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Off Market

8 8 1 2 Elliott Street

Charleston, SC 29401

Off Market 298 days on market Listing ID CHS131c43b0195525bdb4e4ebf21fc325a1

$3,495,000

3 bd · 3 ba · 3,187 sqft · $1,097/sqft

3 Beds
3 Baths
3,187 Sq Ft
$1,097/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, 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 configured 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 downtown outdoor patio space. Both units boast independent entrances, full kitchens, and laundries. Architectural plans can be negotiated with purchase to reconfigure the property to a single mansion if the buyer desires. Whether you are looking for an excellent investment with the option to generate rental income with one of the units or wish to bring this truly historical masterpiece into her next chapter and convert her back to an impressive single residence, the options are endless. This property is available for immediate showings.

*Owner is entitled to 2 residential parking permits.

Property Details

Overview

Directions
When Passing Broad Street Traveling South On East Bay St, Turn Right On Elliott St. Property Is Approximately Halfway Down On The Right, Adjacent To 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
Ceramic Tile, Wood
Roomtype
Family, Formal Living, Foyer, Great, Living/Dining Combo, Mother-In-Law Suite, Separate Dining
Interiorfeatures
Beamed Ceilings, High Ceilings, Ceiling Fan(s), Family, Formal Living, Entrance Foyer, Great, Living/Dining Combo, In-Law Floorplan, Separate Dining

Exterior Features

Roof
Architectural, Asphalt
Fencing
Wrought Iron
Otherstructures
No
Parkingfeatures
Other
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
Communityfeatures
Security

Room Dimensions

Bathroomshalf
1
Roommasterbedroomlevel
Lower,Upper

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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