It’s Spooky Season and one of my favorite traditions with my kids is to drive around the neighborhoods of Charleston looking at the spooky homes creatively decorated for Halloween.
While some homes from last year did not return this year — most noticeably absent was the “Dino” house on Daniel Island — we are delighted to present this fourth annual edition of the spookiest homes and neighborhoods to see at Halloween, including some newcomers and many veterans of the Halloween decorating scene.
Looking for some more Halloween fun? Don’t forget to check out these great resources!
- A Guide to Pumpkin Patches in Charleston
- A Guide to Spooky Events in Charleston
- A Guide to Trick or Treating in Charleston
A Halloween Driving Tour
Ivy Hall: 3241 Morningdale Drive (MOUNT PLEASANT)
3241 Morningdale Drive is THE home to see in North Mount Pleasant. Owner, Kelly Frazier Miller, and mastermind behind the Halloween decorations said that she makes many of her props by hand. Miller starts building the props in April and usually spends eight hours a day for several weeks to set everything up. In total, it takes her hundreds of hours to complete her masterpiece.
“Seeing the joy that I bring to all of the people who come to see it makes all the work worth it! That’s really what it is all about for me,” said Miller.
This is definitely one to see! You can even watch a preview clip from 2023 ahead of time.
Old Village: 605 Pitt Street (MOUNT PLEASANT)
Owned by Jennifer Hankey, she has a full display every night through November 7th. Go from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. for a creepy “Skelly Show” every night.
605 Pitt Street, on the corner of Pitt and Queen, is owned by Jennifer Hankey, who puts on a full display of spookiness every night. Go from 6:45 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. for a creepy “Skelly Show” every night. In addition to numerous skeletons — and skeleton dogs — dressed as pirates, they also have a full pirate ship on display. Check out this preview to see — this is one not to miss!
Dunes West, Whispering Marsh Subdivision: 2184 Tall Grass Circle (MOUNT PLEASANT)
2184 Tall Grass Circle has long been the iconic Halloween home in Dunes West. This corner house is complete with multiple giant animatronics, a carefully crafted light display, a headless Horseman, a laser fog show, and a creepy moving hologram.
The Whispering Marsh neighborhood in Dunes West is known for going all out at Halloween complete with a costume parade, chili and cornbread cook-off, and people “BOO-ing” homes with secret bags of treats. *Please note that this is a gated community.
Park West: West Canning Drive (MOUNT PLEASANT)
They have a skeleton apocalypse!
Six Mile: Rifle Range Road (MOUNT PLEASANT)
If you have ever driven down Rifle Range Road in North Mount Pleasant during any holiday, you’ll have noticed a corner house on Jefferson Street that goes ALL out for EVERY holiday!
3109 Kilby Lane (MOUNT PLEASANT)
Carolina Park: 1557 Bourne Xing (MOUNT PLEASANT)
Owner Kat Goldberg is a professional artist with experience in set design. She begins working on her Halloween decorations in May/June after the school play has wrapped.
Goldberg’s husband was in the film industry and handles the lighting and the cannons that fire.
In previous years, they have held a cannon battle between their pirates and their neighbor’s pirates. They have also previously built a voodoo lady with a bubbling cauldron and glowing potions.
(WEST ASHLEY) Carolina Bay
Families — and their fur babies — enjoy walking or biking around this neighborhood where everyone participates in creating displays of creative, spooky magic.
(NORTH CHARLESTON) Wando Woods
Owner Olivia Isgett-Rubin uses dozens of dolls for her elaborate display of possessed baby dolls.
“When my kids were younger, I went all out on their costumes,” said Isgett-Rubin. “Now, I focus on the yard. I have Halloween decorations like most people have Christmas decorations.”
R.I.P. DINO HOUSE, DANIEL ISLAND
If you know, you know . . . the Dino House on Daniel Island last year was an impressive feat. With hundreds of skeletons and incredibly generous homeowners who allowed hundreds of people to visit their remarkable display of dinosaurs, it earned the nickname “Dino House.” Alas, it is no more, but we’ll hold out hope that it will come back in 2025. For now, R.I.P. Dino Home. You are missed.
There are some good ones in Summers Corner and Legend Oaks, both in Summerville!
1904 Wild Indigo Way in Hanahan. Lots of custom built Halloween props, great lighting.
Carolina Park – How did you not got to ‘Terror on Timmons’? Timmons street done up too yearly -should check it out (moreso at night)
We’re adding it!
Do you have the new 2024 list out yet?
Hey there! This is the 2024 list. 🙂
Add 200 Ferry and New street in old village. We walked by on Monday and it’s so good.
Thanks for your feedback! We’re adding that one!
Could you show these on a map?
All the houses look so good!!! There’s a house at 174 Highwoods Plantation Ave that’s really cool🥰
Oak Terrace Preserve in Park Circle has several fun houses! Take a ride down Celtic Drive and West Liberty.
Great, thanks for the tip! Can you send us some photos? We’d love to include it!
Just sent some photos and videos to Charleston Moms via Facebook Messenger! Thank you!