This charming downtown cottage exudes curb appeal and lives large with an open floor plan. Colorful landscaping and a full front porch welcomes you and the backyard is fenced in with a small deck for entertaining. Inside, the open floor plan encompasses the living room, dining area and kitchen into one light-filled area. White pine hardwood floors run throughout the space and there is a gas fireplace with a custom built mantle in the living room. A coffered ceiling defines the dining room while the elegantly appointed kitchen showcases custom cabinets, a granite-topped center island and stainless steel appliances. The master bedroom is rather large for the home with an en suite bathroom with a granite-topped dual vanity and a subway tiled shower with a glass tile floor. The secondbedroom is well-sized and shares access to a second full bathroom. Close to Hampton Park and downtown Charleston.
Nothing Like It For The Money!!! This 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom home has been completely remodeled from foundation up. The craftsmanship and attention to detail will not be found in this price range in N. Central. Open floor plan with huge kitchen, extensive painted cabinets (creme and espresso), 11 Ft Island,unique granite counters, Samsung stainless appliances, deep stainless kitchen sink. Formal dining with coffered ceiling. Family room has gas fireplace with custom built mantle, and white pine hardwoods throughout. Well portioned bedrooms, 2nd bath has tiled floor with glass piece accent, subway tiled tub, and stunning vanity. Master bedroom has walk-in closet, with a master bath NOT to be found in this sq. footage. Dual vanity, 7 foot walk in subway tiled shower with glass tile floor, and accent, with separate water-room. Laundry with space for side-by-side washer and dryer. Tankless water heater, brand new energy efficient windows, new HVAC and ducts. Foundation and most walls all rebuilt, hardi-plank siding, new roof, new electrical, extensive lighting, custom lighting fixtures. Extensive landscaping with over 150 new plants and bushes, sod back-side-and partial front yard.Large deck, and sprinkler system in backyard, privacy fencing,with our signature raised garden bed to get you started, full front porch with all new custom built columns. Gorgeous garden on one side and a brand new habitat home on the other (almost complete). Close to Hampton Park, Moes Pub, and minutes to downtown. Close to the Carolina beaches, and historic Charleston. Buyer should verify all information deemed important. If square footage is important - MEASURE!!
Charleston Trident MLS #1212909
Jun 12, 2012
Listing Removed
—
May 31, 2012
Listed
$250,000
$196/sq ft
Charleston Trident MLS #1112955
Dec 22, 2011
Sold
$29,000
$23/sq ft
May 23, 2011
Listed
$39,900
$31/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,881 (+8.0%)
$168,182 + $235,181
$403,363
2022
$1,743 (−4.6%)
$146,245 + $204,505
$350,750
2021
$1,827 (−3.5%)
2020
$1,893 (+14.3%)
2018
$1,656 (+1.7%)
2017
$1,629 (−65.2%)
2016
$4,686 (+43.7%)
2013
$3,262
Tax history for 161 Romney St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,881 (+8.0%)
$168,182 + $235,181
$403,363
2022
$1,743 (−4.6%)
$146,245 + $204,505
$350,750
2021
$1,827 (−3.5%)
2020
$1,893 (+14.3%)
2018
$1,656 (+1.7%)
2017
$1,629 (−65.2%)
2016
$4,686 (+43.7%)
2013
$3,262
*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
1
Lot width
37 ft.
Lot depth
97 ft.
Lot size
3,589 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,274
Year built
1935
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Charleston County
APN
4631502085
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 6, 2026.
DR-2F
OLD CITY HEIGHTS DISTRICT - 2.5
AR
SR CAT 2
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 2.5
Amusement and Recreation Services Overlay Zone
Short Term Rental Overlay Zone - Category 2
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: Ceiling - Smooth, Kitchen Island, Walk-In Closet(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Family, Separate Dining
Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator
Fireplace Features: Family Room, One
Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Wood
Laundry Features: Dryer Connection
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2
Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 2
Room Master Bedroom Level: Lower
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Heat Pump
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Lawn Irrigation
Fencing: Fence - Wooden Enclosed
Roof: Architectural
Property Type
Residential
Single Family Detached
Property Information
Ownership: Fee Simple
Property Type: Residential
Building Information
Levels: One
Subdivision Information
Subdivision Name: None
Financial
Tax Information
Tax District: 71 - City of Charleston
Tax Legal Description: LT 6
Tax Map Number: 4631502085
Utilities
Utility Information
Public Sewer
Utilities: Charleston Water Service, SCE & G
Location
School Information
Elementary School: James Simons
Middle Or Junior School: Simmons Pinckney
High School: Burke
Neighborhood Information
Subdivision Name: None
MLS Area Major: 52 - Peninsula Charleston Outside of Crosstown
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,274
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 3,589 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1935
Year Renovated: —
County: Charleston County
APN: 4631502085
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 6, 2026