Could this location be Charleston next best-kept secret? It certainly feels like it might be! Today’s post is written in collaboration with our preferred REALTOR® Chip Davis from Matt O’Neill Real Estate.

We’re also including Yonges Island in this spotlight since it shares the same zip code (29449). In fact, Meggett, Hollywood, and Yonges Island are often mentioned interchangeably because they are adjacent and all within 29449.

Stacker recently released a list of the places in South Carolina with the fastest-growing home prices – and Meggett made the cut. The town has seen a 66.4% increase in prices over the last five years! Take a look at the map below to get a sense of Meggett’s geographic appeal.

If we were to drive down Highway 17 through Charleston, you’ll find Awendaw on one end – just outside of Mt. Pleasant – where prices have risen significantly. On the other end of Highway 17, you’ll find Meggett/Hollywood/Yonges Island. Keep in mind that this area sits just outside of Charleston and still runs along the coastline. That means water access and the highly sought-after coastal lifestyle, all just outside of West Ashley only about 40 minutes from downtown. You’re also not too far from the beach. The closest being Edisto (about 35 minutes) and Folly Beach (about 45 minutes).

Since this region is coastal, you’ll find several public spots offering water access and we’ll cover those below.

Toogoodoo Boat Landing:

Charleston County Parks and Recreation maintain the Toogoodoo Boat Landing which is on the Toogoodoo River. (4524 Parishville Rd Hollywood, SC 29449)

Dawhoo Boat Landing:

Dawhoo Boat Landing is also maintained by Charleston County Parks & Recreation. Dawhoo is on the Intracoastal Waterway/Dawhoo River. If you search on maps it will likely come up as being on Edisto; however, Charleston County Park list the address as 3689 Hwy 174 Hollywood, SC 29449.

Willtown Bluff Landing:

(9398 Willtown Rd Hollywood, SC 29449) This boat landing is appropriate for launching kayaks and canoes.

Another great feature of this area is its abundance of public parks. Some offer wooded trails for peaceful walks, while others include docks for fishing & crabbing. Beyond water access, these parks provide ideal spaces for walking, biking, and enjoying the outdoors.

Dungannon Plantation Heritage Preserve:

(Hollywood, off of 162) This area totals over 600 acres of land right off of Highway 162 in Hollywood. Basically right on your way to this area from West Ashley. This park has trails through the woods and swamps. There is a viewing dock that overlooks swampland. This area is an “Important Bird Area in SC” and protects one of the top nesting colonies of the federally-endangered wood stork.

Meggett County Park:

(7247 Ethel Post Office Road, Meggett, SC 29449) We love this park and often frequent it’s walking trails that are wide, well maintained trails through the woods. The trails meander through the woods and by the water too with some beautiful views. This park is 475 acres.

Roxbury Park:

(4480 Highway 174, Meggett, SC 29449) This park is managed by the Town of Meggett. This park is 38 acres and runs along the Toogoodoo Creek. This park is open 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM daily. You can watch a video of the park linked here.

The Reserve at Meggett:

The town of Meggett owns this park too. It totals 125 acres off of Highway 162. There are two entrances, one near the Hollywood Library or off of Church Flats Road. You may walk or bike these trails. It is open 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM daily.

Harrell Family Park:

(4708 Gibson Road, Meggett, SC 29449) The newest addition to the list. Manged by the Town of Meggett. This is a 161 acre park on Ellis Creek. There are walking trails and you may picnic here. You may also fish and crab off of the dock at the park. Park hours are 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM March through October and 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM November through February.

Grocery Stores:

It might not be the first thing you think about, but eventually everyone wonders about nearby grocery options. Hollywood has a Piggly Wiggly, and there’s a Food Lion off of Highway 17 in Ravenel. You’ll also find a Publix about 18 minutes away at West Ashley Place. Off Bees Ferry Road in West Ashley, about a 20-minute drive, there is a Harris Teeter and a Lowes Foods as well.

Restaurants:

If you head toward Edisto, you’ll find some of the best seafood spots in the Lowcountry, but there are great closer options too. One of our current favorites is Easton Barbecue Co. in Hollywood. There is also a cozy Italian spot, Pan E Vino, personally we like this spot for apps and wine for the wine lovers. Our go-to for Chinese is New Dragon, and Pizza A Modo Mio and Cafe is another solid option. Honestly, many people get home to their peaceful retreat out here and say they don’t want to leave the quiet serenity this area offers!

We love this area because, to us, it feels like “old Charleston”. The way Charleston used to be before it was discovered, grew, and traffic increased. It’s more rural, more relaxed, and has the slower-paced Lowcountry charm. The only drawback is the drive if you need to be downtown. That said, many people make the drive daily because living here is worth it to live here. Being just outside West Ashley, it’s roughly 40 minutes to downtown Charleston, and many actually prefer the drive down Highway 17 over the bustle of I-26. Plus, for those who love staying close to the water, this area offers plenty of parks, boat landings, and outdoor spaces to enjoy.

If you’re interested in checking out what this area has to offer or have any real estate questions – reach out to Chip Davis, our preferred REALTOR® from Matt O’Neill Real Estate. Call/text him at 843-926-7710 or email cdavis@mattoneillteam.com.