South Carolina is likely the most overlooked location for historic home ownership. Maybe because it’s so common for us to see them scattered throughout our landscape. You can travel up and down the SC coast and you’ll find large southern plantations in parts of the Lowcountry hidden behind moss covered live oak trees. If you’re a little hesitant about buying rural property in South Carolina you can easily find hundreds of Historic Homes for sale in Charleston on the market today. In Charleston, you can pretty much get whatever you are looking for. If you want to be in a historical waterfront home in the City of Charleston…it’s pretty common to be available. Chances are that you are likely to run across home in need of repair or a caretaker to maintain everyday upkeep.

But don’t think Charleston is the only place to find historic homes for sale in South Carolina. Columbia is only an hour and a half away from the Blue Ridge Mountains on one side and the Atlantic Ocean on the other and has a huge historic presence and a modest equestrian community. Camden SC, deemed the oldest inland SC city and the home to the distinctive “Carolina Cup Steeplechase”, is a popular suburb of Columbia. Here you will find lots of acreage for sale or equestrian farms for sale with historic homes on the premises. If you’re looking to be a little more urban and the historic plantation homes in Camden aren’t in your vision, you should revert back to Columbia.

Historically, Columbia was known as a “Mill Town” and the city itself is located in one of the most transportation friendly areas in the South. Rivers, railroads, and interstates have always played a major factor of successful historical commerce… as it does today. There were several active textile mills in the area. Mills needed workers, workers needed homes, and homes needed neighborhoods close to work. This idea created the best neighborhoods in Columbia for mill workers. The City of Columbia also prospered around the South Carolina State Capitol building and suggested the need for luxury mansions and historic homes in the city. Nowadays, historic homes for sale in Columbia are likely to be concealed by a lawyer’s office sign in the window. Most of these homes have been preserved, but the use has changed from residential to commercial use. In any case, there is a presence and a need of historic home preservation in Columbia.

South Carolina real estate has remained relevant throughout the years of economic turmoil. Historic properties tend to be among the top of the market in value. There are historical societies that are structured to help maintain the balance of new home construction and historic preservation in South Carolina.

Charleston is a popular place to relocate for many reasons. One of those reasons is it’s great geographical location. The city was originally built on a peninsula of land that divides the Ashley and Cooper Rivers. Now days, the metropolitan area sprawls across the three counties Charleston, Berkeley and Dorchester. In Charleston you can find a variety of terrain including tidal marshes, lakes, river, bays, coves and the Atlantic Ocean and its beaches.

One of the most popular reason people move to Charleston is because they want to live near the beach. If you want to live on the beach, Charleston features a wide variety of beaches depending on what you’re looking for. Folly Beach has a more laid back feel and is very popular with those who like to surf. There’s also Kiawah, Seabrook and Wild Dunes if you would prefer a private beach. Isle of Palms and Sullivan’s Island provide a convenient location, closer to the downtown scene, and with plenty of public access. Sullivan’s is one of the more historical beaches in Charleston and is a quaint place to live featuring mostly houses and only two or three condos.

Besides the great selection of beaches, many people choose to relocate to Charleston for a variety of other reasons. Charleston is a cosmopolitan city whose residents enjoy the rich history of the city. Today, historic downtown Charleston is a reflection of what life was like in the past, with 18th century storefronts and other well-preserved buildings.

People also choose to relocate to Charleston because it is a great place to raise a family. Those who are looking to buy a home can find a great selection of homes and neighborhoods to meet their families’ needs. Charleston features some of the best public school districts and private schools in the state. In addition to the great schools, Charleston has a lot of other kid-oriented places too, such as the SC Aquarium, beaches, and county park.

But Charleston isn’t just a place for growing families. The A-A-R-P named Charleston as one of the top five dream towns in the U.S. for retirees. If you look at Charleston’s demographics, you’ll find that there are a lot of retirees. But, most don’t choose to live in a neighborhood solely geared towards retirement. Since Charleston has such a mix of people anyway, they base their decision on which community they like the most. Or, they decide based on location. The neighborhood that best suits their lifestyle may have other retirees as well as younger and older families.