Three downtown Charleston residences. Income already in place. And a rare opportunity to create a living and investment strategy around one historic address.Now offered at $1,490,000, 279 Coming Street presents a compelling opportunity in the heart of Cannonborough-Elliottborough: three separate 3-bedroom, 2-bath residences totaling approximately 3,100 square feet, with nine bedrooms, six full baths and three dedicated off-street parking spaces.The circa-1852 main house is configured as two spacious 3-bedroom, 2-bath residences, both currently leased into 2027 and producing a combined $4,565 per month in contractual rental income. Behind the main residence is a detached 3-bedroom, 2-bath guest house that is currently available, giving the next owner immediate flexibility.For an owner-occupant, that could mean living in the detached residence while collecting $54,780 in annual contractual rent from the two existing leases. For an investor, the available third residence provides an opportunity to place another tenant and increase income immediately. Based on a projected rent of $2,400 per month for the detached residence, total gross rental income could reach approximately $6,965 per month, or $83,580 annually. Rental projections are estimates and should be independently verified. For a buyer looking beyond today's rent roll, the property also offers a value-add opportunity. Its three-residence configuration, nine-bedroom count and proximity to the College of Charleston, MUSC and Upper King Street position it well for Charleston's strong downtown rental market. Another important feature is the property's location within the City of Charleston Residential Short-Term Rental Overlay. The property is residentially zoned DR-2F; residential properties within the overlay may be eligible for Bed & Breakfast permitting subject to applicable City requirements and approval. Buyer and buyer's agent should independently verify zoning, legal use, permitting and short-term rental/Bed & Breakfast eligibility directly with the City of Charleston. Three off-street parking spaces add another valuable dimension to a property located in one of downtown Charleston's most walkable neighborhoods. Restaurants, shopping, nightlife, CofC and MUSC are all within easy reach. Whether the vision is to live in one residence while generating income from the others, maintain all three as long-term rentals, or renovate and reposition the property over time, 279 Coming Street offers something increasingly difficult to find on the Charleston peninsula: three separate residences, existing income, a detached guest house, off-street parking and multiple paths forward--all at one downtown address.
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Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Mitchell Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.1mi
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James Simons Montessori School
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi
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Burke High School
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About
Cannonborough-Elliottborough
Cannonborough-Elliottborough, located between King Street and the Crosstown (US-17), is a historic and walkable Charleston neighborhood with a tight street grid and a porch-lined streetscape. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around Spring Street and King Street, where coffee counters, small galleries, and late-night bites keep the sidewalks active. Rows of Charleston single houses mix with restored corner stores and newer infill, giving the blocks a layered, lived-in look. The daily rhythm runs from bakery mornings to patio evenings, with pocket parks and shaded stoops shaping the pace. Community pillars include Xiao Bao Biscuit, Sugar Bakeshop, and The Commodore.
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Offer insights
279 Coming St · $1,490,000
$1.46M and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $1.46M+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
128 days
The average home goes pending in 85 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
92.1%
Most homes are selling 8% below list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Triplex structure
Ground-level entry
Bedrooms
9 total bedrooms
Bathrooms
6 total bathrooms
Laundry & utility
Tenants pay all utilities
Exterior features
Other on-site structures
Located in the Cannonborough-Elliotborough neighborhood
Home design
Residential income property
Triplex
Parking
Open parking available
Other parking features
Construction
Ground-level entry
Utilities
Public sewer
Charleston Water Service
Dominion Energy
Financial info
3 total units
Tenants pay all utilities
Electricity and solar
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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
Amusement and Recreation Services Overlay Zone
Short Term Rental Overlay Zone
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Golf related
Feb 11, 2019 • Final
Permit - building, residential alteration
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.
Climate risks
7/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 72-80% 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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Historical weather
Charleston, SC • 29403
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Sun exposure
80/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 279 Coming St
$1,381,073
$109K under list price of $1.49M
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $972K to $2.0M.