WTB: Townhome 30 min from Citadel, need advice (Charleston: insurance, condo)

[loriac58]

My son will be going to the Citadel and I am thinking of buying a townhouse relatively nearby. I am just starting to look so am wondering about the considerations.

Budget
2. House/Condo/Townhome? => Townhome with garage - 2-3 BR
3. Employment Status(commute/work from home) ==> WFH
4. Children(public school vs. private) ==> prefer w/in 30 minute drive of the Citadel
5. Suburban, Coastal or Urban lifestyle preference or a mix of them together (or even Rural) ==> prefer a place that does not require the flood/wind extra insurance.
6. Amenities preferred or must-haves ==> 30 min drive or less to Citadel
7. Preferable demographics of desired neighborhood ==> safe neighborhood

If anything else is important, please add to the list above.

I prefer a townhome, looking for <$300K (i'm still working on the budget)
Can anyone point me to areas I should be looking? I've had one suggestion for West Ashley so far.
Any info appreciated as I've just started researching this.
I would like to have this townhome for frequent stays in Charleston.

[johngolf]

Why not let the bird fly away from the nest on his own?

[Ledmonkey]

A townhouse huh? You'd have to look in Mt. Pleasant probably.

[LocalHero]

You can find what you're looking for on James Island. I know of one with a garage that's about 15 min from the Citadel and in a good neighborhood (I live nearby).
When you choose "townhouse" do you mean a townhouse vs condo or would a two-story condo do as well?

Edit: The place I'm thinking of is in a flood zone though I'm not sure what the flood insurance costs are.

[1lisat]

5hwre are new townhouse being build at The Park at Rivers Edge in No. Charleston For less than 200k. It's a beautiful gated community. Approximately 20 min From Citadel. No flood, wind or Hail ins.