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8 8 1 2 Elliott Street

Charleston, SC 29401

Off Market 298 days on market Listing ID CHS6d0dd4dcae74f292c727aee88ec05631

$3,295,000

3 bd · 3 ba · 3,187 sqft · $1,034/sqft

3 Beds
3 Baths
3,187 Sq Ft
$1,034/Sq Ft
1779 Built
.04 acresSingle Family ResidenceCity of CharlestonAug 19, 2025

Highlights

1779 build3 bedrooms.04 acres lotSingle Family ResidenceCity of CharlestonFireplace

About This Home

Don't miss your chance to own the storied Scott-Foster House! Built in 1779 by merchant John Scott and the recipient of a Carolopolis Award from the Preservation Society of Charleston, this home, situated alongside the quaint Gadsden Alley, has served as a residence, a grocery store, a saloon, was occupied by British soldiers during the American Revolution, and later by US Navy Servicemen during WWII. If you are looking for a generational trophy property and a true testament to the history of the Holy City and Elliott St, look no further, you're home. Options abound in this fully renovated South of Broad historical charmer. 8 and 8 1/2 Elliott St offers the discerning buyer a property packed with both an amazing past and extensive flexibility for future usage. The property is presently cconfigured as a 2 br 2 1/2 bath on the second and third floors and a 1 br 1 bath on the first floor with coveted outdoor patio space. Both units boast independent entrances, full kitchens, and laundries. Whether you are looking for an excellent investment with the option to generate rental income with one or both of the units or wish to bring this historical masterpiece into her next chapter as an impressive single residence (drawings available for viewing), the options are endless. This property is available for immediate showings.

*This property comes with 2 residential on street parking permits which can be applied for with the City of Charleston by it's new owner.

**Drawings show both the current layout and the proposed layout that could be achieved if a buyer desired to convert to a single mansion.

Property Details

Overview

Directions
Traveling South On East Bay Street, You Will Turn Right Onto Elliott St. On Elliott, The Property Is Located Approximately Halfway To Bedon's Alley On The Right, Sitting Alongside Gadsden Alley.
Mlsareamajor
51 - Peninsula Charleston Inside of Crosstown
Taxmapnumber
4580903292
Countyorparish
Charleston
Propertysubtype
Single Family Detached
Constructionmaterials
Brick, Stucco

Interior Features

Cooling
Central Air
Heating
Central, Electric
Flooring
Wood
Roomtype
Foyer, Living/Dining Combo, Mother-In-Law Suite
Windowfeatures
Window Treatments - Some
Interiorfeatures
Beamed Ceilings, Ceiling - Smooth, High Ceilings, Ceiling Fan(s), Entrance Foyer, Living/Dining Combo, In-Law Floorplan

Exterior Features

Roof
Architectural, Asphalt
Fencing
Wrought Iron
Otherstructures
No
Exteriorfeatures
Balcony, Rain Gutters
Patioandporchfeatures
Patio

Lot And Land

Lotfeatures
High, Interior Lot, Level
Lotsizearea
0.04
Lotsizeacres
0.04
Lotsizeunits
Acres

Systems And Utilities

Sewer
Public Sewer
Utilities
Charleston Water Service, Dominion Energy
Watersource
Public

Financial Information

Listingterms
Cash, Conventional

Community And Hoa

Securityfeatures
Security System

Room Dimensions

Bathroomshalf
1

Listed by Lena Barteck · Focus Real Estate Services, LLC

Location

Address
8 8 1 2 Elliott Street
City
Charleston, SC 29401
County
Charleston
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Schools

Elementary
Memminger
Middle
Courtenay
High
Burke

School assignments may change. Contact the school district to confirm.

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