An exceptional opportunity to acquire a fully renovated, fully licensed commercial short-term rental complex in the heart of downtown Charleston. 140 Spring Street is a boutique, three-unit offering designed to command premium nightly rates while delivering a rare combination of privacy, parking, and outdoor living--features that consistently outperform in Charleston's high-barrier STR market.The property features two spacious 3-bedroom / 2-bath residences and one well-appointed 1-bedroom unit, creating multiple income streams ideal for group travel, extended stays, and high-yield weekend demand. Renovations were thoughtfully executed to preserve historic charm while delivering modern finishes that today's guests expect. A true differentiator is the private, walled courtyard exclusive to one of the 3-bedroom units. Complete with a gazebo, brick fireplace, and dedicated sitting area, this outdoor sanctuary significantly enhances guest experience and booking appeal. The courtyard also offers potential for a plunge pool an extraordinary rarity in downtown Charleston and a proven lever for materially increasing ADRs and annual revenue. Off-street parking further strengthens the asset's competitive position, while in-place commercial STR licensing allows for immediate operation with no entitlement risk. Beyond operational performance, ownership offers significant tax advantages unique to short-term rentals, including the potential for accelerated depreciation and cost segregation, which may allow investors to offset a substantial portion of income often without passive activity limitations, subject to individual circumstances and tax strategy. This is a rare opportunity to acquire a stabilized, scalable, and tax-advantaged STR asset in one of the Southeast's most supply-constrained and resilient markets. $300,000.00/ in annual revenue projected from a reputable local management company.
Peninsula West, located between the Ashley River and the Crosstown (US-17), is a historic and waterfront Charleston neighborhood with a working-harbor edge and a pocket-park rhythm. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Spring Street corridor near the Ashley River bridges, where coffee counters, design studios, and small galleries share the sidewalks with marine and light-industrial backdrops. The Citadel anchors the streetscape with parade-ground formality and limestone facades, while Hampton Park’s broad lawns set a slower pace nearby. Cannonborough-Elliot’s restored single houses and porches blend into newer infill and converted warehouses. Bike lanes and short blocks link marinas, breweries, and the Medical District. Sunsets track the riverfront, with marsh views peeking between rooftops.
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Market insights
140 Spring St Unit Abc · $3,100,000
DAYS ON MARKET
245 days
The average home goes pending in 89 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
97.4%
Most homes are selling 3% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$3,100,000
Median list price in this area is $1,008,434. (67% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
20% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
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Located in the Cannonborough neighborhood
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A rare opportunity to own a turnkey, professionally managed, fully operational, legal STR Triplex. Located in the heart of the Short-Term Overlay, this fully renovated triplex features a 1bd/1ba unit, 2bd/1ba unit, and a 3bd/2ba unit. Tastefully updated in Summer 2023, upgrades include significant interior makeover of each unit, new windows, and new furnishings. Property will be sold fully furnished and operational to cash flow on day one. This is as Turnkey as it gets!
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Last updated by owner on Oct 20, 2023.
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OLD CITY DISTRICT
OLD CITY HEIGHTS DISTRICT - 2.5-3
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Limited Business District
The LB district is intended to provide for a limited variety of commercial uses and services associated with neighborhood retail, financial and office activities which are compatible with residential areas. The hours of operation for most permitted commercial uses are restricted to between 7 a.m. and 11 p.m. Gasoline service stations are permitted as a conditional use. Prohibited uses include, but are not limited to bars, liquor stores, car washes as a principal use, bowling alleys, billiard parlors, dance halls, restaurants with drive-thru service windows, and automobile sales.
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Amusement and Recreation Services Overlay Zone
Old City District
Short Term Rental Overlay Zone
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Include but are not limited to:
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Bank
Hospital / medical center
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Climate risks
7/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 72-80% 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, 18 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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Charleston, SC • 29403
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Redfin Estimate for 140 Spring St Unit Abc
$2,804,037
$296K under list price of $3.10M
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $325K to $2.7M.