72 Amherst is a gorgeous downtown duplex that offers spacious units which have been recently renovated to include modern amenities. These units are in high demand and come with private piazzas. The First floor unit is 5 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, and the 2nd floor unit is 4 bedrooms, 2 baths. Both apartments are large with great floor plans, high ceilings, original pocket doors, restored hardwood floors and fireplaces. In the last several years, this property has been comprehensively renovated & brought up to current building safety and code standards, to include all new HVAC, electrical, plumbing & roof. It is within walking distance to College of Charleston and MUSC.
*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
9
Baths
5.5
Stories
2
Lot width
33 ft.
Lot depth
108 ft.
Lot size
3,564 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1963
Sq. Ft.
3,652
Year built
1895
Style
Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
County
Charleston County
APN
4590902094
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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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
Mar 19, 2018 • Final
Permit - painting
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
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Features: Other
Interior
Interior Features
Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer Stacked, Washer
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Total Integer: 5
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 9
Heating & Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Heating: Natural Gas
Financial Information
Number Of Units Total: 2
Multi-Unit Information
Number Of Units Total: 2
Exterior
Property Type
Residential Income
Property Information
Property Type: Residential Income
Building Information
Structure Type: Duplex
Subdivision Information
Subdivision Name: Eastside
Financial
Tax Information
Tax District: 71 - City of Charleston
Tax Legal Description: 72 AMHERST & NASSAU
Tax Map Number: 4590902094
Utilities
Utility Information
Public Sewer
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Sanders Clyde
Middle Or Junior School: Simmons Pinckney
High School: Burke
Neighborhood Information
Subdivision Name: Eastside
MLS Area Major: 51 - Peninsula Charleston Inside of Crosstown
Public facts
Beds: 9
Baths: 5.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,652
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 3,564 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1895
Year Renovated: 1963
County: Charleston County
APN: 4590902094
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 14, 2026