- Sold in 12 months
- 291
- 2% of all sales
- Median price
- $1.3M
- All homes: $435K
Why it matters here
"Deepwater" usually means enough water at low tide to keep a real boat at the dock. Charleston's tides swing several feet, so a dock that floats a boat at high tide can sit in mud at low. The label is the listing agent's call, so check it.
Where they sold
| Area | Sold |
|---|---|
| Mount Pleasant (29464, 29466) | 31 |
| Johns Island | 21 |
| Isle of Palms | 21 |
| James Island (29412) | 18 |
| Daniel Island & Cainhoy (29492) | 17 |
| West Ashley (29407, 29414) | 13 |
| Seabrook Island | 9 |
| Hollywood | 6 |
| Wadmalaw Island | 4 |
| Kiawah Island | 1 |
Closed residential sales in the CHS Regional MLS, November 2025 through October 2026, pulled November 8, 2026 through Flexmls. Counted where the listing marked WaterfrontFeatures = Waterfront - Deep. Agents don't always fill in these fields, so treat the counts as a floor. Areas are MLS cities or ZIP codes; the table shows the areas I track, not every sale region-wide.
What to check before you buy
Measure the depth at low tide
Visit at dead low tide and measure at the end of the dock, or ask for a survey. That's the only number that tells you what boat you can keep there.
Confirm the dock is permitted
Docks in tidal water need state permits. Ask for the permit and any later modifications, and don't assume you can extend or rebuild a dock without one.
Look past the dock
Check the bulkhead or marsh edge, the walkway over the marsh, the lift and the electrical out on the dock. Saltwater wears all of it.
Price flood and wind insurance early
Most deepwater lots are in high-risk flood zones. Get quotes before your due diligence ends.
Common questions
How many deepwater homes sell in the Charleston area?
291 sold from November 2025 through October 2026, out of 18,579 residential sales in the CHS Regional MLS, based on how the listings were filled in.
What do deepwater homes cost around Charleston?
The median sale price was $1.3M over that year, against $435K for all residential sales.