24 January . 2024
Nexton: A Decade of Growth and Anticipation | Recap of 2023 & What's Ahead in 2024
Over the span of a decade, we've witnessed neighborhoods blossom, job hubs emerge, and communities unite in pursuit of a shared vision for the future. Each passing year a testament to a vision that magically mixes old and new, the past and the possibilities.
Those living, working, and spending time in Nexton are writing its next chapter. If you count yourself among them, we'd like to thank you. These ten years have been nothing short of extraordinary. From celebrating 2,800 total home sales to welcoming a multitude of high-quality new businesses and housing choices, 2023 was the cherry on top of a remarkable and inspiring first decade.
Thanks, 2023!
Nexton welcomed a collection of world-class retailers and commercial entities in 2023:
- The Hub at Nexton, developed by SL Shaw, added 88,000 square feet of office, retail, and restaurant space. It officially opened its doors in May, featuring local favorites such as The Co-Op and Derrington Dermatology.
- Brighton Court: Two additional multi-tenant buildings were added adjacent to Coastal Fertility, offering new medical office and retail options.
- Downtown Nexton: Sharbell Nexton LLC, the developer of Downtown Nexton, broke ground on Atelier Downtown Nexton office project in June and secured the first five tenants for the ground-floor retail in the Lofts Downtown Nexton apartments.
- Woodfield Development nears completion of The Ames, featuring 304 market rate apartments, and broke ground on The Radler, which includes 324 market-rate apartments.
- Serendipity Labs, an established brand of co-working and flexible office facilities, celebrated the grand opening of its second Charleston location in Nexton in May.
- The Pickle Bar: A new restaurant, retail and recreation concept that combines the growing popularity of pickleball with a bar and restaurant opened in November.
- Dayfield Park, new commercial properties featuring office space and residential options, as well as retail and service providers broke ground in September. Tenants include The Goddard School daycare, HYLO Fitness, GoDog, Stretch Zone and Pinnacle Bank.
- One Nexton, a Publix-anchored commercial center, broke ground with plans to include a bank and neighborhood-serving retail and dining.
And our residential communities were abuzz all year:
- 492 homes sold in four residential villages including Del Webb Charleston, North Creek Village, Brighton Park Village and Midtown.
- Nexton celebrated the 2,800 total home sale milestone.
- Brookfield Residential was added to the community’s builder program and introduced their new townhome collection.
- Builder Ashton Woods unveiled a new 55+ neighborhood of homes called Hammock Walk, featuring 100 villa-style homes in its first phase. The neighborhood celebrated the grand opening of its first homes and model home in December.
Bonus- we're getting smarter:
- Nexton Middle School, a new fifth through eighth grade Berkeley County middle school, broke ground in December with a planned opening in 2026.
Whatcha got, 2024?
As we turn our gaze towards 2024, the horizon gleams with promise and convenience. Here's what's coming:
- Page’s Okra Grill opened in January 2024.
- Brookfield Residential’s model townhome and first homes will open to the public in February.
- Del Webb Nexton will break ground on its expanded amenity package with the addition of indoor and outdoor pickleball courts, a large gymnasium and restaurant.
- Harris Teeter and Publix grocery stores will open.
- Dayfield Park, a new commercial property featuring office space and residential options, as well as retail and service providers, will open.
- Downtown Nexton: The first phase of the Lofts and Atelier Downtown Nexton will be completed in 2024.
- Berkeley County Park will open in the summer of 2024.