New Construction
New-Construction Communities in the Lowcountry
34 communities, from Ridgeville to Point Hope, Reeves Crossing to Nexton. I help buyers compare them clearly: price, schools, commute, trade-offs. And I represent you with the builder so you're never negotiating a six-figure contract alone.
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Why bring your own REALTOR® to a new build
Here’s what most buyers don’t realize until they’re standing in a model home: the friendly agent at the desk works for the builder. A brand-new home is still a six-figure contract, you deserve someone reading it for you.
- Loop me in before your first visitMost builders will only honor your agent if I’m registered the first time you walk into the model. One text before you tour keeps you covered, it costs you nothing and changes everything.
- The model agent works for the builderThey’re lovely, but they represent the builder’s bottom line. I represent yours, on the same six-figure contract.
- Representation usually costs you nothing extraBuilders typically budget a co-op commission for a buyer’s agent, so having me usually doesn’t raise your price. I’ll confirm exactly how it works for your specific contract.
- Builder contracts favor the builderTheir addenda, build timelines, and warranty terms protect them. I read the fine print with you, push on upgrades and closing costs, and stay on it through inspection and the final walk-through.
Ridgeville Dorchester and Berkeley County · ZIP 29472
One zip code, a fast-growing set of active and coming-soon communities, three school districts, plus roughly 2,600 more homes already approved and on the way. The district boundary is the single most important thing buyers miss here. Verify every street address before signing anything.
Ridgeville at a glance, 9 communities, 3 school districts:
| Community | Price (Jun 2026)* | District | Gated | 55+ | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avondale West | from ~$342K | Dorchester/Berkeley line, verify by address | , | , | Coming Soon |
| Berkeley Bay | from ~$498K | Berkeley Co. School District | , | , | Sold Out |
| Crossing at Givhans | from ~$310K | Dorchester DD4 | , | , | Now Selling |
| Parker's Preserve | from ~$340K | Dorchester DD2 | , | , | Now Selling |
| Pine Ridge Estates | $490K – $570K | Dorchester DD2 | , | , | Now Selling |
| Carolina Bay | $343K – $532K | Dorchester DD4 | Yes | , | Now Selling |
| Timothy Lakes | from ~$373K | Dorchester DD4 | , | , | Sold Out |
| Phillips Crossing | Verify with builder | Dorchester (verify by address) | , | , | Coming Soon |
| Bridlewood Farms | Verify with builder | Dorchester DD2 | , | , | Sold Out |
* All prices are builder starting points as of September 2026, verify current pricing directly with the builder. School districts researched by community; always confirm by specific street address before advising any buyer.
Coming to Ridgeville
| Tract | Builder | Planned |
|---|---|---|
| Varn Tract | Ryan Homes (NVR) | up to ~1,400 homes |
| Appleby Tract | Lennar | up to ~1,200 homes |
Roughly 2,600 homes are approved and on the way — not selling yet (no model homes or community names). I track these so you hear about them early.
Widest floor-plan range (8 plans) in Ridgeville, with the biggest amenity package, from entry townhome to move-up single-family.
Pre-sale phase; not yet open for sale as of July 2026. Verify county and school zoning by exact address.
Builder site →Among the largest lots in Ridgeville, with 3-car garages and a rural-private feel. Berkeley County schools, Cross High is a small school.
Closeout: roughly 9 homesites remained as of Sept 2026. Camden and Trivecta are single-story 4-bedroom, 3-car plans; Camden lists an optional multigenerational suite. HOA about $1,500/yr. The builder page and aggregators disagree on county, so verify by parcel (TMS) before advising.
Builder site →One of the most affordable entry points in Ridgeville, with appliances included. Near Givhans Ferry State Park on the Edisto River.
HOA about $106/mo. ~106 homes at build-out. Move-in-ready homes available, verify current inventory.
Builder site →Rare DD2 zoning inside 29472 with a semi-custom build process. About 25 minutes to downtown Summerville.
~156 total homes across two phases. HOA about $600/yr. Verify current inventory with the builder.
Builder site →1-acre homesites and 3-car garages with a near-zero HOA, so pools, gardens, and outbuildings are all on the table.
Six plans priced $489,990 to $569,990 as of Sept 2026 (Palladio Ranch, Columbia, Cumberland Ranch, Lehigh, Savannah, Oak Park). The Savannah plan puts the owner's suite on the first floor; every plan includes a 3-car garage. Quick move-ins available. Verify current pricing with the builder.
Builder site →Two builders share one community name: Center Park's gated section (from ~$476K) and an Eastwood section (from ~$343K). Premium finishes standard.
Two builders and two sections: Center Park Homes in the gated 1-acre-plus section (about $476K to $532K, with 4-bed/3-bath plans such as Halsey and Ludington) and Eastwood Homes in the standard section (from about $343K). Sept 2026 check: well and septic status and pool or fence rules not yet confirmed, ask the HOA.
Builder site →Center Park's lakeside Ridgeville option with DD4 zoning. Appears to be in closeout, only a handful of homesites left.
Roughly 9 homesites reported remaining as of July 2026, watch for sold out. Verify availability with the builder.
Builder site →Larger quarter-acre-plus homesites near Givhans Ferry State Park. Still pre-selling (interest list open).
Coming soon, interest list open. Two conflicting starting prices found ($400s vs $500s), so verify the current number directly with the builder.
Builder site →A large phased Ridgeville master plan in DD2 with an on-site school planned. One of the more affordable Ridgeville options, verify current pricing.
DRB Homes (formerly Dan Ryan Builders). As of Sept 2026 we could not confirm an active new-build phase; recent activity looks like resale (roughly $310K to $445K, lots about a quarter acre, HOA about $385/yr). Confirm with DRB whether new homes are being sold before touring.
Builder site →Summerville · Dorchester County Dorchester District 2
The DD2 / Dorchester-County side of Summerville, from established master plans to a wave of newer boutique and value communities minutes from downtown Summerville.
A nature-forward master plan, YMCA on-site, kayaking ponds, a treehouse, and a working community garden. 1,000+ acres.
Cresswind (55+) is now down to a select number of homes, prices have climbed; confirm remaining inventory with the sales office.
Builder site →Semi-custom homes up to 4,272 sq ft in DD2, now with a townhome collection from the low $300s. Pickleball, tennis, and a resort-style pool.
1204 Homecoming Blvd, Ravenel 29470, East Edisto corridor (Dorchester County, DD2). Four model homes open; HOA about $700/yr.
Builder site →A 6,000-acre award-winning master plan between the Ashley and Edisto Rivers, on-site elementary school, a 95-acre lake, and a 55+ section. Not cookie-cutter.
Marketed as Summerville 29485 (DD2). Multiple active collections (Heron's Walk, Sweetgrass, Azalea Ridge sold out). Publix expected 2026. Sept 2026: a Lennar Row Collection Elevated section at Heron's Walk is announced for Fall 2026 at about $504K to $575K.
Builder site →A small, boutique D.R. Horton community in DD2, just 32 homesites. Now pre-selling.
Pre-selling as of Sept 2026: Manning $415s, Robie $425s (5 bed / 3 bath), Hanover $485s, Halton $510s, Guilford $525s (3-car garage). Small boutique community in Knightsville. Verify current pricing with the builder.
Builder site →A smaller D.R. Horton DD2 community with limited remaining homesites. Now selling.
Prices vary $358K–$385K across sources (base vs quick-move-in); confirm the current figure with the builder.
Builder site →A small townhome infill community five minutes from downtown Summerville, one of the closer-in new-construction options in DD2.
Townhome product, 12 homesites. No clean builder-published starting price found, verify current pricing with the builder.
Builder site →A Mungo community about four miles from downtown Summerville with three floor-plan collections. DD2 schools.
Verify current pricing and collection availability with the builder.
Builder site →An Ashton Woods DD2 community near the Ashley River Historic District. Now selling.
Sept 2026 pricing about $419,990 to $559,275; HOA about $72/month. The Madison is a single-story 4-bed plan and the Harrison puts the primary on the main floor. Verify current pricing with the builder.
Builder site →Crescent Homes' Charleston-style cottage homes with detached alley garages in DD2. Now pre-selling.
Pre-selling; no published starting price yet. Verify with the builder.
Builder site →A coming-soon Mungo community with a mix of single-family homes and townhomes, minutes from downtown Summerville.
Pre-launch as of July 2026, no published pricing yet. Verify with the builder.
Builder site →A 16-homesite boutique community on half-acre-plus lots at the top of the Summerville new-build range. Larger lots and optional guest suites make it worth a look for buyers who need room for family.
Grand opening Sept 2026. Plans: Drayton $564,990, Mason $609,990, Lockwood $614,990, Crestwood $664,990, Holland $669,990; quick move-ins higher. All two-story. HOA amount and exact location not yet confirmed, verify with the builder.
Builder site →Summerville · Berkeley County Berkeley County School District
The three largest master-planned communities in the region, all Berkeley County, all still actively building, with the deepest builder selection in the area. Summerville mailing addresses, Berkeley County schools.
A nationally ranked master plan with 23 neighborhoods. K. Hovnanian's Four Seasons is the active 55+ option (Del Webb Cane Bay sold out in 2018).
No single starting price, it varies by builder and neighborhood. Sept 2026: Tidewater at Lakes of Cane Bay (Dream Finders, about $430K to $598K, 60-ft lots with 3-car options) is among the active sections; Lochton (Mungo) sold out in Feb 2026. Bee Tree Elementary opened August 2026. A large Lake Village expansion is proposed but not yet approved.
Full Cane Bay guide →One of the top-selling master plans in South Carolina and the most walkable new-build in the corridor. 10+ builders.
Del Webb Charleston at Nexton (55+) is actively selling, not to be confused with the sold-out older Del Webb at Cane Bay. Some parcels fall in Dorchester County; verify by address. Multi-generational options as of Sept 2026: Pulte's Northridge (optional first-floor suite with kitchenette, from about $523K) and New Leaf's Rosamarino (optional casita, about $595K), both in Midtown. Verify lot availability and option pricing with each builder.
Full Nexton guide →An agrihood-style master plan with community gardens, a farm stand, and a three-story waterslide pool. Lennar's Horizons is the 55+ section.
Lennar is the primary active builder (Dream Finders coming soon, from the mid-$400s). Mailing address is Goose Creek 29486 but marketed as Summerville. Confirm current builder roster. Recorded design guidelines allow private in-ground pools and fences up to 6 feet with ARB approval (no above-ground pools). Sept 2026: Lennar Arbor from about $486K, Coastal from about $512K; Dream Finders still listed as coming soon.
Builder site →Charleston Area Berkeley and Charleston County · Moncks Corner, Goose Creek, Cainhoy, Ravenel
Charleston-County and Berkeley-County communities outside the Summerville corridor, from Cainhoy waterfront master plans to Moncks Corner and Goose Creek value communities, at very different price points.
City of Charleston address on the Cainhoy peninsula with Philip Simmons K–12 on-site. Del Webb Point Hope (55+) is now selling.
Current builder starting price is around $645K (Pulte), higher than earlier listings. Del Webb Point Hope (55+) is confirmed now selling. Verify current pricing with the builder.
Builder site →67-acre lake, on-site elementary school, and retail, one of the most complete master plans in the corridor. Approaching late-stage buildout.
Centex and Dream Finders (High Point) have sold out here; DRB (Recess Pointe townhomes, low $300s) is confirmed active. Late-stage buildout in Moncks Corner. Verify current builders and availability.
Builder site →One of the few new-construction entry points near $320K with a Charleston County address. About 15 minutes to Johns Island, 25 to downtown.
Ravenel (ZIP 29470), 8 floor plans including cottage-style. HOA about $725/yr. Move-in-ready homes available.
Builder site →A Hunter Quinn Coastal-Farmhouse community near Lake Moultrie in Moncks Corner. Now selling.
85 homesites. Verify current pricing and availability with the builder.
Builder site →A Dream Finders community in Moncks Corner near Foxbank, a value entry point in Berkeley County. Now selling.
Verify current pricing and availability with the builder.
Builder site →A coming-soon Dream Finders community in Moncks Corner, zoned to Foxbank Elementary.
Coming soon, sources disagree on starting price ($360K vs $500K). Verify the current number directly with the builder.
Builder site →A Dream Finders townhome community in Goose Creek, one of the most affordable new-construction entry points in Berkeley County.
Townhome product. Verify current pricing and availability with the builder.
Builder site →A Beazer community in Goose Creek, marketed as 'final phase now selling', could sell out soon.
Final phase. Verify remaining inventory and pricing with the builder.
Builder site →A D.R. Horton townhome community off Hwy 176 in the Goose Creek area. Now selling / pre-sale.
Townhome product; ~$326K figure is MLS-derived, confirm the current builder starting price and exact location by address.
Builder site →Value Corridor Dorchester District 4 · St. George and Harleyville
The most affordable named-builder new construction in the corridor, for buyers who need more home for the dollar and can make the commute trade-off work.
One of the most affordable named-builder new-construction options in the corridor. If you're priced out of Summerville, this is the honest conversation to have.
1004 Drakeford St, St. George 29477. Farther from Summerville and Charleston, the commute trade-off is real; so is the price advantage. DD4 schools.
Builder site →The lowest starting price in the whole directory, a compact one-story villa product in Harleyville. More home for the dollar if the commute works.
105 Mims Academy Dr, Harleyville 29448. Villa product (3/2, ~1,015 sq ft). Only a handful of homes shown, watch for sellout. One aggregator showed a higher price for a different unit mix; verify with the builder.
Builder site →Frequently asked questions
General guidance only, not legal or financial advice. Verify all information directly with the builder, school district, and a licensed lender. Jessica Cherie Blommaert is a licensed REALTOR® in South Carolina, brokered by eXp Realty, LLC. Equal Housing Opportunity.
Does it cost more to use my own REALTOR® on a new-construction home?
Usually not. In most new-construction deals the builder has already set aside a co-op commission for a buyer’s agent, so having me represent you typically doesn’t add to your price. I’ll confirm exactly how compensation works for your specific builder and contract before you commit, and remember the agent in the model home represents the builder, not you.
Can I still negotiate on a new build?
Often yes, just not always on base price. Builders tend to move on closing costs, design-center upgrades, lot premiums, or a rate buy-down through their lender. I’ll push where there’s room and tell you straight where there isn’t.
Should I use the builder’s preferred lender?
Sometimes the incentive is worth it and sometimes the rate and fees aren’t. Get a second quote and compare the full picture, I’ll help you read both side by side. This is general information, not financial advice; verify the numbers with a licensed lender.
Do I need a home inspection on a brand-new house?
I recommend one anyway. New doesn’t mean flawless, and an independent inspection before your warranty walk-through catches things the builder will still fix while it’s easy.
How many new-construction communities are there in Ridgeville, SC?
As of September 2026, there are 9 active or coming-soon new-construction communities inside ZIP 29472, including Pine Ridge Estates, Berkeley Bay, Carolina Bay, Parker’s Preserve, Crossing at Givhans, Timothy Lakes, Avondale West, Phillips Crossing, and Bridlewood Farms. School districts, price ranges, and builders vary significantly, see the Ridgeville section above for the full breakdown.
What school district is Ridgeville, SC in?
ZIP 29472 spans three school districts: Dorchester District 2 (DD2, zoned to Ashley Ridge and Summerville High), Dorchester District 4 (DD4, zoned to Woodland High), and Berkeley County. Which district applies depends on your specific street address, not your zip code. A DD2/DD4 merger discussion is ongoing as of 2026; boundaries could shift. Always verify current zoning by address before you commit to a lot or home.
Which corridor community is the most affordable?
Reeves Crossing (True Homes, St. George) starts in the high $200s and is the most affordable named-builder option in the corridor. Within Ridgeville, Crossing at Givhans starts at $300K with appliances included. Within Summerville, townhomes and entry sections of Cane Bay start lowest. Tell me your budget and I’ll match you to the right community and section. All prices shown are starting points as of September 2026 and change often, verify current pricing with each builder.
Are there 55+ communities in the corridor?
Yes, at least five active or coming-soon 55+ sections: Del Webb and K. Hovnanian Four Seasons at Cane Bay Plantation, Del Webb Charleston at Nexton, Horizons at Summers Corner (Ridgeville address/Summerville market), Cresswind at The Ponds, and Del Webb Point Hope (approximately 300 homes, in review as of September 2026). Each has its own amenities, dues, and resale rules. I’ll help you compare them directly.
Thinking about buying land and building instead?
Some buyers want a bigger lot, a pool, a workshop, or a separate cottage for family, and no community on this page allows all of that at once. I put together a plain-English guide to buying a lot in Dorchester or Berkeley County: small lot communities vs. no-HOA acreage, what site work really costs, the builders who build on your land, and how a construction-to-permanent loan works step by step.
Read the land and build guideReady to compare in person?
I’ll walk every community with you, and represent you when you’re ready to buy
The best way to compare these communities is in person, with someone who knows what questions to ask. Tell me your priorities, schools, commute, price, 55+ needs, build timeline, and I’ll put together a tour that’s worth your Saturday.
Contact Jess843.288.1157Jessica Cherie Blommaert, REALTOR® · eXp Realty, LLC · Equal Housing Opportunity · SC License · General guidance only, verify all information with builders, school districts, and licensed lenders. Prices shown are builder starting points as of September 2026 and change frequently.