Living in Oakfield, Johns Island: Homes, HOA, Location

Oakfield, Johns Island

Oakfield is a Pulte Homes neighborhood on Johns Island, off Maybank Highway by way of Wildts Battery Boulevard and Cane Slash Road. It's inside the City of Charleston. Pulte launched it in 2016 on more than 300 acres with plans for about 595 homes. You'll find one- and two-story homes, two parks, a pool and walking trails. Over Jan 1, 2026 to Oct 21, 2026, 38 homes sold here at a median of $678,000.

By Barry Cunningham, REALTOR®. Updated October 22, 2026.

What's selling in Oakfield

From Jan 1, 2026 to Oct 21, 2026, 38 homes sold in Oakfield at a median of $678,000, 4% above the median for Johns Island. Most sold between $550K and $820K. The homes that sold were 100% single-family detached, with a median year built of 2019.

Builder: Pulte Homes (Launched in 2016)
Size: 300+ acres (About 595 homes planned at launch)
Government: City of Charleston (PUD listed as Oakfield (Shade Tree))
Amenities: Pool, two parks, trails (Plus a pavilion, playground and wading pool)

Where it is and getting around

Oakfield is in the middle of Johns Island's growth area. Wildts Battery Boulevard runs in from Maybank Highway and meets Cane Slash Road, which connects over to River Road. Gin Bay Road and Shadetree Boulevard are inside the neighborhood.

That location makes Maybank Highway your main route to James Island, downtown and West Ashley. Charleston County and the city plan to add a second outbound lane on Maybank near River Road, with construction expected to start in early 2027, per Live 5. My Johns Island growth tracker follows the road projects.

The homes and lots

Pulte built Oakfield with one- and two-story designs, all with garages. When it launched in 2016, the Post and Courier reported 17 designs with 3 to 7 bedrooms. By 2021 Pulte was marketing seven designs with 3 to 6 bedrooms. Some plans have a first-floor owner's suite.

Pulte no longer lists Oakfield as selling, so most purchases now are resales. City records still show two small sections in review, Phase 5C (7 lots) and Phase 7 (84 lots), so ask who is building them and when.

Amenities and HOA

Pulte's plan includes two large parks, a community pavilion with a deck, picnic and playground areas, walking trails, a pool and a toddler wading pool. There's a homeowners association. I couldn't find dues published by the HOA, so get the budget, transfer fee and covenants with the seller's disclosures.

Phases and growth around it

City of Charleston records list Oakfield phases 2, 3 and 6 as complete, with 93, 87 and 78 homes. Phase 7 (84 homes) and Phase 5C are still in technical review, so part of the neighborhood will see construction.

Oakfield is in city limits, so short-term rentals are allowed only in the owner's full-time primary residence, with one rental unit per property. See my short-term rental rules page. Flood zones vary by lot here because of the wetlands around the neighborhood, so use the flood zone lookup.

Schools

Oakfield is in the Charleston County School District. Attendance zones can change, so check the exact address with the district's official lookup: Charleston County school zone map.

What people like

Established amenities: pool, parks, trails and pavilion
Mostly newer homes with garages
Inside City of Charleston limits

What to weigh first

Maybank Highway traffic to get anywhere
Phase 7 construction still ahead
No investor short-term rentals under city rules

Common questions about Oakfield

How much do homes cost in Oakfield?

The median sale was $678,000 across 38 closed sales from Jan 1, 2026 to Oct 21, 2026 (CHS Regional MLS), with most selling between $550K and $820K. That's 4% above the median for Johns Island ($654,000). The median price per square foot was $257.

Does Oakfield have an HOA?

Yes. The association covers the pool, parks, pavilion and trails. I couldn't find dues published by the HOA, so ask for the current budget, transfer fee and covenants before you make an offer.

Is Oakfield still building new homes?

Pulte no longer lists it as selling. City records show Phase 7 (84 lots) and Phase 5C (7 lots) still in technical review, so some new building may still come. Most sales today are resales. My new construction page lists what's selling now.

Can I rent my Oakfield home short term?

Oakfield is in the City of Charleston, where short-term rentals must be in the owner's full-time primary residence, with one rental unit per property. HOA rules may be stricter. See my short-term rental rules page.

Is Oakfield in a flood zone?

It depends on the lot. Run the address through my flood zone lookup and ask for an elevation certificate, especially on lots near the ponds and wetlands.

More about the area: Johns Island guide · all neighborhoods

Sources

Sales figures: closed residential sales recorded under the Oakfield subdivision name in the CHS Regional MLS, Jan 1, 2026 to Oct 21, 2026. Medians, not appraisals. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Other details checked against the sources above on October 22, 2026; HOA rules and fees change, so get current documents before you buy.