Byrnes Down ''Charmer'' in the heart of Charleston. This 2 bedroom 2 bath home has thoughtful updates, a large deck for entertaining, new hvac and tankless hot water heater and one of the largest lots in the neighborhood. Move in ready but the possibilities for expansion are there, if you desire. 21 Nicholson is walking distance to shopping and restaurants and only minutes from downtown Charleston, 10 miles from the beach. Come hang out and stay for a while.
Single-familyProperty Type
1945Year Built
1,090 sq ftLot Size
$432Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by • Carolina One Real Estate
Contact: 843-779-8660
Bought with Dede Warren• Carolina One Real Estate
Bought with Sarah Gipe Yandle• Carolina One Real Estate
Great house on a perfect corner lot with a fenced back yard in Byrnes Down neighborhood. Steps from the Greenway, Clubs of Avondale, Harris Teeter, South Windermere. 2009 improvements include: hardwood floors in the kitchen, dining area, large master bedroom with shelved master closet, complete overhaul of the bath... tub, shower tiles, shower fixtures, new travertine floor and all new plumbing in the bath, kitchen renovation included new custom cabinets with under counter lighting, new counter tops, back splash and garbage disposal, gas stove, new microwave and dishwasher and the electrical was rewired to code. Moisture barrier installed under house. Ceiling fans in most rooms. All ceilings resurfaced for smooth finish. A tankless Rinnai water heater was installed in 2010, a new roof in2011, all exterior trim and eaves were painted in 2012. The wall between two bedrooms was removed to convert from a 3 BR to a 2 BR. The buyer could be easily convert back to a 3 BR if desired.
Charleston Trident MLS #1214892
Jul 31, 2012
Sold
$238,000
$140/sq ft
Jun 24, 2012
Listed
$250,000
$147/sq ft
Great house in convenient and desirable Byrnes Down neighborhood * On a corner lot that is larger than most in the neighborhood * Owners have made wonderful improvements, which include a tankless Rinnai water heater installed in 2010 * a new roof in 2011 * new hardwood floors in the kitchen, dining area and master closet * new closet shelving * complete overhaul of the bath... tub, shower tiles, shower fixtures, new travertine floor and all new plumbing in the bath * In 2009, the kitchen renovation included new custom cabinets with under counter lighting, new counter tops, back splash and garbage disposal, gas stove, new microwave and dishwasher * The electrical was rewired to code in 2009 * New ceiling fans in most rooms * New porch lights * All ceilings resurfaced for smooth finish * In 2012, painted all exterior trim and eaves * Moisture barrier installed under house in 2009 * Owners removed the wall between two bedrooms to convert from a 3 BR to a 2 BR. This could be easily converted back to a 3 BR if new buyer chooses to do so.
Charleston Trident MLS #2834833
May 4, 2009
Sold
$210,000
$124/sq ft
Dec 4, 2008
Listed
$239,000
$141/sq ft
Public Records
May 20, 2004
Sold
$201,500
$119/sq ft
Charleston Trident MLS #2103667
May 15, 2001
Sold
$171,000
$101/sq ft
Mar 3, 2001
Listed
$171,000
$101/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 19, 1999
Sold
$153,000
$90/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 1, 1995
Sold
$85,000
$50/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 8, 1990
Sold
$25,000
$15/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,470 (+7.3%)
$210,900 + $505,000
$715,900
2022
$2,301 (−58.6%)
2021
$5,557 (+0.7%)
2020
$5,516 (+218.3%)
$137,600 + $211,200
$348,800
2018
$1,733 (+1.7%)
2017
$1,704 (−65.3%)
2016
$4,912 (+289.5%)
2013
$1,261
Tax history for 21 Nicholson St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,470 (+7.3%)
$210,900 + $505,000
$715,900
2022
$2,301 (−58.6%)
2021
$5,557 (+0.7%)
2020
$5,516 (+218.3%)
$137,600 + $211,200
$348,800
2018
$1,733 (+1.7%)
2017
$1,704 (−65.3%)
2016
$4,912 (+289.5%)
2013
$1,261
*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
2
Baths
2.5
Stories
1
Lot width
90 ft.
Lot depth
121 ft.
Lot size
1,090
Year renovated
2025
Sq. Ft.
1,700
Year built
1945
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Charleston County
APN
4210100062
Parking Spaces
2
Basement
No
Accessible
No
HOA Dues
—
Garage
No
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Mar 27, 2025.
SR-2
SR CAT 3
Single Family Residentilal District
The Single-family Residential (SR) districts allow for one-family detached dwellings with maximum densities of 7.3 units per acre respectively, with varying setback, height and lot occupancy requirements.
Zone overlays
Short Term Rental Overlay Zone - Category 3
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Golf related
Mar 31, 2025 • Final
Electrical - single family/duplex dwelling - sub
Rewire an apartment following fire damage. Install new electrical wiring and development.
Electrical
Mar 23, 2025 • Final
Fuel gas - single family/duplex dwelling - sub
Install a gas line to a stove.
Gas
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