Welcome to 155 Line Street. This beautiful Freedman's Cottage is a textbook example of a real traditional Freedman's Cottage. It was even highlighted in The Charleston Freedman's Cottage: An Architectural Tradition. Built in 1890, 155 Line Street burgeons with charm and character. This cottage is 1 bedroom and 1 full bath as is consistent with Freedman's Cottages in the Lowcountry. The current owners have upgraded much of the home. Some of the upgrades include exterior upgrades, new walkway and patio, new tankless water heater, new HVAC Mini Splits, roof coating, and new washer and dryer. Despite the new components, 155 Line still maintains all of it's original character and many of it's original components.155 Line sits just below Crosstown in Cannonborough-Elliottborough, which is full of fantastic restaurants, bars and parks. Do not miss out on this one! It's a true Charleston gem.
Single-familyProperty Type
1900Year Built
871 sq ftLot Size
$1,401Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by • Maven Realty
Bought with Owen Welling• AgentOwned Realty Preferred Group
Historic Freedman's Cottage situated in the locally vibrant Cannonborough-Elliotborugh community. As noted in The Charleston "Freedman's Cottage": An Architectural Tradition (Felzer), 155 Line Street was built by 1890 and "extensively renovated in 2004". The classic street entry leads into the characteristic side piazza. Wood floors grace the living room and bedroom with tile in the kitchen and bath. This energy efficient cottage features two mini-split systems, tankless water heater and insulated exterior walls. Stackable washer/dryer. Small fenced backyard area has tons of potential. Cannonborough-Elliotborugh is a thriving, walkable community with many locally owned businesses and restaurants. 155 Line is close to Elliotborough Park and Community Garden. District H Residential Parking
Charleston Trident MLS #1011428
Jun 4, 2010
Sold
$65,000
$161/sq ft
Apr 21, 2010
Listed
$60,000
$149/sq ft
Charleston Trident MLS #2832028
Mar 15, 2010
Listing Removed
—
Oct 29, 2008
Listed
$79,900
$198/sq ft
Public Records
May 5, 2005
Sold
$117,500
$291/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 1, 2004
Sold
$150,000
$371/sq ft
Charleston Trident MLS #2400064
Mar 11, 2004
Listing Removed
—
Jan 5, 2003
Listed
$89,900
$223/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,425 (+8.3%)
$356,270 + $230
$356,500
2022
$5,011 (+1.2%)
$309,800 + $200
$310,000
2021
$4,949 (+0.7%)
2020
$4,913 (+234.8%)
$309,800 + $200
$310,000
2018
$1,467 (+112.0%)
2017
$692 (−63.2%)
2016
$1,879 (+20.8%)
2013
$1,556
Tax history for 155 Line St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,425 (+8.3%)
$356,270 + $230
$356,500
2022
$5,011 (+1.2%)
$309,800 + $200
$310,000
2021
$4,949 (+0.7%)
2020
$4,913 (+234.8%)
$309,800 + $200
$310,000
2018
$1,467 (+112.0%)
2017
$692 (−63.2%)
2016
$1,879 (+20.8%)
2013
$1,556
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
1
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
22 ft.
Lot depth
36 ft.
Lot size
871 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
404
Year built
1900
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Charleston County
APN
4600801203
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 14, 2026.
DR-2F
ST
OLD CITY HEIGHTS DISTRICT - 2.5-3
AR
OLD CITY DISTRICT
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
Short Term Rental Overlay Zone
Amusement and Recreation Services Overlay Zone
Old City District
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Golf related
Feb 5, 2024 • Final
Residential rental - residential rental - new
Construct a new single-family home.
New construction
Nov 5, 2018 • Final
Permit - building, residential alteration
Repaint the exterior with a new color, repair a broken window pane, and install new shutters.
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
Interior Features
Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Wood
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1
Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 1
Heating & Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Heating: Forced Air
Exterior
Exterior Features
Fencing: Fence - Metal Enclosed
Roof: Metal
Property Type
Residential
Single Family Detached
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Building Information
Levels: One
Subdivision Information
Subdivision Name: Cannonborough-Elliotborough
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: 1939.99
Tax District: 71 - City of Charleston
Tax Legal Description: LOT A
Tax Map Number: 4600801203
Utilities
Utility Information
Public Sewer
Utilities: Charleston Water Service, SCE & G
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Mitchell
Middle Or Junior School: Simmons Pinckney
High School: Burke
Neighborhood Information
Subdivision Name: Cannonborough-Elliotborough
MLS Area Major: 51 - Peninsula Charleston Inside of Crosstown
Public facts
Beds: 1
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 404
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 871 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1900
Year Renovated: —
County: Charleston County
APN: 4600801203
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 14, 2026