Welcome home to 197 Spring Street, a gorgeous, incoming-producing Charleston Single-style duplex in the heart of Charleston and MINUTES from all it has to offer. 197 Spring is commercially zoned, allowing for different business possibilities! This property has hardwood floors throughout the entire property, double porches, new roof within the last 5 years, newer HVACs, and painted within the last few years. One of the rare finds in downtown Charleston, this property offers ample parking in the rear. Parking is often a premium in this historic area, making this feature a valuable asset for both tenants, future customers, new owners. Perfect location for employees of MUSC and Roper St Francis Hospitals. Don't miss out on this rare gem in the heart of downtown Charleston!
*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
5
Baths
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
41 ft.
Lot depth
107 ft.
Lot size
4,387 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,908
Year built
1890
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Charleston County
APN
4601104111
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 14, 2026.
GB
OLD CITY HEIGHTS DISTRICT - 2.5
OLD CITY DISTRICT
AR
SR CAT 2
General Business District
The GB district is intended to provide for a broad range of commercial uses and activities. It is the most intensive commercial zoning district. Prohibited uses include junk and salvage yards, and storage yards (except for vehicles and boats). Mini-warehouse/self-storage uses may be permitted as special exception uses subject to the approval of the Board of Zoning Appeals. Automotive repair shops, communication towers, gas stations, short term lenders, veterinary clinics, and stables may be permitted as conditional uses.
Zone overlays
Old City Heights District 2.5
Old City District
Amusement and Recreation Services Overlay Zone
Short Term Rental Overlay Zone - Category 2
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Laundromat
General retail
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Housing-Student
Infrastructure-Other
Office
Medical office
Marina
Mar 23, 2026 • Final
Fuel gas - residential standalone
Remove a leaking section of exterior pipe and install a new fitting and section of piping.
Gas
May 18, 2020 • Final
Permit - painting
Roofing
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
Open Parking: Yes
Parking Features: Other
Interior
Interior Features
Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Refrigerator
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 4
Heating & Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Heating: Electric, Forced Air
Exterior
Exterior Features
Roof: Metal
Property Type
Residential Income
Property Information
Other Structures: No
Property Type: Residential Income
Building Information
Structure Type: Duplex, Single Family Detached
Subdivision Information
Subdivision Name: Cannonborough-Elliotborough
Financial
Tax Information
Tax District: 71 - City of Charleston
Tax Legal Description: 197 SPRING & WESCOTT CT
Tax Map Number: 4601104111
Utilities
Utility Information
Public Sewer
Utilities: Charleston Water Service, Dominion Energy
Location
Financial Information
Number Of Units Total: 2
Tenant Pays: No Utilities
Multi-Unit Information
Number Of Units Total: 2
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: 5
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,908
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 4,387 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1890
Year Renovated: —
County: Charleston County
APN: 4601104111
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 14, 2026