Downtown Charleston, SC Real Estate
Downtown Charleston is the heart of the city. People who choose to live downtown are willing to pay a higher price to be in the center of everything, and in some cases, to own a piece of Charleston's history. Homes in the Charleston Historic District are the most expensive homes in downtown Charleston. In this area (near the Battery), most homes sell for several million dollars.
The northwestern part of the Charleston Peninsula has older homes that are being renovated. These areas are a little rough now, but they should be great in a few years as the area is refurbished. Prices are much lower on the north side of Calhoun Street, with homes starting in the $300's. Because downtown Charleston is home to the Medical University of South Carolina and the College of Charleston, the whole downtown Charleston real estate area is good for investors looking to buy rental property with high annual appreciation.
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640-660 of 789 Property Results.
- Price:
- $319,900
- Address:
- 150 BEE ST
- MLS ID:
- 2800433
- Year Built:
- 2007
- City:
- Charleston
- Kind:
- Condominium
- Subdivision:
- Bee Street Lofts
- Bedrooms:
- 1
- Bathrooms:
- 1
- Square Feet:
- 806 ft²
- Price:
- $317,000
- Address:
- 61 CLEMSON ST
- MLS ID:
- 2808267
- Year Built:
- 1940
- City:
- Charleston
- Kind:
- Sngl Fam Det
- Subdivision:
- Wagener Terrace
- Bedrooms:
- 2
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Square Feet:
- 1,182 ft²
- Price:
- $312,000
- Address:
- 71 SPRING ST
- MLS ID:
- 2812389
- Year Built:
- 1872
- City:
- Charleston
- Kind:
- Condominium
- Subdivision:
- Elliotborough
- Bedrooms:
- 2
- Bathrooms:
- 1
- Square Feet:
- 897 ft²
- Price:
- $310,000
- Address:
- 888 RUTLEDGE AVE
- MLS ID:
- 2807462
- Year Built:
- 1933
- City:
- Charleston
- Kind:
- Sngl Fam Det
- Subdivision:
- North Central
- Bedrooms:
- 2
- Bathrooms:
- 1
- Acreage:
- 0.1
- Square Feet:
- 1,273 ft²
- Price:
- $306,000
- Address:
- 350 KING STREET
- MLS ID:
- 2808718
- Year Built:
- 1914
- City:
- Charleston
- Kind:
- Condominium
- Subdivision:
- Downtown
- Bedrooms:
- 1
- Bathrooms:
- 1
- Square Feet:
- 524 ft²
- Price:
- $304,900
- Address:
- 8 TODD ST
- MLS ID:
- 2738197
- Year Built:
- 2003
- City:
- Charleston
- Kind:
- Sngl Fam Det
- Subdivision:
- Elliotborough
- Bedrooms:
- 3
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Square Feet:
- 1,125 ft²
- Price:
- $299,999
- Address:
- 59 AMHERST ST
- MLS ID:
- 2804437
- Year Built:
- 1885
- City:
- Charleston
- Kind:
- Sngl Fam Det
- Subdivision:
- Eastside
- Bedrooms:
- 3
- Bathrooms:
- 1
- Square Feet:
- 1,516 ft²
- Price:
- $299,000
- Address:
- 704 RUTLEDGE AVE
- MLS ID:
- 2619412
- Year Built:
- 1938
- City:
- Charleston
- Kind:
- Condominium
- Subdivision:
- Downtown
- Bedrooms:
- 3
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Square Feet:
- 1,300 ft²
- Price:
- $299,000
- Address:
- 704 RUTLEDGE AVE
- MLS ID:
- 2619414
- Year Built:
- 1938
- City:
- Charleston
- Kind:
- Condominium
- Subdivision:
- Downtown
- Bedrooms:
- 3
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Square Feet:
- 1,300 ft²
- Price:
- $299,000
- Address:
- 701 KING ST
- MLS ID:
- 2701671
- Year Built:
- 1940
- City:
- Charleston
- Kind:
- Condominium
- Subdivision:
- North Central
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 1
- Acreage:
- 0.1
- Square Feet:
- 1,400 ft²
- Price:
- $299,000
- Address:
- 160 DARLINGTON AVE
- MLS ID:
- 2714268
- Year Built:
- 1940
- City:
- Charleston
- Kind:
- Sngl Fam Det
- Subdivision:
- Wagener Terrace
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 1
- Square Feet:
- 2,400 ft²
- Price:
- $299,000
- Address:
- 16 ROSE LN
- MLS ID:
- 2808098
- Year Built:
- 1935
- City:
- Charleston
- Kind:
- Sngl Fam Det
- Subdivision:
- Downtown
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Square Feet:
- 1,600 ft²
- Price:
- $299,000
- Address:
- 897 ASHLEY AVE
- MLS ID:
- 2805105
- Year Built:
- 1940
- City:
- Charleston
- Kind:
- Sngl Fam Det
- Subdivision:
- Wagener Terrace
- Bedrooms:
- 3
- Bathrooms:
- 1
- Acreage:
- 0.1
- Square Feet:
- 1,092 ft²
- Price:
- $299,000
- Address:
- 234 RUTLEDGE AVE
- MLS ID:
- 2803720
- Year Built:
- 2005
- City:
- Charleston
- Kind:
- Condominium
- Subdivision:
- Cannonborough
- Bedrooms:
- 2
- Bathrooms:
- 1
- Acreage:
- 0.17
- Square Feet:
- 665 ft²
- Price:
- $298,000
- Address:
- 39 CAROLINA ST
- MLS ID:
- 2807954
- Year Built:
- 1935
- City:
- Charleston
- Kind:
- Condominium
- Subdivision:
- Downtown
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 1
- Square Feet:
- 1,152 ft²
- Price:
- $298,000
- Address:
- 39 CAROLINA ST
- MLS ID:
- 2807950
- Year Built:
- 1935
- City:
- Charleston
- Kind:
- Condominium
- Subdivision:
- Downtown
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 1
- Square Feet:
- 1,152 ft²
- Price:
- $297,900
- Address:
- 78 QUEEN ST
- MLS ID:
- 2722035
- Year Built:
- 1861
- City:
- Charleston
- Kind:
- Condominium
- Subdivision:
- Elliott House Inn
- Bedrooms:
- 1
- Bathrooms:
- 1
- Square Feet:
- 320 ft²
- Price:
- $295,000
- Address:
- 350 KING ST
- MLS ID:
- 2800800
- Year Built:
- 1850
- City:
- Charleston
- Kind:
- Condominium
- Subdivision:
- Downtown
- Bedrooms:
- 1
- Bathrooms:
- 1
- Square Feet:
- 562 ft²
- Price:
- $295,000
- Address:
- 23 RACE ST
- MLS ID:
- 2802626
- Year Built:
- 1940
- City:
- Charleston
- Kind:
- Condominium
- Subdivision:
- Midtown
- Bedrooms:
- 2
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Square Feet:
- 1,100 ft²
- Price:
- $289,900
- Address:
- 78 QUEEN ST
- MLS ID:
- 2729072
- Year Built:
- 1861
- City:
- Charleston
- Kind:
- Condominium
- Subdivision:
- Elliott House Inn
- Bedrooms:
- 1
- Bathrooms:
- 1
- Square Feet:
- 264 ft²
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More About Downtown Charleston, South Carolina
Downtown Charleston (also called the Charleston Peninsula) is bordered to the south by James Island, to the west by West Ashley, to the northwest by North Charleston, to the northeast by Daniel Island, and to the east by Mt. Pleasant. So Downtown is really at the center of everything in the Charleston, SC area. Downtown Charleston is a top tourist destination because of its rich history, its appreciation for the arts (as evidenced in the many art galleries and theaters), its beautiful harbor, and the wide selection of shops and restaurants. Some of the most popular areas to visit on the peninsula are King Street, the Market, Waterfront Park, Rainbow Row, and the Battery.
Downtown is where many of the annual festivals are held, such as the seventeen-day arts celebration Spoleto. It is also home to the Charleston RiverDogs, the area's minor league baseball team. So, you'll find a range of things to do in Charleston for all ages and all personality types.
Condos in Downtown Charleston, SC
Condos are the most affordable way to buy real estate in downtown Charleston. To get in a good location in downtown Charleston, you’ll find condos starting in the mid $300s. These will be mostly condos with 1 bedroom, 1 bath, and anywhere from 500 to 1,000 sq ft. Condo prices go up to almost $5 million for waterfront condos in the historic districts of downtown Charleston.
Downtown Charleston has several large condo buildings, like The People’s Building and Vendue Range in the French Quarter (these condos have some of the best views in downtown Charleston!), the high rises at 1 King Street (also with great views), Dockside, the Bristol, Laurens Place, Ashley House (which has some of the most affordable condos in this list), and Bee Street Lofts (which has the newest condos in downtown Charleston). The condos, especially near the tops of these building, have incredible views of the city and the Charleston Harbor.
If you don’t want to live in a big condo building and you want a more historic feel, you may like the homes in downtown Charleston that have been subdivided into condos. These sometimes have a different layout than traditional condos simply because they were not originally built to be condos. They’re still very functional, though. And, buyers often prefer these types of condos because they have more of the Charleston feel to them. These condos make up the majority of condo listings in downtown Charleston simply because so many houses have been converted to condos. This is a great option for living in a historic Charleston home without having to pay the high price (upwards of $700,000 or so) to own the entire home.
You’ll find these kinds of converted condos throughout the Charleston Peninsula. However, the most popular condos tend to be in neighborhoods like Harleston Village, South of Broad, the French Quarter, Cannonborough, Elliotborough, and Radcliffborough. You’ll also find quite a few condos around Colony Lake in the $300-400K range.
Condos in downtown Charleston are a great option also for buyers wanting a vacation home, since condos are relatively low maintenance. Also, because condos tend to have a better location for the price compared to houses, you’ll find a good selection of condos that are within a good walking distance to shops and restaurants in downtown Charleston.
The pictures below were taken from condos in downtown Charleston. The first picture is of The People's Building. The next three are views from the condos in this building.
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