8 & 8 1/2 Elliott St.

Charleston, SC 29401

Single Family Attached
$3,195,000
Active
$1,003/sqft
Beds
3
Baths
3.5
Sq Ft
3,187
Year Built
1779
Property console
Beds
3
Baths
3.5
Sq Ft
3,187
Year Built
1779

About this home

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.

CHS MLS Listed by Focus Real Estate Services, LLC Data source: Charleston Trident MLS Updated 2026-08-05T00:10:03+00:00

Details

Property Details

Listing ID
26011139
Status
Active
Property Type
Residential
Property Subtype
Single Family Attached
Market Area
51 - Peninsula Charleston Inside of Crosstown
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
3.5
Living Area
3,187 sq ft
Lot Size
0.04 acres
Year Built
1779
Stories
3
Days on Market
109

Parking

Garage Spaces
0
Parking Features
  • Other

Features

Fireplace
Yes

Lot & Community

Lot Size
0.04 acres
Subdivision
None
City
Charleston
State
SC

Schools

Elementary School
Memminger
Middle School
Courtenay
High School
Burke

Source & Freshness

Data Source
Charleston Trident MLS
Source System
CHS Regional MLS
Listing Modified
Aug 4, 2026
Bridge Modified
Aug 4, 2026
Last Refreshed
Aug 4, 2026
Compliance Contract
idx-compliance-v1

Location

8 & 8 1/2 Elliott St.

Charleston, SC, 29401

Location Details

City
Charleston
State
SC
Postal Code
29401
Market Area
51 - Peninsula Charleston Inside of Crosstown
Subdivision
None