- Sold in 12 months
- 8,501
- 46% of all sales
- Median price
- $505K
- All homes: $435K
Why it matters here
Front porches are part of how Charleston looks, from the single houses downtown to new neighborhoods built with porches facing the street. They're common here, but how common depends a lot on the town and how old the houses are.
Share of sales by area
| Area | Sold | All sales | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johns Island | 488 | 853 | 57% |
| Mount Pleasant (29464, 29466) | 988 | 1,909 | 52% |
| Summerville | 2,702 | 5,279 | 51% |
| Goose Creek | 324 | 779 | 42% |
| North Charleston | 501 | 1,262 | 40% |
| James Island (29412) | 275 | 707 | 39% |
| West Ashley (29407, 29414) | 505 | 1,314 | 38% |
Closed residential sales in the CHS Regional MLS, November 2025 through October 2026, pulled November 8, 2026 through Flexmls. Counted where the listing marked PatioAndPorchFeatures = Porch - Front Porch or Porch - Full Front. Agents don't always fill in these fields, so treat the counts as a floor. Areas are MLS cities or ZIP codes.
What to check before you buy
Look underneath
Porch floors and columns take the weather first. Check for soft boards, rot at the column bases and how the porch roof ties into the house.
Ask about the depth
A porch you can actually sit on is at least six to eight feet deep. Shallow decorative porches look good in photos but don't hold chairs.
Check the HOA and historic rules
In historic districts and many HOAs, changes to a front porch need approval, including screening it in.
Common questions
How many homes with front porches sell in the Charleston area?
8,501 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 homes with front porches cost around Charleston?
The median sale price was $505K over that year, against $435K for all residential sales.