French Quarter Homes in Downtown Charleston

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The French Quarter of Downtown Charleston is enormously popular among home buyers due to its prime location for shopping and restaurants, its walkability, and also its cultural and artistic heritage. Located directly north of Broad Street and directly east of Meeting Street, the French Quarter is ideal for home buyers who want to live in the heart of the city.

You’ll find some of Charleston’s best restaurants including High Cotton, Magnolia’s, Slightly North of Broad, Grill 225, Amen Street Fish and Raw Bar, Husk, and 82 Queen. Also, the Roof Top Bar at Vendue Inn offers unbeatable views of Waterfront Park and the Charleston Harbor.

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French Quarter is known for its cobblestone streets, old world charm, narrow alleys, pre-Revolutionary buildings, visual arts, and churches. Approximately 30 art galleries – with works representing over 500 artists – are housed in this neighborhood. Four times a year (usually the first Friday of March, May, October, and December), the community hosts an Art Walk during which many of these galleries open their doors to the public. Also in the French Quarter you’ll find the famous Dock Street Theatre (pictured above right) which offers a range of orchestral and theatrical performances in addition to hosting many of the Spoleto Festival events each year. When it opened in 1736, the Dock Street Theatre was the first building in the United States dedicated solely to theatrical performances. The theater recently underwent a $19 million renovation in order to preserve this historic landmark in downtown Charleston.

Another historic building in the French Quarter is the Powder Magazine. Built in 1713, this is the oldest public building in the Carolinas and one of the oldest from the early British colonies. During this time, Charleston was the southernmost English settlement and had high walls and a moat around it for protection from pirates as well as French and Spanish naval ships. The Powder Magazine was used to store Charleston's gunpowder supply.

This historic neighborhood gets its name from the many French Huguenots and merchants living in this section of the city in the early 1700s. The French Huguenot Church boasts what is perhaps the best gothic style architecture in Downtown, and it also has the oldest church organ. Another beautiful church is St. Philip’s Episcopal (pictured), which was the first Anglican church founded south of Virginia.

French Quarter Real Estate

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Real estate in the French Quarter fetches some of the highest prices in the Downtown Charleston real estate market due to its high concentration of 18th and 19th century homes and also the high demand from home buyers wanting to live within easy walking distance of some of the best attractions in Charleston. The least expensive options include lofts in converted warehouses and high rise condos. Keep in mind that there is very little new construction in this area, especially for single family homes. Buyers who choose to live in the French Quarter usually prefer the history and charm of this European style section of the city. Home buyers tend to also like that the residential sections blend so well with the bustling commercial streetscapes.

Homes for Sale in French Quarter:

Price, Low to High
14 Properties Found.

85 Cumberland Street P1

$998,000
MLS® #24002624

French Quarter
Downtown Charleston, SC
1 BR, 1½ BA, 862 SQ FT
Built in 1900
Condo

Lovely and practical dual-level penthouse with tons of natural light, outdoor space and historic Charleston char…

85 Cumberland Street P2

$1,145,000
MLS® #23027915

French Quarter
Downtown Charleston, SC
1 BR, 1½ BA, 858 SQ FT
Built in 1900
Condo

Experience the pinnacle of opulent downtown living in this fully-furnished, lavish two-story penthouse, seamless…

Photo of Listing #23017754

175 Concord Street 101

$1,985,000
MLS® #23017754

French Quarter
Downtown Charleston, SC
2 BR, 2½ BA, 1900 SQ FT
Built in 2007
Condo

Luxurious Downtown Charleston living awaits you in this pied-a-terre nestled in the French Quarter. Park your ca…

26 Cumberland Street 204

$2,105,750
MLS® #22020631

French Quarter
Downtown Charleston, SC
2 BR, 2½ BA, 1418 SQ FT
Built in 2024
Condo

Rare opportunity to own a newly built luxury residence in the heart of historic Charleston. High ceilings, priva…

26 Cumberland Street 207

$2,240,000
MLS® #22020633

French Quarter
Downtown Charleston, SC
2 BR, 2½ BA, 1851 SQ FT
Built in 2024
Condo

Rare opportunity to own a newly built luxury residence in the heart of historic Charleston. High ceilings, priva…

26 Cumberland Street 202

$2,243,000
MLS® #22020630

French Quarter
Downtown Charleston, SC
2 BR, 2½ BA, 1530 SQ FT
Built in 2024
Condo

Rare opportunity to own a newly built luxury residence in the heart of historic Charleston. High ceilings, priva…

8 Prioleau Street #a

$2,350,000
MLS® #24005274

French Quarter
Downtown Charleston, SC
3 BR, 3½ BA, 2620 SQ FT
Built in 2005
Townhouse

Nestled within the vibrant French Quarter, this captivating townhome offers an unrivaled urban lifestyle in down…

26 Cumberland Street 211

$2,524,500
MLS® #22020634

French Quarter
Downtown Charleston, SC
2 BR, 2 BA, 1718 SQ FT
Built in 2024
Condo

Rare opportunity to own a newly built luxury residence in the heart of historic Charleston. High ceilings, priva…

26 Cumberland Street 205

$2,774,000
MLS® #22020632

French Quarter
Downtown Charleston, SC
2 BR, 2½ BA, 1868 SQ FT
Built in 2024
Condo

Rare opportunity to own a newly built luxury residence in the heart of historic Charleston. High ceilings, priva…

26 Cumberland Street 303

$2,819,000
MLS® #22024846

French Quarter
Downtown Charleston, SC
2 BR, 2½ BA, 1892 SQ FT
Built in 2024
Condo

City House Charleston (CHC) delivers a handsome and fresh residential experience a stone's throw from award-winn…

46-a State Street & 15 Lodge Alley

$3,400,000
MLS® #23025354

French Quarter
Downtown Charleston, SC
1 BR, 2 BA, 3834 SQ FT
Built in 1817
Townhouse

This beautiful townhouse consists of 2 tax map parcels owned fee simple and sold as one. There is no regime fee.…

26 Cumberland Street 301

$3,543,250
MLS® #22021160

French Quarter
Downtown Charleston, SC
2 BR, 2½ BA, 2461 SQ FT
Built in 2024
Condo

Rare opportunity to own a newly built luxury residence in the heart of historic Charleston. High ceilings, priva…

26 Cumberland Street 201

$3,638,250
MLS® #22020629

French Quarter
Downtown Charleston, SC
2 BR, 2½ BA, 2461 SQ FT
Built in 2024
Condo

Rare opportunity to own a newly built luxury residence in the heart of historic Charleston. High ceilings, priva…

26 Cumberland Street 208

$4,371,850
MLS® #22024798

French Quarter
Downtown Charleston, SC
3 BR, 3½ BA, 2974 SQ FT
Built in 2024
Condo

Rare opportunity to own a newly built luxury residence in the heart of historic Charleston. High ceilings, priva…

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Recently Sold French Quarter Homes:

Price, Low to High
8 Properties Found.
Photo of Listing #23023959

3 Queen Street 201

$675,000
MLS® #23023959

French Quarter
Downtown Charleston, SC
1 BR, 1½ BA, 1023 SQ FT
Built in 1855
Condo

Step into historic living at its finest in the heart of the French Quarter with this exquisite loft-style condom…

Photo of Listing #23012589

192 E Bay Street 302

$775,000
MLS® #23012589

French Quarter
Downtown Charleston, SC
2 BR, 2 BA, 1133 SQ FT
Built in 1880
Condo

This top-floor French Quarter loft offers walkability to Charleston's finest local fare and social scenes and al…

Photo of Listing #22021323

160 East Bay Street 303

$890,000
MLS® #22021323

French Quarter
Downtown Charleston, SC
2 BR, 2 BA, 1363 SQ FT
Built in 2006
Condo

Beautiful condo on East Bay between two cobblestone streets in the Historic French Quarters. Steps away from the…

Photo of Listing #23019142

32 State Street

$1,150,000
MLS® #23019142

French Quarter
Downtown Charleston, SC
1 BR, 1½ BA, 1002 SQ FT, 0.01 ACRES
Built in 1858
Townhouse

** Owner has two cars and has never had an issue with street parking as the parking hours are limited here. You …

Photo of Listing #23005777

29 State Street C

$1,200,000
MLS® #23005777

French Quarter
Downtown Charleston, SC
2 BR, 2 BA, 1602 SQ FT
Built in 1985
Condo

Located on the corner of Queen and State Street and through a charming brick archway, your perfect downtown pied…

Photo of Listing #23016936

40 State Street 1

$1,550,000
MLS® #23016936

French Quarter
Downtown Charleston, SC
2 BR, 2 BA, 1583 SQ FT
Built in 1815
Condo

Modern luxury meets old world charm in Charleston's highly sought-after historic French Quarter district. This d…

Photo of Listing #23021464

7 State Street B

$1,550,000
MLS® #23021464

French Quarter
Downtown Charleston, SC
2 BR, 2 BA, 1563 SQ FT, 0.06 ACRES
Built in 1819
Condo

Welcome to a piece of history reimagined for modern luxury living. This newly renovated condominium is nestled w…

Photo of Listing #23003908

24 Chalmers Street

$1,875,000
MLS® #23003908

French Quarter
Downtown Charleston, SC
13 BR, 4½ BA, 6119 SQ FT, 0.08 ACRES
Built in 1910
House

AUCTION - Seller offering property via online auction. Bid online beginning Monday, June 26th with a starting bi…

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