Daniel Island

Charleston, South Carolina Homes for Sale

About Daniel Island

Daniel Island is a small community in northeast Charleston that has the laid-back feeling of an island town. You’ll find space and comfort alike in this area, with home options ranging from townhomes to traditional lowcountry digs with a yard and a view. With a charming downtown and a renowned golf course, Daniel Island offers excellent amenities in a small-town setting.

Quick Facts

Current Prices: $95,000 to $3,975,000

Closed Prices: $172,500 to $6,400,000

Median Sale Price: $553,006

Average $ per sq ft: $505

Association Fee Ranges: $0

Type: Attached Home (Condo, Townhouse, Loft, etc.), Single-Family Home

Age: 1988 to 2023

Sq. Ft.: 638 to 15000 Sq. Ft.

Bedrooms: 0 to 8 Bedrooms

Bathrooms: 0 to 9 Bathrooms

Lot Size: 0 - 5+ acres

Around Daniel Island

Anywhere on Daniel Island is a good spot to be. As most residents will tell you, the neighborhood is a short drive from everything. Downtown Charleston is roughly a 20-minute drive from Daniel Island, but the area also has a quaint downtown that’s all its own. There, you’ll find condominiums that allow you to walk to everything, but if space and serenity is what you seek, consider any of the “park” communities centered around schools, churches, and places of business.

Daniel Island offers a good number of affordably priced homes in addition to a selection of grand estates in the multimillion-dollar range. You’ll generally find a greater square footage per dollar in Daniel Island than on the Chucktown peninsula.

Daniel Island residents love a good pizza, as evidenced by the plethora of pizza parlors and eateries in the area. If you’re looking for something more Lowcountry, try Laura Alberts—their crab cakes are delicious, and they offer fantastic dinner-to-go options.

Families and retirees alike have flocked to this area. Daniel Island is home to many former northerners who’ve laid claim to their own little slice of southern heaven. They come for the great weather, hospitality, and gorgeous homes, but they find they find so much more. Daniel Island homes emulate Old World charm of Charleston with Carolina Lowcountry style.

Daniel Island is not where you’d elect to have a bar crawl, but it is a great spot for a casual drink or date. If you seek family-oriented activities, you’ll find no shortage of those here. From local school and club athletic events to getting out and enjoying one of the area’s many marshes and rivers, you’ll spend a laid-back Friday enjoying yourself on Daniel Island.

Enjoy a lunch with friends and neighbors, hit the farmer’s market, or spend some time kayaking or fishing on a gorgeous Daniel Island Sunday. Southerners know how to relax and take it easy. If you’re a golfer, check out the nationally ranked courses at Daniel Island Club.

You’ll likely need a car get by on Daniel Island. Though certain areas are walkable, you’ll often need to island-hop or head to Charleston every now and then. Thankfully, parking and space are aplenty.

Locals Love

  • Tranquil environment
  • Kind neighbors
  • Island lifestyle

Locals Don't Love

  • Car-dependent
  • Limited gas stations
  • Limited grocery stores

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