Living in Wescott Plantation: Golf, Homes, Location

Wescott Plantation, North Charleston

Wescott Plantation is a 1,600-acre golf community off Dorchester Road, inside the City of North Charleston and in Dorchester County. It's often listed with a Summerville address. The city backed it in the late 1990s and owns its 27-hole public golf course. Homes include single-family, patio homes and townhomes from several builders, branching off traffic circles on Wescott Plantation Boulevard. Over Jan 1, 2026 to Oct 21, 2026, 135 homes sold here at a median of $365,000.

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

What's selling in Wescott Plantation

From Jan 1, 2026 to Oct 21, 2026, 135 homes sold in Wescott Plantation at a median of $365,000, 9% below the median for Summerville. Most sold between $265K and $475K. The homes that sold were 79% single-family detached and 21% townhomes or condos, with a median year built of 2006.

Government: City of North Charleston, Dorchester County (Often listed as Summerville)
Built: Started in the late 1990s (City-backed development; many builders)
Size: About 1,600 acres (The master association covers 874 homes; other sections have their own)
Golf: 27-hole public course owned by the City of North Charleston (Designed by Dr. Michael Hurdzan)

Where it is and getting around

Wescott Plantation sits off Dorchester Road, inside North Charleston city limits in Dorchester County. Plenty of listings say Summerville, so read the tax bill. From downtown, take I-26 to exit 209B for Ashley Phosphate Road, turn onto Dorchester Road and go about three miles to Wescott Plantation Boulevard.

You can also get in from Old Fort Drive and Patriot Boulevard. Wescott Park on Dorchester Road has three baseball and softball fields, a Ripken training facility and nature trails. Compare it with the rest of the city on my North Charleston guide.

The homes

Neighborhoods branch off traffic circles along Wescott Plantation Boulevard. Builders laid out sections including The Preserve, Markley Grove, The Gates, Willowbrook, Pebble Creek, Wescott Glenn, The Orchards, Waterford, Planters View and The Courtyards, plus D.R. Horton's The Farm at Wescott and the townhome village The Abbey.

Most homes are fiber-cement or brick, many of them two-story, from about 1,070 to 3,450 square feet. The Courtyards has patio homes. There are also apartments in the community.

The golf club

The Golf Club at Wescott Plantation has 27 holes in three nines: Oak Forest, Burn Kill and Black Robin, designed by Dr. Michael Hurdzan. The City of North Charleston owns it, it's open to the public, and Discover South Carolina reported about 40,000 rounds a year. Charleston Southern's teams practice there.

Public play means outside golfers on the course, and homes along fairways should expect the occasional stray ball.

HOA

The Wescott Plantation Master Association says it covers 874 homes in the communities behind the first three entrances on the right side of Wescott Boulevard. Other sections have their own associations or regimes.

Ask which association, or associations, a home belongs to, and get the dues, rules and any transfer fees in writing. I haven't found an official published fee schedule.

Schools

Wescott Plantation is served by Dorchester School District Two. Assignments go by address, so check the exact property with the district's locator: Dorchester District Two Find My School.

What people like

City-owned 27-hole public course in the neighborhood
Good mix of home types, from patio homes and townhomes to two-story single-family
Easy reach to I-26, I-526 and the airport side of North Charleston via Dorchester Road

What to weigh first

Dorchester Road traffic at rush hour
Several separate associations, so rules and fees vary by section
Listed as Summerville but taxed and served as North Charleston, which confuses buyers

Common questions about Wescott Plantation

How much do homes cost in Wescott Plantation?

The median sale was $365,000 across 135 closed sales from Jan 1, 2026 to Oct 21, 2026 (CHS Regional MLS), with most selling between $265K and $475K. That's 9% below the median for Summerville ($400,000). The median price per square foot was $189.

Is Wescott Plantation in Summerville or North Charleston?

North Charleston. It's inside the City of North Charleston and in Dorchester County, even though many listings use a Summerville address. Check the tax bill on any home you're considering.

Is the golf course private?

No. The Golf Club at Wescott Plantation is a 27-hole daily-fee course owned by the City of North Charleston and open to the public.

Can I run a short-term rental in Wescott Plantation?

It depends on your section's covenants and North Charleston zoning. I haven't found a published HOA rule, so read the recorded covenants and check with the city before you buy for rental income.

Is Wescott Plantation in a flood zone?

The community has ponds and wetlands, and flood zones vary by lot. Look up the exact address with my flood zone tool and get an insurance quote early.

More about the area: North Charleston guide · all neighborhoods

Sources

Sales figures: closed residential sales recorded under the Wescott Plantation 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.