Summerville, SC · Dorchester County · Inside the Town limits
White Gables Homes for Sale
White Gables is the Charleston-style porch neighborhood on Central Avenue, about three miles from Hutchinson Square. Pastel houses, double piazzas, detached garages on rear alleys, sidewalks, a pool and clubhouse, and Dorchester District Two schools. Our office is ten minutes away and we have sold here since the first phase.
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Sold, new and pending listings in White Gables, live from the Charleston MLS.What is it like to live in White Gables?
White Gables was built on new-urbanism ideas: homes close to the street, front porches you actually use, sidewalks on every block, and garages tucked behind the house on service alleys so the streetscape is porches and picket fences, not garage doors. Trash cans live in the alley too. The result looks more like a slice of downtown Charleston than a typical Summerville subdivision, and that is the main reason people buy here.
The amenity center has a clubhouse, a large pool with a separate toddler pool, tennis courts (residents also use them for pickleball), a basketball court, a playground and an athletic field, plus stocked ponds and several miles of walking trails. The HOA keeps an on-site office open Tuesdays and Thursdays and runs social, welcome, amenities and architectural review committees.
The trade-offs are real. Lots are small, so neighbors are close and yards are modest. The Architectural Review Board approves exterior changes, and the covenants limit fences (residents quote white fences only, about five feet in rear yards and 30 inches in front). Central Avenue is busy at school and commute hours, and Dorchester County plans to widen it. And most of the homes are now 15 to 25 years old, which brings the roof, HVAC and water-heater questions we cover below.
Where exactly is White Gables?
White Gables fronts Central Avenue near Orangeburg Road, on the west side of Summerville, in Dorchester County. It uses ZIP 29483. Unlike Nexton and Cane Bay, it is inside the Town of Summerville limits: the Town's street list carries every White Gables street, the Town picks up trash and recycling, and Summerville Police answer calls. That means you pay town millage on top of county and school taxes, and you get town services in return.
Downtown Summerville, with Hutchinson Square, the Saturday farmers market and Azalea Park, is about three miles up Central Avenue, roughly ten minutes by car. A Publix, a Walmart Neighborhood Market and a hardware store sit at Central and Orangeburg Road, a three-minute drive. Summerville High is about a mile and a half away. Interstate 26 at Main Street is about 15 minutes in normal traffic; downtown Charleston is about 40 minutes and the airport about 30.
One thing to know before you buy: Dorchester County's transportation sales tax program is designing a widening of Central Avenue between Orangeburg Road and Parsons Road, the stretch that runs past the White Gables entrance. The plan calls for three to five lanes, sidewalks and bike accommodation. A second public meeting was held in April 2026 and right-of-way work follows SCDOT approval. It should ease the left turn out of the neighborhood eventually, but expect several years of construction first. The Town has also studied a signal at White Gables Boulevard and Central Avenue.
Where does the name come from?
The subdivision is named after White Gables, an 1830s Greek Revival house at 603 West Richardson Avenue in the Summerville Historic District, one of the oldest homes in town. The house is a private residence and is not part of the neighborhood, but the developer borrowed its name and its look: white trim, gables, deep porches and a nod to old Summerville.
Homes
Which kind of White Gables home fits you?
White Gables has no named villages and no townhome or 55+ section. It is one HOA and one style family. What buyers actually choose between is the era, the plan and the lot. Here is how we sort it for clients.
Saussy Burbank originals
The bulk of the neighborhood. Saussy Burbank built more than 30 plans in four series, with fiber-cement siding, front porches, irrigation and detached rear garages. Early phases have the largest lots, some near 0.2 acre, and the most mature trees. Most sold in 2002 to 2008, so check roofs, HVAC and water heaters.
Fits: buyers who want the classic streetscape and are comfortable budgeting for 20-year-old systems.
Crescent Homes phase
Crescent Homes opened a new phase in spring 2016 with plans from about 1,540 to 2,800 square feet, one to three stories, master-down options and the same Charleston styling. These are the youngest homes in White Gables, with newer roofs, HVAC and windows, and usually the highest price per square foot.
Fits: buyers who want the neighborhood but fewer near-term repairs.
Charleston single with double porches
The signature house: narrow, tall, with stacked porches on the side or front, living on the first floor and bedrooms up. Great light and porch life, but stairs every day and a smaller footprint per floor. These photograph the best and tend to draw the most showings.
Fits: buyers who came for the look and do not mind stairs.
Cottages and bungalows
A minority of the homes are one or one-and-a-half stories: cottage and bungalow plans with a front porch and the bedrooms on the main level. They are scarce and they sell fast, because White Gables has no 55+ section and this is the only way to get single-level living here.
Fits: downsizers and anyone who wants no stairs. Tell us early; we watch for these.
Pond and perimeter lots
Homes backing to one of the stocked ponds or to the wooded edge trade the alley-garage privacy question for a view and no rear neighbor. They carry a premium, and pond lots deserve a closer look at drainage, elevation and the seller's insurance history before you write.
Fits: buyers who will pay for the view and want us to check the flood map first.
Entry plans vs. large plans
Entry homes here are roughly 1,300 to 1,600 square feet, three bedrooms, often with a one-car garage, and have closed in the low to mid $300s. The 2,000-plus square foot four and five bedroom plans, and the newest Crescent homes, run past $400,000 and occasionally toward $480,000.
Fits: first-time buyers at one end, move-up families at the other. Same HOA and amenities either way.
Homes & Builders
What kinds of homes are in White Gables?
Single-family homes only, from about 1,200 to 2,800 square feet (a few reach 3,000), two to five bedrooms, in Charleston single, Victorian, cottage and bungalow styles. Nearly all have a covered front porch, fiber-cement siding and a detached one- or two-car garage on the rear alley; a small number have no garage. Lots are typically 0.10 to 0.15 acre.
Saussy Burbank developed the community and built from 2001 until it left the Charleston market in 2009. Crescent Homes picked up the remaining land and opened a new phase in 2016. There is no new construction today, so every purchase here is a resale.
What era of home?
A 2003 Saussy Burbank home and a 2017 Crescent home can sit two streets apart and look like cousins, but they inspect very differently. On the older homes we look at the roof age, whether the HVAC has been replaced, the water heater, the porch decking and columns, and the crawlspace if there is one. On the newer homes the systems are younger, but you pay for that up front.
Either way, the HOA's Architectural Review Board must approve exterior changes, including paint colors, fences and additions. Ask for the current guidelines and the seller's approval history before you plan a project. If a detached garage or a porch has been converted, make sure it was permitted by the Town of Summerville.
Schools
Which schools serve White Gables?
White Gables is in Dorchester School District Two, which is on many buyers' must-have list. Here is the current zoning.
- Knightsville Elementary (847 Orangeburg Road), a short drive from the entrance.
- DuBose Middle School (1005 DuBose School Road).
- Summerville High School (1101 Boone Hill Road), about a mile and a half away.
These come from the district's schools-by-subdivision list. DD2 redrew Knightsville Elementary's lines for the 2024-25 school year and named Knightsville, DuBose and Summerville High among its crowded schools, and the district has said it cannot guarantee future stability. The 2026-27 changes do not affect these three, but check DD2's Find My School tool for the specific address before you write an offer. Nearby private options include Pinewood Preparatory and Faith Christian School.
Fees & Taxes
What does it cost to own in White Gables?
White Gables is a plain single-HOA subdivision inside the town limits. No improvement district, no club dues, no transfer fee that we are aware of. Here is what to budget for beyond the mortgage.
| Item | What it is |
|---|---|
| White Gables HOA dues | One association covering the pool, clubhouse, courts, playground, ponds, trails and common-area landscaping. Recent listings have shown dues of about $700 a year, billed annually; residents quoted roughly $650 a year in 2017. Get the current budget and any special assessment history from the HOA or the seller before you go under contract. |
| Architectural review | Exterior changes need Architectural Review Board approval. Expect rules on paint colors, fence height and color, and additions. No fee for ownership, but plan for it before a project. |
| Property tax | Dorchester County, Dorchester District Two and Town of Summerville millage, because the neighborhood is inside the town limits. A primary residence is assessed at 4%; a second home or rental at 6%. How Summerville-area property taxes work |
| Town services | Town garbage pickup on Thursdays and recycling on Mondays per the Town's street schedule, plus Summerville Police and Fire and Town building permits. |
| Insurance | Standard Lowcountry homeowners coverage with wind and hail. Flood insurance is usually optional here but check the FEMA map for the specific lot, especially on pond lots. Summerville homeowners insurance guide |
Dues change with each year's HOA budget. We pull the current figures and the HOA documents for any White Gables home before you go under contract.
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Inherited a home in White Gables?
The Mills Team is CPRES-certified. Jim Mills holds the Certified Probate Real Estate Specialist designation, which is formal training in how a home is sold out of an estate: who has the authority to sell, what the probate court needs first, and how to value, clean out and prepare a house when the heirs live somewhere else. We work alongside your probate attorney and the closing attorney so the sale does not stall, and we will tell you plainly if selling is not your best move.
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Nearby Communities
White Gables is the established, in-town choice. Compare it with the rest of Summerville, or with the newer master-planned communities at Nexton and Cane Bay Plantation in Berkeley County. Ridgeville is the next stop west on Highway 78, and Ladson and North Charleston are closer to the airport and Boeing. Looking at 55+ living? See 55+ communities. Want a brand-new home instead? Start with our new-construction guide.
FAQ
Questions buyers and sellers ask about White Gables
Yes. White Gables is in Dorchester County and inside the Town of Summerville limits. Its streets are on the Town's in-town street list, the Town collects trash and recycling, and Summerville Police serve it. You pay town millage on top of county and school taxes, and the ZIP is 29483.
Dorchester School District Two: Knightsville Elementary, DuBose Middle and Summerville High, per the district's schools-by-subdivision list. DD2 changed Knightsville's lines in 2024 and has flagged all three schools as crowded, so confirm the zone for the exact address with the district before you buy.
One association, billed annually. Recent listings have shown about $700 a year, and residents quoted roughly $650 a year in 2017. Dues cover the pool, clubhouse, courts, playground, ponds, trails and common landscaping. There is no improvement district, club fee or transfer fee that we are aware of. Ask for the current budget and assessment history before you go under contract.
Over the past year homes have closed at a median of about $364,500, roughly $205 per square foot, with closed prices from about $260,000 to $480,000. Smaller three-bedroom plans sit at the low end; the 2,000-plus square foot plans and the newer Crescent Homes phase at the top. Ask for a current, plan-specific number.
Saussy Burbank developed White Gables and built from 2001 until it left the Charleston market in 2009; most homes date from 2002 to 2008. Crescent Homes built the newer phase starting in 2016. There is no new construction today, so every purchase is a resale.
No. White Gables is single-family homes only, with one HOA and no age-restricted section. If you want single-level living, watch for the one-story cottage and bungalow plans, which are scarce. For a true 55+ community, see our 55+ communities page.
Inside the neighborhood, yes: sidewalks on every street and trails around the ponds. Downtown is about three miles up Central Avenue, which is a ten-minute drive but not a comfortable walk or ride today. Dorchester County's planned Central Avenue widening includes sidewalks and bike accommodation, but it is still in design.
Roof age, whether the HVAC and water heater have been replaced, porch decking and columns, the detached garage, drainage on pond and low lots, and whether any conversions were permitted by the Town. Also ask for the HOA documents and the seller's Architectural Review Board approvals for fences, paint and additions.
The court is set by the county where the person lived, not where the house is. If they lived in White Gables, that is the Dorchester County Probate Court. The Mills Team is CPRES-certified: Jim Mills holds the Certified Probate Real Estate Specialist designation, and we work with your probate attorney and closing attorney from the first court filing to the closing table. Selling an inherited house in Summerville walks through the steps. Our full guide to selling a house after someone dies
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We are based in downtown Summerville, ten minutes up Central Avenue, and we have sold White Gables homes from both builders and every era. Tell us what you are thinking and we will come back with a straight answer, not a sales pitch.
The Mills Team at NextHome The Agency Group. 69+ combined years, 2,000+ homes sold, and 94% of our business comes by referral. CPRES-certified for probate and inherited-home sales.
Community facts on this page come from the White Gables Homeowners Association (whitegableshoa.com), the Town of Summerville's in-town street list and service schedules, Dorchester School District Two's schools-by-subdivision list, the Dorchester County Transportation Sales Tax Program, and the builders' published community descriptions. Market figures are from the Charleston Trident MLS as of September 16, 2026 and change daily; the live report above is current. HOA dues, school zones, tax rates and flood status should be confirmed for a specific property before you rely on them. The Mills Team is an independent brokerage and is not affiliated with the White Gables Homeowners Association, Saussy Burbank or Crescent Homes. White Gables is a trademark of its owner. Last reviewed September 2026.