For buyers who want room to breathe, homes with acreage in the greater Charleston, South Carolina area offer a rare combination of space, privacy, and Lowcountry beauty. Just beyond the city’s busy neighborhoods, you’ll find wooded homesites shaded by moss-draped live oaks, pastures and fenced fields, tidal creek frontage, and working farms — all within reach of the coast.
Acreage properties in the Lowcountry take many forms. Some buyers want a private custom home set well back from the road; others are after a hobby farm, an equestrian setup, a hunting retreat, or simply a large lot with no HOA and freedom to add a workshop, barn, garden, or guest cottage. Many parcels include ponds, mature hardwoods, or marsh views, and waterfront acreage with dock potential is especially prized.
You’ll find these properties throughout the region — in rural Charleston County communities like Awendaw, McClellanville, Wadmalaw Island, and Johns Island, and inland through Dorchester and Berkeley Counties near Summerville, Ridgeville, and Moncks Corner. Each area offers its own balance of seclusion and commute time, so it’s worth thinking through how far you want to be from schools, shopping, and downtown Charleston.
Buying acreage comes with its own considerations, from well and septic systems to zoning, flood zones, and land-use rules. Our team can help you evaluate a property’s potential and pitfalls before you commit. Browse the latest Charleston-area homes with acreage below to find the space you’ve been looking for.
Nestled on 2.27 private acres overlooking Simmons Tidal Creek with direct access to the Stono River, this beautifully designed 2023 custom home offers the rare combinatio...
Incredible Deepwater Property on Bohicket Creek! Welcome to 3399 Freeman Hill Rd--an extraordinary 2.5-acre retreat boasting 347 feet of deepwater frontage and surrounded...
The Elmore-Henderson House | c. 1821Some homes were built to impress. This one was built to endure.Established in the early 1820s by U.S. Congressman Franklin Harper Elmo...
Retreat to the country with a new 2BR/2BA cottage on a heavenly 6 acre lot on Swinton Creek. Short 25' dock with composite decking, 13k lb boat lift, covered pierhead and...
Rare Edisto Island waterfront sanctuary! Nestled on a private 5.36-acre peninsula, this unique property is surrounded by 140 acres of land protected by a conservation eas...
Tucked away on approximately 4.5 acres and surrounded by the natural beauty of the Francis Marion National Forest, this thoughtfully developed property offers a rare blen...
It starts with a boat ride. As the shoreline slowly fades behind you, the waterways of the Lowcountry begin to open up. The crowds disappear. The noise disappears. The pa...
Welcome to 660 Broadmarsh Road where Lowcountry luxury meets waterfront serenity!Nestled on just over 3 private acres overlooking the tranquil tidal waters of Broadmarsh ...
Looking for expansive acreage without sacrificing access to town? This 155 acre parcel offers the ultimate blend of rural privacy and practical convenience, located just ...
Nestled beneath grand oaks and framed by nearly 3.9 acres of native Lowcountry landscape, this private Stono Pointe retreat feels worlds away while remaining just minutes...
Welcome to 6949 Maybank Highway located on Wadmalaw Island. This beautiful estate offers 9.74 Acres of land and home consisting of 3967 sq feet of thoughtfully designed l...
Tucked behind the gated entrance of River Run, this nearly new custom Lowcountry estate offers the kind of privacy, craftsmanship, and lifestyle that is becoming increasi...
Welcome to a rare opportunity to own a private estate on the largest lot in the area, at 4+ acres in the highly sought-after historic district of Summerville, SC. Nestled...
Welcome to Anchorage Plantation, one of Wadmalaw's most unique & breathtaking neighborhoods. Come experience a little heaven on earth, entering through private gates and ...
Located minutes from the rapidly expanding Clements Ferry corridor, and just three miles from Charleston's newest Del Webb community, this property combines the tranquili...
Welcome to 2986 Anchor Watch Drive, a beautifully maintained 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath home offering over 3,000 square feet of refined Lowcountry living on an expansive 3-acre ...
28.27 acres in Summerville! Set on 28.27 acres across three separate parcels, this unique Summerville property presents an incredible opportunity to enjoy space, privacy,...
Private waterfront estate on deep water. Short pier to your private dock and boat launch. Spectacular views. Beautifully renovated. Quick access to the Stono River. Soli...
Nestled on 3 private acres beneath centuries old live oaks, this 2021 constructed custom residence offers refined craftsmanship, modern efficiency, and breathtaking Lowco...
RARE Custom-built waterfront estate on 5.2 private acres with deepwater access and a private dock. Designed and constructed by the owner with uncompromising attention to ...
A unique offering just outside of Charleston, SC for a Lowcountry estate situated on approximately 2.3 beautifully landscaped acres offering expansive marsh and Intracoas...
A truly remarkable offering, 4663 Summit Plantation Rd, lies hidden beneath a canopy of centuries-old live oaks draped in Spanish moss. This extraordinary waterfront peni...
Great long term investment opportunity. Can be rezoned for multifamily with city approval. Tenant occupied! 3 single family homes on 2.19 acres of land in North Charlesto...
Discover the ultimate private sanctuary, multi-generational retreat, or premier equestrian estate. Situated just under 30 minutes from historic downtown Charleston, this...