Daniel Island is a vibrant island community located within the boundaries of the City of Charleston, The island has a rich history dating back to the American Indian Etiwan tribe in the 1670s. In 1947 the Guggenheim family purchased the 4,000 acre island to raise cattle and as a family hunting compound. The land was annexed by the City of Charleston in 1991 and development of the master plan began in 1995. The island is now recognized as one of the leading planned communities in the country recently winning the Urban Land Institute's prestigious "Awards For Excellence" program. For these reasons, Daniel Island homes are a hot commodity these days. The island is comprised of predominantly year round residents. Located just off highway 526, it is about 15 minutes to the beaches of Isle of Palms and Sullivan’s Island, downtown Charleston with it's plethora of shops and restaurants and the Charleston airport.

With 23 miles of waterfront, Daniel Island features what we believe to be an unparalleled collection of world class amenities providing the 5,000 plus residents a relaxed island lifestyle with the convenience of a wide array of shops, restaurants and services. Restaurants range from 5 star to delightful week night choices.  Every week the community association sends out a schedule of activities on the island for the week – dinner cruises, book clubs, wine tastings, tennis clinics, nature walks etc. are offered for your enjoyment.

The island is home to the Family Circle Tennis Center  with it’s 10,200 person stadium (picture of stadium), 17 championship courts and 10,000 square foot club house. The Family Circle Center also hosts many events throughout the year including festivals, concerts, and tournaments.

Residents can join the Daniel Island Club and enjoy world class golf with the only paring of courses at a single club designed by Tom Fazio and Rees Jones respectively. The club features a delightful club house with a range of dining options and popular year round social events. Included among the club’s facilities is The Park Club which is the center for informal relaxed activity with two delightful resort pools, the tennis center with manicured clay courts, a well equipped fitness center and informal dining by the pool.

Housing options on the island include condominiums, town homes and single family homes ranging from the low $200,000s to waterfront estates over $5,000,000. Many of the amenities and views available in Daniel Island homes are determined only by how much you are able to spend. The island is designed with narrow streets and most homes have wonderful full southern front porches encouraging warm greetings between neighbors. Residents are often seen on golf carts cruising the streets and even grocery shopping.

There are nine 9 distinctive neighborhoods on Daniel Island all interconnected with quaint bridges and bike paths:

Daniel Island Park

Daniel Island Park is the country club neighborhood of the island. Housing options include homes with golf course views, deep water views, expansive marsh views and interior lots. All Daniel Island Park residents enjoy social membership privileges at the Daniel island Club. The club has two world class golf courses, a wonderful tennis center with clay, grass and hard courts, two swimming pools, a fitness club with the latest exercise equipment and many informal and fine dining options. Homes on “the park side” include condos, townhomes and single family detached homes ranging from about $800,000 to over $5,000,000. These luxury Daniel Island South Carolina real estate properties are some of the finest in the area.

Smythe Park

This community is one of the newer neighborhoods and centers around beautiful Smythe Lake. Homes in Smythe Park are within walking distance of the new Daniel Island Schools, public library and Pierce Park Pool. Deep water lots with docks on the Wando River are available. Concert events on the lake are popular in the summer months. The neighborhood is a mix of townhomes and single family homes ranging from the mid $200,000s to over $2,000,000. The broad range of home prices in this community is sure to satisfy people looking for Daniel Island SC real estate no matter what their budget.

Codner’s Ferry

This neighborhood is very popular due to the mature landscaping, ponds and natural beauty that surrounds it. Many of these Daniel Island homes are either marsh front or waterfront with boating access to the Cooper River. Bellinger Island is a popular nature preserve with paths winding along the creeks offering views of wild life and even a rope swing for a thrilling splash into the water. There is a boat ramp nearby perfect for launching your boat or just kayaking in the many creeks. Scott Pool and Park is a short walk as is Bishop England High School. Residences in Codner’s Ferry are all single family homes and sell in the high $600,000s to the $2,000,000 range. These luxury Daniel Island SC real estate properties always move fast.

Cochran Park

This friendly neighborhood is characterized by many beautiful elevated homes built to take advantage of the wonderful marsh views in this area. Other homes are ground level and back to ponds. All residences in this neighborhood are single family detached homes. The neighborhood winds to a cul-de-sac keeping traffic minimal. Home range from low $600,000s to the $1,500,000 range. These Daniel Island homes are perfect for those who wish to be on a little more quiet street.

Barfield Park -

This neighborhood has a true southern flare with interesting architecture often featuring dual front piazzas. Residents can easily walk to island shops and restaurants, Bishop England School and Etiwan Park. Homes in this neighborhood are predominantly single family detached and range from mid $500,000s to $700,000s.

Center Park –This neighborhood is built around a 2 acre park popular for it’s trails and beautiful scenery. The neighborhood is convenient to most island activity. It is a short walk or bike ride to the shopping, restaurants, and all of the island schools. Residents enjoy Pierce Park and the wonderful pool. Homes range from townhomes in the $300,00s to single family homes in the $700,000s.

Pierce Park

Residents in this community enjoy walking the paths though wonderful natural settings and expansive views of the Wando River. The social scene includes the Pierce Park Pool and Event Center which hosts a wide range of fun neighborhood and island events year round. Streets are lined with beautiful townhomes and single family homes with the ever present front porches to greet friends and neighbors. It is an easy walk to the new elementary and middle schools and the new public library. Homes range from the mid $300,000s to the high $700,000s

Etiwan Park

One of the original neighborhoods on the island, Etiwan is a popular neighborhood as it is close to the village shops and restaurants. Biking paths wind through this neighborhood and there are several parks and spots under grand oak tress overlooking ponds where neighbors sit and chat. Scott Pool and Park and Bishop England High School are a short walk. Homes run from the high $300,000s to the $500,000s. This community is a popular option for people searching for Daniel Island homes under $500k.  

Town Center

The center of island activity with ever expanding shops and fine restaurants, this neighborhood is popular for those looking for condominium living and extreme convenience. A large water front area with marina is to be started in early 2008. Also a large open retail center has been announced with dreams of attracting national retail anchors. Town center is vibrant making it a fun place for condo living or a bike ride in from any of the island neighborhoods. Condominiums start in the low $200,000 and range to over $2,000,000 for waterfront living with boat slip. As with many communities, the amenities and views of these Daniel Island homes are limited only by how much you are able to spend.

Island Amenities – The island is a wonderland collection of natural assets that are tied together with miles of walking and biking trails. Neighborhoods have wonderful parks typically with ponds magically situated at every turn. There are two large pool complexes, public and private schools, an assisted living center, all types of restaurants, a grocery, gas station, etc. – there really is no need to leave the island. Construction of a full service marina is about to begin. A water taxi is expected to shuttle residents to downtown from the marina. The Family Circle Tennis Center is a wonderful venue built for professional women’s tennis competition, but also used for concerts and events. It is also surely one of the best public tennis operations in the world; The Daniel Island Club offers world class golf and tennis to members. If you are into golf or tennis you will be hard pressed to find a community offering better options for these sports. The island lifestyle is wonderful – imagine shopping for groceries in your golf cart. It is testimony to island life that over half of the sales of homes on the island are to residents moving to another home.  Whether you are looking for Daniel Island homes or other Daniel Island South Carolina real estate properties to buy or sell, please contact Prestige for all of your Daniel Island SC real estate needs. The Prestige Real Estate Group is your Daniel Island SC real estate team.