West Ashley at a glance
West Ashley is Charleston's first suburb, just across the Ashley River from downtown. It offers established neighborhoods with mature trees, a wide range of price points, and a 10 to 20 minute drive to the peninsula. It's a favorite for people moving up from their first home who still want to be close to the city.
- County
- Charleston County
- ZIP codes
- 29407, 29414
What it's like to live here
You get the best of both: real yards and quiet streets, with Avondale's restaurants and the West Ashley Greenway close by.
Along Ashley River Road you'll find Magnolia Plantation, Middleton Place and Drayton Hall, plus Charles Towne Landing closer in.
Popular neighborhoods in West Ashley
- Avondale
- Byrnes Downs
- Windermere
- Wespanee Plantation
- Ashley Hall Manor
- Ashley Hall Plantation
- Grand Oaks Plantation
- Carolina Bay
- Shadowmoss
What to know before you buy
- Homes range from 1950s ranches to newer construction, so inspections and updates vary a lot from street to street.
- Parts of Orange Grove and Ashley Hall fall in sought-after school zones. We'll confirm the current zoning for any home.
- Flood zones vary widely, and many neighborhoods don't require flood insurance at all.
Nearby areasJames IslandJohns Island