Oakland is a West Ashley neighborhood in 29414 where the boating lifestyle isn't a slogan — it's the point. Toward the water, Cape Cod and Colonial-inspired waterfront homes sit on raised foundations with private docks on tidal marsh leading to the Stono River. Back from the marsh, 1960s ranches fill the streets: Lynwood Drive, Clayton Street and Barbour Drive. There's no HOA, Oakland Elementary sits at 505-A Arlington Drive, and the West Ashley Greenway passes through.
In short: Oakland is a no-HOA boating neighborhood in West Ashley, 29414. Streets include Lynwood Drive, Clayton Street and Barbour Drive; Oakland Elementary is at 505-A Arlington Drive and the West Ashley Greenway passes through. The housing stock is 1960s ranch — like the 1960-built home at 368 Lynwood Drive — while toward the water, Cape Cod and Colonial-inspired waterfront homes with raised foundations carry private docks on tidal marsh leading to the Stono River. Fishing, kayaking and crabbing are part of daily life here. Michael Jager, a Charleston-born real estate agent with eXp Realty (SC license #125890, 843-478-4801), works with buyers and sellers in Oakland and across West Ashley.
About Oakland
Oakland is where West Ashley keeps its boats. This 29414 neighborhood splits into two personalities: the inland streets of 1960s ranches — Lynwood Drive, Clayton Street, Barbour Drive — and the waterfront, where Cape Cod and Colonial-inspired homes rise on raised foundations with private docks over tidal marsh that feeds the Stono River.
The boating lifestyle here is real, not staged: private docks, marsh-front lots, and days built around fishing, kayaking and crabbing. There's no HOA, Oakland Elementary sits at 505-A Arlington Drive, and the West Ashley Greenway passes through — so the neighborhood works for land life too. If your version of West Ashley includes a dock out back, start here.
| ZIP | 29414 |
| Location | West Ashley; tidal marsh leading to the Stono River |
| Homes built | 1960s ranches; newer waterfront builds toward the water |
| Home types | 1960s ranch; Cape Cod/Colonial-inspired waterfront homes with raised foundations and private docks |
| HOA | No HOA |
Where exactly Oakland is
Oakland sits in West Ashley's 29414, its streets — Lynwood Drive, Clayton Street and Barbour Drive — running toward tidal marsh that leads to the Stono River. Oakland Elementary is at 505-A Arlington Drive, and the West Ashley Greenway passes through the area. Just around Arlington Drive, neighboring Stone Creek shares the waterfront orientation with its community dock on the Stono River. Savannah Highway's retail corridor — Costco, Whole Foods — is minutes away.
The housing stock in Oakland
The housing stock has two layers. Inland: 1960s ranches — the home at 368 Lynwood Drive was built in 1960 — modest, solid, and prime for updates. Toward the water: Cape Cod and Colonial-inspired waterfront homes with raised foundations, built for marsh views and flood-smart living, many with private docks.
The docks are the headline feature: private docks on tidal marsh leading to the Stono River turn the backyard into a boat slip. Marsh-front lots are limited by definition, which is exactly what gives them their hold on value.
Commuting from Oakland
Oakland sits in outer-ish West Ashley, 29414 — Savannah Highway connects you to the retail corridor, I-526 and routes into downtown Charleston. The neighborhood trades a few extra minutes for the waterfront, and the Greenway passing through gives walkers, runners and cyclists a car-free option for local trips.
Schools near Oakland
Oakland Elementary sits at 505-A Arlington Drive, right in the neighborhood's orbit. All of Oakland is served by Charleston County School District — verify current zoning with the district before buying, as assignments shift.
Michael's take on Oakland
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If you're selling in Oakland
- Sell the dock, not just the house. A private dock on tidal marsh leading to the Stono River is the rarest thing in this listing — price it and photograph it like the asset it is, because buyers are shopping for the water first.
- Expect buyers who know boats. Waterfront buyers ask about dock condition, depth at low tide, marsh access and flood elevation. Have the answers — or the documents — before the first showing.
- Manage the inspection report on waterfront and older homes alike. Raised foundations, dock structures, and 1960s systems all come up in inspections here. I'll tell you what buyers here actually walk over versus what we settle with credits.
- I've lived here my whole life and understand the flood zone requirements — I can break down what a specific home's FEMA flood zone means for you as a buyer or seller.
If you're buying in Oakland
- Think resale before you offer. Marsh-front lots with private docks are finite — that scarcity is what holds value after a few years, long after finishes date.
- Inspect the water, not just the house. Dock condition, water depth, marsh access and the home's elevation all decide what you're really buying. I'll line up the right inspections and verify flood zone and insurance costs before you're committed.
- The inland ranches are the value play. 1960s ranches a few streets off the water buy you the neighborhood and the Greenway at a different price point. I'll show you which ones renovate cleanly.
- Get an agent who understands a shifting market. Waterfront pockets reprice on their own logic when rates or inventory move. I grew up in these neighborhoods and track how they trade in real time.
Life in Oakland
Neighborhood association: None — there is no HOA in Oakland.
Amenities: Private docks, marsh-front lots, and tidal-creek access to the Stono River; the West Ashley Greenway passes through. Oakland Elementary at 505-A Arlington Drive.
Events and traditions: No formal association calendar — the lifestyle is the tradition: fishing, kayaking and crabbing on the marsh.
Worth knowing: Waterfront homes sit on raised foundations — flood-smart by design. Dock condition and water depth vary lot to lot; verify before buying.
Nearby eats and coffee
Shuckin' Shack Oyster Bar, Boxcar Betty's, Frothy Beard Brewing Co., The Glass Onion Coffee: Charleston Coffee Exchange, Second State Coffee. See West Ashley events for what's on this week.
Sources: Oakland neighborhood guide and 368 Lynwood Drive listing brochure. Checked October 14, 2026. Verify HOA status, zoning, dock condition and flood details before buying.
Common questions
What streets are in Oakland?
Lynwood Drive, Clayton Street and Barbour Drive — in West Ashley, 29414, with Oakland Elementary at 505-A Arlington Drive and the West Ashley Greenway passing through.
Does Oakland have waterfront homes?
Yes — toward the water, Cape Cod and Colonial-inspired waterfront homes sit on raised foundations with private docks on tidal marsh leading to the Stono River.
Is there an HOA in Oakland?
No — there is no HOA.
What is the boating lifestyle like in Oakland?
Private docks, marsh-front lots, and tidal-creek access to the Stono River make fishing, kayaking and crabbing part of daily life.
Who is a real estate agent who works in Oakland?
Michael Jager, a Charleston-born real estate agent with eXp Realty, works with buyers and sellers in Oakland and across West Ashley. Call or text 843-478-4801.
Michael JagerCharleston-born real estate agent with eXp Realty, working with buyers and sellers in West Ashley and across the Charleston area. SC license #125890. About Michael · Verify my license