Welcome to 3 Short Street! This beautiful home is located slightly north of Broad on a highly desirable street. Short Street is a charming, tree lined street that exudes the historic and graceful features downtown Charleston has to offer. Features include: *Charleston single style with two full porches*Wood floors*Freshly painted throughout*Abundance of windows-natural lighting*Four fireplaces-3 with exposed brick*Bedroom/office and a full bath on main level*Master bedroom, second bedroom with two full baths located on the second level*Washer and dryer closet*Large living and dining room*Spacious kitchen with white cabinetry, island with gas cooktop and seating, Quartz counters, and an abundance of cabinets for pantry and storage.*Lovely back porch off of the kitchenPrivate drive and off-street parking. Located within walking distance to MUSC, Roper, King Street, shopping, restaurants and so much more. This is a rare chance to own a piece of historic Charleston on a private and quiet street-a true southern gem!
LOCATED ON A QUIET STREET 'SLIGHTLY NORTH OF BROAD", THIS CHARLESTON SINGLE WILL HAVE THE CHARM OF OLD WITH THE CONVENIENCES OF NEW.~ THIS HOME IS BEING TAKEN DOWN TO THE STUDS. THE LIVING ROOM AND DINING ROOM HAVE BEEN OPENED UP TO MAKE AN IMPRESSIVE AND FUNCTIONAL SPACE. CROWN MOLDING WILL BE INSTALLED IN THE LIVING ROOM AND DINING ROOM AND WAISCOTTING WILL BE INSTALLED ON THE STAIRS. THE KITCHEN WILL HAVE AN ISLAND AND STAINLESS APPLICANES (OR WOOD FRONT)AND QUARTZ COUNTERS. THE CABINETS IN THE KITCHEN AND IN THE BATHROOMS WILL BE SOLID WOOD. THE FIRST FLOOR WILL ALSO HAVE A HALF BATH, A BEDROOM AND ANOTHER FULL BATH. THE DOWNSTAIRS BEDROOM WILL LEAD OUT TO A PORCH. UPSTAIRS THERE ARE TWO MORE BEDROOMS, WITH THEIR OWN BATHS AND ENTRANCES TO THE UPSTAIRS PORCH. THE BATHROOM COUNTERS WILL BE GRANITE OR QUARTZ, THE FLOOR AND WALLS AROUND THE TUB OR SHOWER ARE TILE. THERE WILL BE A LIGHTING ALLOWANCE FOR THE PURCHASER TO PICK THEIR FIXTURES. BUILT IN THE TRADITIONAL CHARLESTON SINGLE STYLE, THERE ARE DOUBLE PORCHES HOWEVER, THIS HOUSE FEATURES AN ADDITIONAL PORCH OFF THE DOWNSTAIRS BEDROOM. HARDWOOD FLOORS ARE THROUGHOUT THE HOUSE. ALL OF THE PLUMBING, HEATING, A/C, ELECTRIC, DRYWALL, ETC. ARE ALL GOING TO BE NEW. THERE WILL BE A BRICK AND TABBY DRIVEWAY WITH AN IRON GATE AND GAS LANTERNS (PROVIDED BY SELLER, NOT INCLUDED IN THE ALLOWANCE) WILL GRACE THE FRONT DOOR. THIS IS A TOTAL RENOVATION. THERE ARE FOUR NON-WORKING FIREPLACES THAT ADD CHARACTER AND ARCHITECTURAL INTEREST IN THE HOME. THERE IS OFF STREET PARKING. WHEN THIS IS FINISHED, THIS HOUSE WILL BE A JEWEL.
Charleston Trident MLS #2409320
Sep 30, 2004
Sold
$309,000
$170/sq ft
Mar 29, 2004
Listed
$395,000
$217/sq ft
GREAT HISTORIC HOUSE ON QUIET STREET JUST NORTH OF BROAD. INVESTORS! NEEDS RENOVATION. LAST USED AS A DUPLEX. NEW OWNER NEEDS TO CONTACT ZONING BOARD FOR APPORVAL IF THEY WANT TO KEEP USING IT AS A DUPLEX. LOCATED IN DESIRABLE HARLESTON VILLAGE! BEING SOLD ''AS IS''! BUYER TO VARIFY SQUARE FOOTAGE, SCHOOLS, AND PUBLIC UTILITIES. CONTINGENT ON INSPECTIONS & DUE DILIGENCE PERIOD.BACK ON MARKET. HISTORIC CHARLESTON SINGLE HOUSE ON BEAUTIFUL STREET. SLIGHTLY NORTH OF BROAD. LOCATION!!!LOCATION!!!LOCATION!!!
Public Records
Apr 1, 1981
Sold
$75,700
$42/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,286 (−46.2%)
$575,000 + $1,003,000
$1,578,000
2022
$13,550 (+1.3%)
$322,659 + $526,386
$849,045
2021
$13,382 (+0.7%)
2020
$13,284 (+12.0%)
2018
$11,858 (+2.4%)
2017
$11,585 (+3.4%)
2016
$11,205 (+21.8%)
2013
$9,198
Tax history for 3 Short St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,286 (−46.2%)
$575,000 + $1,003,000
$1,578,000
2022
$13,550 (+1.3%)
$322,659 + $526,386
$849,045
2021
$13,382 (+0.7%)
2020
$13,284 (+12.0%)
2018
$11,858 (+2.4%)
2017
$11,585 (+3.4%)
2016
$11,205 (+21.8%)
2013
$9,198
*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
3
Stories
2
Lot width
33 ft.
Lot depth
78 ft.
Lot size
2,574 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,790
Year built
1870
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Charleston County
APN
4571201082
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 14, 2026.
DR-1F
AR
OLD CITY HEIGHTS DISTRICT - 3
OLD AND HISTORIC DISTRICT
SR CAT 1
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
Amusement and Recreation Services Overlay Zone
Old City Heights District 3
Old and Historic District
Residential Short Term Rental - Category 1
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Golf related
Jan 15, 2025 • Final
Plumbing - single family/duplex dwelling - sub
Install a new faucet, garbage disposal, and dishwasher.
Plumbing
Dec 16, 2024 • Final
Electrical - single family/duplex dwelling - sub
Perform electrical work for a kitchen renovation.
Electrical
Kitchen
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
Parking
Parking & Garage Information
Carport Spaces: 0
Parking Features: Off Street, Other (Use Remarks)
Interior
Interior Features
Interior Features: Ceiling - Smooth, High Ceilings, Kitchen Island, Living/Dining Combo, Other (Use Remarks), Separate Dining
Appliances: Dishwasher
Fireplace Features: Bedroom, Dining Room, Living Room, Other (Use Remarks), Three +
Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Wood
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Total Decimal: 3
Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 3
Room Master Bedroom Features: Dual Masters
Room Master Bedroom Level: Lower,Upper
Heating & Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Exterior
Exterior Features
Fencing: Partial
Property Type
Residential
Single Family Detached
Property Information
Other Structures: None
Ownership: Fee Simple
Property Type: Residential
Building Information
Levels: Two
Subdivision Information
Subdivision Name: Harleston Village
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: 13550
Tax District: 71 - City of Charleston
Tax Legal Description: 3 SHORT
Tax Map Number: 4571201082
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: Harleston Village
MLS Area Major: 51 - Peninsula Charleston Inside of Crosstown
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,790
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 2,574 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1870
Year Renovated: —
County: Charleston County
APN: 4571201082
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 14, 2026