Own a piece of Charleston history in a rapidly transitioning borough. Millions of dollars worth of home renovations are happening on this block! This well-preserved Civil War era home has been divided in two spacious 2 bed 1 bath units. The downstairs unit is a gorgeous open floor plan with a custom kitchen, granite countertops, huge master bedroom, and wall-to-wall marble in the bathroom. The upstairs unit, with two hundred-year-old pine floors, has been recently remodeled as an efficient rental unit for $1550 a month. New HVAC, new water heater, extensive recent renovations and a super low assumable mortgage make this historic home a rare and affordable opportunity.
Multi-familyProperty Type
1852Year Built
1,742 sq ftLot Size
$430Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by • REMAX Results
Bought with Brett Rashtchian• RE/MAX Southern Shores
ATTENTION INVESTORS!! Welcome to 20 Amherst Street!! This two unit Downtown Charleston home is minutes away from restaurants, shopping, and beautiful historic Charleston sites! Both units have 2 large bedrooms, bathroom, kitchen and living room. Beautiful hardwood flooring in the downstairs and tile in the kitchen. The eat in kitchen has all stainless steal appliances and good storage. Ceiling fans in the bedrooms. Don't let this one pass. It will go fast!!
Charleston Trident MLS #15003174
Feb 17, 2015
Listing Removed
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Feb 17, 2015
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Feb 2, 2015
Listed
$240,000
$117/sq ft
Charleston Trident MLS #1328242
Feb 5, 2015
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Nov 6, 2013
Listed
$260,000
$127/sq ft
Charleston Trident MLS #1306980
Apr 27, 2013
Listing Removed
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Mar 16, 2013
Listed
$240,000
$117/sq ft
As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.
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Last updated by owner on Jan 6, 2025.
DR-2F
OLD CITY DISTRICT
AR
OLD CITY HEIGHTS DISTRICT - 2.5-3
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 District
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
Nov 4, 2025 • Final
Mechanical - single family/duplex dwelling - alteration or addition
Replace a heating and air conditioning unit with a new unit of the same capacity.
HVAC
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
Interior Features
Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances: Dishwasher
Laundry Features: Dryer Connection
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 4
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Heat Pump
Financial Information
Number Of Units Total: 2
Multi-Unit Information
Number Of Units Total: 2
Exterior
Exterior Features
Roof: Metal
Property Type
Residential Income
Property Information
Property Type: Residential Income
Building Information
Structure Type: Duplex
Subdivision Information
Subdivision Name: Eastside
Financial
Tax Information
Tax District: 71 - City of Charleston
Tax Legal Description: 20 AMHERST
Tax Map Number: 4590902166
Utilities
Utility Information
Public Sewer
Utilities: SCE & G
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Sanders Clyde
Middle Or Junior School: Simmons Pinckney
High School: Burke
Neighborhood Information
Subdivision Name: Eastside
MLS Area Major: 51 - Peninsula Charleston Inside of Crosstown
Community Information
Community Features: Bus Line
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Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
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County: Charleston County
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Home facts updated by county records on Jan 6, 2025