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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$3,195,000
8 & 8-1/2 Elliott St, Charleston, SC 29401
3beds
3,187sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1779
1,742 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$1,003/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 79 days |
- 660 |
- 26 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Focus Real Estate Services, LLC
Source: CTMLS,MLS#: 26011139
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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
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/18/2026 | Listed for sale | $3,195,000-3%$1,003/sqft |
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| 11/10/2025 | Listing removed | $3,295,000$1,034/sqft |
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| 9/10/2025 | Price change | $3,295,000-5.7%$1,034/sqft |
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| 8/20/2025 | Listed for sale | $3,495,000$1,097/sqft |
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Public tax history
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Monthly payment
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Payment breakdown
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Charlestowne
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 2/10Memminger Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.6 mi
- 4/10Simmons Pinckney Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.9 mi
- 1/10Burke High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.9 mi
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.
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- South Carolina
- Charleston County
- Charleston
- 29401
- Charlestowne
- 8 & 8-1/2 Elliott St







