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    8 & 8-1/2 Elliott St, Charleston, SC 29401

    3beds
    3,187sqft
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1779
    1,742 Square Feet Lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $1,003/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Don't miss your chance to own the storied Scott-Foster House! Built in 1779 by merchant John Scott and the recipient of a Carolopolis Award from the Preservation Society of Charleston, this home, situated alongside the quaint Gadsden Alley, has served as a residence, a grocery store, a saloon, was occupied by British soldiers during the American Revolution, and later by US Navy Servicemen during WWII. If you are looking for a generational trophy property and a true testament to the history of the Holy City and Elliott St, look no further, you're home. Options abound in this fully renovated South of Broad historical charmer. 8 and 8 1/2 Elliott St offers the discerning buyer a property packed with both an amazing past and extensive flexibility for future usage. The property is presentlyconfigured as a 2 br 2 1/2 bath on the second and third floors and a 1 br 1 bath on the first floor with coveted outdoor patio space. Both units boast independent entrances, full kitchens, and laundries. Whether you are looking for an excellent investment with the option to generate rental income with one or both of the units or wish to bring this historical masterpiece into her next chapter as an impressive single residence (drawings available for viewing), the options are endless. This property is available for immediate showings. *This property comes with 2 residential on street parking permits which can be applied for with the City of Charleston by it's new owner. **Drawings show both the current layout and the proposed layout that could be achieved if a buyer desired to convert to a single mansion.
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    Focus Real Estate Services, LLC

    Source: CTMLS,MLS#: 26011139MLS Logo

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      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 3
      • Bathrooms: 4
      • Full bathrooms: 3
      • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
      Rooms
      • Room types: Living/Dining Combo, Laundry, Mother-In-Law Suite
      Heating
      • Central, Electric
      Cooling
      • Central Air
      Appliances
      • Laundry: Laundry Room
      Features
      • Ceiling - Smooth, High Ceilings, Ceiling Fan(s), In-Law Floorplan
      • Flooring: Wood
      • Has fireplace: Yes
      • Fireplace features: Bedroom, Dining Room, Living Room, Three +
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 3,187
      • Total interior livable area: 3,187 sqft

      Property

      Parking
      • Parking features: Other
      Features
      • Levels: Three Or More
      • Stories: 3
      • Patio & porch: Patio
      • Exterior features: Balcony
      • Fencing: Wrought Iron,Back Yard
      Lot
      • Size: 1,742 Square Feet
      • Features: 0 - .5 Acre, High, Interior Lot, Level

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      • Attached to another structure: Yes
      Materials
      • Stucco
      • Foundation: Crawl Space
      • Roof: Architectural,Asphalt
      Condition
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1779

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Public Sewer
      • Water: Public

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Subdivision: None
      Location
      • Region: Charleston

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $1,003/sqft
      • Date on market: 4/18/2026
      • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional

        Estimated market value

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        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        4/18/2026Listed for sale$3,195,000-3%$1,003/sqft
        Source: CTMLS #26011139 Report a problem
        11/10/2025Listing removed$3,295,000$1,034/sqft
        Source: CTMLS #25022852 Report a problem
        9/10/2025Price change$3,295,000-5.7%$1,034/sqft
        Source: CTMLS #25022852 Report a problem
        8/20/2025Listed for sale$3,495,000$1,097/sqft
        Source: CTMLS #25022852 Report a problem

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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: Charlestowne

        Getting around

        83 / 100
        Very Walkable
        32 / 100
        Some Transit
        81 / 100
        Very Bikeable

        Nearby schools

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        Schools provided by the listing agent
        • Elementary: Memminger
        • Middle: Courtenay
        • High: Burke

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