Cannonborough is still seeing large revitalization efforts as home buyers look to the northern sections of the Charleston Peninsula for affordable alternatives to the pricier southern neighborhoods. Cannonborough is located just below the Crosstown (Highway 17), bordered by Bee and Spring Streets. Residents can easily walk to the trendy shops and restaurants of upper King Street (pictured right). Some of our favorites include Hall's Chophouse and Callie's Hot Little Biscuit on King, and Rue de Jean (French with Southern flavors) on John Street. Also within walking distance is the weekly Farmers’ Market in Marion Square. Every Saturday morning from April to December, this park (pictured below) comes alive with the market's freshly made crepes, pasta, gyros, and kettle corn – not to mention local produce, flowers, and art work. Marion Square hosts many outdoor events throughout the year and is especially popular during the annual Spoleto arts festival. Cannonborough is a good neighborhood to consider for investors wanting to rent to MUSC and College of Charleston students, do-it-yourself buyers looking for fixer uppers, and also buyers wanting a good deal on a home without sacrificing location.
The streets making up Cannonborough today housed lumber and rice mills in the late 1700’s. In fact, the neighborhood gets its name from Daniel Cannon, a mechanic and carpenter who owned several of these mills. During the mid 1800’s, the wetlands and creeks that were used to power the mills were filled in so that the area could be converted to residential homes as the economy transitioned out of an agricultural heritage. The majority of this new population was made up of immigrants, freed black slaves, and Jewish citizens. The People’s Federation Bank (Charleston's first African American bank) on St. Philip Street and the Beth Elohim Coming Street Cemetery (the oldest Jewish burial ground in the South) are important landmarks of the area. Although Cannonborough does not boast the mansions and numerous historic markers seen in many of the other Downtown neighborhoods, this community offers a vibrant history of the everyday man living in Charleston during the 19th and 20th centuries.
$1,950,000
MLS® #24002960
Cannonborough
Downtown Charleston, SC
6 BR, 4½ BA, 2850 SQ FT, 0.09 ACRES
Built in 1880
House
Located in the heart of Charleston's highly sought-after Cannonbourgh Neighborhood, 1 Percy Street seamlessly of…
$259,000
MLS® #23010941
Cannonborough
Downtown Charleston, SC
1 BR, 1 BA, 229 SQ FT
Built in 1858
Condo
Welcome to your ideal urban retreat! This charming studio unit condominium comes with one deeded parking space. …
$410,000
MLS® #23016687
Cannonborough
Downtown Charleston, SC
2 BR, 1 BA, 601 SQ FT
Built in 1858
Condo
Welcome to 12 Bee Street, where modern living meets historic charm! Nestled in the heart of Charleston this 2 be…
Southern tip of the peninsula along the Battery
Cornered by Waterfront Park and the Market
Over 50 blocks containing Colonial Lake and College of Charleston
Smaller neighborhood spanning from the Market to Gaillard Center
Revitalized homes walkable to upper King Street
More affordable and located between Marion Square and MUSC
Adjacent to the Citadel and features 64-acre Hampton Park
Up and coming with more traditional home styles
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