59 Amherst St is a 1,526 square foot house on a 1,480 square foot lot with 4 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. Based on Redfin's Charleston data, we estimate the home's value is $499,355.
Single-familyProperty Type
1910Year Built
1,480 sq ftLot Size
$327Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$499,355
$16K since September
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This home's estimate is 39.6% lower than the average sale price ($827K) of 6 comparable homes.
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning and permits
Zoning
Permits
DR-2F
AR
OLD CITY HEIGHTS DISTRICT - 2.5-3
OLD CITY DISTRICT
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 District
Short Term Rental Overlay Zone - Category 2
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Golf related
Nov 25, 2020 • Final
Permit - building, residential alteration
Replace windows on the front and side elevations with wood, true divided lites, and single pane clear glass. The windows will feature concealed cables and no plastic jamb liners.
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
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Heating Fuel Type: Gas
Heating Type: Wall Unit
Exterior
Exterior Information
Foundation Type: Slab
Exterior Wall: Wood Siding
Roof Covering Type: Metal
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Residential
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 1,526
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 763
Building Sq. Ft: 1,526
# of Stories: 2
Legal Description: DESCRIPTION -59 1/2 AMHERST SITE NAME -59 1/2 PLATSUFFIX XXX-NONE POLTWP 004
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 1,480
Municipality Name: CITY OF CHARLESTON
Acres: 0.034
Depth Footage: 40
Front Footage: 37
County Use Description: SFR-APTS
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Tax District County: CITY OF CHARLESTON
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,526
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1,480 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1910
Year Renovated: —
County: Charleston County
APN: 4590902038
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 14, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Sanders-Clyde Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
7/10
Simmons Pinckney Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.0mi
4/10
Burke High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi
1/10
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Lifestyle
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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
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.2 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$475,000 – $575,000
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