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West Ashley

West Ashley gets the redheaded stepchild treatment quite often, but in all seriousness it has a lot to offer. Aside from the big box stores and rush hour traffic this area is quite popular for the young and hip thanks to its convenience, affordability, and wide range of real estate offerings, restaurants, and nightlife.

Just the facts

  • High school superlative:

    Best sportsmanship

  • Signature cocktail:

    A tiki bar drink

  • Typical home:

    The closer to Charleston the more brick ranches, but further from Charleston is a lot of new construction

  • Theme Song:

    “Chicken Fried”

  • Why people move here:

    A bounty of waterfront properties, proximity to downtown Charleston, neighborhoods with character, the West Ashley Greenway