Land due diligence checklist
- Recorded plat and deed restrictions
- Flood zone and wetland delineation
- Septic suitability or public sewer availability
- Mineral, timber, or conservation easements
- Buildable envelope and setback rules
Charleston Lowcountry land
Before you buy dirt: run the free Land Buildability Score, pull taxes/flood/utility notes with Check This Address, and see nearby permits on Charleston Pulse.
For Johns Island acreage, rural Berkeley parcels, and infill lots, start with land for sale in Charleston, buying land in Charleston, and land conservation.
Upstate and Midlands acreage
Upstate parcels often differ on well depth, slope, and county zoning. Treat every tract as its own research project regardless of region.
Jennifer Dane is a licensed REALTOR® with eXp Realty, based in Charleston SC. Her primary market is the Greater Charleston Lowcountry. Explore Charleston real estate or browse the broader South Carolina guide library.