Historic Charleston Duplex in desirable Wraggborough neighborhood. Front house is 2 bedroom 2 full bath. Large living room and dining room with hardwood floors. Kitchen and laundry room/pantry finish out the downstairs.Upstairs is spacious bedroom with room to expand another bathroom and build out a larger closet. Back house is private with 2 bedroom, 2 baths and private courtyard and deck. Home could easily be coverted to a single family home.There are 2 meters for the property. Off street parking for 2 cars. House needs some TLC. Sold AS IS....Back unit has rent consistently thru Airbnb. Seller has not lived in the property in over a year and cannot warrant any conditions of the property. Buyer(s) to verify square footage, taxes, schools, C&R's and ANY other information deemed important.
Multi-familyProperty Type
1890Year Built
4,800 sq ftLot Size
$453Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by • Maison Real Estate
Bought with Keelin Love• Lois Lane Properties
Source:Charleston Trident MLS #23006109
Redfin Estimate
$1,386,645
$268K since sold in September 2026$3,000 since October
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This home's estimate is 52.3% lower than the average sale price ($2.91M) of 6 comparable homes.
Historic Charleston Duplex in desirable Wraggborough neighborhood. Front house is 2 bedroom 2 full bath. Large living room and dining room with hardwood floors. Kitchen and laundry room/pantry finish out the downstairs.Upstairs is spacious bedroom with room to expand another bathroom and build out a larger closet. Back house is private with 2 bedroom, 2 baths and private courtyard and deck. Home could easily be coverted to a single family home.There are 2 meters for the property. Off street parking for 2 cars. House needs some TLC. Sold AS IS....Back unit has rent consistently thru Airbnb. Seller has not lived in the property in over a year and cannot warrant any conditions of the property. Buyer(s) to verify square footage, taxes, schools, C&R's and ANY other information deemed important.
Charleston Trident MLS #17019138
Dec 14, 2017
Sold
$840,000
$274/sq ft
Oct 13, 2017
Contingent
—
Oct 2, 2017
Price Changed
$895,000
$292/sq ft
Aug 15, 2017
Price Changed
$975,000
$318/sq ft
Jul 7, 2017
Listed
$1,175,000
$384/sq ft
+59
Historic Charleston Victorian house/duplex in desirable Wraggborough neighborhood. Fantastic location! Front unit is 3 BR 3 BA with hardwood floors and period fireplaces. Front has beautiful French style double porches. Private hedged entrance leads to back unit, which is a nicely renovated 2BR/2 BA unit with bead board walls, hardwood floors, and trendy modern kitchen. Courtyard is beautifully landscaped featuring sandstone landscaping, charming plantings, and lovely fountain. Possibilities are endless! Convert into single family home, live in 1 unit and rent the other to help with mortgage payment or buy as an investment and rent both. Both units have strong rental history. Only 3 blocks from dynamic Upper King, the Gaillard, Wragg Square Park and more!
Charleston Trident MLS #1011009
May 25, 2010
Sold
$278,000
$91/sq ft
Apr 19, 2010
Listed
$225,000
$73/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,557 (−30.5%)
$500,000 + $520,000
$1,020,000
2022
$13,758 (+1.3%)
$511,800 + $347,700
$859,500
2021
$13,588 (+0.7%)
2020
$13,488 (−0.2%)
$511,800 + $347,700
$859,500
2018
$13,518 (+134.1%)
2017
$5,774 (+3.3%)
2016
$5,587 (+21.4%)
2013
$4,604
Tax history for 120 Alexander St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,557 (−30.5%)
$500,000 + $520,000
$1,020,000
2022
$13,758 (+1.3%)
$511,800 + $347,700
$859,500
2021
$13,588 (+0.7%)
2020
$13,488 (−0.2%)
$511,800 + $347,700
$859,500
2018
$13,518 (+134.1%)
2017
$5,774 (+3.3%)
2016
$5,587 (+21.4%)
2013
$4,604
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning and permits
Zoning
Permits
DR-2F
AR
OLD CITY DISTRICT
OLD CITY HEIGHTS DISTRICT - 2.5-3
SR CAT 2
Diverse Residential District
The DR districts allow multi-family residential (3 or more) dwellings and one-family attached dwellings as well as single- and two-family dwellings. Density limitations are 6.0, 9.0, 12.0, 19.4, 19.4, 26.4 and 26.4 units per acre respectively. Within the DR-1, DR-1F, DR-2, DR-2F districts, the Board of Zoning Appeals may approve as a special exception, fraternity houses, sorority houses, dormitories, and homes for the elderly.
Zone overlays
Amusement and Recreation Services Overlay Zone
Old City District
Short Term Rental Overlay Zone - Category 2
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Golf related
Mar 11, 2024 • Final
Permit - building, residential alteration
Remove and replace rotten siding on the driveway side and rear of the house. Replace rotten louvers for the crawlspace, reinstall a small roof section, and replace the second-floor decking. Replace windows in the back, repair the roof line, reinforce concrete columns, and repaint the entire house.
Remodel
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 4
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Fuel Type: Gas
Heating Type: Heat Pump
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 2
Fireplace Type: Masonry
Has Fireplace
Exterior
Exterior Information
Foundation Type: Slab
Building Style Type: Coach/Carriage House
Exterior Wall: Wood Siding
Roof Covering Type: Metal
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Residential
Property Information
Subdivision Name: 120 ALEXANDER
Living Sq. Ft: 3,062
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,576
Building Sq. Ft: 3,062
# of Stories: 2
Legal Description: SUBDIVISION NAME -120 ALEXANDER DESCRIPTION -PAR B PLATSUFFIX M-82 POLTWP 003
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 4,800
Municipality Name: CITY OF CHARLESTON
Acres: 0.1102
Depth Footage: 120
Front Footage: 40
County Use Description: RESID-DUP/TRI
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Tax District County: CITY OF CHARLESTON
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,062
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 4,800 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1890
Year Renovated: —
County: Charleston County
APN: 4591302026
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 30, 2026
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Memminger Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi
3/10
Simmons Pinckney Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.3mi
4/10
Burke High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.3mi
1/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
9/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
10/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 105° expected this year, 19 days in 30 years
9/10 Wind Factor
99% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Charleston, SC • 29403
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Sun exposure
80/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Estimated sale price
$1.32M – $1.60M
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