OWN A PIECE OF HISTORY! This fully renovated and updated Freedman's Cottage in downtown Charleston exudes charm and character! The home features beautifully preserved original details, including exposed ceilings, hardwood floors, and a stunning double-sided fireplace that separates the bedroom and living room. The kitchen offers gorgeous granite countertops and a cozy breakfast nook, with easy access to a private outdoor porch. The bathroom has been thoughtfully updated with a walk-in glass shower and under-sink storage. Conveniently located within walking distance of everything downtown Charleston has to offer, including the vibrant shopping, dining, and entertainment of King Street, as well as the College of Charleston, The Citadel, and MUSC.
*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
2,614 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
404
Year built
1900
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Charleston County
APN
4600801204
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 14, 2026.
DR-2F
OLD CITY HEIGHTS DISTRICT - 2.5-3
OLD CITY DISTRICT
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ST
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
Old City District
Amusement and Recreation Services Overlay Zone
Short Term Rental Overlay Zone
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Golf related
Feb 17, 2026 • Final
Permit - building, residential alteration
Repair wood rot and recoat the roof.
Remodel
Roofing
Jan 3, 2026 • Final
Permit - building, residential alteration
Perform a sensitive restoration of a historic cottage. Repair the siding, trim, and architectural elements, replacing materials in kind only when necessary. Repair historic windows and repaint the siding and trim using existing colors.
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
Parking
Parking & Garage Information
Carport Spaces: 0
Parking Features: Other
Interior
Interior Features
Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Microwave
Fireplace Features: One
Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Wood
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1
Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 1
Room Master Bedroom Level: Lower
Heating & Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Heating: Central
Exterior
Exterior Features
Roof: Metal
Property Type
Residential
Single Family Detached
Property Information
Other Structures: No
Property Type: Residential
Building Information
Levels: One
Subdivision Information
Subdivision Name: Elliotborough
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: 2461
Tax District: 71 - City of Charleston
Tax Legal Description: LOT B
Tax Map Number: 4600801204
Utilities
Utility Information
Public Sewer
Utilities: Charleston Water Service, Dominion Energy
Location
School Information
Elementary School: James Simons
Middle Or Junior School: Simmons Pinckney
High School: Burke
Neighborhood Information
Subdivision Name: Elliotborough
MLS Area Major: 51 - Peninsula Charleston Inside of Crosstown
Community Information
Community Features: Trash
Public facts
Beds: 1
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 404
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 2,614 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1900
Year Renovated: —
County: Charleston County
APN: 4600801204
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 14, 2026