Summerville SC Homes for Sale

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Summerville SC Homes for Sale

Summerville SC homes for sale offer a diverse range of styles, price points and community types. Geographically speaking Summerville is best described as expansive, being situated in all three counties – Berkeley, Charleston and Dorchester. It is Dorchester County’s largest city and boasts nearly 50,000 residents. Summerville, a popular summer retreat in the late 18^th century, is know for its stately Victorian homes however new  construction now  accounts for a large  percentage of homes for sale in Summerville SC. New construction communities that offer Summerville SC homes for sale may include Legend Oaks ( a golf course community), White Gables ( a Charleston Single Style home community)  The Ponds ( multiple price point subsections and home to the new Summerville SC YMCA) and many others too numerous to mention here.

 

Summerville SC Homes for Sale: Discovering Southern History

Many people look for homes for sale in Summerville SC because the area has a rich history and respects its roots. The first residents, Native Americans, were met by English settlers who called the area Pineland Village. It was developed by plantation owners who lived in Charleston after the Revolutionary War, during this period it served primarily as a summer retreat for the wealthy. What makes the area extremely unique is that it is one of the first eco-friendly towns in the United States. In 1847, the town passed an ordinance against cutting down trees of a certain size. In fact, the town's motto today is still, ‘the pine is sacred’ ("Sacra Pinus Esto”). With as much care as they put into the environment, it's not difficult to see why so many people search for Summerville SC homes for sale.

 

Heather Lord: Your Agent for Summerville SC Homes for Sale

Are you searching for homes for sale in Summerville SC? Let me help you. My name is Heather Lord and I would be privileged to put my experience and knowledge to work for you. It's not hard to get started. Simply call or e-mail me with a few details of your requirements in a house and a community. I'll go to work and find Summerville SC homes for sale that fit your needs and your budget.

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Contact Heather Lord today for all your Charleston, SC Real Estate needs!