OFF MARKET
Google street view image for 159 Alexander St, Charleston, SC 29403
Off Market Nov 1997 for $40K
$1,361,965
Est. refi paymentEst. refi $274/mo
8
bd
•
4 ba
•
3,197
sq ft

159 Alexander St, Charleston, SC 29403

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About this home

159 Alexander St is a 3,197 square foot multi-family home on a 2,850 square foot lot with 8 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. - it last sold on November 26, 1997 for $40,000. Based on Redfin's Charleston data, we estimate the home's value is $1,361,965.
Multi-familyProperty Type
1940Year Built
2,850 sq ftLot Size
$426Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$1,361,965
$1.3M since sold in November 1997$373K since August

This home's estimate is 21.4% lower than the average sale price ($1.73M) of 6 comparable homes.

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Market trends in 29403, SC

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Buyer's market

Sale-to-List Price
95.9%

0.7% MoM

Median sale price
$925K

$35K MoM

Avg. days on market
71d

4 days MoM

Recently sold homes
112

1 MoM

New listings for sale

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Sale history for 159 Alexander St

Tax history for 159 Alexander St

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Zoning and permits

DR-1F

OLD AND HISTORIC DISTRICT

OLD CITY HEIGHTS DISTRICT - 2.5-3

AR

SR CAT 1

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 and Historic District
  • Amusement and Recreation Services Overlay Zone
  • Residential Short Term Rental - Category 1
Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

  • Housing-Single unit
  • Housing-Multiple units
  • Golf related

Property details

Around this home

Schools

Memminger Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi

3/10
Simmons Pinckney Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi

4/10
Burke High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.2mi

1/10
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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

Climate risks

10/10 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

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Sun exposure

In this area, properties receive around 9.2 hours in June and 5.5 hours in December, placing it above the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price
$1.29M – $1.57M

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