Charleston metro, SC relocation guide
Moving to Awendaw, SC
$1,424,000Median listing price
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About Awendaw
Awendaw (about 1,300 residents) is a small coastal town on U.S. 17 in northern Charleston County, where the suburbs end and the wild Lowcountry begins. It is the gateway to the Francis Marion National Forest and the departure point for the ferry to Bulls Island in the Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge — one of the East Coast's great birding and beachcombing destinations. The Sewee Outpost and Awendaw Green host the beloved Barn Jam concert series.
Home prices in Awendaw
The median listing price in Awendaw is $1,424,000.
Top places in Awendaw
- Bulls Island ferry (Bulls Bay) and Cape Romain NWR
- Francis Marion National Forest trailheads
- Sewee Outpost and Awendaw Green
- Buck Hall Landing / Intracoastal Waterway access
- The Palmetto Trail's Awendaw Passage
Commuting from Awendaw
- U.S. 17 south to downtown Charleston runs about 35–45 minutes off-peak. Mount Pleasant is roughly 20–25 minutes.
Awendaw FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Awendaw, SC?
The median listing price in Awendaw is $1,424,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Awendaw, SC?
U.S. 17 south to downtown Charleston runs about 35–45 minutes off-peak. Mount Pleasant is roughly 20–25 minutes.
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.