The neighborhoods on the map represent only a few of the new home builders in the Charleston Tri-County area.

If you would like additional information on any new construction, please contact us.

The Pros and Cons of New Construction

The prospect of building your own home is the American Dream. While this endeavor can be one of the most fulfilling events in your life, you need to be aware of the pros and cons to decide if new construction is what you are looking for.

Pros

New construction allows you to design your dream home using the different choices offered by the builder such as colors, fixtures and flooring. Additionally, many builders will help toward the cost of your closing cost provided that you use their mortgage lender and closing attorney. One of the biggest pros is the increased chance of accelerated accumulation of equity in your home : your largest investment. While we cannot forecast investment, history shows that new construction has the most potential for quickly appreciating, allowing you to have a nest egg as your life evolves and your needs change.

Cons

There are only a few cons to purchasing new construction that you be aware of, as the unexpected can be very disturbing to a process that should be very satisfying and enjoyable. The biggest con that you need to be aware of is that the Model Home agent works for the builder — NOT FOR YOU. Many times this is NOT an issue, but in the event that a problem arises, you will need your own representative working for your best interests.

Our Advice

While it does not cost you any extra to have your own agent (it's already in the cost), it could cost you a lot in anxiety, frustration and even possible money when you don't have your own agent to look out for your concerns. The Jim Mills Team can use our vast experience to give you information concerning location, builders, schools and many other factors that can affect this very important investment! We have a strong belief that when circumstances will allow you to build your own home, you should, as this can be a very rewarding LIFE EVENT.

A Personal Message From Jim

1 - BRIARWOOD COMMUNITY IN GOOSE CREEK

• Beazer Homes $126K - $172K
• 9 floor plans 3 – 5 bedrooms
• 1167 – 2621 sq ft 2 – 2 ½ baths
• 1 & 2 story homes 1 – 2 car garage

12 - WOODLANDS OF SUMMERVILLE

• Centex Homes $123K - $188K
• 18 floor plans 2 – 5 bedrooms
• 1060 – 2600 sq ft 2 – 3 ½ baths
• 1 & 2 story homes 0 – 2 car garage

2 - BROOKWOOD COMMUNITY IN SUMMERVILLE

• Beazer Homes $118K - $171K
• 10 floor plans 3 – 5 bedrooms
• 1167 – 2621 sq ft 2 – 2 ½ baths
• 1 & 2 story homes 1 – 2 car garage

13 - THE VILLAGE AT PARK WEST OF MT PLEASANT

• Centex Homes $238K - $272K
• 5 floor plans 3 – 4 bedrooms
• 1477 – 2416 sq ft 2 – 3 ½ baths
• 2 story homes 1 car garage

3 - BARFIELD PARK COMMUNITY IN DANIEL ISLAND

• Beazer Homes $280K - $340K
• 1000 – 1847 sq ft 2 – 3 bedrooms
• 2 story town homes 2 – 3 ½ baths

14 - SUMMERHAVEN COMMUNITY OF SUMMERVILLE

• Ryland Homes $136K - $208K
• 17 floor plans 3 – 4 bedrooms
• 1188 – 2843 sq ft 2 – 3 baths
• 1 & 2 story homes 1 – 2 car garage

4 - HAMILTON GROVE AT GRAND OAKS IN CHARLESTON

• Beazer Homes $174K - $225K
• 7 floor plans 3 – 5 bedrooms
• 1481 – 2430 sq ft 2 – 3 ½ baths
• 1 & 2 story homes 2 car garage

15 - OAK FORREST VILLAGE AT WESTCOTT PLANTATION

• Ryland Homes $176K - $220K
• 10 floor plans 3 – 4 bedrooms
• 1529 – 2843 sq ft 2 – 3 baths
• 1 & 2 story homes 1 – 2 car garage

5 - HALLOW OAKS COMMUNITY IN NORTH CHARLESTON

• Beazer Homes $124K - $173K
• 8 floor plans 3 – 5 bedrooms
• 1167 – 2621 sq ft 2 – 2 ½ baths
• 1 & 2 story homes 1 – 2 car garage

16 - THE RESERVE COMMUNITY OF HANAHAN

• Ryland Homes $178K - $224K
• 10 floor plans 3 – 4 bedrooms
• 1623 – 2843 sq ft 2 – 3 baths
• 1 & 2 story homes 1 – 2 car garage

6 - IBIS GLADE AT TANNER PLANTATION IN GOOSE CREEK

• Beazer Homes $170K - $216K
• 7 floor plans 3 – 5 bedrooms
• 1481 – 2430 sq ft 2 – 3 ½ baths
• 1 & 2 story homes 2 car garage

17 - THORNEWOOD AT PLANTER'S POINTE OF MT PLEASANT

• Ryland Homes $256K - $305K
• 8 floor plans 3 – 4 bedrooms
• 1762 – 2843 sq ft 2 – 3 baths
• 1 & 2 story homes 1 – 2 car garage

7 - OAK HILL PLANTATION IN MONCKS CORNER

• Beazer Homes $118K - $172K
• 9 floor plans 3 – 5 bedrooms
• 1167 – 2621 sq ft 2 – 2 ½ baths
• 1 & 2 story homes 1 – 2 car garage

18 - TANNER PLANTATION OF HANAHAN

• KB Homes $104K - $188K
• 18 floor plans 2 – 5 bedrooms
• 1120 – 2300 sq ft 2 – 3 baths
• Single family/town homes 0 – 2 car garage

8 - THE POINTE AT LEGEND OAKS PLANTATION

• Beazer Homes $169K - $214K
• 7 floor plans 3 – 5 bedrooms
• 1481 – 2430 sq ft 2 – 3 ½ baths
• 1 & 2 story homes 2 car garage

19 - WESTCOTT PLANTATION OF SUMMERVILLE

• KB Homes $160K - $213K
• 16 floor plans 3 – 6 bedrooms
• 1289 – 2936 sq ft 2 – 4 baths
• 1 & 2 story homes 2 car garage

9 - WESTWOOD AT THE BRIDGES OF SUMMERVILLE

• Beazer Homes $139K - $164K
• 7 floor plans 3 – 4 bedrooms
• 1223 – 1947 sq ft 2 – 2 ½ baths
• 1 & 2 story homes 1 – 2 car garage

20 - SUMMER GLEN OF SUMMERVILL E

• KB Homes $125K - $185K
• 13 floor plans 3 – 4 bedrooms
• 1245 – 2583 sq ft 2 – 2 ½ baths
• 1 & 2 story homes 0 – 2 car garage

10 - LIBERTY HALL OF GOOSE CREEK

• Centex Homes $123K - $192K
• 27 floor plans 2 – 5 bedrooms
• 1060 – 2400 sq ft 2 – 3 ½ baths
• 1 & 2 story homes 0 – 2 car garage

21 - BERKELEY COMMONS OF SUMMERVILLE

• Harbor Homes $110K - $175K
• 7 floor plans 3 – 4 bedrooms
• 1113 – 2948 sq ft 2 – 2 ½ baths
• 1 & 2 story homes 0 – 2 car garage

11 - WEATHERSTONE OF SUMMERVILLE

• Centex Homes $125K - $197K
• 27 floor plans 2 – 5 bedrooms
• 1060 – 2400 sq ft 2 – 3 ½ baths
• 1 & 2 story homes 0 – 2 car garage

22 - WESTCOTT GLEN AT WESTCOTT PLANTATION

• Harbor Homes $173K - $235K
• 8 floor plans 3 – 5 bedrooms
• 1607 – 3100 sq ft 2 – 2 ½ baths
• 1 & 2 story homes 0 – 2 car garage

Shannon and Andrew Kavanaugh-
“We were first time homebuyers moving from Maryland down to South Carolina. Our agent (Debra Heiney) and the rest of the Jim Mills Team made the purchase of our first home an unforgettable experience. Everyone we worked with was friendly, knowledgeable, and able to work around our scheduled visits! We couldn’t have asked for more!! Thank you so much for the pleasurable experience and we look forward to working with the Jim Mills team again in the future!! We certainly would recommend Debra Heiney and the Jim Mills team to anyone looking to buy or sell a home in the tri-county area!  Thank you again for such a great home buying experience.  We didn’t really get to work with you but Debra is a great asset to your team!!  Thanks again!"

Don & Teresa Dowless-
"Jim and his team represented the best experience we ever had in a real estate transaction.  They were competent and caring and they exhibited a genuine desire to focus on our house - They kept us updated on every aspect of the sale.  Great work.  Jim is an exceptional sales professional.

Joe & Aimee Bruno-
"We could not ask for a better agent.  We look forward to working with her (Debra) and the Jim Mills Team in the future and will continue to send referrals to Debra Heiney.

Terry & Tammy Feil-
"Jim has helped us buy 2 homes and sell one.  He was tremendous help in all 3 because serious issues arose in the course of each.  He is humble enough to admit to continually "learning" yet savvy enough to be aggresive when necessary.  I felt he gave us sound, safe advice and was very respectful of our situation.  He and his team were friends to us in this process while being completely professional.  We are so happy to have worked with them.  

Teresa & Jimmy Moore-
"We selected the Jim Mills Team because he was recommended by my sister. We liked working with the Team because they were very informative, dependable and never high pressure. We feel they did a terrific job because we truly felt like they were very interested in "Our” transaction. We never felt that after we listed our property that we were just another "Listing”. They were always prompt and kept us informed. We have had many closings in the past ten years between rentals and residential purchases, the Jim Mills Team are the best Realtors we have ever worked with, keeping us informed and standing by what they say. They will be our family’s realtor."

Allen and Shirley Gold-
"‘Complete Honesty!’ was what we liked best about working with the Jim Mills Team. We received ‘Top Dollar’ for our home."

Marla and Brian Shipley-
"The 'Professionalism' of the staff impressed me the most!"

Kirby and Donna Johnson-
"The personal touch, professionalism and friendliness was what we like the best about working with the Jim Mills Team. They kept us updated with so much information, emails and returned phone calls immediately. They were always willing to go the extra mile, like showing us over 12 homes in the rain on a Saturday."

Kim and Greg Cecil-
"The Jim Mills Team was professional, knowledgeable and accessible. They made the purchase of our home extremely easy. We think of them more as a friend than an agent. We will recommend their services to anyone. Thanks for a pleasant experience."

Janet and Lewis Collins-
"We selected the Jim Mills Team because they quickly responded to my request for listings. 'Feeling Confident' that we would be taken care of and always looking forward to appointments stood out the most about the Team. They are always on top of everything, informative, sincere and fun to work with. They have made buying our home a pleasant experience."

Donna and Steve Kilgore-
"We really appreciate all the hours you put in working with us to find our first home. Any other realtor may not have hung in there – but you really are a great realtor! Quite the bull-dog when you need to be. It was really a great experience. Thank you so much for everything. Your knowledge of the entire process made things so much smoother. We can’t thank you enough. We will tell everyone we know that you’re the best in town."

Tanisha and Shedrick Moorer-
"The Jim Mills Team made us feel comforta