This Freedman's Cottage circa 1910 is located in the heart of the Upper Meeting Street Corridor adjacent the American College of Building Arts. This charming property is ready for renovation with the potential for 4 total bedrooms and 3 baths making it ideal for use as a primary residence with in-law suite or as an investment property. The property is within the Opportunity Zone and is in an X flood zone. There is a survey in hand as well as preliminary structural drawings that have been submitted for permitting. Charleston favorites like Babas on Meeting, Home Team BBQ, Revelry Brewing, Pelato, Lewis BBQ, Edmunds Oast, and more are also within walking distance. Outdoor lovers will enjoy nearby Hampton Park and the future Lowcountry Low Line, set to transform the area.
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$325,000
12 Poinsett St, Charleston, SC 29403
4beds
1,209sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1910
3,920.4 Square Feet Lot
$690,600 Zestimate®
$269/sqft
$3,694 Estimated rent
Home value
$690,600
$566,000 - $843,000
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Listed by:
The Boulevard Company
Bought with:
William Means Real Estate, LLC
Source: CTMLS,MLS#: 25023506
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Features
- Flooring: Wood
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,209
- Total interior livable area: 1,209 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Off Street
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Front Porch
- Fencing: Partial
Lot
- Size: 3,920 sqft
Details
- Parcel number: 4631602034
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Crawl Space
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1910
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Charleston Water Service, Dominion Energy
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Charleston
- Subdivision: North Central
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/18/2025 | Sold | $325,000-18.5%$269/sqft |
Source:  CTMLS #25023506 Report a problem | ||
| 8/27/2025 | Listed for sale | $399,000-11.1%$330/sqft |
Source: CTMLS #25023506 Report a problem | ||
| 8/26/2025 | Listing removed | $449,000$371/sqft |
Source: CTMLS #25019735 Report a problem | ||
| 7/17/2025 | Listed for sale | $449,000+79.6%$371/sqft |
Source: CTMLS #25019735 Report a problem | ||
| 4/25/2024 | Sold | $250,000$207/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,344 +124.6% | $15,000 +138.5% |
| 2024 | $1,934 +3.3% | $6,290 |
| 2023 | $1,872 +6.3% | $6,290 |
| 2022 | $1,760 +1.2% | $6,290 |
| 2021 | $1,739 +0.7% | $6,290 |
| 2020 | $1,727 | $6,290 +15% |
| 2019 | $1,727 | $5,470 |
| 2017 | $1,727 +13.8% | $5,470 |
| 2016 | $1,517 +3.2% | $5,470 |
| 2015 | $1,471 +4.5% | $5,470 |
| 2014 | $1,407 | -- |
| 2011 | $1,407 +20.4% | -- |
| 2010 | $1,169 -2.1% | $4,630 |
| 2009 | $1,194 +3.2% | $4,630 |
| 2008 | $1,157 +10.9% | $4,630 |
| 2006 | $1,043 -0.5% | $4,630 |
| 2005 | $1,048 +54.7% | $4,630 +98.7% |
| 2004 | $677 +3.3% | $2,330 |
| 2003 | $656 | $2,330 |
| 2002 | $656 +5.4% | $2,330 +24.6% |
| 2000 | $622 | $1,870 |
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Neighborhood: East Central
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Sanders-Clyde Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.6 mi
- 4/10Simmons Pinckney Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.9 mi
- 1/10Burke High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: James Simons
- Middle: Simmons Pinckney
- High: Burke
Source: CTMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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Estimated market value
$690,600
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