Summerville South Carolina is a historic town founded in the 1700's by wealthy Charlestonians seeking respite from the summer heat of the city. It was thought the pines found in abundance in the Summerville area also offered some healing properties from the diseases of the day. The many flowers have now given Summerville its nickname of Flowertown in the Pines. Summerville is a mix of the old and new and the town is committed to preserving its Southern charm and historical elegance.

Summerville is a charming small town built around a town square surrounded by quaint shops with the Historic District featuring beautiful old homes. Summerville's location off Interstate 26 and only 21 miles to Historic Charleston placed it directly in the path of Charleston's growth, and this beautiful small town is now a popular suburb of Charleston offering all the suburban amenities you would expect yet retains a rare small-town feel. Dorchester County which includes Summerville has been the fastest growing county in the State of South Carolina during the past decade and is in the highly regarded Dorchester II school district is considered to be one of the finest in the State of South Carolina. Summerville High School is the largest in the state and high school football is important. John McKissick, coach for over 50 years has won more games than any other coach of high school football in the US.

Charleston real estate can be somewhat expensive but Summerville offers more affordable housing choices than many other communities in the Charleston area. The historic district of Summerville still has many original cottages (actually, some are really very large homes) from the 1700's and while prices can reach close to almost $1 million and a little higher, there is so much growth in Summerville that there are good housing choices for almost any budget with starter homes beginning in the mid $100's to more upscale developments at higher price points.

There are 4 golf course communities in Summerville including Legend Oaks Plantation, Pine Forest CC, Wescott Plantation and Coosaw Creek CC. Summerville is home to the only 5 Diamond resort and restaurant in the South Carolina, The Woodlands. Some of the most famous plantations including Middleton Place, Magnolia Plantation and Drayton Hall on historic Ashley River Road, Highway 61, are near Summerville’s western edge. Your choice of area beaches are only a short 30 minute drive from much of Summerville. Summerville is also partially located in Berkeley County and there is a lot of planned growth in the triangle formed by Summerville, Goose Creek and Moncks Corner. More on that in the section below under Berkeley County.

The annual Flowertown festival is held annually over the first weekend in April when foliage is at peak  is a wonderful event that draws a quarter million visitors to the Historic downtown square, with South Main Street blocked off from automobile traffic so everyone can walk safely toward the heart of the festival in Azalea Park.

White Gables is a traditional neighborhood modeled after neighborhoods of the past located just 3 miles from the historic Summerville Town Square. Filled with recently built homes styled in Craftsman, Victorian, Cottage, Row House and Old Charleston Styles, the homes feature front porches, sidewalks and friendly neighbors. This popular neighborhood continues to grow with even more new construction available for you to build your special home. Ask me for details (by the way, my wife and I live here and we'll be your new neighbors!) 

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Coosaw Creek is a gated country club community conveniently located off Dorchester Road with easy access to the airport, Charleston AFB and shopping. This is a beautiful neighborhood that simply "feels" good with nicely sized lots and beautiful homes, many of which offer wonderful golf course views. The Arthur Hills designed 18 hole golf course is challenging and there are many activities for residents of all ages including a beautiful clubhouse, tennis, play park and a Jr. Olympic swimming pool.

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Pine Forest Country Club sits on the site of the original Pine Forest Inn, one of Summerville's many historic inns from the Golden Age of Inns. Today, this golf course community features an 18 hole golf course, large swimming complex and probably the best tennis in the area.

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Wescott Plantation offers many different neighborhoods with a wide range of price points. Conveniently located off Dorchester Road in the highly acclaimed Dorchester II school district, Wescott is very convenient to the Charleston Air Force Base and the Charleston Airport. The community is also home to a 27 hole public golf course.  

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The master-planned community of Legend Oaks is a golf course community with resort style amenities and wonderful homes from various quality builders. The newest neighborhood in Legend Oaks is The Club, a gated enclave where lots are still available on the golf course and where you can build your custom home. In Legend Oaks, you'll enjoy gorgeous homesites with panoramic views and a host of amenities that include a Jr. Olympic swimming pool, tennis and an 18-hole golf course with a community clubhouse.   

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Exciting new neighborhoods in Summerville include The Ponds, an exciting new project by Greenwood Development Corporation with 5 different builders slated to begin construction soon including John Wieland Homes, David Weekley Homes, Alison Dailey Properties, J.D. Smith and Palmetto Classic Homes. Also, Myers Mill on the site of the old Summerville Raceway in the fast growing area around Central Avenue near Old Orangburg Road will feature homes from Ryland, Eastwood and Keystone Builders. Finally, The Glen at Summerset off Butternut Road will feature new homes from Summerville Homes and Lennar.   

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