2 Benson St is a 1,260 square foot house on a 2,808 square foot lot with 4 bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms. - it last sold on September 05, 1995 for $20,500. Based on Redfin's Charleston data, we estimate the home's value is $471,074.
Single-familyProperty Type
1972Year Built
2,808 sq ftLot Size
$374Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$471,074
$451K since sold in September 1995$34K since September
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This home's estimate is 42.1% lower than the average sale price ($813K) of 6 comparable homes.
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning and permits
Zoning
Permits
DR-1
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
Jul 1, 2019 • Final
Permit - painting
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
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Heating Fuel Type: Gas
Heating Type: Wall Unit
Exterior
Exterior Information
Foundation Type: Slab
Building Style Type: Multi-Level
Exterior Wall: Brick Veneer
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Residential
Property Information
Subdivision Name: 2 BENSON ST
Living Sq. Ft: 1,260
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 630
Building Sq. Ft: 1,292
# of Stories: 2
Legal Description: SUBDIVISION NAME -2 BENSON ST DESCRIPTION -LT 30 PLATSUFFIX C-142 POLTWP 005
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 2,808
Legal Lot Number: 30
Municipality Name: CITY OF CHARLESTON
Acres: 0.0645
Depth Footage: 78
Front Footage: 36
County Use Description: SFR-APTS
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Tax District County: CITY OF CHARLESTON
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,260
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 2,808 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1972
Year Renovated: —
County: Charleston County
APN: 4631603092
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 14, 2026
Around this home
Schools
James Simons Montessori School
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 0.2mi
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Burke High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
7/10 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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In this area, properties receive around 9.2 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$448,000 – $542,000
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