79 America Street, Charleston, SC 29403
Local realty services provided by:CENTURY 21 Triangle Group
Listed by: lawton courtnall
Office: daniel ravenel sotheby's international realty
MLS#:26023284
Source:SC_CTAR
79 America Street,Charleston, SC 29403
$1,590,000
- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2,928 sq. ft.
- Single family
- Active
Price summary
- Price:$1,590,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$543.03
About this home
INVESTOR SPECIAL | DEVELOPER OPPORTUNITY (HOUSE, LOT, OR BOTH)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....
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Home facts
- Year built:1872
- Subdivision & Development:Eastside
- Listing ID #:26023284
- Added:67 day(s) ago
- Updated:October 22, 2026 at 02:19 PM
Rooms and interior
- Bedrooms:4
- Total bathrooms:2
- Half bathrooms:2
- Living area:2,928 sq. ft.
Heating and cooling
- Cooling:Central Air
- Heating:Electric
- Central air:Yes
Structure and exterior
- Year built:1872
- Building area:2,928 sq. ft.
- Lot area:0.13 Acres
- Lot Features:0 - .5 Acre
- Architectural Style:Charleston Single
- Foundation Description:Crawl Space
- Levels:3 Story
Schools
- High school:Burke
- Middle school:Simmons Pinckney
- Elementary school:Memminger
Utilities
- Water:Public
- Sewer:Public Sewer
Finances and disclosures
- Price:$1,590,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$543.03
Features and amenities
- Amenities:Ceiling Smooth
Parking
- Parking description:Off Street
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