Pierpont, West Ashley

What's selling in Pierpont

From Jan 1, 2026 to Oct 30, 2026, 17 homes sold in Pierpont at a median of $425,000, 32% below the median for the MLS city of Charleston. Most sold between $315K and $495K. The homes that sold were 100% single-family detached, with a median year built of 1972. With this few sales, one or two big or small homes can move the median, so read it as a range.

• Government: Mostly unincorporated Charleston County (Some parcels on Pierpont Ave and nearby streets are in the City of Charleston)
• Homes: Single-family, mixed ages (One listing site puts the average year built around 1974)
• Lots: Often large (Listings I opened ran 0.62 to about 1.75 acres)
• Water: Ashley River and Church Creek (A public boat ramp sits on Cedar Lane)

Where it is and getting around

Pierpont sits off Ashley River Road (SC 61) in West Ashley, on the outside of I-526 (the Mark Clark Expressway). The land was once Pierpont Plantation, first granted in 1677 and named for Benjamin Pierpont; the plantation house was burned in 1865.

Ashley River Road and I-526 are your main routes. Westwood Plaza, with a Harris Teeter, is a short drive. Listing remarks put downtown at about 15 to 20 minutes, but check your own trip on my commute tool.

The homes

Pierpont is single-family. You'll see brick ranches and older homes next to renovations and newer custom builds. Two examples from listings: a 2001 one-story brick home on about 1.75 acres at 1695 Pierpont Avenue, and a 2023 marshfront home on 0.62 acres at 1620 Pierpont Avenue.

Lots are bigger than most of West Ashley, and several listings point to room for detached garages, workshops and boat parking. Some homes back up to marsh with river views. Don't assume every lot is buildable or subdividable; check county or city zoning for the parcel.

Amenities and HOA

There's no neighborhood clubhouse or pool that I could find. Several listings say "No HOA," and I couldn't find a neighborhood-wide association, so rules come from county or city zoning and any recorded deed restrictions. Ask the seller and your closing attorney to confirm for the specific lot.

The big draw is water access. SCDNR-sourced data lists the Pier Point boat ramp at 94 Cedar Lane, on the Ashley River near Church Creek, and one listing on Pierpont Avenue put the landing about 0.2 miles away.

What's changing

Pierpont is mostly built out, so change comes as teardowns, renovations and small infill projects. Hunter Quinn Homes lists Ferryboat Landing, six new homes on Annie Aiden Lane nearby, with plans from about 2,155 to 3,125 square feet.

The bigger change is I-526. SCDOT's Lowcountry Corridor West plan widens I-526 from Paul Cantrell Boulevard toward North Charleston, and a 2024 SCDOT presentation showed an estimated 2029 to 2039 construction window, subject to change. For rentals, the county requires a permit and caps most residential districts at 72 nights a year, per Live 5; city parcels follow city rules. See my short-term rental rules page.

Schools

Pierpont 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.

Common questions about Pierpont

How much do homes cost in Pierpont?

The median sale was $425,000 across 17 closed sales from Jan 1, 2026 to Oct 30, 2026 (CHS Regional MLS), with most selling between $315K and $495K. That's 32% below the median for the MLS city of Charleston ($625,000). The median price per square foot was $272.

Is Pierpont in the City of Charleston?

Mostly not. Charleston County street records show most of Pierpont in unincorporated Charleston County, with some parcels annexed into the City of Charleston. Check the tax bill for the specific home.

Does Pierpont have an HOA?

Several listings say no HOA, and I couldn't find a neighborhood-wide association. Ask your closing attorney to check for recorded restrictions on the specific lot.

Can I rent a Pierpont home short term?

In unincorporated Charleston County you need a county permit, and most residential districts cap rentals at 72 nights a year. City parcels follow city rules. See my short-term rental rules page.

Is Pierpont in a flood zone?

Parts are. FEMA maps for the area show AE and some VE zones along the marsh and river, and X zones on higher ground. Run the address through my flood zone lookup and get an elevation certificate on marsh lots.

More about the area: West Ashley guide · all neighborhoods

Sources

• South Carolina Plantations: Pierpont Plantation
• NV Realty Group: Pierpont neighborhood
• Palmetto Park: Pierpont
• The Cassina Group: 1695 Pierpont Avenue
• Maison CHS: 1620 Pierpont Avenue
• How's Your River: Pier Point boat ramp (SCDNR data)
• Jome: Ferryboat Landing by Hunter Quinn Homes
• SCDOT: Lowcountry Corridor I-526
• SCDOT presentation to SAME Charleston: I-526 Lowcountry Corridor (July 2024)
• Charleston City Paper: I-526 corridor phases (Oct. 2021)
• Live 5: Charleston County works to close short-term rental loophole (Feb. 10, 2026)
• Charleston County GIS: street centerlines (municipality fields)
• Charleston County GIS: FEMA flood zones (NFHL)
• Charleston County School District attendance zone lookup

Sales figures: closed residential sales recorded under the Pierpont subdivision name in the CHS Regional MLS, Jan 1, 2026 to Oct 30, 2026. Medians, not appraisals. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Other details checked against the sources above on October 28, 2026; HOA rules and fees change, so get current documents before you buy.