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Downtown Charleston, SC Real Estate

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Downtown Charleston is the heart of the city. People who choose to live downtown are willing to pay a higher price to be in the center of everything, and in some cases, to own a piece of Charleston's history. Homes in the Charleston Historic District are the most expensive homes in downtown Charleston. In this area (near the Battery), most homes sell for several million dollars.

The northwestern part of the Charleston Peninsula has older homes that are being renovated. These areas are a little rough now, but they should be great in a few years as the area is refurbished. Prices are much lower on the north side of Calhoun Street, with homes starting in the $300's. Because downtown Charleston is home to the Medical University of South Carolina and the College of Charleston, the whole downtown Charleston real estate area is good for investors looking to buy rental property with high annual appreciation.

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Price:
$324,900
Address:
150 BEE ST
MLS ID:
2805947
Year Built:
2007
City:
Charleston
Kind:
Condominium
Subdivision:
Bee Street Lofts
Bedrooms:
1
Bathrooms:
1
Square Feet:
933 ft²
Charleston’s First True Lofts Have Arrived In Downtown Charleston! Taken From The Metropolitan Areas Like New York And Chicago, These Lofts Provide The Urban Chic And Sophistication That Can’t Be F ...
Price:
$323,000
Address:
1 COOL BLOW ST
MLS ID:
2822389
Year Built:
2008
City:
Charleston
Kind:
Condominium
Subdivision:
Downtown
Bedrooms:
3
Bathrooms:
2
Acreage:
1
Square Feet:
1,175 ft²
With Over 10-foot Ceilings, Industrial-sized Windows & Exposed Concrete Walls, One Cool Blow Is A True Urban Loft Design Very Unique To Charleston. Lofts At One Cool Blow Feature Hardwood Flooring, ...
Price:
$319,000
Address:
73 VANDERHORST ST
MLS ID:
2706958
Year Built:
1895
City:
Charleston
Kind:
Condominium
Subdivision:
Radcliffborough
Bedrooms:
2
Bathrooms:
1
Square Feet:
950 ft²
Great Condo Very Near C Of C. Heart Pine Floors, Tile, Granite Counters. Off Street Parking. Tenants Rights. Buyer To Verify Sq Ft And Schools If Important To Buyer. ...
Price:
$317,500
Address:
122 SANS SOUCI ST
MLS ID:
2815478
Year Built:
1930
City:
Charleston
Kind:
Sngl Fam Det
Subdivision:
Wagener Terrace
Bedrooms:
2
Bathrooms:
1
Acreage:
0.13
Square Feet:
1,472 ft²
Charming Older Brick Home With Refinished Hardwood Floors. The Kitchen Is All New With Tile Countertops, All New Inclusive Down Draft Electric Range, New Dishwasher, Disposal, Cabinets And Exposed ...
Price:
$315,000
Address:
382 RACE ST
MLS ID:
2707203
Year Built:
2007
City:
Charleston
Kind:
Sngl Fam Det
Subdivision:
Downtown
Bedrooms:
2
Bathrooms:
2
Square Feet:
1,000 ft²
New Construction In A Great Location. Stainless Steel Appliances, Oak Wood Flooring, Custom Cabinets, 9ft. Ceilings Upstairs And 10ft. Downstairs. Carpet In The Bedrooms And Tile In Bathrooms. Off ...
Price:
$315,000
Address:
382 RACE ST
MLS ID:
2707207
Year Built:
2007
City:
Charleston
Kind:
Sngl Fam Det
Subdivision:
Downtown
Bedrooms:
2
Bathrooms:
2
Square Feet:
1,000 ft²
New Construction In A Great Location. Stainless Steel Appliances, Oak Wood Flooring, Custom Cabinets, 9ft. Ceilings Upstairs And 10ft. Downstairs. Carpet In The Bedrooms And Tile In Bathrooms. Off ...
Price:
$315,000
Address:
6 KIRKLAND LN
MLS ID:
2819274
Year Built:
1900
City:
Charleston
Kind:
Sngl Fam Det, Duplex
Subdivision:
Harleston Village
Bedrooms:
4
Bathrooms:
2
Acreage:
0.04
Square Feet:
1,512 ft²
Walk To Everything! Located In A Premier Area Close To Sak’s Fifth Ave, Colonial Lake, Musc, College Of Charleston, I-26, 4 Blocks From The Market And 3 Blocks From King St, The Art Institute, Char ...
Price:
$312,000
Address:
71 SPRING ST
MLS ID:
2812389
Year Built:
1872
City:
Charleston
Kind:
Condominium
Subdivision:
Elliotborough
Bedrooms:
2
Bathrooms:
1
Square Feet:
897 ft²
Historic 2 Bedroom One Bath Charming First Floor Charleston Single Condominium~ This Home Has So Much Character! High Ceilings, Arches, Wide Shiny Heart Of Pine Floors Thru-out Most Of The Home, Ta ...
Price:
$305,000
Address:
1 BOGARD ST
MLS ID:
2820717
Year Built:
1835
City:
Charleston
Kind:
Sngl Fam Det
Subdivision:
Elliotborough
Bedrooms:
2
Bathrooms:
1
Square Feet:
712 ft²
Classic Downtown Jewel. This Lovingly Restored Classic Charleston Single House Is Your Chance To Own A Freestanding, House In The Heart Of Elliotborough. It’s Just Steps To King Street’s Red Hot De ...
Price:
$300,000
Address:
14 LOCKWOOD DR
MLS ID:
2711525
Year Built:
1965
City:
Charleston
Kind:
Condominium
Subdivision:
Ashley House
Bedrooms:
1
Bathrooms:
1
Square Feet:
735 ft²
Amazing View! Facing Lake Alberta, You Can See The Ravenel Bridge, The Downtown Steeples And Across The Peninsula To Sullivan’s Island And The Charleston Harbor! Nice Balcony To Enjoy The Sunrise. ...
Price:
$299,999
Address:
33 PITT ST
MLS ID:
2734484
Year Built:
1849
City:
Charleston
Kind:
Condominium
Subdivision:
Harleston Village
Bedrooms:
1
Bathrooms:
1
Acreage:
0.1
Square Feet:
705 ft²
A Charming, Completely Renovated, Downtown Carriage House Property For Sale. Located In The Middle Of The Historic District One Block From The College Of Charleston. Must See To Truly Appreciate Th ...
Price:
$299,900
Address:
101 ST MARGARET ST
MLS ID:
2812280
Year Built:
1935
City:
Charleston
Kind:
Sngl Fam Det
Subdivision:
Wagener Terrace
Bedrooms:
5
Bathrooms:
3
Acreage:
0.01
Square Feet:
2,390 ft²
This Is A Large Home In The Highly Desirable Wagener Terrace Subdivision In Downtown Charleston. The Home Sits On A High Lot With A Mature Pecan Tree And Many Azalea Bushes. This Home Is Within Wal ...
Price:
$299,900
Address:
101 ST MARGARET ST
MLS ID:
2813556
Year Built:
1935
City:
Charleston
Kind:
Sngl Fam Det
Subdivision:
Wagener Terrace
Bedrooms:
5
Bathrooms:
3
Acreage:
0.01
Square Feet:
2,390 ft²
7/22/08 Price Dropped To $299,900**click On The Photo For More Pictures And A Virtual Home Tour**wonderful Opportunity To Own A Piece Of History In Downtown Charleston. This Home Is Only 2 Blocks F ...
Price:
$299,900
Address:
979 KING ST
MLS ID:
2809653
Year Built:
1928
City:
Charleston
Kind:
Sngl Fam Det
Subdivision:
North Central
Bedrooms:
3
Bathrooms:
3
Square Feet:
1,545 ft²
This Fabulous Property Has Beautiful Hardwood Floors In The Living And Dining Areas, And Beautiful Ceramic Tile In The Kitchen And Baths. Granite Countertops In The Kitchen, And Stainless Appliance ...
Price:
$299,000
Address:
704 RUTLEDGE AVE
MLS ID:
2619412
Year Built:
1938
City:
Charleston
Kind:
Condominium
Subdivision:
Downtown
Bedrooms:
3
Bathrooms:
2
Square Feet:
1,300 ft²
Zoned Office Residential!!!totally Renovated In 2006-but Still Has The Charm Of Old Downtown Charleston! Heart Pine Floors Redone! New Plumbing! Electrical Updated! Painted Inside And Out! Bathroom ...
Price:
$299,000
Address:
704 RUTLEDGE AVE
MLS ID:
2619414
Year Built:
1938
City:
Charleston
Kind:
Condominium
Subdivision:
Downtown
Bedrooms:
3
Bathrooms:
2
Square Feet:
1,300 ft²
Zoned Office Residential!!!totally Renovated In 2006- But Still Has Old Downtown Charleston Charm! Heart Pine Floors Redone! New Plumbing! Electrical Updated! Bathroom Gutted And Tile Added! Kitche ...
Price:
$299,000
Address:
160 DARLINGTON AVE
MLS ID:
2714268
Year Built:
1940
City:
Charleston
Kind:
Sngl Fam Det
Subdivision:
Wagener Terrace
Bedrooms:
4
Bathrooms:
1
Square Feet:
2,400 ft²
A Tremendous Value In A Spacious Brick Home In Highly Desirable Wagener Terrace Neighborhood, Less Than 1 Mile To I-26. Ideally Suited For An Investor Renovation Or Move In. This Home Features Hard ...
Price:
$299,000
Address:
55 ASHLEY AVE
MLS ID:
2802203
Year Built:
1912
City:
Charleston
Kind:
Condominium
Subdivision:
Harleston Village
Bedrooms:
1
Bathrooms:
1
Square Feet:
1,013 ft²
Great Location In The Heart Of Downtown Charleston. The Front Entrance Of This Condo Is Directly Across From Colonial Lake And Is Near Everything Including Musc And College Of Charleston. The Unit ...
Price:
$299,000
Address:
362 HUGER ST
MLS ID:
2806985
Year Built:
1935
City:
Charleston
Kind:
Sngl Fam Det
Subdivision:
North Central
Bedrooms:
3
Bathrooms:
2
Acreage:
0.13
Square Feet:
1,497 ft²
Great Home On Oversized Corner Lot. Three Bedroom, Two Full Bath (one With An Original Claw-foot Tub), Living Room ,separate Dining Room,and A Fenced In Back Yard, Plus A Front Porch Making This A ...
Price:
$299,000
Address:
234 RUTLEDGE AVE
MLS ID:
2803720
Year Built:
2005
City:
Charleston
Kind:
Condominium
Subdivision:
Cannonborough
Bedrooms:
2
Bathrooms:
1
Acreage:
0.17
Square Feet:
665 ft²
Only 2 Units Left!!! Beautiful Condo Renovated In 2005! Features Include: Pine Floors, Granite Countertops, Travertine Bathrooms, Cherry Cabinets, High-end Appliances, Stackable Washer/dryer, High ...


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More About Downtown Charleston, South Carolina Real Estate

Downtown Charleston (also called the Charleston Peninsula) is bordered to the south by James Island, to the west by West Ashley, to the northwest by North Charleston, to the northeast by Daniel Island, and to the east by Mt. Pleasant. So Downtown is really at the center of everything in the Charleston, SC area. Downtown Charleston is a top tourist destination because of its rich history, its appreciation for the arts (as evidenced in the many art galleries and theaters), its beautiful harbor, and the wide selection of shops and restaurants. Some of the most popular areas to visit on the peninsula are King Street, the Market, Waterfront Park, Rainbow Row, and the Battery.

Downtown is where many of the annual festivals are held, such as the seventeen-day arts celebration Spoleto. It is also home to the Charleston RiverDogs, the area's minor league baseball team. So, you'll find a range of things to do in Charleston for all ages and all personality types.

Condos in Downtown Charleston, SC

Condos are the most affordable way to buy real estate in downtown Charleston. To get in a good location in downtown Charleston, you’ll find condos starting in the mid $300s. These will be mostly condos with 1 bedroom, 1 bath, and anywhere from 500 to 1,000 sq ft. Condo prices go up to almost $5 million for waterfront condos in the historic districts of downtown Charleston.

Downtown Charleston has several large condo buildings, like The People’s Building and Vendue Range in the French Quarter (these condos have some of the best views in downtown Charleston!), the high rises at 1 King Street (also with great views), Dockside, the Bristol, Laurens Place, Ashley House (which has some of the most affordable condos in this list), and Bee Street Lofts (which has the newest condos in downtown Charleston). The condos, especially near the tops of these building, have incredible views of the city and the Charleston Harbor.

If you don’t want to live in a big condo building and you want a more historic feel, you may like the homes in downtown Charleston that have been subdivided into condos. These sometimes have a different layout than traditional condos simply because they were not originally built to be condos. They’re still very functional, though. And, buyers often prefer these types of condos because they have more of the Charleston feel to them. These condos make up the majority of condo listings in downtown Charleston simply because so many houses have been converted to condos. This is a great option for living in a historic Charleston home without having to pay the high price (upwards of $700,000 or so) to own the entire home.

You’ll find these kinds of converted condos throughout the Charleston Peninsula. However, the most popular condos tend to be in neighborhoods like Harleston Village, South of Broad, the French Quarter, Cannonborough, Elliotborough, and Radcliffborough. You’ll also find quite a few condos around Colony Lake in the $300-400K range.

Condos in downtown Charleston are a great option also for buyers wanting a vacation home, since condos are relatively low maintenance. Also, because condos tend to have a better location for the price compared to houses, you’ll find a good selection of condos that are within a good walking distance to shops and restaurants in downtown Charleston.

The pictures below were taken from condos in downtown Charleston. The first picture is of The People's Building. The next three are views from the condos in this building.

condo building in downtown charleston

downtown charleston sc

view of charleston harbor

another view of charleston peninsula sc

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