Where is Carolina Park?
Carolina Park is in north Mount Pleasant, off US-17 North. Carolina Park Boulevard runs through it from US-17 to SC Highway 41 near the Wando River. Shopping along US-17 and a Roper St. Francis hospital are at its edge, and a branch of the county library (Wando Mount Pleasant) is nearby.
Is Carolina Park in the Town of Mount Pleasant?
Yes. It’s inside town limits, in Charleston County Tax District 21. Your tax bill carries Town of Mount Pleasant millage, and an owner-occupied home also gets the town’s sales tax credit on top of the county’s. Confirm the district on the county record for any parcel.
What’s in Carolina Park?
- The Residents Club, with a junior-Olympic pool, beach-entry pool and nautical playground
- The Riverside Lake Club pool and pavilion on Bolden Lake, about 20 acres, with trails and a boat launch
- Tennis courts and a dog park
- The two-acre Great Lawn and Bolden Park
- Walking and biking trails, with golf-cart access
- A community dock at Sawyer’s Island in the Riverside section
Homes range from single-family neighborhoods in The Village to custom and larger homes in Riverside and on Sawyer’s Island, plus townhomes, 55+ cottages and marsh-view homesites at Dellinger’s Point. Construction started in 2011, The Village opened in 2012 and Riverside sales began in 2013.
Can you still buy new construction in Carolina Park?
Barely. Carolina Park is close to built out. On October 21, 2026, the only new-home program I could confirm selling on its own site was The Towns at Carolina Park by Prosperity Builders: income-limited, three-bedroom townhomes from $369,900 (the Bently plan). Income limits apply, so check eligibility with the seller first.
Most buyers here are buying resales, or a custom home on one of the remaining homesites. I couldn’t confirm current builder inventory or prices elsewhere in the community, so I’m not listing them. For active communities nearby, see the new construction page.
What are the HOA dues and transfer fees?
Dues depend on the section and the type of home. I don’t publish dues or transfer-fee figures I can’t confirm with the association. Ask for the resale disclosure package early in your contract period; it lists the current dues, any capital contribution or transfer fee due at closing, and who pays it.
What are property taxes in Carolina Park?
Here’s a worked example at $875,000, the median residential sale in ZIP 29466 (which includes Carolina Park) over Oct 2025 – Sep 2026. As your owner-occupied legal residence (4%), the tax after the school operating and two sales tax credits is about $2,972. With the county solid waste fee, that’s about $3,122 a year. As a second home or rental (6%), the same house pays about $13,963 a year, or $10,841 more.
A Town of Mount Pleasant stormwater fee may also show up on the bill. Its amount varies, so I left it out; add it in the estimator if you have the bill.
Carolina Park property tax estimator
Carolina Park, Town of Mount Pleasant (Charleston County) · 2026 millage · estimate only
For a purchase, use the price. A sale resets the county’s value to market.
At $875,000, a second home or rental pays about $10,841 more a year ($903 a month) than the same house as your owner-occupied legal residence.
| Line | Owner-occupied4% legal residence | Second home or rental6% |
|---|---|---|
| Assessed value | $35,000 | $52,500 |
| Tax at 263.1 mills | $9,209 | $13,813 |
| School operating credit145.2 mills, 4% only | −$5,082 | — |
| Charleston County sales tax creditvalue × 0.0009 | −$788 | — |
| Town of Mount Pleasant sales tax creditvalue × 0.00042 | −$368 | — |
| Property tax after credits | $2,972 | $13,813 |
| Assessments and fees | $150 | $150 |
| Estimated yearly bill | $3,122 | $13,963 |
| Per month | $260 | $1,164 |
The 4% rate isn’t automatic. You have to apply for the legal residence ratio with the Charleston County Assessor after you close, with proof the home is your primary residence. Until it’s approved, the house is taxed at 6%.
Estimate only, not tax advice. Charleston County Tax District 21, Town of Mount Pleasant. Confirm on the parcel's tax record. Uses the 2026 millage published by the county auditor (checked October 21, 2026) and follows Berkeley County’s published 4% computation. Sales tax credits are applied to 4% property only. Fees vary by parcel, so the bill can differ. Exact figures: Charleston County tax record for the parcel.
Getting around
US-17 North is the main route toward the rest of Mount Pleasant, the Ravenel Bridge and downtown. SC-41 is the other way out, and it’s where the next fight is. Charleston County is pushing a Highway 41 project that widens the road and adds a new connector road through part of Laurel Hill County Park. The Town of Mount Pleasant opposed using the park. In October 2026 residents asked the state Administrative Law Court to review the project’s environmental permit, citing flooding and stormwater concerns. Expect construction news here for a while.
Does Carolina Park flood?
Carolina Park borders marsh, a lake and the Wando River side of Mount Pleasant, so flood zones can change from one street to the next. Run any address through the flood zone lookup, ask for the elevation certificate, and get an insurance quote during your inspection period.
Schools
Carolina Park is served by the Charleston County School District. Check the exact address with the district’s School Lookup Tool.
Common questions about Carolina Park
Is Carolina Park in Mount Pleasant?
Yes. Carolina Park is inside the Town of Mount Pleasant in Charleston County, in county Tax District 21. That means town millage on the tax bill and the Town of Mount Pleasant sales tax credit for owner-occupied homes. Confirm the district on the county record for any parcel.
Are there new homes for sale in Carolina Park?
Not many. The community is near build-out. The only new-home program I confirmed selling on its own site on October 21, 2026 was The Towns at Carolina Park, income-limited three-bedroom townhomes from $369,900. Most purchases now are resales and custom homes on remaining homesites.
How much are property taxes in Carolina Park?
At $875,000, my estimate is about $3,122 a year as your owner-occupied legal residence and about $13,963 a year as a second home or rental, including the county solid waste fee. Run your own price in the estimator on this page.
What amenities does Carolina Park have?
A Residents Club with a junior-Olympic pool, beach-entry pool and nautical playground; the Riverside Lake Club pool and pavilion on Bolden Lake; tennis courts; a dog park; the Great Lawn and Bolden Park; and walking, biking and golf-cart paths.
Which school district serves Carolina Park?
Charleston County School District. Check the exact address with the district’s School Lookup Tool, since attendance zones can change.
Sources
- Carolina Park official site (size, amenities)
- Post and Courier: Carolina Park history and amenities (2021)
- The Towns at Carolina Park (prices checked Oct 21, 2026)
- Charleston County Auditor: 2026 millage levy (Tax District 21)
- SC Association of Counties: 2025 property tax rates and fees
- Charleston County: 4% legal residence application
- Live 5 News: Residents challenge Highway 41 project permit (Oct 7, 2026)
- Live 5 News: Town and county clash over Highway 41 project (July 8, 2025)
- Charleston County School District: School Lookup Tool
Checked October 21, 2026. The ZIP 29466 median is the median of monthly median residential sold prices in the CHS Regional MLS, Oct 2025 – Sep 2026, rounded to $5,000; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. The ZIP covers more than Carolina Park. Tax figures use Charleston County’s 2026 millage and are estimates, not tax advice. School information is limited to the district and its official lookup. Related: Mount Pleasant guide · Nexton · Daniel Island