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

8 & 8 1/2 Elliott St., Charleston, SC 29401

New Listing
$3,195,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 3.5 Square Footage: 3,187 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 1,742 Status: Active
Current Price: $3,195,000 List Date: 4/18/2026 Last Modified: 4/19/2026

Overview

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

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 …

Listing Details MLS# 26011139

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
Legal Description
8 and 8 1/2 Elliott St.

Contract Info

Sub-Type
Single Family Attached
MLS List Date
2026-04-18
Primary Structure List Price/SqFt
1002.51

General Property Info

Primary Bedroom – Main Level
No
Baths – Full
3
Baths – Half
Yes
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

SqFt Source

Appraisal
Yes
Previous Listing
Yes
Tax Records
Yes

Roof

Architectural
Yes
Asphalt Shingle
Yes

Lot Description

0 – .5 Acre
Yes
High
Yes
Inside
Yes
Level
Yes

More Information

Misc Exterior

Balcony
Yes
Fence – Iron
Yes
Fence – Rear Only
Yes
Patio
Yes

Exterior

Stucco
Yes

Attic Features

Access
Yes

SF Attached Style

Patio
Yes

Foundation

Crawl Space
Yes

Garage/Parking

Other (Use Remarks)
Yes

Stories/Levels

3 Stories
Yes

Equipment/Appliances

Built-In Electric Oven
Yes
Ceiling Fan
Yes
Disposal
Yes
Gas Range
Yes
Microwave
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes
Stacked Washer/Dryer
Yes

Cooling

Central Air
Yes
Electric
Yes

Heat

Central
Yes
Electric
Yes

Rooms

Laundry
Yes
Living/Dining Combo
Yes
Mother-In-Law Suite
Yes

Assumable

Yes, Qualify Req'd
Yes

Proposed Financing

Cash
Yes
Conventional Loan
Yes

Misc Interior

Ceiling – Smooth
Yes
Ceilings – 9'+
Yes

New Owned

Pre-Owned
Yes

Floors

Wood
Yes

FP Desc/Location

Three +
Yes
Bedroom
Yes
Dining Room
Yes
Living Room
Yes

Possession

At Closing
Yes

Showing Instructions

Contact Listing Agent
Yes

Water/Sewer

Public Sewer
Yes
Public Water
Yes

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

Documents

IDX
Listing Office: Focus Real Estate Services, LLC
Last Updated: April – 19 – 2026
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