Exceptional redevelopment opportunity in the Heart of downtown Charleston. Highly coveted corner lot is being offered and is ideally positioned for builders, investors, and developers. Conveniently located minutes from MUSC, Roper Hospital, The Citadel, Hampton Park, King Street, Restaurants, shopping, and everything downtown Charleston has to offer. Buyer to verify any information deemed important
Active
$717,528
189 Congress St, Charleston, SC 29403
3beds
1,040sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1918
2,178 Square Feet Lot
$679,600 Zestimate®
$690/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Highly coveted corner lot
- 19 days |
- 983 |
- 45 |
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Better Homes And Gardens Real Estate Palmetto
Source: CTMLS,MLS#: 26021751
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Features
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,040
- Total interior livable area: 1,040 sqft
Property
Features
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Size: 2,178 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 4600303057
- Special conditions: Handy Man Special
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1918
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Charleston Water Service, Dominion Energy
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: None
Location
- Region: Charleston
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $690/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $469,500
- Annual tax amount: $2,367
- Date on market: 7/30/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Estimated market value
$679,600
$646,000 - $714,000
$3,241/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/30/2026 | Listed for sale | $717,528$690/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,367 +15.4% | $7,700 +14.9% |
| 2024 | $2,050 +3.3% | $6,700 |
| 2023 | $1,984 +6.2% | $6,700 |
| 2022 | $1,868 +1.2% | $6,700 |
| 2021 | $1,846 +0.7% | $6,700 |
| 2020 | $1,833 | $6,700 +15.1% |
| 2019 | $1,833 | $5,820 |
| 2017 | $1,833 +23% | $5,820 |
| 2011 | $1,490 +28.1% | -- |
| 2010 | $1,164 -2.1% | $4,610 |
| 2009 | $1,189 +3.2% | $4,610 |
| 2008 | $1,152 -39.1% | $4,610 -47.4% |
| 2006 | $1,893 -0.5% | $8,760 |
| 2005 | $1,903 +79.8% | $8,760 +151% |
| 2004 | $1,059 +10.1% | $3,490 |
| 2003 | $962 +2.5% | $3,490 |
| 2002 | $938 +133.4% | $3,490 +91.8% |
| 2000 | $402 | $1,820 |
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Neighborhood: Westside
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 2/10Mitchell Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 4/10Simmons Pinckney Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.3 mi
- 1/10Burke High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Mitchell
- 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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