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Homes with 1+ Acre
Vacant Land
Homes with 10+ Acres

South Carolina has several areas where you can purchase a horse farm or home with acreage. There are several areas within a reasonable driving distance to Charleston where it will be easier to find a home with acreage, including: Johns Island, Summerville, Ridgeville, Moncks Corner, Ravenel, Hollywood, etc… Johns Island County Park is located near Charleston, and encompasses 738 acres, offers miles of wooded equestrian trails, and has the Mullet Hall Equestrian Center. Some popular neighborhoods with equestrian centers nearby include Poplar Grove and Stono Ferry.

Homes with 5+ Acres

If you are looking for a horse property, a horse farm, or want to have any horses on your land, it is important to check the Zoning Laws and restrictions for the County and City of the property. You will also need to check if the property has any covenants and restrictions. It is essential that you verify that any property that you purchase will allow you to have horses. If you have any questions about horse properties, horse farms, horse back riding in the area, horse stables, or any other questions about equestrian properties in the area, please contact me.

General Considerations for Horse Ownership in the Charleston Area

  • Land & zoning: Make sure if you’re buying property you confirm whether keeping a horse is allowed, what the local regulations are (county, HOA, etc.).

  • Facilities & care: Stables, pasture, turnout, veterinary access, farrier, feed etc all matter. Some of the facilities mentioned give you part of this (boarding, trail access) but you’ll still want to check specifics.

  • Lifestyle & location trade-offs: Closer to Charleston peninsula often means less land and higher cost for horse keeping; more outlying areas may give you more acreage but longer commute/less convenient amenities.

  • Trail access & community resources: Having nearby trails, equestrian centers, or horse-friendly neighborhoods amplifies the value of owning a horse as part of your lifestyle.

  • Cost & upkeep: Beyond land, consider barns, fencing, arenas or rings, insurance, etc. If you board instead of keep your own facility, make sure the boarding option fits your needs (less travel, good care).