Charming Freedman's cottage nestled in a quiet neighborhood in downtown Charleston just minutes from Hampton Park, The Citadel, and some of the city's best restaurants. This updated 2-bedroom, 2-bath home features hardwood floors, exposed ceiling beams, and an open kitchen and living area perfect for everyday living and entertaining. Enjoy the fenced backyard with patio and grilling area, ideal for relaxing outdoors. Recent upgrades include a metal roof, improved insulation with water pump under the home, fresh interior paint, and Bahama shutters. Off-street parking completes this move-in-ready gem in an unbeatable location.
Single-familyProperty Type
1930Year Built
2,178 sq ftLot Size
$850Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by • Dunes Properties of Chas Inc
Bought with Margaret Todd Truluck• The Cassina Group
Est. $3,534 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 381 Sumter St
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
Charleston Trident MLS #26012536
Jul 7, 2026
Sold
$665,000
$850/sq ft
Jun 4, 2026
Contingent
—
May 26, 2026
Price Changed
$685,000
$876/sq ft
May 1, 2026
Listed
$695,000
$889/sq ft
CHARLESTONMLS #26008076
Jul 15, 2026
Rental Removed
$4,800
$6/sq ft
Mar 24, 2026
Listed for Rent
$4,800
$6/sq ft
Charleston Trident MLS #26003432
Apr 28, 2026
Listing Removed
—
Apr 20, 2026
Price Changed
$725,000
$927/sq ft
Mar 11, 2026
Price Changed
$743,250
$950/sq ft
Feb 5, 2026
Listed
$749,000
$958/sq ft
REDFIN #1
May 14, 2025
Rental Removed
$4,450
$6/sq ft
Jan 27, 2025
Price Changed
$4,450
$6/sq ft
Jan 15, 2025
Price Changed
$4,550
$6/sq ft
Jan 7, 2025
Price Changed
$4,750
$6/sq ft
Dec 30, 2024
Listed for Rent
$4,900
$6/sq ft
Charleston Trident MLS #23026615
Feb 8, 2024
Sold
$629,900
$805/sq ft
Jan 5, 2024
Contingent
—
Jan 4, 2024
Price Changed
$639,900
$818/sq ft
Nov 25, 2023
Listed
$649,900
$831/sq ft
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A Welcoming Cottage in the Heart of Westside Neighborhood!Located on a quiet residential street in the charming Westside neighborhood, this historic Charleston freedman's cottage has been fully updated for modern living. Wide plank heart pine floors, beamed 12-foot ceilings, and large windows give the home a spacious feel with lots of natural light. The master bedroom boasts exposed beams and an adjoining bathroom with a reclaimed wood vanity and a large, walk-in shower. The sunny second bedroom is open and airy with large windows and a spacious bathroom. The kitchen has marble countertops, a built-in bench seat, and tall cabinets for plenty of storage. Outside, the cottage has a front piazza for enjoying sunsets to the west and a private oasis out back with lush plantings and a shadylive oak. The home is located just steps away from the city's best restaurants, The Citadel, and Hampton Park. Enjoy off-street parking, a big bonus for this property. Stackable washer/dryer conveys!
Public Records
Dec 20, 2016
Sold
$360,000
$460/sq ft
Charleston Trident MLS #16030740
Dec 6, 2016
Pending
—
Dec 6, 2016
Sold
$360,000
$460/sq ft
Dec 5, 2016
Listed
$360,000
$460/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 10, 2015
Sold
$160,000
$205/sq ft
Charleston Trident MLS #1423504
Mar 17, 2015
Listed
—
Mar 2, 2015
Sold
$160,000
$205/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,806 (+8.1%)
$361,700 + $268,200
$629,900
2022
$1,671 (−4.6%)
$254,600 + $81,100
$335,700
2021
$1,751 (−3.5%)
2020
$1,815 (−6.3%)
$254,600 + $81,100
$335,700
2018
$1,937 (−66.0%)
2017
$5,699 (+127.5%)
2016
$2,505 (+60.0%)
2013
$1,566
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
2
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
32 ft.
Lot depth
66 ft.
Lot size
2,112 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
782
Year built
1930
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Charleston County
APN
4600702153
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 14, 2026.
DR-2F
AR
OLD CITY HEIGHTS DISTRICT - 2.5
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
Amusement and Recreation Services Overlay Zone
Old City Heights District 2.5
Short Term Rental Overlay Zone - Category 2
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Golf related
Nov 18, 2024 • Final
Permit - roofing, residential alteration/repair
Remove and replace the roof with new metal roofing.
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.