Charleston SC Metro Real Estate: August 2008

After getting trounced by a bigger and faster Miami Hurricane team, the Charleston Southern Bucs can look forward to a lighter schedule the rest of the way through the 2008 season. 

Below is the 2008 schedule for Charleston Southern.  Come out and support the Bucs during this football season.

The Citadel Bulldogs open their season on Saturday, August 30th in the revitalized Johnson Hagood Stadium.  The now features:

• New grandstands with premier seating sections.
• Enhanced press tower and skyboxes featuring two levels of executive suites.
• Luxury club-level seats and a club lounge with catering capabilities.
• Two large outdoor club-level terraces overlooking the football field and the Ashley River .
• New scoreboard, video screen and sound system.
• Spacious, attractive entrance plaza with enhanced accessibility
• Readiness Center for the South Carolina National Guard

Below is the 2008 schedule for the team.  Come out and support the Bulldogs.

Camelot Village is one of the first subdivisions you drive by as you are coming into Goose Creek on Hwy 52 from North Charleston.  Some of the older homes in the community date back to the early 1960's but the neighborhood also has newer homes built as late as 2001.  As with most established neighborhoods, most of the homes have much more spacing between them and offer a larger lot than most new construction.  There is also no HOA fee and little to no restrictions. 

Currently homes prices in Camelot Village range from $104,000 for an 1100 square foot house to $163,000 for a 1500 square foot house.

If you are interested in buying or selling a home in Camelot Village or if you would like more information about buying and selling a home anywhere in the Charleston Tri-county area, please give Michael Johnson a call a 843-817-5299.  You can also visit my website at www.providingthelight.com

Below are the market statistics for Devon Forest through August 2008.  Devon Forest is an established community is Goose Creek South Carolina about 3 miles Northwest from the Wal-Mart off of Hwy 176. If you would like more information about Devon Forest or if you are interested in buying or selling contact Michael Johnson at 843-817-5299 or visit my website at www.providingthelight.com

Below are the real estate statistics for Liberty Hall Plantation, located in Goose Creek SC.  For more information on the community, see my blog on Liberty Hall Plantation.  New homes are still being built in the community. 

If you are interested in buying a home in Liberty Hall Plantation, give me a call and allow me to provide the service of local area knowledge and representation though what can be a complicated process of buying a home.  I can help ensure that you do not pay too much money on your next home and help you save your equity especially if you are buying brand new.  The best part is that my services are free to buyers.

If you live in Liberty Hall Plantation and would like a free home consultation,  which includes and explanation of how the statistics below can help you sell your home, please give me a call at 843-817-5299 or email at michaeljohnson@carolinaone.com.  You can also visit my website at www.providingthelight.com

Crowfield Plantation is a vibrant community in Goose Creek South Carolina, a suburb of Charleston.  Crowfield is the largest community of its kind in the Charleston metropolitan and is comprised of 27 subsections/neighborhoods.  It is centrally located with easy access to downtown, Charleston Air Force Base, and The Navy Weapons Station.  The early neighborhoods began being built in the late 1970's and early 1980's by WestVaco Development Corporation.  The neighborhoods development continued through the new century and while most of it is complete there are still a few new homes being built in a few neighborhoods. Crowfield has 4 pools, two tennis courts, a lake, six parks, a golf course and 26 miles of leisure trails.  Note that access to some amenities may require a fee. 

The following is a list of the major subsections within Crowfield Plantation:  Alston Court, Spring Hall, Cherry Hill, Bridge Creek, Hunters Woods, The Commons, Bloomfield, Gibbs Forest, Piedmont Place, Deerfield Place, Stratford Forest, Lakeview Terrace, The Preserve, Chatfield Place, Haleswood, Adthan Place, Stonehurst, Hearthstone, Bedford Place, Friar's Grove, Cadbury, Pembroke, & The Hamlets.  Note:  Detail neighborhood reports to follow in the coming days and months.  Check back for updates.

If you are interested in buying or selling a home in Crowfield Plantation, contact your neighborhood expert, Michael Johnson at 843-817-5299 or via email at michaeljohnson@carolinaone.com.  Visit my website at www.providingthelight.com.

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Persimmon Hill is a relatively new townhome subdivision located in Goose Creek SC off of HWY 176 behind  the Wal-Mart shopping center.  There are 34 townhomes currently on the market in Persimmon Hill.  These homes range from just over 1000 square feet to just over 2500 square feet. Prices range from $85,000 for a 2 bedroom 1.5 baths to $220,000 for a 4 bedroom 3.5 bath and a garage.  If you would like more information about buying or selling a home in Persimmon Hill, Goose Creek or any other area in the Charleston SC metropolitan, contact Michael Johnson at 843-817-5299.  You can also send me an email at michaeljohnson@carolinaone.com.  Visit my website at www.providingthelight.com

Sales and Inventory Report
Category - Residential Statistics for Entire MLS from 1/1/2008 - 12/31/2008
Subdivision:PERSIMMON HILL
Month	Year	Monthly Sales	Avg List $	Avg Sale $	Avg $/Sqft	Median Sold $	Avg DOM	% Sold/List	Current Inventory	Months Inventory
January	2008	0	0	0	0	0	0.00	0.00%	37	0.00
February	2008	0	0	0	0	0	0.00	0.00%	41	0.00
March	2008	2	$147,200	$144,950	$99	$144,950	146.50	98.47%	43	21.50
April	2008	1	$142,200	$120,870	$74	$120,870	62.00	85.00%	41	41.00
May	2008	1	$139,900	$135,000	$102	$135,000	145.00	96.49%	43	43.00
June	2008	1	$135,000	$135,000	$97	$135,000	397.00	100.00%	41	41.00
July	2008	1	$165,000	$165,000	$80	$165,000	264.00	100.00%	33	33.00
August	2008	2	$121,050	$113,500	$83	$113,500	44.00	93.76%	34	17.00
September	2008	0	0	0	0	0	0.00	0.00%	34	0.00
October	2008	0	0	0	0	0	0.00	0.00%	34	0.00
November	2008	0	0	0	0	0	0.00	0.00%	34	0.00
December	2008	0	0	0	0	0	0.00	0.00%	34	0.00
Annual:		8	$139,825	$134,096	$89	$135,000	156	95.90%	47	4.90
Annual:	2008 - 2008	8	$139,825	$134,096	$89	$135,000	156	95.90%	47	2.04
Note: The "Current Inventory" column(s) reflect the number of active and contingent (on market) listings on the 1st day of each month. The "Months Inventory" column(s) value(s) equal "Current Inventory" divided by "Monthly Sales". This reflects how many months it would take to sell out of inventory at the current month's rate of sale. Below are a few pictures of homes for sale in Persimmon Hill:

St. James Estates is an established neighborhood located in Goose Creek SC.  Below is the market statistics for St. James Estates from Jan 2008 to Aug 2008.  Eight homes have been sold from the neighborhood this year while there is still currently 18 on the market for sale.  If you are interested in buying or selling a home in St. James Estates, Goose Creek, or anywhere in the Charleston Metropolitan, contact your neighborhood expert, Michael Johnson at 843-817-5299.  You can also send me an email at michaeljohnson@carolinaone.com or visit my website at www.providingthelight.com.

Below is the current market statistics for 2008 for Tanner Plantation located in Hanahan SC.  If you are interested in more information about buying or selling a house in Tanner Plantation, please don't hesitate to contact Michael Johnson at 843-817-5299 or visit my website at www.providingthelight.com.

The largest community in the Charleston SC metro is also one of the most desired.  Located in the suburban town of Goose Creek, Crowfield Plantation offers a wide variety of homes in a wide price range.  One of the more prestigious subsections within Crowfield Plantation is The Hamlets.   Currently (8/19/2008) there are 39 homes in The Hamlets on the market with prices ranging from 242K to 570K. 

A few of the biggest highlights of the subsection are Lake Crowfield and the Crowfield Golf and Country Club.  Lake Crowfield is a relatively small lake that runs adjacent to The Hamlets and is in the center of Crowfield Plantation.  The lake does not allow motored water craft but does allow canoes and/or paddle boats. 

Crowfield Golf Course is situated right in the middle of The Hamlets and twists and turns its way throughout the community.  It is a public 18 hole golf course that stretches some 7000 yards.  The Crowfield Golf and Country Club  also includes a pro shop, driving range, putting green, pool, tennis courts, and a grill in the club house. 

There are a multitude of homes located right on the golf course.  There is even a small gatted community within  The Hamlets called Lions Gate which caters to those who are willing to pay just a little more for their home for the privacy of a gated community. 

If you would like more information about Crowfield and/or The Hamlets, to include a copy of  the Covenants and Restrictions, and homes for sale, contact Michael Johnson at 843-817-5299 or email at michaeljohnson@carolinaone.com.  You can also vist my website at www.providingthelight.com.