Summerville on Charleston Mortgage Bloghttps://blog.charlestonmtg.com/tags/summerville/Recent content in Summerville on Charleston Mortgage BlogHugoen-usWed, 21 Oct 2026 06:50:00 -0500Where to Buy Near Charleston SC: Neighborhood Price Guidehttps://blog.charlestonmtg.com/posts/charleston-neighborhoods-where-to-buy/Wed, 21 Oct 2026 06:50:00 -0500https://blog.charlestonmtg.com/posts/charleston-neighborhoods-where-to-buy/<p><strong>Where to buy near Charleston SC depends on your budget and lifestyle. In September 2026, single-family medians ranged from about $392,000 in Dorchester County, home to much of Summerville, to $1,375,000 in Lower Mount Pleasant. West Ashley, James Island, and Berkeley County fall in between. Here&rsquo;s how they compare.</strong></p> <h2 id="key-takeaways">Key Takeaways</h2> <ul> <li><strong>Lower Mount Pleasant:</strong> $1,375,000 single-family median (Sept. 2026)</li> <li><strong>James Island:</strong> $727,500</li> <li><strong>West Ashley:</strong> $539,000</li> <li><strong>Berkeley County:</strong> $430,000</li> <li><strong>Dorchester County (incl. much of Summerville):</strong> $392,000</li> <li>Source: <a href="https://ctarmls-public.stats.showingtime.com/docs/mmi/x/report">Charleston Trident Association of Realtors</a> local market updates, current as of Oct. 9, 2026.</li> </ul> <h2 id="how-do-charleston-area-home-prices-compare">How Do Charleston-Area Home Prices Compare?</h2> <table> <thead> <tr> <th>Area (single-family)</th> <th>Sept. 2026 median</th> <th>Change vs. 2025</th> <th>Year-to-date median</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td>Lower Mount Pleasant</td> <td>$1,375,000</td> <td>+14.6%</td> <td>$1,294,500</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Upper Mount Pleasant</td> <td>$995,000</td> <td>+3.1%</td> <td>$980,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td>James Island</td> <td>$727,500</td> <td>+6.2%</td> <td>$710,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td>West Ashley</td> <td>$539,000</td> <td>-2.9%</td> <td>$560,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Berkeley County</td> <td>$430,000</td> <td>+4.9%</td> <td>$422,894</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dorchester County</td> <td>$392,000</td> <td>-2.0%</td> <td>$399,997</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p>Smaller areas have fewer sales, so monthly numbers can swing. The year-to-date column is often a better guide.</p>