8 & 8 1/2 Elliott St., Charleston, SC 29401
- Beds
- 3
- Baths
- 4
- Sqft
- 3,187
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Overview
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.
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Basic info
- Property type
- House
- Number of stories
- 3
- Number of bedrooms
- 3
- Number of bathrooms
- 4
- Square feet
- 3,187
- Lot size (acres)
- 0.04
- Year built
- 1779
Interior features
- Fireplaces
- 3
- Laundry
- Laundry Room
Utilities
- Heating
- Electric, Central
- Cooling
- Ceiling Fans, Ceiling Fans, Central Air
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public Water
Public schools
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Sourced from: CHS Regional MLS MLS®#: 26011139 Last checked: …

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