- Sold in 12 months
- 1,735
- 9% of all sales
- Median price
- $1.07M
- All homes: $435K
Why it matters here
Raising the living space above the flood elevation is the single biggest thing that keeps water out of a coastal house, and it usually lowers the flood insurance bill. Most homes built recently near the water are elevated; older homes may have been raised later.
Where they sold
| Area | Sold |
|---|---|
| Mount Pleasant (29464, 29466) | 349 |
| Isle of Palms | 187 |
| Johns Island | 184 |
| Seabrook Island | 106 |
| James Island (29412) | 94 |
| Downtown Charleston (29401, 29403) | 83 |
| Folly Beach | 68 |
| Kiawah Island | 64 |
| West Ashley (29407, 29414) | 63 |
| Sullivan's Island | 22 |
Closed residential sales in the CHS Regional MLS, November 2025 through October 2026, pulled November 8, 2026 through Flexmls. Counted where the listing marked FoundationDetails = Elv. Construction or Piling. 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
Ask for the elevation certificate
It shows how high the lowest floor sits compared with the flood elevation for that lot. The insurance quote depends on it, so get it, or budget to have one made, during your due diligence.
Know what you can do downstairs
In the highest-risk coastal zones, the space under an elevated house is limited to parking, storage and access, often with walls built to break away in a storm. Finished rooms down there can be a code and insurance problem.
Look at the pilings and stairs
Have the inspector look closely at the pilings, connections and exterior stairs. Salt air is hard on wood and metal.
Get a flood quote before your due diligence ends
Two houses on the same street can have very different premiums. Ask for a quote, not an estimate.
Common questions
How many elevated homes sell in the Charleston area?
1,735 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 elevated homes cost around Charleston?
The median sale price was $1.07M over that year, against $435K for all residential sales.