Living in Point Hope, Cainhoy: Homes, Builders, Growth

Point Hope, Cainhoy & Wando

Point Hope is a 9,000-acre master-planned community on both sides of Clements Ferry Road on the Cainhoy peninsula, in Berkeley County and the City of Charleston. DI Development, the team behind Daniel Island, is building it for the Guggenheim family. Builders have included Pulte, David Weekley and Toll Brothers, plus Del Webb's 55+ section. Over Jan 1, 2026 to Oct 21, 2026, 149 homes sold here at a median of $895,000.

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

What's selling in Point Hope

From Jan 1, 2026 to Oct 21, 2026, 149 homes sold in Point Hope at a median of $895,000, 42% above the median for the MLS city of Charleston. Most sold between $652K and $1.16M. The homes that sold were 100% single-family detached, with a median year built of 2026, and 97% were built in the last three years, so new construction is a big part of the market here.

Size: 9,000 acres (About 4,500 acres to stay undeveloped)
Developer: DI Development (For the Guggenheim family)
Government: City of Charleston (Berkeley County)
Builders: Pulte, David Weekley, Toll (Del Webb 55+ section planned for 767 homes)

Where it is and getting around

Point Hope straddles Clements Ferry Road north of Daniel Island and I-526. Clements Ferry has been widened in two phases, with raised medians, and officials still expect traffic to grow as Point Hope builds out. I-526 is your link to Mount Pleasant, North Charleston and the airport.

Toll Brothers puts Sullivan's Island and Isle of Palms about 30 minutes away. Point Hope Commons has a Publix, and The Gates has shops and restaurants. See the Cainhoy and Wando guide for more on the area.

The homes and builders

As of late 2024, the Post and Courier counted about 27 plans from roughly 1,900 to nearly 4,000 square feet in a coastal contemporary style, built by Pulte, David Weekley and Toll Brothers. Neighborhoods include Hopewell and First Light. Toll says a new phase opens in spring 2027.

Del Webb Point Hope is an age-restricted 55+ community planned for 767 homes on 502 acres off Beech Hill Drive, per the Post and Courier. Apartments and build-to-rent communities are part of the plan too. My new construction page tracks what's selling now.

Amenities and HOA

Today there's the Village Green event lawn, The Hub information center, trails, a pool, playground and courts. Doolittle Park, a larger amenity center, is planned with two pools, racquet courts including pickleball, a recreation center and a play park. About 1,000 acres are planned as parks, trails and green space.

Expect HOA dues on most Point Hope homes. I couldn't find amounts published by the developer or HOA, and builder listings disagree, so ask for the budget, transfer fee and covenants for your specific neighborhood.

Growth and flood debate

This is a long build. The Post and Courier cited about 12,000 homes at buildout over 10 to 15 years. City records show more than a dozen Point Hope projects in review or entitled, including a 983-unit Long Range at Point Hope plat.

The Southern Environmental Law Center argues nearly half the development would be on flood-prone land, mostly on the southern end, and that nearly 200 acres of wetlands would be filled. Its lawsuit over the wetlands permit was on appeal in March 2026. Check each lot with my flood zone lookup.

Point Hope is in city limits, so short-term rentals are allowed only in the owner's full-time primary residence. See my short-term rental rules page.

Schools

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

What people like

New homes from several national builders
Big land plan with trails, parks and preserved land
Publix and shops inside the community

What to weigh first

Years of construction ahead
Clements Ferry Road and I-526 traffic
Flood and wetlands concerns on parts of the site

Common questions about Point Hope

How much do homes cost in Point Hope?

The median sale was $895,000 across 149 closed sales from Jan 1, 2026 to Oct 21, 2026 (CHS Regional MLS), with most selling between $652K and $1.16M. That's 42% above the median for the MLS city of Charleston ($629,000). The median price per square foot was $364.

Is Point Hope in the City of Charleston?

Yes. Point Hope is inside the City of Charleston, in Berkeley County. Charleston annexed much of Cainhoy in 1996.

Is there a 55+ section in Point Hope?

Yes. Del Webb Point Hope is an age-restricted 55+ community planned for 767 homes on 502 acres off Beech Hill Drive.

Can I rent my Point Hope home short term?

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

Is Point Hope in a flood zone?

Parts of the property are low-lying, especially the southern end, while other areas are higher. Check the exact lot with my flood zone lookup before you sign a contract.

More about the area: Cainhoy & Wando guide · all neighborhoods

Sources

Sales figures: closed residential sales recorded under the Point Hope, Del Webb Point Hope subdivision names 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.