Newly Painted Entire Exterior & Renovated Historic Charleston Home! - Turn-key and Ready to Go - Located in the Short-term overlay district & eligible for an owner-occupied Bed and Breakfast permit - Quick walk or bike ride to College of Charleston or MUSC - Very short walking distance to so many places of entertainment and world-renowned dining - Walk around the corner to Xiao Bao Biscuit, Trattoria Lucca, Fuel, Sugar Bakeshop, Five Loaves Cafe, and only 5 BLOCKS to King Street dining and shopping district - 3 bedroom, 3.5 bath Charleston single is perfect for a primary residence or rental investment - Detached garage & tabby-paved driveway offer plenty of off-street parking - Double piazzas display the quintessential Charleston charm of this home. Upon entry, you will be welcomed by aspacious living room and dining room separated by a beautiful custom teak staircase imported from Thailand. The magnificent original heart-pine floors tie in the feel that this home could tell some great stories. The generous, renovated kitchen is open to the dining room and also offers bar seating, and has been updated with beautiful custom wood shelving, granite counters, and stainless appliances. Adjacent to the kitchen is a pantry closet with plenty of space to store your goods as well as a half-bath. Walk out to the beautifully landscaped, private backyard with paved patio - perfect for al fresco dining and fun, evening get-togethers with friends and family. Upstairs offers a spacious loft area and 3 spacious bedrooms each with their own full bath and large closet! The master offers an ensuite bath with double sinks and walk-in shower. Come be a part of this tight-knit Cannonborough-Elliottborough neighborhood, rich in history and diverse in historic architecture offering a great mix of residences, business, and local shopping and dining!
Situated on a quiet one-way street that sees very little traffic, this classic Charleston Single style home sits on two lots and includes gated off-street parking plus an attached garage currently utilized for additional storage. The home underwent a significant renovation in 2007 to include new HVAC, roof, plumbing, electrical, plus new baths and major kitchen upgrades with stainless steel Frigidaire Professional Series appliances and granite countertops. Of special note to this property is the original pine flooring and handsome teak staircase banister that was designed and built in Thailand. The floorplan is that of a characteristic single home with double parlors (living and dining room) with a central staircase, kitchen and powder room on the first floor, then three Bedrooms andthree Baths on the second level. The master suite is especially spacious and has a very nice en suite bath. The second level is accessible from the interior staircase as well as from an exterior staircase. Double side piazzas overlook the parking area and a nice backyard offers room for green space and gardening.
Public Records
Nov 29, 2005
Sold
$130,000
$64/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 14, 1995
Sold
$21,000
$10/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,172 (+7.9%)
$345,000 + $332,350
$677,350
2022
$9,431 (+214.3%)
$300,000 + $289,000
$589,000
2021
$3,000 (+12.3%)
2020
$2,672 (+14.5%)
2018
$2,333 (+1.7%)
2017
$2,293 (+4.4%)
2016
$2,197 (−54.1%)
2013
$4,790
Tax history for 5 Sires St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,172 (+7.9%)
$345,000 + $332,350
$677,350
2022
$9,431 (+214.3%)
$300,000 + $289,000
$589,000
2021
$3,000 (+12.3%)
2020
$2,672 (+14.5%)
2018
$2,333 (+1.7%)
2017
$2,293 (+4.4%)
2016
$2,197 (−54.1%)
2013
$4,790
*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
3.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
3,049 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,027
Year built
1852
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Charleston County
APN
4600803095
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 30, 2026.
DR-2F
OLD CITY DISTRICT
OLD CITY HEIGHTS DISTRICT - 2.5-3
AR
ST
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
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Golf related
May 6, 2025 • Final
Permit - roofing, residential alteration/repair
Roofing
Feb 10, 2020 • Final
Permit - building, residential alteration
Replace wood columns on the first and second floor piazzas. Repaint the columns and the piazza decks. Attach the columns using straps at the top and bottom.
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.
Property details
Parking
Garage Information
Garage: Yes
Attached Garage: Yes
Parking & Garage Information
Carport Spaces: 0
Parking Features: 1 Car Garage, Attached, Off Street
Parking Total: 1
Interior
Interior Features
Interior Features: Ceiling - Smooth, High Ceilings, Walk-In Closet(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Family, Loft, Pantry, Separate Dining
Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator
Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Wood
Laundry Features: Dryer Connection, Laundry Room
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Total Decimal: 3.5
Bathrooms Total Integer: 4
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 3
Room Master Bedroom Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
Room Master Bedroom Level: Upper
Heating & Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Heating: Heat Pump
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Balcony
Fencing: Privacy
Roof: Metal
Property Type
Residential
Single Family Detached
Lot Information
Lot Features: Interior Lot, Level
Property Information
Ownership: Fee Simple
Property Type: Residential
Building Information
Levels: Two
Subdivision Information
Subdivision Name: Cannonborough-Elliotborough
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: 2376.62
Tax District: 71 - City of Charleston
Tax Legal Description: 5 SIRES
Tax Map Number: 4600803095
Utilities
Utility Information
Public Sewer
Utilities: Charleston Water Service, Dominion Energy
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Memminger
Middle Or Junior School: Simmons Pinckney
High School: Burke
Neighborhood Information
Subdivision Name: Cannonborough-Elliotborough
MLS Area Major: 51 - Peninsula Charleston Inside of Crosstown
Community Information
Community Features: Trash
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,027
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 3,049 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1852
Year Renovated: —
County: Charleston County
APN: 4600803095
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 30, 2026