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About Summerville South Carolina
Summerville is a high growth suburban area west of Charleston. Home Buyers tend to get better values for the money here. There are 8 new developments with leading Charleston builders. New home options are plentiful in Summerville.
This idyllic Southern town is renowned for its historic character. Situated on a pine-forested ridge, it was first inhabited in the late 1700s. Modernization came to town with the arrival of the railroad in the early 1800s. In the 1980s, as a bedroom community for the Charleston, the charm of Summerville resulted in a doubling of the population. It continues to bring families, business people and military personnel, all looking for a quality of life that has long since disappeared in cities. The Town of Summerville has a population of about 33,000. Today, Summerville is host to over 700 homes and buildings on the National Register of Historic Places.
Homes prices range from the low $100,000s to about $1,200,00 for a home in the historic district. There are a lot of single-family homes, condos, and townhomes available both new and resales.
This is a vibrant community with lots going on. Summerville's events include among others the Flowertown Festival, Sculpture in the Parkand Taste of the Town all held in majestic Azalea Park, a 12-acre park in the heart of town with peaceful ponds, fountains, strolling paths, tennis courts, and a collection of beautiful sculpture.
Summerville has a lot to offer for entertainment including shopping at unique boutiques, specialty stores, and antique shops. For the historian in you, Antebellum plantations, intricate gardens, and historic homes and museums will delight you. For the outdoor enthusiast, try canoeing and kayaking through one of the rivers that pass the count it's way to the Atlantic Ocean. Visit our state park for a combo of history and adventure. All levels of golfers will find a challenge in the many golf course communities in the Summerville area.
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