ENJOY THE DOWNTOWN LIFESTYLE IN THIS CHARMING CHARLESTON SINGLE!! A GREAT SPACE WITH FORMAL ROOMS, HARDWOODS, DOUBLE PIAZZAS, & PLANTATION SHUTTERS. THIS GREAT HOME FEATURES 9' CEILINGS, AN EAT-IN UPDATED KITCHEN, AS WELL AS MULTIPLE FIREPLACES (BUYER TO VERIFY OPERATION). CLOSE TO COLONIAL LAKE & ACCENTED WITH A FORMAL GARDEN AREA, THIS PROPERTY IS A MUST SEE FOR ANYONE WHO WANTS TO EMBRACE ALL THAT DOWNTOWN HAS TO OFFER. A MUST SEE ON A GREAT STREET. WON'T LAST!! CONTINGENT ON INSPECTION & FINANCING.
RARE LISTING CLOSE TO COLONIAL LAKE-CHARMING 1870'S CHARLESTON SINGLE WITH DOUBLE PIAZZAS AND OFF-STREET PARKING. THIS 2BR 2BA HOME HAS UP-DATED LIGHT FILLED KITCHEN, FORMAL LR AND DR W/FIREPLACES (ONE WITH GAS LOGS), HARDWOODS, BUILT-IN CHINA CABINET, PLANTATION SHUTTERS AND FORMAL GARDEN AREA. ENJOY THE BEAUTY AND LIFESTYLE OF HISTORIC DOWNTOWN CHARLESTON. BUYER TO VERIFY SF. ALSO AVAILABLE IS THE PINK HOUSE NEXT DOOR AT 161 QUEEN ST.
Public Records
Nov 14, 2000
Sold
$325,000
$271/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 13, 1998
Sold
$255,000
$213/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 17, 1993
Sold
$150,000
$125/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,735 (+7.1%)
$349,631 + $252,635
$602,266
2022
$2,553 (−4.7%)
$304,027 + $219,683
$523,710
2021
$2,679 (−3.6%)
2020
$2,779 (+14.6%)
2018
$2,425 (+1.7%)
2017
$2,384 (+4.4%)
2016
$2,283 (+10.9%)
2013
$2,058
Tax history for 159 Queen St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,735 (+7.1%)
$349,631 + $252,635
$602,266
2022
$2,553 (−4.7%)
$304,027 + $219,683
$523,710
2021
$2,679 (−3.6%)
2020
$2,779 (+14.6%)
2018
$2,425 (+1.7%)
2017
$2,384 (+4.4%)
2016
$2,283 (+10.9%)
2013
$2,058
*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
Beds
2
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
28 ft.
Lot depth
48 ft.
Lot size
1,344 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,186
Year built
1870
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Charleston County
APN
4571201041
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 17, 2026.
DR-1F
OLD CITY HEIGHTS DISTRICT - 3
AR
OLD AND HISTORIC DISTRICT
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 City Heights District 3
Amusement and Recreation Services Overlay Zone
Old and Historic District
Residential Short Term Rental - Category 1
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Golf related
Property details
Parking
Parking & Garage Information
Carport Spaces: 0
Parking Features: Off Street
Interior
Interior Features
Interior Features: High Ceilings, Eat-in Kitchen, Formal Living, Separate Dining
Appliances: Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer
Fireplace Features: Bedroom, Dining Room, Living Room, Three +
Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Wood
Laundry Features: Laundry Room
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2
Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 2
Room Master Bedroom Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
Room Master Bedroom Level: Upper
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Electric, Forced Air, Heat Pump
Exterior
Exterior Features
Fencing: Privacy
Roof: Metal
Property Type
Residential
Single Family Detached
Lot Information
Lot Features: Level
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Building Information
Levels: Two
Subdivision Information
Subdivision Name: Harleston Village
Financial
Tax Information
Tax District: 71 - City of Charleston
Tax Legal Description: LOT 7
Tax Map Number: 4571201041
Utilities
Utility Information
Public Sewer
Utilities: SCE & G
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Memminger
Middle Or Junior School: Courtenay
High School: Burke
Neighborhood Information
Subdivision Name: Harleston Village
MLS Area Major: 51 - Peninsula Charleston Inside of Crosstown
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,186
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1,344 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1870
Year Renovated: —
County: Charleston County
APN: 4571201041
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 17, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Standard Status: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Memminger Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
3/10
Simmons Pinckney Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.4mi
4/10
Burke High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.4mi
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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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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5.5 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$1.33M – $1.61M
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