DANIEL ISLAND
You expect to see Jim Carrey in his Truman Show walking down the street. It's that idyllic on Daniel Island. Impeccably manicured and planned out, those who live on Daniel Island rave about it. They love that their kids cycle to school and through all the park.
Daniel Island Real Estate Prices 2024
Single Family Homes : Median Price $2.25M. Range : $950k-$5M
Condos & Townhomes: Median Price: $865k. Range: $350k-$3M
Pros of Living on Daniel Island
- It’s a beautiful community with an exclusive feel that is perfectly maintained.
- Everyone I know on Daniel Island loves it & wouldn’t live anywhere else.
- The golf course side has majestic homes.
- Lots of nature on the island
Cons of Living on Daniel Island
- You have to take I-526 to go anywhere from Daniel Island
- Shopping is limited
Daniel Island Residents Say
Here are ten comments on Reddit from people live in Daniel Island.
- “Living on Daniel Island is like living in a quiet little town within Charleston. It’s got a suburban feel but with its own vibe.”
- “The community here is super family-friendly. Great schools, safe streets, and plenty of parks and trails for the kids to play.”
- “The island is well-planned. You’ve got everything you need nearby—shops, restaurants, even a couple of cool spots for a night out.”
- “Housing prices have been going up, though. It’s not the cheapest place to live in Charleston, but you get what you pay for with the quality of life here.”
- “There’s a real sense of community. People here know each other and look out for their neighbors. It feels like home.”
- “Traffic isn’t too bad most days, but you do have to plan your trips off the island around rush hour to avoid delays.”
- “If you’re into outdoor stuff, Daniel Island is great. Lots of green spaces, golf courses, and even a waterfront park for relaxing.”
- “It’s a bit quieter here compared to downtown Charleston, which can be a pro or a con depending on your style.”
- “Events and festivals are pretty regular here. It’s nice having that community spirit without feeling overwhelmed by city life.”
- “Overall, if you’re looking for a laid-back, family-oriented community with easy access to Charleston, Daniel Island is a solid choice.”
Where is Daniel Island?
Daniel Island is an island that is 25 minutes from Downtown Charleston. It’s accessible from I-526. It is centrally located. You can be anywhere in Charleston in 25 minutes from Daniel Island. It’s in Berkeley County but is in the City of Charleston. The population of Daniel Island is 13,000.
What is Daniel Island Like?
You expect to see Jim Carrey in his Truman Show walking down the street. It's that idyllic on Daniel Island. Impeccably manicured with southern porch wrapped houses. Those who live on Daniel Island rave about it. They love that their kids cycle to school and through all the park.
I’ve owned an investment property on Daniel Island for 12 years and it’s only had 3 tenants in 11 years. People settle here.
Daniel Island was hunting land not so long ago and it is a master-planned community, that was well planned. It has everything from 1-bed condos to family homes to waterfront mansions and then completing the cycle back to retirement homes.
The homes on Daniel Island Park are regularly featured in architectural magazines. It’s home to the Daniel Island Club & its two golf courses. Initiation fee for its golf membership was $125k last time I checked. Luxury club centered living.
On the west side of the island, national builders build houses worthy of their high prices. Daniel Island has high-end townhomes and condos, for folks who don’t care to maintain yards anymore.
Who Lives in Daniel Island?
Daniel Island has a full range of people living here because it has properties for every stage of life. The younger tech workers live in the condos, families live in the houses close to the schools. The rich live by the water or golf course. Then older folks live in the townhomes for less maintenance.
Daniel Island Restaurants & Bars
The small downtown part of Daniel Island along Seven Farms Drive has enough restaurants to keep you well-fed. You’ll probably go to Mt Pleasant for more variety.
Daniel Island Shopping
There’s a Publix supermarket and smaller boutique shops, typical of a high-end neighborhood.
Daniel Island Parks & Recreation
Daniel Island is 4,000 acres in size. The developers kept much of nature, so you can walk for miles through marsh & parks on Daniel Island. The tennis stadium has enough courts to host a professional event, so you can hit all the balls you want there. It’s an island so if you like fishing and boating, you’ll like it. Soccer fields all over the island for your future Messi.
There are two golf courses on Daniel Island, both part of the club. Tom Fazio designed the Ralston Creek Course & Rees Jones designed the Beresford Creek Course.
How Far Is Daniel Island From
Airport: 20 minutes. Beach: 20 minutes. Downtown: 25 minutes
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Best Daniel Island Neighborhoods
1 Downtown Daniel Island
Urban lifestyle where you can walk to work, coffee shops & restaurants. Mostly condos here.
2 Daniel Island Park
Daniel Island Park is the prestigious area of this prestigious island. On the east side of the island, the homes are centeredaround the golf course & lives are centered around the Daniel Island Club.
3 Captain’s Island
A private bridge from Daniel Island Park brings you to Captain's Island. The 100 or so homes here come with views for miles. 5,000 square foot homes are the norm. Come with a check for $3M+.
4 Etiwan Park
Etiwan Park residents enjoy a front porch living, community-based lifestyle directly across the road from Bishop England High School.
5 Smythe Park
The 24-acre park is in the center of Smythe Park. The park hosts community events. It’s close to Daniel Island School and the library, so people with young learners like living here. Some houses have lake views. One of the best Halloween houses in the area is located here.
6 Pierce Park
Marshfront homes, townhomes, and the community pool are on Pierce Street. Close to Daniel Island School.
7 Barfield Park
Close to downtown DI, with a mixture of townhomes and houses. Some look out at the marsh across the road. Nice landscaping & trees on Barfield Street.
8 Beresford Creek Landing
Boaters like this area with its easy access to water. Some of the waterfront houses have docks. Larger lots than other parts of the island
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Similar Areas Like Daniel Island
Mt Pleasant appeals to the same people who look at Daniel Island. It's got excellent schools and neighborhoods. Plenty of water and golf there too.
If you like water, don't overlook James Island. It's not as fancy as Daniel Island, but there's a lot of water access.
