On a quiet street in the heart of historic downtown Charleston, 20 Short Street is a one-of-a-kind property.The 3 bedroom, 3.5 bath property features a c.1880 meticulously restored classic Charleston single home, a new 2-story addition on the back of the home, and a new one-bedroom one-bathroom carriage house at the rear of the property. Between the main house and carriage house, the palm tree-lined yard feels like an oasis. The SieMatic kitchen, the sunroom, and the beautiful new primary suite on the second floor all overlook the lovely yard and carriage house.The kitchen is equipped with all Viking appliances and a charming gas fireplace. The laundry room off of the kitchen has SieMatic cabinetry, a full size Thermador wine refrigerator (87 bottles) and a built-in desk. Thekitchen opens to the sunroom, a bar with an ice maker and a beverage fridge, and the powder room. The primary bedroom has a sunroom seating area, a walk-in closet, 2 additional closets, custom drapery, and motorized shades. The primary bathroom has a heated marble floor and Waterworks fixtures. The beautiful heart pine floor in the primary bedroom is made entirely from planks found beneath the old roof during the 2019 renovation. The second floor guest room has its own new full bathroom with Waterworks fixtures. The carriage house was built in 2019. It has a copper roof, vaulted ceiling, gas fireplace, built-in storage, tankless water heater and a full bath. The carriage house is raised which provides ample storage below. Additional interior features include built-in speakers throughout the house, original heart pine floors on the second floor, custom milled floors on the first floor from an 1880's barn, beadboard details, shiplap walls and ceilings, tankless water heaters, custom drapery, Forbes and Lomax light switches, and Circa lighting and fans throughout the two properties. Exterior features include landscape lighting, irrigation, a fountain, copper roofs and copper gas lanterns. Only one block long, a half-block north of Broad Street, and three blocks from King Street, Short Street is one of the best kept secrets in Charleston! Ever-popular Queen St. Grocery is just around the corner, neighborhood favorite Burbage's Family Grocery is one block away, and beautiful Colonial Lake is just a 2-block stroll. 20 Short Street is truly walking distance to many of Charleston's restaurants, shops, and attractions.
Single-familyProperty Type
1880Year Built
3,484 sq ftLot Size
$1,665Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by • The Cassina Group
Contact: 843-628-0008
Bought with Trevor Kline• Carolina One Real Estate
*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
4
Baths
3.5
Stories
2
Lot width
28 ft.
Lot depth
125 ft.
Lot size
3,500 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
1,630
Year built
1880
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Charleston County
APN
4571201075
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 14, 2026.
DR-1F
OLD AND HISTORIC DISTRICT
OLD CITY HEIGHTS DISTRICT - 3
AR
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 and Historic District
Old City Heights District 3
Amusement and Recreation Services Overlay Zone
Residential Short Term Rental - Category 1
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Golf related
Jan 10, 2024 • Final
Accessory structure - sub - residential
Install a generator and transfer switch on a raised stand. The installation includes maintaining a protection zone for an existing live oak tree.
ADU
Generator
Dec 26, 2023 • Final
Fuel gas - single family/duplex dwelling - sub
Install a gas line to a generator and mount a transfer switch onto a stand. The generator will be installed on a stand near the property line while maintaining a protection zone for a live oak tree.
Gas
Generator
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
Carport Spaces: 0
Parking Features: Off Street
Interior
Interior Features
Interior Features: Beamed Ceilings, Ceiling - Cathedral/Vaulted, Ceiling - Smooth, High Ceilings, Kitchen Island, Walk-In Closet(s), Wet Bar, Ceiling Fan(s), Bonus, Eat-in Kitchen, Family, Formal Living, In-Law Floorplan, Separate Dining
Appliances: Built-In Gas Oven, Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer