Hampton Park Terrace
About Hampton Park Terrace
Hampton Park Terrace exudes a dynamic sort of tranquility. While the southern, Charleston peninsula throws entertaining events and plays host to a number of shops and restaurants, Hampton Park Terrace highlights a quieter lifestyle centered around open parks. This charismatic neighborhood loves to stay local and prides itself on being a tight-knit community.
With sidewalks lining the streets and connecting homes, you can tell why Hampton Park Terrace residents have a pedestrian-friendly attitude (you’ll get your
If you’re looking for a neighborhood that is laid-back, walkable, and sports a quiet vibe, then this is where you should start your real estate search.
Location and Neighborhood Borders
Hampton Park Terrace is bordered by Hampton Park, Citadel University, and the communities of Wagener Terrace, Westside, and North Central. Neighborhood street borders
Hampton Park Terrace Real Estate
Most of its houses were built between 1912 and 1925. Popular magazines had created a sense of American architecture for the middle-class, and Hampton Park Terrace followed those trends.
Benefits of Hampton Park Terrace Architecture
Architecture in Hampton Park Terrace is centered around foursquare and bungalow
Inside, many of the homes feature built-in furniture. This creates a sense of unity throughout the rooms and uses the space economically (meaning you have more room to stretch your feet). Many of the homes were built from natural materials, such as wood, stone, and brick. These elements bridge the natural outdoors with a casual, laid-back lifestyle that loves to feel connected with the outside (and not locked away in small, boxy rooms commonly found in Victorian-style homes of downtown Charleston).
Hampton Park Terrace homes also feature large, welcoming porches. This provides ample space to sit outside, enjoy the weather, read a book, or just admire the setting. Many of the homes face one of two parks: Allan Park or Hampton Park. Each area is a great space for kids to play or to walk a dog.
History of Hampton Park Terrace
Hampton Park Terrace is less than three miles from Charleston’s famous Battery. In 1901 the Navy located its new shipyard just north of the city, and an international trade exposition opened on the grounds of the old Washington Race Course to promote Charleston’s commercial potential. Trolley lines were extended to the upper peninsula, and development edged north.
Meanwhile, Americans were looking to leave crowded urban centers to pursue new ideas of clean, modern, suburban comfort. Lured by promises of convenience, gracious sidewalks and streetlights, and freedom from the flooding that plagued the lower peninsula; the city’s business executives and upper-middle class began buying or building homes in Hampton Park Terrace.
The neighborhood first drew those looking to escape urban life, but the last ten years have brought residents eager to return to urban life. The real estate boom of the early 2000s increased the threat to one of Charleston’s least appreciated historic areas. Although the neighborhood was added to the National Register in 1997, Charleston can be jaded about
The new residents are just the last in a string of demographic reinventions. Neighbors range from
The area has an active neighborhood association which hosts coffee and donut
HPT celebrated its 100th birthday in 2012 with many homes being adorned with a plaque designating their historic status. Hampton Park Terrace is easily South Carolina’s best old house neighborhood and should be highlighted as such.
Things to Do around Hampton Park Terrace
Located minutes from the heart of Charleston and with fast access to outlying communities, such as Mount Pleasant, Folly Beach, and West Ashley, Hampton Park Terrace offers plenty of things to do (and a variety at that).
If you love watching sports, you can catch a Riverdogs baseball game or a Citadel University football game on Lockwood Drive, which is 2 minutes away from Hampton Park Terrace. If you enjoy basketball, you can always hop over to the College of Charleston during their regular season.
Foodies can take their pick among a number of 5-star rated restaurants. If you want some local, creative fare, jump over to Harold’s Cabin. You might even see Bill Murray
Lastly, take a stroll in Hampton Park. It’s over a mile long and features plenty of open spaces for picnics, exercising, and fun sports games. It’s also great for a leisurely
Buying a Home in Hampton Park Terrace
If you’d like to learn more about Hampton Park Terrace and the surrounding communities, please don’t hesitate to contact us. We’ll be more than happy to discuss whether this neighborhood is the right fit for your home dreams.
6 Elmwood Street
Charleston, SC 29403
Hampton Park Terrace
Residential

Welcome to 6 Elmwood, a 2014 Carolopolis award-winning home on the NationalRegister of Historic Places, in highly sought after Hampton Park Terrace...
360 Grove Street
Charleston, SC 29403
Hampton Park
Residential
Entered for Comp Purposes only. Home was sold Off Market. AS IS SALE. Property needed updating.
550 Huger Street
Charleston, SC 29403
Hampton Park Terrace
Residential

This beautiful Hampton Park Terrace home was crafted in 1920 and has been impeccably renovated with modern living in mind. Bluestone front steps le...
530 Huger Street
Charleston, SC 29403
Hampton Park Terrace
Residential
Welcome home to 530 Huger Street, a traditional four-square style home with a large bay window and full front porch. Built in approximately 1915, t...
293 President Street
Charleston, SC 29403
Hampton Park Terrace
Residential

**Charming FourSquare Cottage in marvelous location* Walk to City tennis courts, Burke, Hampton Park, Harold's Cabin, Citadel...5 mins to dntown, W...
Increase +$25,000
294 Congress Street
Charleston, SC 29403
Hampton Park
Residential

Ideally located in the immensely coveted Hampton Park neighborhood on the Upper Peninsula of Downtown Charleston, this renovated 1920's bungalow se...
Increase +$22,500
315 Ashley Avenue UNIT A
Charleston, SC 29403
Hampton Park Terrace
Residential

Top of the line Unit A in the heart of the desirable West side downtown Charleston fully leased at $6,000.00 per month ($72,000 GRI). Just minutes ...
27 Parkwood Avenue
Charleston, SC 29403
Hampton Park Terrace
Residential
Currently under renovation construction! We are pleased to offer 27 Parkwood Ave as a 4 bed 3 bath home with an additional loft on the 3rd floor. ...
Increase +$56,000
32 Parkwood Avenue
Charleston, SC 29403
Hampton Park Terrace
Residential
Currently under construction for renovations! We are pleased to offer 32 Parkwood Avenue as a 3 bed / 3.5 bath home to be completed in approximatel...
Increase +$46,800
545 Huger Street
Charleston, SC 29403
Hampton Park Terrace
Residential
Welcome home to 545 Huger Street! Don't miss this rare opportunity to live in one of the Upper Peninsula's most sought after neighborhoods, Hampton...
Increase +$50,000
513 Huger Street
Charleston, SC 29403
Hampton Park Terrace
Residential

Total renovation on historic home, including 1000sf addition to add formal living and proper primary suite. Taken down to studs.
Increase +$25,000
257 Congress Street
Charleston, SC 29403
Hampton Park
Residential

Located in the highly desirable Hampton Park neighborhood in Downtown Charleston, this corner lot showcase combines an impeccable blend of modern a...
71 Moultrie Street
Charleston, SC 29403
Hampton Park Terrace
Residential

Traditional Charleston meets modern design is what you will find in this newly refined Hampton Park home. Renewed to the highest quality, this pro...
Reduced -$193,268
27 Parkwood Avenue
Charleston, SC 29403
Hampton Park Terrace
Residential
Welcome home to 27 Parkwood Avenue; a traditional 4 Square style home with a large bay widow and full front porch.Built in approximately 1914, this...
32 Parkwood Avenue
Charleston, SC 29403
Hampton Park Terrace
Residential
Welcome home to 32 Parkwood Avenue; a traditional 4 Square, with Queen Anne influence. Built in approximately 1920, this wonderful upper peninsula...
Increase +$54,000
390 Ashley Avenue
Charleston, SC 29403
Hampton Park Terrace
Residential
Welcome Home to 390 Ashley Avenue; a circa 1918 Queen Ann Style home, stately situated on easily one of the best corners in Hampton Park Terrace.Pl...
429 Huger Street
Charleston, SC 29403
Hampton Park Terrace
Residential

Welcome to 429 Huger Street, located just one block away from Hampton Park, which features 60 acres of lush plantings, walking, jogging, and biking...
Reduced -$200,000
252 Congress Street
Charleston, SC 29403
Hampton Park Terrace
Residential

Excellent opportunity for an Investor at a Great location! Walking distance to the Citadel and Hampton Park. The College of Charleston, MUSC, ret...
Increase +$45,000
373 Ashley Avenue
Charleston, SC 29403
Hampton Park Terrace
Residential

Welcome to this rare, turn-key Charleston Single home in the perfect location within walking distance to Allan Park and Hampton Park as well as all...
365 Huger Street
Charleston, SC 29403
Hampton Park
Residential

On a corner lot just 2-blocks from Hampton Park, 365 Huger has just been given a massive make-over. Renovations have just been completed with every...
458 Huger Street
Charleston, SC 29403
Hampton Park
Residential

WELCOME HOME! Just steps from Hampton Park in Downtown Charleston, this craftsman-style home from 1925 just finished a massive renovation to provid...
Reduced -$23,020