People interested in Colonial American history may visit Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, walk the battlefields, tour the Russell House Museum with it 's exquisite architectural detailing and period furnishings, and dine on delicious Lowcountry cuisine at one of the fine steak and seafood restaurants after a day of touring the historic district in downtown Charleston. For history buffs, and those interested in immersing themselves in experiences reminiscent of 18th and 19th century life in America, there is nothing like a visit to the region to give you a taste of early Americana. If a few trips to the area aren 't enough to satisfy your quest to fully experience the region 's rich cultural history, you may want to consider Charleston homes for sale in the downtown area or one of the bedroom …show more content…
Movoto Market Inventory and Stats
Total inventory for single-family dwellings and townhomes grew by 54% compared to 2014 numbers, to just under 800 stand alone homes and 222 townhomes/condos, with a median list price of $529,900 and $309,690 respectively. The overall median price per square foot is $196 in Mount Pleasant. Less than one percent of available properties are classified as distressed, meaning there are very few homes in foreclosure status or eligible for short-sale.
The harbor has always been an integral part of Charleston 's history and a source of economic strength. In fact, the original community was established under the leadership of Governor William Sayle with several shiploads of adventurous settlers from Bermuda. Charleston was a bustling, thriving seaport in the 18th and 19th centuries and today the port is one of the busiest on the Eastern seaboard. The port of Charleston generates 260,800 jobs for South Carolina residents and is considered the “greenest port” in the Southeastern United States. An expansion project in the works to deepen the channel to an impressive 52 feet promises to bring more jobs and economic stability to the region, and our