Cannonborough in Downtown Charleston, SC

upper king street near cannonborough

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.

marion square downtown charleston

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.

All Current Home Listings for Cannonborough:

Price, Low to High
1 Properties Found.

1 Percy Street

$2,000,000
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…

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Recently Sold Cannonborough Homes:

Price, Low to High
5 Properties Found.
Photo of Listing #23017579

202 Ashley Ave B

$255,000
MLS® #23017579

Cannonborough
Downtown Charleston, SC
1 BR, 1 BA, 230 SQ FT
Built in 1858
Condo

Welcome to this recently renovated studio in the heart of downtown Charleston! This turn-key condo includes a de…

Photo of Listing #23010941

202 Ashley Avenue D

$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. …

Photo of Listing #23016687

12 Bee Street B

$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…

Photo of Listing #24002838

3 Percy Street

$1,470,500
MLS® #24002838

Cannonborough
Downtown Charleston, SC
3 BR, 3½ BA, 1967 SQ FT, 0.09 ACRES
Built in 1865
House

Welcome to 3 Percy Street. A meticulously renovated Charleston Single seamlessly blends its classic charm with m…

Photo of Listing #24003643

22 Felix Street

$1,550,000
MLS® #24003643

Cannonborough
Downtown Charleston, SC
3 BR, 2½ BA, 1704 SQ FT, 0.03 ACRES
Built in 2004
House

This charming 3-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom short term rental (STR) property offers the quintessential downtown Charle…

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