8 & 8 1/2 Elliott St., Charleston, SC 29401 (MLS# 26011139)

$3,195,000

8 & 8 1/2 Elliott St.
Charleston, SC 29401
MLS# 26011139
3 beds | 3.5 baths | 3187 sqft

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Property Description
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 presently

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Sub-Type: Single Family Attached

MLS List Date: 2026-04-18

Status: Active

List Price: $3,195,000

Current Price: $3,195,000

Primary Structure List Price/SqFt: 1002.51

Location Tax Legal

Tax Map #: 4580903292

Street #: 8 & 8 1/2

Street Name: Elliott St.

County: Charleston

State: SC

Zip Code: 29401

Area: 51 - Peninsula Charleston Inside of Crosstown

Tax District: 71 - City of Charleston

Subdivision: None

Elementary School: Memminger

Middle School: Courtenay

High School: Burke

Directions: Coming down East Bay driving toward the battery turn right on to Elliott St.- home is on the right

General Property Info

Bedrooms: 3

Primary Bedroom – Main Level: No

Baths - Full: 3

Baths - Half: 1

Baths - Total: 3.5

Stories: 3

Primary Structure Apx SqFt: 3187

Year Built: 1779

Acreage: 0.04

Other Structures Y/N: No

Potential Short Sale: No

Property Features

SqFt Source: Appraisal; Previous Listing; Tax Records

SF Attached Style: Patio

Lot Description: 0 - .5 Acre; High; Inside; Level

Misc Exterior: Balcony; Fence - Iron; Fence - Rear Only; Patio

Roof: Architectural; Asphalt Shingle

Exterior: Stucco

Attic Features: Access

Foundation: Crawl Space

Misc Interior: Ceiling - Smooth; Ceilings - 9'+

New Owned: Pre-Owned

Rooms: Laundry; Living/Dining Combo; Mother-In-Law Suite

Cooling: Central Air; Electric

Floors: Wood

Heat: Central; Electric

Possession: At Closing

Showing Instructions: Contact Listing Agent

Proposed Financing: Cash; Conventional Loan

Assumable: Yes, Qualify Req'd

Supplements

configured 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.

Listing Office: Focus Real Estate Services, LLC

Last Updated: June - 09 - 2026

8 & 8 1/2 Elliott St., Charleston, SC 29401 - MLS# 26011139

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