WATERFRONT | 2.78 Acres on Charleston's Hidden Saltwater Paradise
2.78 Acres on Charleston's Hidden Saltwater Paradise | Meggett, SC
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THE LOWCOUNTRY'S BEST-KEPT SECRET
Properties like this don't come around often.
Flounder Lake isn't your typical lake. It's a private 200+ acre saltwater impoundment, partially tidal, fed by an old rice dam and connected to the brackish waters of the Wadmalaw River. The water is alive—flounder, red drum, shrimp, blue crab—the kind of fishing where you're not hoping for a catch, you're planning dinner. And it's all accessible right from your own shoreline.
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THE PROPERTY
This 2.78-acre lot sits directly on Flounder Lake with approximately 1.78 acres of highland.
Majestic live oaks dot the shoreline, framing western-facing views that turn the lake into liquid gold every evening. The sunsets here will stop you in your tracks. The property faces west across the water, which means you'll watch the sun sink below the tree line o...
Majestic live oaks dot the shoreline, framing western-facing views that turn the lake into liquid gold every evening. The sunsets here will stop you in your tracks. The property faces west across the water, which means you'll watch the sun sink below the tree line on the far shore night after night.
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THE WILDLIFE
If you're a birder, this property will take your breath away. Flounder Lake and its surrounding habitat attract an impressive variety of coastal and migratory species:
• Bald eagles soaring overhead
• Great egrets and snowy egrets wading the shallows
• Great blue herons stalking the shoreline
• Ospreys diving for fish
• Wood storks in the summer months
• Roseate spoonbills—those stunning pink birds frequent this area during the warmer months
• Indigo buntings flashing brilliant blue from the brush
• Painted buntings—the Lowcountry's hidden jewels, with their patchwork of red, blue, and green that looks almost too vivid to be real
The painted buntings alone are worth the trip. These shy, secretive birds nest in the thick vegetation along Flounder Lake's edges, and catching a glimpse of one feels like finding a living gemstone. Serious birders travel from across the country hoping to spot them. You'll see them from your porch.
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YOUR LOWCOUNTRY LIFESTYLE
Picture your morning: coffee in hand, watching the mist lift off the water as egrets begin their day. By afternoon, you're kayaking the shoreline or casting for red drum. Evening brings that golden light, maybe a paddleboard session, definitely a sunset that reminds you why you made this move.
Flounder Lake welcomes kayaks, paddleboards, canoes, and boats—just no gas motors. That restriction is actually a gift. Without the noise and wake of powerboats, the lake stays peaceful. The wildlife stays close. The water stays clean.
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BUILD YOUR VISION
Here's where it gets even better: no HOA. No dues. No membership fees. No minimum square footage requirements.
Read that again.
You have complete freedom to build the home that fits YOUR life.
The property is eligible to apply for a dock permit.
The only restriction: no mobile homes. Otherwise, your vision is your own.
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THE PRACTICAL DETAILS
• Total Acreage: 2.78 acres
• Highland: Approximately 1.78 acres
• Lake Frontage: Direct access to Flounder Lake
• Water: City water available
• Sewer: City sewer available
• HOA: None
• Dues: None
• Minimum Square Footage: None
• Dock Permit: Eligible to apply
• Mobile Homes: Not permitted
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LOCATION
Meggett is one of those Lowcountry towns that still feels like a secret. The pace is slower, the neighbors are friendly, and the connection to the land and water runs deep. Once known as the "Cabbage Capital of the World," Meggett today is a peaceful community of families, retirees, and folks who simply wanted out of the rat race without giving up access to everything Charleston offers.
• 23 miles to downtown Charleston (about 30 minutes)
• 30 minutes to Edisto Beach
• Minutes to local schools, dining, and shopping
• Easy access to Hollywood, Johns Island, and the greater Charleston area
You're close enough to the city for dinner and a show, far enough to hear yourself think.
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WHY NOW?
Here's the situation: Lot 15A, the 2.08-acre neighboring property, is already under contract. That leaves Lot 15B as the only vacant land opportunity on the Flounder Lake waterfront.
Waterfront land with city utilities, no HOA, dock permit eligibility, and direct access to a 200+ acre private saltwater lake—30 minutes from Charleston? That combination simply doesn't exist anywhere else at this price point.
This isn't just a piece of land. It's your invitation to a slower pace, a deeper connection to nature, and the chance to build something that reflects who you are and how you want to live.
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LOT 15B: 2.78 Acres (1.78 Acres Highland)
PRICE: $289,999
2.5% commission offered to buyer's agent.
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Serious inquiries welcome. I'll gladly provide the plat, tree survey, topo map, OCRM critical line survey, wetland delineation, aerial photos, city water and city sewer details, and answer any questions you have about the property.
Let's talk about what your Lowcountry life could look like!
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Research Parcel InformationDirections
From downtown Charleston, take US-17 South. Turn left onto Highway 162. Turn left onto Highway 165 (toward Meggett/Yonges Island). Continue through the Town of Meggett and over the causeway/bridge. Property is on the right, on Flounder Lake. There are two driveways.