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
13 Johnson Road
Charleston, SC 29407
The Crescent
Residential
MLS# 20021573 / Active
Exquisite, refined, one-of-a-kind: this waterfront estate in the coveted Crescent neighborhood just south of Charleston SC is a rare opportunity to...
Reduced -$100,000
2 Guerard Road
Charleston, SC 29407
The Crescent
Residential
MLS# 21015063 / Active
Masterfully maintained and extensively renovated, this contemporary home in The Crescent has an inviting floor plan, nice finishes and comfortable ...
4189 Ten Shillings Way
Hollywood, SC 29470
Poplar Grove
Residential
MLS# 21017788 / Active
If you have been looking for the Charleston Dream Home, you have found it in this Modern Farmhouse Luxury Masterpiece on a rare 1.1 acre waterfront...
1323 S Edgewater Drive
Charleston, SC 29407
Edgewater Park
Residential
MLS# 21009766 / Active
THE PORTICO COMPLIMENTS THE WATERFRONT LOCATION SITED ON ONE HALF ACRE OF BEAUTIFUL ENGLISH GARDENS. THE TWO STORY MAIN HOUSE IN ADDITION TO AN APA...
Reduced -$124,000
27 Johnson Road
Charleston, SC 29407
The Crescent
Residential
MLS# 21009428 / Active
Come and enjoy Lowcountry living in the historic Crescent neighborhood. Rare opportunity to buy a half acre lot in one of the most desirable neighb...
Reduced -$100,000
2313 Lazy River Drive
Charleston, SC 29414
Parkdale
Residential
MLS# 21014787 / Active
If you've been searching for a West Ashley home on deep water with a dock and a boat ramp, your search is over! Located on a spacious deepwater lot...
4162 Ten Shillings Way
Hollywood, SC 29470
Poplar Grove
Residential
MLS# 21020744 / Active
Lowcountry Custom Built Home on Large Estate lot overlooking beautiful water views. After driving through lush landscaping down a long drive way wi...
819 Colony Drive
Charleston, SC 29407
Avondale
Residential
MLS# 21009066 / Active
This one-of-a-kind stunningly elegant and luxurious home in Charleston, SC is now available! Enjoy the ultimate in modern conveniences and sophist...
Reduced -$54,000
260 Confederate Circle
Charleston, SC 29407
South Windermere
Residential
MLS# 21018448 / Active
A Rare Opportunity to Live in Most Desirable Confederate Circle in South Windermere. Lovingly Cherished by a Charleston Family for 60 Years, This Q...
Reduced -$140,000
1023 Teracotta Dr UNIT Lot 27
Charleston, SC 29407
The Settlement
Residential
MLS# 21014480 / Active
Designed by award winning Allison Ramsey this plan offers 5 bedrooms/ 4 full baths and a bonus room. Lot 27 has plenty of room for a large yard wit...
196 Wappoo Road
Charleston, SC 29407
Isle De Nemours
Residential
MLS# 21020971 / Active
Custom home builder's personal home with spectacular views of the Intracoastal Waterway and Sandy Bay creek in rear. Live oaks and palm trees are a...
3965 Ten Shillings Way Road
Hollywood, SC 29470
Poplar Grove
Residential
MLS# 20024824 / Active
This is a custom build to your selections & specs. Price includes lot. Sought after one story home designed by Flat Fish Designs on a very RARE ...
Increase +$101,000
1007 Teracotta Dr UNIT Lot 31
Charleston, SC 29407
The Settlement
Residential
MLS# 21015625 / Active
A Southern Living Inspired Community, The Settlement at Ashley Hall offers several timeless southern style floor plans. The Bull is perfectly Charl...
4004 Rantowles Court
Ravenel, SC 29470
Rantowles Shores
Residential
Deep Water Renovated Home with Dock, Private Boat Ramp, Large Outbuilding, and NO HOA under $1M! Expansive 180 Lowcountry views and encompassing m...
Reduced -$2,000
1039 Teracotta Dr UNIT Lot 23
Charleston, SC 29407
The Settlement
Residential
MLS# 21001719 / Active
The Pickett floor plans is perfect for the owner that wants the master down with plenty of open space to entertain. 2 bedrooms upstairs for guest /...
Increase +$29,000
1028 Teracotta Dr UNIT Lot 38
Charleston, SC 29407
The Settlement
Residential
MLS# 21014477 / Active
The Gadsden Plan, designed by AllisonRamsey, offers main floor living with a study, large owners suite with a tremendous walk in closet crafted by ...
3012 Amethyst Aly/ Lot
Charleston, SC 29407
The Settlement
Residential
MLS# 21012880 / Active
Get your own piece of downtown Charleston with the Barclay. A home designed to capture the views of The Settlement at Ashley Hall. This home is ove...
Increase +$16,000
742 Arcadian Way
Charleston, SC 29407
Avondale
Residential
MLS# 21006939 / Active
Situated on the banks of the Ashley River, 742 Arcadian Way is truly a diamond in the rough, offering panoramic views of Charleston, all while bein...
Reduced -$10,000
1228 Ashley Hall Road
Charleston, SC 29407
Heathwood
Residential
MLS# 21016342 / Active
Great 2 year old home Builders Home with upgrades after upgrades, great location only10 minutes to downtown Charleston with a private rear yard la...
12 Riverdale Drive
Charleston, SC 29407
Avondale
Residential
MLS# 21020371 / Active
Avondale is consistently rated the #1 neighborhood in Charleston for its walkability, proximity to downtown, and friendly neighbors. House has been...
1109 Avenue of Oaks
Charleston, SC 29407
Avenue of Oaks
Residential
MLS# 21018353 / Active
ntroducing the Emory Drive Under Floor Plan. Discover the intimate community deep on the banks of the Ashley River, beneath the shade of protected ...
Reduced -$17,060
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