Rare opportunity well under $1M in the heart of Downtown Charleston / Harleston Village! This historic Charleston Single is currently being used as a student rental through May 2023. Great investment property to stay a student rental (market rent is approx. $4000)/mo.) This is also a unique opportunity to renovate into a primary residence or second home. 12 foot ceilings and original hardwood floors. Off-street parking. Large walled courtyard would likely allow for an addition to the rear of the house. Walk to everything you love about Charleston from this prime location!
Single-familyProperty Type
1839Year Built
2,178 sq ftLot Size
$872Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by • The Boulevard Company
Listed by • The Boulevard Company
Bought with Alan Donald-liebisch• Keller Williams Realty Charleston
Welcome to this charming, historic Charleston Single home located within walking distance of College of Charleston, MUSC, King St. shopping and restaurants! Known as the James Drayton Johnson House c. 1839, this home features BRAND NEW hardi-plank siding, custom shutters, freshly painted interior, and refinished hardwood floors! High ceilings and big windows allow for lots of natural light throughout the entire house! 1st floor consists of the bright living room w/ fireplace and built-in bookshelves, kitchen featuring brand new stainless steel refrigerator and stove, large front bedroom, and a full bathroom. Upstairs you'll find 2 generous-sized bedrooms (one w/ a fireplace), a full bath, and a 4th room which could either be used as a bedroom or office/sitting room.There is also a small balcony located just off the landing upstairs. A little bit of history...Johnson, a free African American tailor, whose son married the daughter of William Ellison, a wealthy African American plantation owner in the upper Santee region, built these 2 small vernacular single houses with gable roofs in the mid 1800s. Johnson lived in the smaller of the two houses at 9 Coming St., while renting the larger at 7 Coming St. This property comes with off-street parking, as well as a nice private walled courtyard in the back. Currently, we are seeing $1,000/mo. bedroom rental rates in the area, so this could be a great 3 bedroom investment property. Very convenient location just steps to the College of Charleston and Medical University!
Charleston Trident MLS #2000139
May 26, 2000
Sold
$272,000
$174/sq ft
Jan 3, 2000
Listed
$290,000
$186/sq ft
CHARMING CHAS SINGLE HOUSE IN MOVE-IN CONDITION.LOCATED NEAR COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON & MUSC, WALKING DISTANCE TO SHOPS, RESTAURANTS. ROOM OFF MASTERBEDROOM CAN BE STUDY OR NURSERY-NOT COUNTED IN BRS ABOVE-GOURMET KITCHEN, OFF-ST PARKING & WALLED GARDEN. SOLD AS IS. SF APPRX-BUYER TO VERIFY.
Public Records
Nov 2, 1994
Sold
$130,500
$84/sq ft
Public Records
May 28, 1993
Sold
$115,000
$74/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$15,209 (+62.9%)
$485,000 + $865,000
$1,350,000
2022
$9,336 (+1.3%)
$392,337 + $190,713
$583,050
2021
$9,221 (+0.7%)
2020
$9,153 (+12.0%)
2018
$8,173 (+2.3%)
2017
$7,986 (+6.7%)
2016
$7,487 (+21.7%)
2013
$6,151
Tax history for 7 Coming St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$15,209 (+62.9%)
$485,000 + $865,000
$1,350,000
2022
$9,336 (+1.3%)
$392,337 + $190,713
$583,050
2021
$9,221 (+0.7%)
2020
$9,153 (+12.0%)
2018
$8,173 (+2.3%)
2017
$7,986 (+6.7%)
2016
$7,487 (+21.7%)
2013
$6,151
*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
2
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
27 ft.
Lot depth
79 ft.
Lot size
2,133 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,560
Year built
1839
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Charleston County
APN
4570403018
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 14, 2026.
DR-2F
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 18, 2025 • Final
Fuel gas - single family/duplex dwelling - sub
Install new gas lines to support a pool heater and a grill.
Gas
Pool and hot tub
Nov 8, 2024 • Final
Engineering permit (row) - private
Remove existing concrete and replace it with new concrete featuring a broom finish. The granite curb will remain intact with no changes.
Grading
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
Interior
Interior Features
Interior Features: High Ceilings
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Fireplace Features: Two
Flooring: Wood
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2
Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 3
Room Master Bedroom Level: Upper
Heating & Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Heating: Heat Pump
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Balcony
Fencing: Brick
Roof: Metal
Property Type
Residential
Single Family Detached
Lot Information
Lot Features: 0 - .5 Acre
Property Information
Ownership: Fee Simple
Property Type: Residential
Building Information
Entry Location: Ground Level
Levels: Two
Subdivision Information
Subdivision Name: Harleston Village
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: 9336
Tax District: 71 - City of Charleston
Tax Legal Description: 7 COMING
Tax Map Number: 4570403018
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: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,560
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 2,133 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1839
Year Renovated: —
County: Charleston County
APN: 4570403018
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 14, 2026