Sep 19 2007
Mount Pleasant, South Carolina
Travel over the 2.5 mile Arthur Ravenel Bridge from downtown into Mount Pleasant and experience the thriving local economy and modern-day amenities of one of the fastest growing cities in the United States – Mount Pleasant. In fact, Mount Pleasant’s population has significantly increased over the past few years, growing from over 47,000 in 2000 to approximately 60,000 in 2006.
Owning real estate in Mount Pleasant offers many buyers the same benefits of owning real estate in downtown Charleston. Citizens and town planners of Mount Pleasant have worked diligently to preserve the rich heritage and small-town appeal, while still lending the feel of a larger city. In fact, in 2006, Mount Pleasant was named one of the nation’s “Best Places to Retire” by CNNMoney.com.
Mount Pleasant real estate owners can enjoy a bike ride through the grand oak-lined streets of the charming Old Village, and end the day chatting over cocktails dockside at one of Shem Creek’s many waterfront restaurants. The tremendous rate of appreciation of Mount Pleasant real estate during the last 15 years appeals to many of those interested in moving to the Charleston area, or owning a second home there. High-end Mount Pleasant real estate has been a particularly great investment over the last decade. Clearly, Mount Pleasant real estate offers the best of both worlds: the historic ambience of downtown Charleston and the modern-day conveniences of the rapidly developing town. Despite the national downturn, the local real estate market in and around Mount Pleasant remains healthy.
