelines, and a short list of must-haves that won’t change mid-stream.
Negotiation tends to show up around condition, inspection findings, and listings that missed the mark on pricing. When a home checks the right boxes and shows well, it usually doesn’t sit. The clean approach is touring with a purpose, then writing an offer that’s easy to execute while still protecting inspection and HOA review.
Living in Mount Pleasant as a Homebuyer
Most daily life in Mount Pleasant runs through a few familiar paths: US-17, Coleman Boulevard, I-526, and SC-41, plus the bridge approach into Charleston. A home that looks close on a map can still feel different depending on where you enter the corridor and what time you drive it.
Shem Creek and Patriots Point are common reference points for weekend plans and water access, and the beaches on Sullivan’s Island and Isle of Palms are close enough that many buyers factor them into where they want to land. For errands, Mount Pleasant Towne Centre and the Belle Hall area cover a lot of shopping and services.
Because this is a coastal market, buyers often add one extra step early: insurance quotes and basic flood and drainage awareness before they get too attached.
Your Local Real Estate Expert
Ashley Graham is a Realtor with Carolina One Real Estate in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. With an attorney background and prior work in corporate alliance development, she brings a detail-forward approach to contract analysis, negotiation, and risk management in real estate transactions.
Ashley has generated over $122 million in career sales volume, including approximately $35 million in 2024. She has closed 100+ career transactions and is ranked in the top 0.7% of Charleston-area agents. Her work includes luxury purchases, corporate relocation, and historic-property considerations, and she applies that experience as process clarity: clean timelines, clear terms, and fewer surprises between offer and closing.
Schools, Commutes, & Daily Logistics
Mount Pleasant is served by the Charleston County School District. Representative schools buyers often recognize include Mamie P. Whitesides Elementary School, Moultrie Middle School, and Wando High School. School assignment can vary by address and program, so buyers should verify each home directly with the district.
For commuting, US-17 and I-526 do most of the heavy lifting, with Coleman Boulevard and SC-41 shaping local routes. Many errands cluster around Towne Centre, the Coleman Boulevard corridor, and the Belle Hall shopping area, depending on where a buyer lands.
Buyer FAQs
Yes. Townhomes and condos are a meaningful part of Mount Pleasant inventory, especially near major corridors and shopping nodes. Buyers should look closely at parking, what the monthly fee covers, and HOA rules on rentals, pets, and exterior changes. Budget and reserve review matters before removing contingencies.
In neighborhoods like I’On, the HOA rules shape real life, not just amenities, so buyers should pull the governing docs early and confirm what needs written approval (fences, exterior paint, roof color, windows/doors, porch or patio changes, sheds, tree removal), how rentals are handled (minimum lease term, rental caps or waitlists, owner-occupancy requirements), and the day-to-day restrictions that catch people later (guest/street parking, boats, trailers, work vans, signage). Then they should verify the true cost by checking whether there are layered fees (master HOA plus a neighborhood/condo regime), what the dues actually cover, the reserve picture, and whether any special assessments are pending.
The clean way to answer this is monthly payment first, not purchase price. Buyers usually start with a lender pre-approval, then test a few price points against down payment, taxes, insurance, and HOA costs where applicable. The goal is a budget that still leaves room for upkeep.
Many buyers begin with a short list like Old Village, I’On, Park West, Carolina Park, Dunes West, and the Belle Hall or Seaside Farms areas. The best move is matching that list to daily routing. A neighborhood that works on weekdays usually makes the whole purchase easier.
