Subdivision Guide

Dunes West

Mount Pleasant, SC

Luxury golf course community with resort-style amenities

Luxury Golf Gated Family-friendly
278 Active Listings
$1.1M Median Price
$270k - $8.3M Price Range
2,591 Avg Sq Ft
Single Family Most Common Type

About Dunes West

Dunes West is a premier gated golf community in Mount Pleasant, built around the George Cobb-designed championship golf course and set along the banks of Wagner Creek and the Wando River. Established in the early 1990s, the neighborhood spans roughly 1,600 acres and features over 1,400 homes ranging from elegant custom estates on the waterfront to well-appointed single-family homes on wooded lots. The community is defined by its mature landscaping, Spanish moss-draped live oaks, and the sense of privacy that comes with a gated, low-density layout. Home prices typically range from $600,000 for established resale homes to well over $3 million for waterfront and golf course estates.

Residents of Dunes West enjoy a resort-style amenity package that includes a junior Olympic swimming pool, a separate children's pool, lighted tennis courts, a fitness center, a community dock with kayak and paddleboard storage, a boat landing with direct access to the Wando River, and miles of walking and biking trails throughout the community. The Dunes West Golf Club offers memberships for golf, tennis, and social activities. The neighborhood also has a dedicated playground area and hosts regular community events throughout the year.

Families are drawn to Dunes West for its combination of luxury living and strong schools. The community is zoned for highly rated Charleston County schools including Charles Pinckney Elementary and Wando High School. Its location along Highway 41 provides convenient access to both the Towne Centre shopping area and the Highway 17 commercial corridor, while I-526 puts downtown Charleston about 25 minutes away. HOA fees typically run $200 to $500 per month depending on the section, covering gate security, grounds maintenance, and amenity access.

Why Dunes West?

  • George Cobb championship golf course
  • Gated community with 24/7 security
  • Community boat landing and dock on Wando River
  • Junior Olympic pool, tennis courts, fitness center
  • Zoned for Charles Pinckney Elementary and Wando High
  • Mature landscaping with live oaks and Spanish moss
  • Miles of walking and biking trails
School District Charleston County School District
HOA Fees $200-$500/mo

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about living in Dunes West

Yes, Dunes West is a fully gated community with 24/7 security at the main entrance. Visitors must be cleared by residents or added to a guest list. The gated access contributes to the neighborhood's low crime rate and sense of privacy. There are two entrances off Highway 41 in Mount Pleasant.

HOA fees in Dunes West typically range from $200 to $500 per month depending on the specific section and lot type. Fees cover gate security, common area maintenance, landscaping of community spaces, and access to the pool, tennis courts, fitness center, and trails. Golf club membership is separate and optional, with dues varying by membership level.

Dunes West is zoned for Charles Pinckney Elementary School, Cario Middle School, and Wando High School — all highly rated schools in the Charleston County School District. Charles Pinckney Elementary in particular receives strong marks and is located near the community. Several private school options are also nearby in the greater Mount Pleasant area.

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