PRICE REDUCED -- LESS THAN 1/2 BLOCK FROM THE EASTERN SHORELINE OF THE ASHLEY RIVER AND BEAUTIFUL LOWNDES GROVE, THIS IDEAL FAMILY HOME OFFERS FIRST FLOOR WITH 2 BEDROOMS AND A FULL BATH, FORMAL LIVING ROOM WITH WOOD BURNING FIREPLACE, SEPARATE DINING ROOM, A LIGHT FILLED SUNROOM, PANELED STUDY, LAUNDRY CLOSET AND A MODERN EAT-IN KITCHEN. THE UPSTAIRS CONTAINS 2 SPACIOUS, CARPETED BEDROOMS, A BATH WITH SHOWER, AND AN AMPLE STORAGE AREA. A LARGE DECK OVERLOOKS A FULLY FENCED BACKYARD WITH AN OUTBUILDING/WORKSHOP. MOST OF THE FLOORS ARE MAPLE. LOCATED AT THE WESTERN END OF GORDON STREET, THIS PROPERTY IS EXPOSED TO MAGNIFICENT SUNSETS AND INVITES LEISURELY WALKS THROUGH THE QUIET NEIGHBORHOOD AND NEARBY HAMPTON PARK. ALL WINDOW TREATMENTS AND APPLIANCES CONVEY, INCLUDING REFRIGERATOR AND STACKED WASHER/DRYER.
Single-familyProperty Type
1947Year Built
8,400 sq ftLot Size
$568Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by • Daniel Ravenel Sotheby's International Realty
Listed by • Daniel Ravenel Sotheby's International Realty
Bought with Nancy Rehm• Keller Williams Realty Charleston
Source:Charleston Trident MLS #2300612
Redfin Estimate
$1,411,985
$887K since sold in April 2015$17K since October
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This home's estimate is 2.6% higher than the average sale price ($1.38M) of 6 comparable homes.
PRICE REDUCED -- LESS THAN 1/2 BLOCK FROM THE EASTERN SHORELINE OF THE ASHLEY RIVER AND BEAUTIFUL LOWNDES GROVE, THIS IDEAL FAMILY HOME OFFERS FIRST FLOOR WITH 2 BEDROOMS AND A FULL BATH, FORMAL LIVING ROOM WITH WOOD BURNING FIREPLACE, SEPARATE DINING ROOM, A LIGHT FILLED SUNROOM, PANELED STUDY, LAUNDRY CLOSET AND A MODERN EAT-IN KITCHEN. THE UPSTAIRS CONTAINS 2 SPACIOUS, CARPETED BEDROOMS, A BATH WITH SHOWER, AND AN AMPLE STORAGE AREA. A LARGE DECK OVERLOOKS A FULLY FENCED BACKYARD WITH AN OUTBUILDING/WORKSHOP. MOST OF THE FLOORS ARE MAPLE. LOCATED AT THE WESTERN END OF GORDON STREET, THIS PROPERTY IS EXPOSED TO MAGNIFICENT SUNSETS AND INVITES LEISURELY WALKS THROUGH THE QUIET NEIGHBORHOOD AND NEARBY HAMPTON PARK. ALL WINDOW TREATMENTS AND APPLIANCES CONVEY, INCLUDING REFRIGERATOR AND STACKED WASHER/DRYER.
Charleston Trident MLS #2210778
Dec 23, 2002
Listing Removed
—
Jun 24, 2002
Listed
$279,000
$112/sq ft
Charleston Trident MLS #9908147
Sep 23, 1999
Sold
$172,500
$69/sq ft
Jun 25, 1999
Listed
$189,500
$76/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 9, 1977
Sold
$45,000
$18/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,678 (+6.7%)
$383,410 + $438,380
$821,790
2022
$3,449 (−4.7%)
$333,400 + $381,200
$714,600
2021
$3,620 (+29.7%)
2020
$2,792 (+0.4%)
$333,400 + $381,200
$714,600
2018
$2,780 (+1.7%)
2017
$2,733 (+4.4%)
2016
$2,617 (−24.0%)
2013
$3,444
Tax history for 238 Gordon St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,678 (+6.7%)
$383,410 + $438,380
$821,790
2022
$3,449 (−4.7%)
$333,400 + $381,200
$714,600
2021
$3,620 (+29.7%)
2020
$2,792 (+0.4%)
$333,400 + $381,200
$714,600
2018
$2,780 (+1.7%)
2017
$2,733 (+4.4%)
2016
$2,617 (−24.0%)
2013
$3,444
*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
SR-2
OLD CITY HEIGHTS DISTRICT - 2.5
AR
SR CAT 2
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
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
Golf related
Dec 11, 2023 • Final
Permit - building, residential alteration
Remove and replace the shingle roof and flat roof on the front of a residential building. Remove plaster in three rooms and replace it with sheetrock. Install new interior trim and paint the new sheetrock.
Remodel
Roofing
Aug 10, 2022 • Final
Fuel gas - single family/duplex dwelling - alteration or addition
Gas
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: 3
Heating & Cooling
Heating Fuel Type: Gas
Heating Type: Heat Pump
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: Masonry
Has Fireplace
Exterior
Exterior Information
Foundation Type: Slab
Building Style Type: Cottage/Bungalow
Exterior Wall: Brick Veneer
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Residential
Property Information
Subdivision Name: 238 N GORDON
Living Sq. Ft: 2,485
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,823
Building Sq. Ft: 2,555
# of Stories: 2
Legal Description: SUBDIVISION NAME -238 N GORDON DESCRIPTION -LT 8 PT LTS 7 & 9 BLK N PLATSUFFIX C-147 POLTWP 005
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 8,400
Legal Lot Number: 7
Legal Block Number: N
Municipality Name: CITY OF CHARLESTON
Acres: 0.1928
Depth Footage: 105
Front Footage: 80
County Use Description: SFR-APTS
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Tax District County: CITY OF CHARLESTON
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,485
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 8,400 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1947
Year Renovated: —
County: Charleston County
APN: 4631003069
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 30, 2026
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
James Simons Montessori School
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi
7/10
Burke High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi
1/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
9/10 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, 18 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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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.2 hours in
June and 5.5 hours in December, placing it above the
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Estimated sale price
$1.34M – $1.62M
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