Beautiful Charleston single style house in up and coming area of downtown. Double piazzas, off-street parking and a large open backyard highlight this fantastic home. One bedroom and bath down with one more bedroom and bath up including a large walk-in closet. Hardwood floors and high ceilings with lots of old Charleston charm.Property has been well taken care of buyers the owners and now by the tenants. Fantastic yard leaves many possibilities like growing a nice garden, expanding the house, or even adding another unit to the property as they have next door.
Single-familyProperty Type
1885Year Built
5,227 sq ftLot Size
$711Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by • Carolina One Real Estate
Listed by • Carolina One Real Estate
Contact: 843-779-8660
Bought with Michele Moriarty• Carolina Elite Real Estate
This two bedroom, two bath Charleston Single was completely restored in 2005 and boasts four working fireplaces, attractive pine floors, and much more. It is conveniently located in an up and coming area of Charleston. Please note that ALSO INCLUDED IN THIS SALE IS THE ADJACENT BUILDABLE LOT IN THE REAR - TMS# 459-09-02-045 KNOWN AS 49-1/2 AMHERST STREET. Taxes shown are for both parcels. Monthly rental income of $950.
Public Records
Jul 28, 2005
Sold
$185,000
$150/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 13, 2001
Sold
$75,000
$61/sq ft
Charleston Trident MLS #2018021
Feb 9, 2001
Sold
$60,000
$49/sq ft
Dec 4, 2000
Listed
$65,000
$53/sq ft
NICE CHARLESTON SINGLE W/PIAZZAS-RENOVATED-MUST SEE-PROPERTY VALUES IN THIS AREA ARE SKY ROCKETING!!~THIS PROPERTY HAS ANADJACENT VACANT LOT LISTED.SEE MLS #2018023. THE VACANT LOT(TMS#4590902046)ZONED RESIDENTIAL AND IS 36 X70'W/ACCESS FROM AMHERST ST.CONTINUING TO ACCEPT BACKUP CONTRACTS.
Public Records
Mar 12, 1999
Sold
$39,500
$32/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,786 (+21.1%)
$199,611 + $234,111
$433,722
2022
$3,126 (+29.5%)
$173,574 + $203,576
$377,150
2021
$2,413 (−1.1%)
2020
$2,441 (+12.9%)
2018
$2,162 (+61.6%)
2017
$1,338 (+4.3%)
2016
$1,283 (−51.6%)
2013
$2,650
Tax history for 49 Amherst St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,786 (+21.1%)
$199,611 + $234,111
$433,722
2022
$3,126 (+29.5%)
$173,574 + $203,576
$377,150
2021
$2,413 (−1.1%)
2020
$2,441 (+12.9%)
2018
$2,162 (+61.6%)
2017
$1,338 (+4.3%)
2016
$1,283 (−51.6%)
2013
$2,650
*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
4
Baths
3
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5,227 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,212
Year built
1885
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Charleston County
APN
4590902046
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 14, 2026.
DR-2F
OLD CITY DISTRICT
OLD CITY HEIGHTS DISTRICT - 2.5-3
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 District
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
Nov 22, 2022 • Final
Permit - fence, residential new
Remove the existing chain link fence and install a new wood fence.
Remodel
Jan 31, 2022 • Final
Mechanical - single family/duplex dwelling - sub
Addition
HVAC
New construction
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.