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8 & 8 1/2 Elliott St.

Charleston, SC 29401

Single Family Attached
$3,195,000
Active
$1,003/sqft
Property console
Beds
3
Baths
3.5
Sq Ft
3,187
Year Built
1779
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    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 2026-09-21T03:00:19+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
    108

    Parking

    Garage Spaces
    0
    Parking Features
    • Other

    Price History

    Event Date Value
    Current List Price $3,195,000
    Closed Price Nov 29, -0001 $0

    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
    Sep 20, 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