Begin the day with coffee at Alcove Market, spend the afternoon browsing galleries and boutiques, and settle into dinner at one of Charleston's celebrated restaurants. As the sun sets, take a leisurely stroll along the recently updated Low Battery. At 3 Chisolm Street, this quintessential Charleston lifestyle is right outside your door. Tucked away South of Broad, known for its historic architecture, luxury, and exclusivity, Residence 203 at 3 Chisolm Street presents a rare opportunity for a sophisticated pied-a-terre or effortlessly low-maintenance full-time home.This sophisticated one-bedroom condominium spans two light-filled levels. Generous windows fill the home with natural light, while thoughtful design details create a sense of both elegance and ease. The main level features ...an inviting living room with gas fireplace, a well-appointed kitchen, and a powder room. A beautiful antiqued mirror conceals a Murphy bed, providing a clever and beautifully integrated space for overnight guests. Down the slate staircase, the private bedroom suite offers a spacious bathroom and abundant storage, including a large walk-in closet with a conveniently situated laundry room. Thoughtfully designed by Jenny Keenan, the residence blends modern, artisan finishes with the character of the building's historic architecture. Originally constructed in 1923 as South Carolina's first vocational school, 3 Chisolm Street was transformed into high-end condominiums in the early 2000s. The building received a prestigious Carolopolis Award from the Preservation Society of Charleston for its outstanding adaptive reuse and historic renovation and retains many of its original architectural details, including enormous windows, soaring ceilings, and a distinctive masonry façade. It is also listed on the National Register of Historic Places. A rare combination of historic charm, refined design, and an enviable South of Broad location, Residence 203 offers an exceptional opportunity to experience Charleston at its most elegant--and its most effortless.
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$1,395,000
3 Chisolm St Unit 203, Charleston, SC 29401
1beds
1,280sqft
Condominium
Built in 1923
-- sqft lot
$1,346,600 Zestimate®
$1,090/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Modern artisan finishesWell-appointed kitchenPrivate bedroom suiteTwo light-filled levelsAbundant storageConveniently situated laundry roomEnormous windows
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East West Realty, LLC
Source: CTMLS,MLS#: 26025249
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Ceiling - Smooth, High Ceilings, Elevator, Garden Tub/Shower, Walk-In Closet(s), Ceiling Fan(s)
- Flooring: Slate, Wood
- Windows: Window Treatments
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas Log, Living Room, One
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,280
- Total interior livable area: 1,280 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Off Street
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
Details
- Parcel number: 4570704076
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Property subtype: Condominium
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1923
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Charleston Water Service, Dominion Energy
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Dog Park, Elevators, Lawn Maint Incl
- Security: Fire Sprinkler System
- Subdivision: South of Broad
Location
- Region: Charleston
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,090/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $981,600
- Annual tax amount: $3,931
- Date on market: 9/8/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Estimated market value
$1,346,600
$1.28M - $1.41M
$4,487/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/8/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,395,000+59.4%$1,090/sqft |
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| 8/16/2022 | Sold | $875,000+25%$684/sqft |
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| 10/27/2021 | Sold | $700,000-3.4%$547/sqft |
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| 10/11/2021 | Contingent | $725,000$566/sqft |
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| 9/14/2021 | Listed for sale | $725,000$566/sqft |
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| 7/3/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 5/17/2021 | Price change | $725,000-6.5%$566/sqft |
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| 4/12/2021 | Price change | $775,000-6.1%$605/sqft |
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| 11/24/2020 | Listed for sale | $825,000+106.8%$645/sqft |
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| 4/28/2011 | Sold | $399,000-24%$312/sqft |
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| 7/3/2008 | Sold | $525,000+53.5%$410/sqft |
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| 5/24/2004 | Sold | $342,000$267/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,931 +9% | $32,200 +15% |
| 2024 | $3,605 +3.8% | $28,000 |
| 2023 | $3,472 +2.8% | $28,000 |
| 2022 | $3,379 +39.5% | $28,000 +48.5% |
| 2021 | $2,422 -3.6% | $18,860 |
| 2020 | $2,511 | $18,860 +15% |
| 2019 | $2,511 | $16,400 |
| 2017 | $2,511 +16.5% | $16,400 |
| 2016 | $2,156 +4.4% | $16,400 |
| 2015 | $2,065 -3.3% | $16,400 |
| 2014 | $2,135 | -- |
| 2011 | $2,135 +22.3% | -- |
| 2010 | $1,746 -1.4% | $13,280 |
| 2009 | $1,771 +8.1% | $13,280 |
| 2008 | $1,638 -29.6% | $13,280 |
| 2006 | $2,329 -0.8% | $13,280 |
| 2005 | $2,348 -12.8% | $13,280 +5.9% |
| 2004 | $2,692 -43.8% | $12,540 -33.3% |
| 2003 | $4,792 +269.2% | $18,810 +278.5% |
| 2002 | $1,298 | $4,970 |
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Neighborhood: Charlestowne
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Memminger
- Middle: Courtenay
- High: Burke
Source: CTMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.







