Live/work property located in the historic French Quarter neighborhood. The first floor is currently lease on a month to month basis as a dress shop. It can be used as an office or retail. The square footage is just over 1100 feet. The three bedroom residence above the shop has been completely renovated and features original floors, exposed brick walls in several rooms, high ceilings, and beautiful views. The kitchen opens to a screened porch overlooking the garden. Balconies off both the dining room and one of the bedrooms extend the living space. The square footage of the residence is 2246.
Unique live/work opportunity in vibrant French Quarter neighborhood. Current owner has operated successful Art Gallery on first floor while having comfortable home above. The gallery has 2 open rooms plus rear service wing, front entrance on State. The residence, 2 1/2 stories, offers spacious rooms with high ceilings, heart pine floors, kitchen with antique marble floors, custom cabinets. Enjoy views of gardens and neighboring 18th and 19th century buildings from the 2nd floor screen porch. The Johnson-Poinsett building, CA 1841, is labeled as Post-Revolutionary-Notable in "This is Charleston Architectural Survey". Owner is flexible to showings and can execute a quick close/possession. There are 2 electric/gas meters; the water meter is shared with 22 State, owners split monthly watercharges, average $60 per month per owner.
Charleston Trident MLS #1124137
Jul 31, 2015
Listing Removed
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Mar 17, 2015
Listed
$1,279,000
$380/sq ft
Charleston Trident MLS #2812994
Aug 1, 2011
Listing Removed
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Apr 21, 2008
Listed
$1,375,000
$409/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 13, 1987
Sold
$215,000
$64/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$260 (−98.8%)
$400,000 + $1,238,750
$1,638,750
2022
$22,578 (−2.3%)
$395,000 + $1,030,000
$1,425,000
2021
$23,104 (+0.7%)
2020
$22,933 (+25.2%)
2018
$18,323 (+2.4%)
2017
$17,897
Tax history for 24 State St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$260 (−98.8%)
$400,000 + $1,238,750
$1,638,750
2022
$22,578 (−2.3%)
$395,000 + $1,030,000
$1,425,000
2021
$23,104 (+0.7%)
2020
$22,933 (+25.2%)
2018
$18,323 (+2.4%)
2017
$17,897
*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
3
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
23 ft.
Lot depth
84 ft.
Lot size
1,932 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1978
Sq. Ft.
2,246
Year built
1841
Style
Other
County
Charleston County
APN
4580901120
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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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.
SR-5
SR CAT 1
AR
OLD AND HISTORIC DISTRICT
OLD CITY HEIGHTS DISTRICT - 3
Single Family Residentilal District
The Single-family Residential (SR) districts allow for one-family detached dwellings with maximum densities of 17.4 units per acre respectively, with varying setback, height and lot occupancy requirements.
Zone overlays
Residential Short Term Rental - Category 1
Amusement and Recreation Services Overlay Zone
Old and Historic District
Old City Heights District 3
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Golf related
Jul 3, 2025 • Final
Permit - building, commercial alteration
Replace the existing asphalt shingle roof and parapet wall cap flashing. Install a metal standing seam roof area separator between the residential buildings.
Roofing
Jun 24, 2025 • Final
Permit - building, commercial alteration
Perform minor stucco repairs to match existing materials where deteriorated. Remove loose flaking paint and apply primer with two finished coats of paint to the front of the building and the access passageway tunnel.
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
Interior Features
Interior Features: Ceiling - Smooth, High Ceilings, Formal Living, Separate Dining
Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer Stacked, Tankless Water Heater
Fireplace Features: Three +
Flooring: Wood
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.5
Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 3
Room Master Bedroom Level: Upper
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Balcony
Fencing: Brick
Property Type
Residential
Single Family Attached
Lot Information
Lot Features: 0 - .5 Acre
Property Information
Ownership: Fee Simple
Property Type: Residential
Building Information
Levels: Multi-Story
Structure Type: Live/Work, Townhouse
Subdivision Information
Subdivision Name: French Quarter
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: 18494
Tax District: 71 - City of Charleston
Tax Legal Description: 24 State Street
Tax Map Number: 4580901120
Utilities
Utility Information
Public Sewer
Utilities: Charleston Water Service, Dominion Energy
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Memminger
Middle Or Junior School: Courtenay
High School: Burke
Neighborhood Information
Subdivision Name: French Quarter
MLS Area Major: 51 - Peninsula Charleston Inside of Crosstown
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,246
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1,932 square feet
Style: Other
Year Built: 1841
Year Renovated: 1978
County: Charleston County
APN: 4580901120
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 14, 2026