27 State Street is nestled in the heartof Charleston's French Quarter historicdistrict at the landmark corner of Stateand Queen Street. Built in 1814 withinthe original walled city of Charles Town,the three-and-a-half story, mixeduseproperty consists of a first-floorart gallery, a Bed & Breakfast, threeapartment units, and an owner's suite.The separate entities are grouped arounda courtyard and piazza, which is protectedfrom the street with Philip Simmons gates.The white marble steps in the courtyardwere salvaged from the St. John'sHotel (Mills House Hotel) when it wasdemolished in 1969. The bedrooms havefine Neoclassical architectural detailsdating to the time of construction. Thefireplace mantel in the owner's suite is aWellford composition.
A landmark corner of Charleston's French Quarter neighborhood within the original walled city, 27 State Street is an excellent investment opportunity. The c. 1814 residential building with first floor commercial space includes stables and kitchen house. The three buildings are now connected around a piazza and a central courtyard with Philip Simmons gates. Currently operated as a Bed and Breakfast, the use also includes an art gallery, a wonderful owner's apartment above the gallery, and additional apartments for longer term rentals. The combination of rich patina, handsome architectural lines, and the arched and louvered piazza is authentic Charleston. Classified a Category 2 Building in Charleston's Architectural Survey, 27 State is rated ''Excellent...well designed and proportioned''Classified a Category 2 Building in Charleston's Architectural Survey, 27 State is rated "Excellent...well designed and proportioned" and "of irreplaceable importance." Simple, straightforward elegance of the Adam brothers' style made interesting with the West Indies influence. Floor Plans, Net Operating Income, Photographic Survey by Apartment are available. Owner financing offered.
Charleston Trident MLS #1218016
Feb 5, 2015
Listing Removed
—
Aug 1, 2012
Listed
$3,899,000
$495/sq ft
Charleston Trident MLS #1014974
Feb 5, 2015
Listing Removed
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May 29, 2010
Listed
$4,700,000
$597/sq ft
Charleston Trident MLS #2221588
Dec 16, 2002
Sold
$1,600,000
$203/sq ft
Nov 1, 2002
Listed
$1,600,000
$203/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 16, 1984
Sold
$200,000
$25/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 12, 1979
Sold
$165,000
$21/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$193 (−99.6%)
$660,000 + $3,447,400
$4,107,400
2022
$54,981 (+63,830.8%)
$825,000 + $3,005,000
$3,830,000
2021
$86 (−99.7%)
2018
$31,301 (+36,297.1%)
2017
$86 (−99.7%)
2016
$29,658
Tax history for 27 State St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$193 (−99.6%)
$660,000 + $3,447,400
$4,107,400
2022
$54,981 (+63,830.8%)
$825,000 + $3,005,000
$3,830,000
2021
$86 (−99.7%)
2018
$31,301 (+36,297.1%)
2017
$86 (−99.7%)
2016
$29,658
*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
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Baths
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Stories
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Lot width
75 ft.
Lot depth
44 ft.
Lot size
3,309 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
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Year built
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Style
Multi-Family (5+ Unit)
County
Charleston County
APN
4580901017
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
OLD CITY HEIGHTS DISTRICT - 3
AR
OLD AND HISTORIC DISTRICT
SR CAT 1
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
Old City Heights District 3
Amusement and Recreation Services Overlay Zone
Old and Historic District
Residential Short Term Rental - Category 1
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Golf related
Dec 21, 2025 • Final
Permit - building, residential alteration
Repair the interior of a third-floor apartment. Work includes repairing damage from a roof leak, heating and air conditioning repairs, sheetrock, painting, and electrical repairs.
Electrical
HVAC
Remodel
Apr 22, 2024 • Final
Permit - roofing, residential alteration/repair
Remove the existing EPDM roofing and install a new standing seam metal roof.
Roofing
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.