Address
79 America Street, Charleston, SC
Price
$ 1,650,000
Property Attributes
- MLS#26023284
- TypeSingle Family
- Listing Status Active
- CountyCharleston
- CityCharleston
- Area51 - Peninsula Charleston Inside of Crosstown
- NeighborhoodEastside
- Zip29403
- StyleCharleston Single
- Year Built1872
- Price$ 1,650,000
- Bedrooms4
- Full Bathrooms2
- Half Bathrooms0
- Sqr Footage2928
- Lot Size0.13 Acres
Data Source:
Charleston Trident MLS (CTARMLS)
Property Description
INVESTOR SPECIAL | DEVELOPER OPPORTUNITY 79 America Street offers a rare combination of an existing historic residence, substantial land, accessory space, parking, and meaningful future development potential. The property currently consists of a meticulously maintained 3-story historic brick home exceeding 1900 square feet, complemented by a 1,000-square-foot accessory building and an adjoining vacant lot. The combined property encompasses approximately 6,305 square feet, creating an unusually flexible footprint in a downtown location. For developers and investors, the possibilities are extensive. The current zoning allows for up to three units,presenting the opportunity to convert the existing structure into a triplex or utilize the vacant portion for a new single-family residence or duplex, subject to applicable approvals. The vacant area also provides significant additional parking potential. The existing 79 America residence retains its historic character while offering strong functionality, featuring original hardwood floors, large piazzas, bridge views from the second floor, and three newer HVAC systems, one serving each floor. A large driveway currently provides three off-street parking spaces. The property can be envisioned in numerous ways: Development play: Retain the existing structure while developing the vacant portion, potentially adding a duplex or single-family residence. Multi-unit investment: Utilize the current zoning opportunity to create additional residential units. Single-property estate: Keep the parcels together as an expansive downtown residence with an oversized yard, accessory building, pool, patio, gym, garage, or pool house. Live/work opportunity: Utilize the existing residence as an office or professional space while taking advantage of the additional land and accessory building. Future development: Subdivide the vacant portion and create a new residence while retaining the existing historic home.
| Elementary School | Middle School | High School |
|---|---|---|
| Memminger Elementary School | Simmons Pinckney Middle School | Burke High School |
| Price History | |
|---|---|
| 8/16/2026 | Listed $1,650,000 |
General Features
| County | Charleston |
|---|---|
| Property Type | Residential |
| Subdivision Name | Eastside |
| Status | Active |
| Directions | From East Bay Street, Turn Onto Columbus Street, Then Right Onto America Street; 79 America Street Is The First Property On The Left Beside The Church. |
| High School | Burke |
| City | Charleston |
| MLS Area | 51 - Peninsula Charleston Inside of Crosstown |
| Lot Size Units | Acres |
| Lot Size Square Feet | 5662.8 |
| Elementary School | Memminger |
| Middle/Junior High School | Simmons Pinckney |
| Building Area Units | Square Feet |
| Standard Status | Active |
| Utilities | Charleston Water Service,Dominion Energy |
| Sewer | Public Sewer |
| Heating | Electric |
| Cooling | Central Air |
| Roof | Architectural |
| Construction Materials | Brick |
| Year Built | 1872 |
| New Construction | false |
| Garage Y/N | false |
| Other Structures | Yes,Guest House |
| Patio/Porch Features | Front Porch |
| Architectural Style | Charleston Single |
| Stories Count | 3 |
| Levels | 3 Stories |
| Property Subtype | Single Family Detached |
| Full Baths | 2 |
| Carport Y/N | false |
| Property Attached Y/N | false |
Interior Features
| Interior Amenities | Ceiling - Smooth,Office |
|---|---|
| Air Conditioning Y/N | true |
| Heating Y/N | true |
| Total Bedrooms | 4 |
| Fireplace Y/N | true |
| Room Type | Office |
| Fireplace Features | Two |
| Window Features | Window Treatments - Some |
| Total Fireplaces | 2 |
Exterior Features
| Lot Size Area | 0.13 |
|---|---|
| Lot Size Acres | 0.13 |
| Lot Features | 0 - .5 Acre |
| Parking Features | Off Street |
| Water Source | Public |
| Foundation Details | Crawl Space |
| Building Area Total | 2928 |
| Exterior Amenities | Rain Gutters |
| Fencing | Fence - Metal Enclosed |
Amenities
- Foreclosure
- Views
- Short Sale
- New Construction
- Adult 55+
- Lease To Own
- No HOA Fees
- Furnished
- Primary On Main
- Air Conditioning
- Seller Finance
- Green
- Fixer Upper
- Horse
- Golf
- Fireplace
- Deck
- Garage
- Basement
- Pool
Property vs Single Family Average in 29403
Price
Year Built
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