Where is Daniel Island?
Daniel Island is an island between the Cooper and Wando rivers, north of the peninsula. I-526 (the Mark Clark Expressway) crosses it, and the main roads on the island are Daniel Island Drive, Seven Farms Drive and River Landing Drive. Clements Ferry Road runs along the mainland side next door.
Is Daniel Island in Charleston or Berkeley County?
Both, and it matters for your costs. Daniel Island is part of the City of Charleston, but it’s in Berkeley County. Your tax bill carries Berkeley County and City of Charleston millage (328.5 mills in 2026, compared with 246.5 in unincorporated Berkeley County), and an owner-occupied home gets both the county and the city sales tax credit. The 4% application goes to the Berkeley County Assessor, not Charleston County.
What’s on Daniel Island?
- More than 25 miles of trails through maritime forest, along the marsh and the waterfront, and downtown
- Hundreds of acres of parks and green space, including Smythe Park, Governors Park, Children’s Park and Waterfront Park
- Association pools: Scott Park and Edgefield Park (seasonal) and Pierce Park (year-round)
- The Daniel Island Recreation Center
- A private golf club in the Daniel Island Park section
- Restaurants, shops and offices in the town center along Seven Farms Drive
Housing runs from condos, apartments and townhomes near the town center to single-family homes and larger estate homes in Daniel Island Park, plus waterfront homesites.
Is anything new being built on Daniel Island?
Not much. The island is largely built out, and what’s left is infill. The Daniel Island News has reported projects including The Marshes at Daniel Island (townhomes and single-family homes with a pool, cabana and deep-water dock slips on the Wando, by Stanley Martin and Homes by Dickerson) and The Waterfront Phase 3 (47 condos, townhomes and duplexes by East West Partners). I couldn’t confirm prices on the builders’ own sites, so I’m not listing them.
The real growth is next door. The same reporting counts more than 2,200 homes planned or under construction on the island and along Clements Ferry Road, including Del Webb at Point Hope and Berkshire at Point Hope. See the new construction page for communities I track.
What are the HOA dues and closing fees?
Daniel Island has a property owners association, and the dues, any club requirements and the fees due at closing all depend on the neighborhood. I don’t publish figures I can’t confirm with the association. Ask for the resale package early in your contract period so you know the exact amounts and who pays them.
What are property taxes on Daniel Island?
Here’s a worked example at a round $1,000,000. As your owner-occupied legal residence (4%), the tax after the school operating credit and the county and city sales tax credits is about $6,001. With the city stormwater fee, that’s about $6,133 a year. As a second home or rental (6%), the same house pays about $19,842 a year, or $13,709 more. At Daniel Island prices, getting the 4% ratio approved is worth real money.
Daniel Island property tax estimator
Daniel Island, City of Charleston (Berkeley County) · 2026 millage · estimate only
For a purchase, use the price. A sale resets the county’s value to market.
At $1,000,000, a second home or rental pays about $13,709 more a year ($1,142 a month) than the same house as your owner-occupied legal residence.
| Line | Owner-occupied4% legal residence | Second home or rental6% |
|---|---|---|
| Assessed value | $40,000 | $60,000 |
| Tax at 328.5 mills | $13,140 | $19,710 |
| School operating credit146.9 mills, 4% only | −$5,876 | — |
| Berkeley County sales tax creditvalue × 0.000793 | −$793 | — |
| City of Charleston sales tax creditvalue × 0.00047 | −$470 | — |
| Property tax after credits | $6,001 | $19,710 |
| Assessments and fees | $132 | $132 |
| Estimated yearly bill | $6,133 | $19,842 |
| Per month | $511 | $1,654 |
The 4% rate isn’t automatic. You have to apply for the legal residence ratio with the Berkeley 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. Berkeley County district 11, City of Charleston. 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: Berkeley County tax record for the parcel.
Getting around
I-526 is the island’s link to everything: west toward North Charleston and the airport, and east toward Mount Pleasant. At a packed March 2026 forum on Clements Ferry Road growth, officials called I-526 the main failure point. Officials described new traffic signals at Cooper Towne Road and Beresford Run, a trail from I-526 to the end of Clements Ferry that was “months away,” and land purchases for a fire station and a 20-acre public safety and recreation complex. Drive I-526 at rush hour before you decide.
Does Daniel Island flood?
It’s an island ringed by rivers and marsh, so flood zone and elevation vary a lot from one street to the next. Run any address through the flood zone lookup, ask for the elevation certificate and get flood and homeowner’s insurance quotes during your inspection period.
Schools
Daniel Island is served by the Berkeley County School District, even though it’s in the City of Charleston. Check the exact address on the district’s 2026-27 attendance-zone map.
Common questions about Daniel Island
Is Daniel Island in Charleston or Berkeley County?
Both. Daniel Island is part of the City of Charleston, but it sits in Berkeley County. So you pay Berkeley County and City of Charleston millage, Berkeley County School District serves it, and the Berkeley County Assessor handles the 4% legal residence application.
How much are property taxes on Daniel Island?
At $1,000,000, my estimate is about $6,133 a year as your owner-occupied legal residence and about $19,842 a year as a second home or rental, including the city stormwater fee. Use the estimator on this page for your price.
Is there new construction on Daniel Island?
Only limited infill. The Daniel Island News has reported projects such as The Marshes at Daniel Island and The Waterfront Phase 3. Most new-home building nearby is along the Clements Ferry Road corridor on the mainland side.
Are there HOA dues and closing fees on Daniel Island?
Yes. Daniel Island has a property owners association, and dues and closing fees depend on the neighborhood. Get the resale package from the association early in the contract period so you know the exact amounts and who pays them.
Which school district serves Daniel Island?
Berkeley County School District, even though the island is in the City of Charleston. Check the exact address on the district’s 2026-27 attendance-zone map.
Sources
- Daniel Island Property Owners’ Association (trails, parks, pools)
- Berkeley County Auditor: Millage 2026/2027 (district 11, City of Charleston)
- Berkeley County Auditor: 4% tax computation 2026/2027
- SC Association of Counties: 2025 property tax rates and fees
- Berkeley County: 4% legal residence FAQ
- The Daniel Island News: 2,200+ homes in the 2026 pipeline
- The Daniel Island News: Clements Ferry growth forum (Mar 30, 2026)
- Berkeley County School District attendance zones, 2026-27
Checked October 21, 2026. No MLS listing data is used. Tax figures use Berkeley County’s 2026 millage for district 11 and are estimates, not tax advice. School information is limited to the district and its official lookup. The official community site is the property owners’ association at dicommunity.org. Related: Nexton · Carolina Park · Downtown Charleston