Daniel Island stands apart as Charleston’s premier master-planned luxury community — offering waterfront estates, golf course homes, and neighborhood design that blends privacy with connection. Located just minutes from Downtown Charleston and Mount Pleasant, Daniel Island offers a lifestyle that is both refined and relaxed.
Buyers are drawn to Daniel Island for its golf courses, parks, private waterfront access, and community signage that emphasizes architectural standards and long-term value. Neighborhoods such as Smythe Park, Ralston Creek, and the island’s private side deliver a variety of architectural styles from modern Lowcountry homes to classic Southern estates.
The Daniel Island real estate market is driven by design quality, lot position, and neighborhood location. Homes with water views, golf frontage, or substantial updates continue to perform at a premium. New construction remains highly competitive due to limited remaining inventory and strict design controls.
For buyers, Daniel Island offers a lifestyle-first market backed by stability. For sellers, execution is critical. Homes that are staged, marketed properly, and accurately priced outperform quickly. Whether you’re buying, building, or selling, Daniel Island rewards precision and planning.
11,183 people live in Daniel Island, where the median age is 45 and the average individual income is $94,290. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Daniel Island, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Kay's Southern Gourmet, Smash City Burgers, and Smythe Park.
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| Dining · $$ | 3.94 miles | 7 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Dining | 4.75 miles | 15 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.12 miles | 9 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 4.67 miles | 13 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 4.38 miles | 7 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
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Daniel Island has 5,304 households, with an average household size of 2. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Daniel Island do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 11,183 people call Daniel Island home. The population density is 3,093.898 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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12 Gillon St Charleston, SC 29401
12 Gillon St Charleston, SC 29401
