Mt Pleasant SC History
Once known as “North Point”, Mt Pleasant, SC was a part of Charleston County until 1883 when Charleston County was split and Mt Pleasant became part of Berkeley County as well as its County Seat. However, six short years later, Moncks Corner was selected to be the County Seat and Mt Pleasant reverted back to being part of Charleston County. During the period just after the Civil War, truck farming, a sawmill, a brick factory, and nine stores were the primary economic drivers. A ferry provided transportation between Mt Pleasant and Charleston until the first Cooper River Bridge was built in 1929. Mt Pleasant Today
Connected to Charleston by a bridge, Mt Pleasant SC offers its own charm. This town has long been known for its scenic beauty, especially Shem Creek which is the most picturesque waterway in the Lowcountry, as well as its close proximity to beaches. There are many outdoor activities in Mount Pleasant to enjoy including golfing, tennis, boating and kayaking, nature tours, and deep-sea fishing. Other favorite pastimes include shopping in specialty boutiques and antique stores, as well as plenty of more trendy and chic shopping venues. There are also unique dining experiences at restaurants featuring everything from Gullah cuisine, to seafood and southern cooking. Venues rich in history from various eras are available for touring; for example, the Fort Sumter National Monument and Boone Hall Plantation from the Civil War period. The Charles Pinckney National Historic Site, from the Revolutionary War era, is the former residence of one of the framers of our Constitution. History buffs will have a wonderful time experiencing some of our nation’s earliest history at several sites in the area, which also feature the first settlers, the Sewee Indians. Mt Pleasant Schools
Public education for Mt Pleasant is provided by the Moultrie Constituent District #2 of the Charleston County School District and has a total of ten schools to serve the educational needs of the town: one high school, three middle schools, and six elementary schools. The district stresses a coherent and core curriculum based in English Language Arts, Mathematics, Social Studies, and Science, especially for Grades K-8, and is aligned with the South Carolina state standards. Using benchmark testing, students are assessed at several points throughout the school year.
Mt Pleasant Real Estate In 2007 the estimated population of Mt. Pleasant was 62,636 representing a 32% increase from 2000 census data. During the first nine months of 2009, 830 homes were sold representing a 7.5 % increase from the same period in 2008. The median MLS price of the homes sold was $314,766. Days on market (DOM) measures the period of time from the date the property was listed to the date when a contract is accepted. For home sold in the first nine months of 2009, the average DOM was 138 days, representing a 12% increase from the same period in 2008. As of November 15, 2009 there were 1,765 active listings or current inventory in the Mt Pleasant area. Current inventory reflects the number of active listings on the market. Months of inventory equals 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. As of November 15, 2009 there were 20 months of inventory listed in Mt Pleasant, SC. For more information regarding specific neighborhood, email info@Lowcountry-Lifestyle.com or contact Kyle Cosper, Broker/Owner at (843) 708-3494. |