west Ashley
West Ashley – or as it is more formally known, west of the Ashley River – is noted as the birthplace of Charleston as English colonists established the first permanent settlement in the Carolina colony there in 1670. Local Native Americans, particularly the Kiawah Indians, led the colonists from the ship Carolina to a suitable settling ground. It is thought they were especially welcomed by the Indians because the local natives feared constant raids by the slaving Westo Indians from Georgia and sought protection. The area where settlers first stepped ashore along the banks of the Ashley River has been preserved as a state historic site known as Charles Towne Landing which features Charleston's only zoo, beautiful gardens, and a reproduction seventeenth century sailing vessel among other historical and educational amenities. A few skirmishes took place there in the American Revolution, specifically at Rantowles Creek, where William Washington defeated cavalry forces under Banastre Tarleton, and at Old St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church during the 1780 Siege of Charleston.
Flanked by scenic rivers Ashley and Stono, ancient moss draped oak trees as well as the famed plantations, Magnolia, Drayton Hall and Middleton Place, West Ashley is also one of Charleston's oldest suburban residential areas. It is home to the quaint cottage like neighborhoods that were developed in the 1950s with even more growth occurring throughout the 1970s and 80s, as Interstate 526 (I-526) was built in the early 1980s and the Glenn McConnell Parkway was built in the 1990s to help alleviate traffic on the historic Ashley River Road corridor, the area saw explosive residential and commercial growth.
Today those cottages and ranch homes are a very desirable commodity as West Ashley's proximity to downtown Charleston coupled with the recent growth and newer home builds, are an attractive alternative to living on the peninsula. As the newer restaurants, brewery's and shopping in the Avondale area continue to grow so does West Ashley's desirability.
west ashley Listings
1036 Teracotta Drive UNIT Lot 35
Charleston, SC 29407
The Settlement
Residential
This is the Fishburne H plan with 4 bedrooms plus a loft/rec room. 2 car attached garage and a screened in porch. The Settlement is a lovely neighb...
81 Avondale Avenue
Charleston, SC 29407
Avondale
Residential
AVONDALE! Beautiful home in highly sought after Avondale. Detached garage with an ADU with full kitchen/bath has potential for solid short or long ...
Reduced -$75,000
1028 Teracotta Drive UNIT Lot 37
Charleston, SC 29407
The Settlement
Residential
The Settlement at Ashley Hall is a historic property with ruins dating back to the 1600's. It is unique, listed on the Registry of Historic Places ...
1693 Seignious Drive
Charleston, SC 29407
Ashley Harbor
Residential
Luxury, beauty and tranquility are the first words that come to mind when thinking about 1693 Seignious. This elevated home is located within the g...
Reduced -$32,000
265 Shadowmoss Parkway
Charleston, SC 29414
Shadowmoss
Residential
Welcome to a Golfer's paradise with indoor-outdoor living at its finest! This exquisite property is situated on the 6th Fairway of the prestigious ...
Increase +$900
235 Shadowmoss Parkway
Charleston, SC 29414
Shadowmoss
Residential
235 Shadowmoss Parkway stands prominently along the 6th hole of Shadowmoss Golf & Country Club. At 4,000 SF, this 5 bed/ 4.5 bath home is among the...
1860 Taberwood Circle UNIT 1 Of 2
Charleston, SC 29407
Grantville
Residential
1890 Capri Drive
Charleston, SC 29407
Capri Isle
Residential
Renovated brick home on the tidal creek with private dock just minutes to the Stono River! Tie up your boat on the dock, and enjoy a day out on the...
304 Magnolia Road
Charleston, SC 29407
Carolina Terrace
Residential
This stunning home is conveniently located just a short walk to Avondale, five minutes to downtown Charleston, and fifteen minutes to the sandy sho...
Reduced -$20,000
2601 Dweller Court
Charleston, SC 29414
Carolina Bay
Residential
Come to the best cul-de-sac in the neighborhood! Conveniently located in Carolina Bay, being only a 5 minute walk to the park and about a 5 minute ...
Reduced -$5,000
1332 S Edgewater Drive
Charleston, SC 29407
Edgewater Park
Residential
Welcome to an exceptional opportunity in the heart of West Ashley. This spacious 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom brick ranch home offers a canvas for your vi...
3814 Marshfield Road
Johns Island, SC 29455
Residential
Welcome to privacy and tranquility. 1.27 acres with much of it cleared. A beautiful, modern home with open floor plan and stunning views from all r...
1723 River Front Drive
Charleston, SC 29407
Orange Grove Estates
Residential
**$25K PRICE REDUCTION! NEW ROOF IN 2021 AND COMPLETE NEW HVAC SYSTEM IN 2022** Nestled in the heart of West Ashley, this stunning home offers the ...
Reduced -$24,995
1839 Gammon Street
Charleston, SC 29414
Carolina Bay
Residential
Wonderful, well-maintained home in amenity-rich Carolina Bay, voted 2020 Mom's Choice Award's Best Neighborhood/Community in Charleston by Lowcount...
Reduced -$21,000
2349 Town Woods Road
Charleston, SC 29414
Church Creek
Residential
The Aiken plan features 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths and an upstairs loft area. This very open plan features a main floor guest bedroom with a full bat...
707 Woodward Road
Charleston, SC 29407
Moreland
Residential
Location! Location! Location! This house in the highly sought-after Moreland neighborhood, on a corner lot, is a gem! This home is a must see for a...
3021 Amberbrook Lane
Charleston, SC 29414
Carolina Bay
Residential
Step into your dream family home on a coveted lot, at the heart of the sought-after Carolina Bay community! This stunning house invites you with op...
2457 Vaucluse Road
Charleston, SC 29414
Maclaura Hall
Residential
This stunning home is located in one of West Ashley's most coveted neighborhoods . The curb appeal is amazing and definitely enhanced by the brand ...
Reduced -$10,000
1879 Richmond Street
Charleston, SC 29407
Residential
Incredible opportunity for almost one full acre in a prime West Ashley location with easy and almost immediate access to Highway I 526 and Paul Can...
Reduced -$40,000
1319 Joshua Drive
Charleston, SC 29407
Lenevar
Residential
Huge opportunity here in the centrally located, convenient neighborhood of Lenevar in West Ashley (29407). This updated brick home has over 2340 SF...
Reduced -$25,000
1719 Winfield Way
Charleston, SC 29414
Carolina Bay
Residential
Discover this charming home in the amenity-rich subdivision of Carolina Bay. Constructed in 2017, the Magnolia floor plan offers 2390 square feet o...