255 Congress St is a 1,978 square foot multi-family home on a 4,200 square foot lot with 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. - it last sold on May 14, 1991 for $28,100. Based on Redfin's Charleston data, we estimate the home's value is $785,047.
Multi-familyProperty Type
1930Year Built
4,200 sq ftLot Size
$397Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$785,047
$757K since sold in May 1991$9,000 since October
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This home's estimate is 22.1% lower than the average sale price ($1.01M) of 6 comparable homes.
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
DR-1F
OLD CITY HEIGHTS DISTRICT - 2.5
AR
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 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
Housing-Multiple units
Golf related
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
Heating & Cooling
Heating Fuel Type: Gas
Heating Type: Forced Air Gas
Exterior
Exterior Information
Foundation Type: Slab
Building Style Type: Duplex
Exterior Wall: Wood Siding
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Residential
Property Information
Subdivision Name: 255 CONGRESS ST
Living Sq. Ft: 1,978
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,096
Building Sq. Ft: 1,978
# of Stories: 2
Legal Description: SUBDIVISION NAME -255 CONGRESS ST DESCRIPTION -LT 154 PLATSUFFIX C-153 POLTWP 005
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 4,200
Legal Lot Number: 154
Municipality Name: CITY OF CHARLESTON
Acres: 0.0964
Depth Footage: 105
Front Footage: 40
County Use Description: RESID-DUP/TRI
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Tax District County: CITY OF CHARLESTON
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,978
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 4,200 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1930
Year Renovated: —
County: Charleston County
APN: 4600701099
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 30, 2026
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Mitchell Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
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Simmons Pinckney Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.2mi
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Burke High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.2mi
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
6/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 70-78% 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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In this area, properties receive around 9.2 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$746,000 – $903,000
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