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South Windermere

South Windermere

Suburban Neighborhood in Charleston, South Carolina

Charleston County 29407

$1,178,962 Average Value
$519 Average Price per Sq Ft
3 Homes For Sale

Just across the bridge from downtown Charleston

Across the Ashley River from downtown Charleston, South Windermere is settled along Wappoo Creek and features many of the older homes west of downtown. “The big attraction to the neighborhood is the 10-mile path that used to be a railroad bed called the West Ashley Greenway,” says Alton Brown, the principal broker and sales associate at Carriage Properties with nearly 20 years of real estate experience. “The pathway passes by a great school, and some students and teachers use that route to get there by walking or riding their bikes.”

Neighborhood overview from Wappoo Creek in South Windemere.
Neighborhood overview from Wappoo Creek in South Windemere.
Hop on a bike and cruise the West Ashley Greenway in South Windermere.
Hop on a bike and cruise the West Ashley Greenway in South Windermere.
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Charleston County School District

Throughout the Charleston County School District, the student-teacher ratio is 13-to-1, and the district gets an A-minus overall on Niche. Saint Andrews School of Math & Science, located along the greenway, gets an A-minus grade. It’s a magnet elementary school that utilizes a science, technology and math core in all subject areas. C.E. Williams Middle School for Creative & Scientific Arts gets a B. West Ashley High School receives a B and has a 16-to-1 student-teacher ratio. The trail also ends close to the neighborhood around the Porter-Gaud School, a K-12 private school that gets an A-plus on Niche.

Discover the pure bliss of education at St Andrew's School of Math in Charleston.
Discover the pure bliss of education at St Andrew's School of Math in Charleston.
CE Williams Middle School is a public school in West Ashley.
CE Williams Middle School is a public school in West Ashley.
West Ashley High School is a public choice for students of the West Ashley neighborhood.
West Ashley High School is a public choice for students of the West Ashley neighborhood.
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South Windermere Center has a majority of locally owned businesses

South Windermere Center is one of the stops near the West Ashley Greenway, with most of the more than 40 shops being locally owned. Three Little Birds Café has indoor and outdoor seating, serving breakfast and lunch. Earth Fare is a southeast-based healthy supermarket chain that features a “boot list”—a group of hundreds of ingredients that aren't included in any of the products they sell, including various types of sodium. Normandy Farm Artisan Bakery specializes in unique bread for sandwiches and croissants, and they also serve muffins, scones and assorted sweets. Phillips Shoes started locally as a family-owned business but has four locations throughout South Carolina.

South Windemere's Philips Shoes has an extraordinarily large selection of top quality footwear.
South Windemere's Philips Shoes has an extraordinarily large selection of top quality footwear.
Meet friends for a delicious lunch at Three Little Birds Cafe in South Windermere.
Meet friends for a delicious lunch at Three Little Birds Cafe in South Windermere.
South Windemere shops and eateries line the streets.
South Windemere shops and eateries line the streets.
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Houses in the millions close to the water in South Windermere

The housing in South Windermere started being developed around the 1950s, with most homes built in the ‘50s and ‘60s. The price range is from $700,000 to the millions, especially for houses closer to the water. With the luxury of having water views, homes near the water are in an extreme flood zone, according to the First Street website, which tracks environmental risks. With the age of the homes, there will be some that have been completely renovated and some that need improvements. “Now and then, you’ll see a house with the original occupant, but that’s getting rarer these days,” Brown says. Whether ranch-style or cottages, most of the homes in South Windermere are made of brick, with three to four bedrooms and between 1,500 and 3,000 square feet. “Along Rebellion Road are the houses with up to six bedrooms and 5,000 square feet by the water,” Brown adds. These homes are two-story farmhouses and ones that are raised above the garage in case of flooding.

South Windermere has charming tree shaded homes.
South Windermere has charming tree shaded homes.
Recently built traditional-style homes are popping up all over this South Windemere.
Recently built traditional-style homes are popping up all over this South Windemere.
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Charles Towne Landing

Although a couple of miles from the neighborhood, a state park depicting the history of Charleston and South Carolina is a popular destination. The Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site describes where settlers landed in 1670 and established the start of the state of South Carolina. It also started the city of Charleston, initially called Charles Towne. Guests can board Adventure, Charleston’s only 17th-century replica cargo vessel. Also part of the park is the Charles Towne Landing Animal Forest, a natural habitat zoo with pumas, black bears and wild turkeys. All were around when the site was a newly settled English colony in the 1670s.

Charles Towne Landing Animal Forest
Charles Towne Landing Animal Forest
Charles Towne Landing Park green space is conveniently located near Forest Neighborhood Coalition.
Charles Towne Landing Park green space is conveniently located near Forest Neighborhood Coalition.
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Road to Folly Beach

The north/south Folly Road Boulevard on the neighborhood's eastern edge leads 10 miles south to Folly Beach, a prime spot for boating, surfing, paddleboarding or fishing off the Folly Beach Pier. It’s also a popular wedding and reception location. CARTA is the Charleston Area Regional Transportation Authority. Public transportation is available via buses, with stops along Folly Road Boulevard and Highway 17, better known as Savannah Highway.

South Windermere residents enjoy fishing in the surf at nearby Folly Beach.
South Windermere residents enjoy fishing in the surf at nearby Folly Beach.
South Windermere locals enjoy fishing at the nearby Folly Beach Pier.
South Windermere locals enjoy fishing at the nearby Folly Beach Pier.
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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Charleston AFB/International

24 min drive

Bus

Folly Road Blvd & Windermere Blvd

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime South Windermere US
Homicide 2 4
Sexual Assault 2 4
Assault with Weapon 1 4
Robbery 1 4
Burglary 5 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 3 4
Larceny 6 4
Crime Score 4 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Demographics and Home Trends

Home Trends

Median Price (12 Mo)
$1,205,000
Median Single Family Price
$1,205,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$519
Number of Homes for Sale
3
Last 12 months Home Sales
17
Months of Supply
2.10
Median List Price
$1,200,000
Median Discount From 1st List Price
3%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
48%

Home Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
360
Median Year Built
1955
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,486
Above the national average
1,935
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,610
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,020
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
11,325

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

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Average Home Value




Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Owners

Demographics

Total Population
757
Median Age
41
Population Density
3 ppl/acre
Population under 18
23.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
18.9%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$130,814
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$156,649

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
99.8%
College Graduates
81.9%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
35.4%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
72.6%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
44''
Average Winter Low Temperature
44°F
Average Summer High Temperature
87°F
Annual Snowfall
0''

Area Factors

Very Bikeable

Bike Score®

74 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Walk Score®

50 / 100

Some Transit

Transit Score®

27 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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