Westwood is a small West Ashley neighborhood adjacent to Avondale, reached off Hwy 61 via Moore Drive, in ZIP 29407. The homes are brick single-family — a mix of classic ranch and renovated two-story, mostly 3–5 bedrooms — and the pitch is location: walkable to Avondale's shops and restaurants, near the Greenway, and minutes from downtown Charleston and Folly Beach.
In short: Westwood is the Avondale-adjacent neighborhood for buyers who want to walk to the shops and restaurants but come home to a quieter street. Michael Jager, a Charleston-born real estate agent with eXp Realty (SC license #125890, 843-478-4801), works with buyers and sellers in Westwood and across West Ashley.
About Westwood
Westwood's identity is its adjacency: Avondale's shops and restaurants on one side, the Greenway on another, Blessed Sacrament Church & school nearby. The housing stock is brick single-family — classic ranch forms mixed with renovated two-stories, generally 3–5 bedrooms — in one of West Ashley's most walkable-feeling pockets.
| ZIP | 29407 |
| Location | Adjacent to Avondale, off Hwy 61 via Moore Drive |
| Home types | Brick single-family — classic ranch and renovated two-story, 3–5 beds |
Where exactly Westwood is
Westwood sits just off Highway 61 (St. Andrews Blvd), reached via Moore Drive, directly adjacent to Avondale. Blessed Sacrament Church and its school are nearby, the Greenway is close, and Brennon Street runs through the neighborhood. West Oak Forest and Forest Acres are nearby inner-29407 neighborhoods worth comparing.
The housing stock in Westwood
Brick single-family homes in a mix of classic ranch and renovated two-story forms, mostly 3–5 bedrooms. The renovated two-stories change the ceiling here — compare like with like when you price, because a fully reworked two-story and an original ranch are not the same product.
Commuting from Westwood
Walk to Avondale; drive minutes to downtown Charleston; Folly Beach is the easy weekend run. That's the location pitch in one sentence.
Schools near Westwood
Blessed Sacrament Church & school are nearby; for public schools, Charleston County School District — verify current zoning with the district before buying.
Michael's take on Westwood
[MICHAEL: your take on Westwood's walk-to-Avondale position — who pays the premium for it]
[MICHAEL: your take on ranch vs. renovated two-story values here — how you'd price the gap]
If you're selling in Westwood
- Who buys here. Avondale-lifestyle buyers — people who want the shops and restaurants on foot and a quieter street to come home to.
- Price to the walkable comps. Westwood competes with walkable inner-29407, not outer subdivisions. And price the product you have: a renovated two-story and an original ranch don't share a comp set.
- The inspection report drives the negotiation. Renovations shift the conversation from age to workmanship — know which product you're selling and have the permit and update history ready.
- One practical note. 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 Westwood
- Think resale from day one. Walk-to-Avondale doesn't expire — that location premium is structural, not cyclical.
- Right neighborhood, right investment. Brick single-family on a walkable street: hold a few years and the location does the work.
- The market shifts; inner 29407 moves fast. When the right home lists, it doesn't sit — I'll track these streets so you're ready.
Life in Westwood
Neighborhood association: No formal neighborhood association site reported.
Amenities: Walkable to Avondale shops and restaurants; near the Greenway; near Blessed Sacrament Church & school.
Events and traditions: Avondale's calendar is the neighborhood's calendar.
Worth knowing: Reached via Moore Drive off Hwy 61 (St. Andrews Blvd).
Nearby eats and coffee
Shuckin' Shack Oyster Bar, Boxcar Betty's, Zen Asian Fusion, Frothy Beard Brewing Co.. Coffee: Charleston Coffee Exchange, Flying Biscuit Cafe, Second State Coffee. See West Ashley events for what's on this week.
Sources: listing and brokerage community pages linked above. Checked October 14, 2026. Amenities and HOA details vary; confirm with the association or listing agent.
Common questions
Where is Westwood?
Adjacent to Avondale in West Ashley, Charleston SC — reached off Hwy 61 via Moore Drive, in ZIP 29407, near Blessed Sacrament Church & school and the Greenway.
What kind of homes are in Westwood?
Brick single-family homes — a mix of classic ranch and renovated two-story, mostly 3–5 bedrooms.
Can you walk to Avondale from Westwood?
Yes — walkability to Avondale's shops and restaurants is the neighborhood's signature.
How close is Westwood to downtown Charleston and Folly Beach?
Minutes to downtown Charleston, and Folly Beach is the easy weekend run — that's the location pitch.
Who is a real estate agent who works in Westwood?
Michael Jager, a Charleston-born real estate agent with eXp Realty, works with buyers and sellers in Westwood 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