Description

Jones Lang LaSalle, a South Carolina licensed real estate broker, has been retained as the exclusive sales representative of Nowell Creek Island (the “Property”, “Project”, or “Asset”), 66.26 acre island redevelopment site situated on Daniel Island, one of the most high barrier-to-entry submarkets in the Southeast. Over the course of several years, current ownership has undertaken an extraordinary body of work to deliver a fully entitled and permitted opportunity, one that a buyer inherits on day one. Though located on Daniel Island, the Property is governed by the City of Charleston and carries Gathering Place (GP) zoning, among the most versatile designations in the City and one intended to foster vibrant, mixed-use neighborhood centers. Building on this zoning, the City of Charleston Board of Zoning Appeals has approved a 422-unit site design for the Property, and in April 2026 the Board unanimously voted to extend that approval, a clear signal of the project’s continued standing with the City.

Strategically positioned at the intersection of I-526 and Clements Ferry Road, Nowel Creek Island offers seamless connectivity to the greater Charleston market, placing the heart of downtown Charleston within a 30-minute drive. Equally compelling is the Property’s proximity to the amenities of downtown Daniel Island, just a short drive or

bike ride away. Residents will enjoy a rich collection of dining, retail, and grocery options, including Publix, New Realm Brewing Co., Viva Tacos & Tequila, the Lowcountry Farmers Market, and many more. The combination of an irreplaceable location, the opportunity for meaningful scale, and a deep inventory of approvals in place presents a one-of-one opportunity for a visionary buyer to create a landmark community on Daniel Island.

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Attributes

Land area gross

26.81 ha

Zoning

Gathering Place (GP)

Media

Investment highlights

Flexibility to Pursue Multiple Business Plans: Carrying Gathering Place (GP) zoning, the City of Charleston’s most flexible district, the Property supports an approved 422-unit apartment and townhome design or an alternative plan of approximately 200 for-sale homes, including 50 waterfront homesites.
A Prestigious, Affluent Submarket with Expanding Amenities: Daniel Island ranks among Charleston’s most desirable addresses, with a 2025 median sale price of $1.55 million, up 55.8% since 2021. The Property sits across the creek from Nowell Creek Village and benefits from the growing Clements Ferry corridor, including the MUSC Clements Ferry Pavilion and Point Hope Commons.
A Fully Entitled Island with Five Years of Approvals in Hand: Ownership has assembled a comprehensive approval file, including a federal Section 404 wetlands permit, a state coastal permit, City of Charleston BZA site design approval for 422 units, and a Charleston Water System will-serve letter. A buyer inherits it all on day one, eliminating years of risk, expense, and uncertainty.
Permitted, Priced, and Engineered Path to the Island: A permitted 880-linear-foot private timber bridge, designed to an HS20 load rating and approved by the Fire Marshal, has been priced by York Bridge Concepts at $4,469,309. Seamon Whiteside estimates full-unit sitework, including the bridge, at approximately $14.3 million, or roughly $34,000 per unit, allowing a buyer to underwrite with confidence.