North Charleston Real Estate In 2007 the estimated population of North Charleston was 94,010 representing a 18% increase from 2000 census data. During the past nine months of 2009, 467 homes were sold representing a 5% increase from the same period in 2008. The Median home sales price in North Charleston is $133,398. 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 the first three quarters of 2009 average the DOM of homes sold was 105 days, representing an 19% increase from the same period in 2008. As of November 15, 2009 there were 732 active listings or current inventory in North Charleston. 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 17 months of inventory listed in North Charleston, SC. For information regarding specific neighborhoods in North Charleston, SC please email info@CharlestonFlatFeeRealEstate.com or contact Kyle Cosper, Broker/Owner at (843) 708-3494
North Charleston History
The City of North Charleston SC, incorporated in 1972 with a population of 21,000, is known as South Carolina’s “Boom Town”. Since its incorporation, the town has enjoyed constant growth and now has more than tripled in population. Its 73 square miles, lying in both Dorchester and Charleston counties, makes North Charleston the third largest municipality in South Carolina. Travel into and around the city is easy due to its close proximity to the Charleston International Airport, and the network of major highways like Interstate Highways 26 and 526 and US Highways 78 and 52. North Charleston Today North Charleston SC is committed to economic success and provides a positive business climate. Even in times of economic downturns in the national economy, major business and industry have chosen North Charleston for locating their companies, thus provideing many job opportunities for the residents of North Charleston. The city has also been South Carolina’s retail sales leader for over fifteen straight years. One of the greatest contributors to the overall economy in South Carolina is the tourism industry, and North Charleston has played a large part in attracting visitors. The North Charleston Coliseum is home to the Stingrays, an East Coast Hockey League team. The Convention Center Complex draws conventions, seminars, and tradeshows, and the Performing Arts Center brings in talent from around the world. The city of North Charleston also offers world-class shopping facilities and restaurants.
North Charleston has a wide range of amenities in an atmosphere of prosperity and growth. It offer its residents and visitors activities such as golf, fishing, tennis, nearby schools and daycare centers, fitness centers and jogging trails, playgrounds, plenty of shopping and dining. North Charleston Schools The North Charleston schools include 17 elementary, 5 middle, and 5 high schools which include magnet schools, a technical high school, a middle and high school specializing in performing and visual arts, a military magnet academy, and an academic high school. These schools are part of the Dorchester County School District, District 2 and District 4 as well as Berkeley County Schools District, and the Charleston County School District. |