106 Madison CourtGoose Creek, SC 29445Price: $249,000

Location sets the tone here, and this one gets it right.Twenty minutes to NWS. Thirty to Joint Base Charleston. Downtown Summerville in about 25 minutes. And yet this home sits deep enough into an established neighborhood that it doesn't feel like any of that is close. Groceries are a literal walk away, along with the rest of what Goose Creek has to offer, but you'd never know it standing in the backyard.This end unit sits at the back of a quiet cul-de-sac in Persimmon Hill Townhomes, pressed up against protected woodlands with no rear neighbors. Across from the unit: more trees and a handful of guest parking spots just steps away. Privacy without having to search for it.Before you even step inside, the HOA structure is worth understanding. Dues here cover the pool,clubhouse, water, sewer, trash, exterior maintenance including the roof, and exterior insurance. You're responsible for the HVAC (replaced in 2018) and interior only! That's a meaningful distinction when you're running the numbers. The one-car garage is well maintained and flexible. Storage, a workshop, a hangout space. More than just a place to park. This is not something all of the homes in this neighborhood offer. Inside, the kitchen, dining, and living areas flow toward the back of the home and open directly into a true Carolina room with large screened windows that open, close, lock, and are fully screened. The foyer keeps things organized with a half bathroom, a coat closet, and a generous storage closet right at the entry. Upstairs, two primary suites anchor opposite ends of the second floor, separated by a laundry closet in the hallway. Both are generously sized with plenty of natural light, walk-in closets, and shower-tub combos. The front suite features a built-in bench area and wooded views toward the street. The rear suite delivers a full, unobstructed wooded view that makes the room feel like it belongs somewhere far more expensive. $249,000. This one covers a lot of ground for that number.