West Ashley Real Estate

West Ashley Real Estate & Homes for Sale in South Carolina

Located west of Charleston and the Ashley River, the family-friendly community of West Ashley is situated near the coast and the Intracoastal Waterway. Interstates 26 and 526, along with Highway 17 are easily accessible to residents for local and interstate travel and the Charleston International Airport is close by. Residents are near Charleston Harbor, one of the busiest ports on the east coast. Cruise lines have taken notice of this beautiful locale and have now began to depart from this port. Also in close proximity is Downtown Charleston, which embodies the city's history and stunning architecture.

Industries that provide employment in West Ashley include educational, health and social services, arts, entertainment, recreation, accommodation and food services, retail trade and professional, scientific, management and administrative services. Students in grades K-12 are accommodated by District 10 of the Charleston School District. Several colleges and universities – including the College of Charleston, which is less than a 15-minute drive away – are in proximity for those who wish to attain a degree in higher education.

Attractions in nearby Charleston include the world-class Charleston Symphony Orchestra and Ballet Theatre and America's first museum, the Charleston Museum. Real estate options in West Ashley consist of single-family detached homes, estate properties, condominiums, townhouses and land lots. For those in search of sailing, surfing, boating and fishing, West Ashley, with its southern charm, is the perfect location to call home.