Just one block from Hampton Park, this inviting Charleston home offers the kind of lifestyle that makes downtown living so special. Whether it's morning walks beneath the park's iconic live oaks, dinner with friends around the corner, or an evening bike ride to The Battery, everything you love about Charleston is right outside your door. Inside, gleaming heart pine floors, tall ceilings, crown molding, and abundant natural light create warm, welcoming spaces throughout. A formal dining room is perfect for gathering with family and friends, while the spacious eat-in kitchen is designed for everyday living with generous granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, abundant cabinet space, and a kitchen sink overlooking the screened porch and expansive backyard. The oversized screened porch becomes a true outdoor living room, offering plenty of space to entertain, unwind, or simply enjoy the rare, generously sized backyard surrounded by mature landscaping. With ample room to play, garden, or host friends and family, this outdoor space is a standout feature for downtown Charleston. A storage shed and off-street parking for at least two vehicles add convenience to everyday life. Upstairs, the primary suite is filled with natural light and opens onto a private balcony overlooking the neighborhood. The renovated ensuite bath features dual vanities, a walk-in shower, and a spacious walk-in closet. A separate laundry room and two HVAC systems, both replaced in 2021, provide modern comfort and peace of mind. The home is also located in an X flood zone, meaning flood insurance is not required. The location is truly hard to beat. Hampton Park, designed by the Olmsted Brothers, hosts year-round festivals, Spoleto events, concerts, farmers markets, and oyster roasts, while neighborhood favorites like The Harbinger Café, Park & Grove, Renzo, Little Jack's Tavern, Huriyali, Melfi's, Pelato, Berkeley's, Lillian's, and Moe's Crosstown are all within walking distance. Baseball games at Joseph P. Riley Jr. Park and football Saturdays at The Citadel are just a short stroll away. Only one mile from MUSC, less than two miles from King Street and the College of Charleston, and with convenient access to Mount Pleasant, this home offers the perfect balance of neighborhood charm, everyday convenience, and the walkable Charleston lifestyle that so many people are searching for.
Single-familyProperty Type
2006Year Built
4,356 sq ftLot Size
$535Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by • Compass Carolinas, LLC
Bought with Corinne Coleman• Carolina One Real Estate
Est. $5,034 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 8 Hampton Pl
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
Charleston Trident MLS #26023670
Sep 16, 2026
Sold
$950,000
$535/sq ft
Aug 22, 2026
Contingent
—
Aug 20, 2026
Listed
$900,000
$507/sq ft
Charleston Trident MLS #18000815
Feb 13, 2018
Sold
$565,000
$318/sq ft
Jan 16, 2018
Contingent
—
Jan 13, 2018
Listed
$579,000
$326/sq ft
+15
***Come live in the heart of downtown Charleston's Historic District*** This lovely home is only 1 mile from MUSC, less than 2 miles from King St shopping district & College of Charleston, and only a short bike ride to the battery. The home boasts many extraordinary features such as hardwoods & crown molding throughout, recessed lighting, a formal dining room, a huge eat-in kitchen with plenty of cabinet space, a separate laundry room with washer/dryer included, ceiling fans throughout, brushed nickel fixtures. The home's exterior offers a full front porch, a very large back screened in porch with ceiling fan that overlooks a huge open backyard space perfect for recreation, kids, or entertaining guests. Inside the master you'll notice many windows providing lots of natural lightits own private veranda. The master bath wows you with cherry wood cabinetry, ceramic tile, a multi-jet Jacuzzi tub and a custom tile stand up shower. Granite Counters, W/D included. Walk in Closet, Shower and Tub in Master Bathroom. Hardwood Floors through the house. Screened in Porch off Kitchen, Balcony off Master Bedroom. One block from Hampton Park. This house is larger and more modern than most homes in downtown Charleston Come see it today before before it's gone!
Charleston Trident MLS #2800332
Apr 8, 2008
Listing Removed
—
Jan 7, 2008
Listed
$399,000
$225/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 7, 2007
Sold
$175,000
$99/sq ft
Charleston Trident MLS #2702851
Aug 9, 2007
Listing Removed
—
Jan 19, 2007
Listed
$429,000
$242/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 17, 2006
Sold
$135,000
$76/sq ft
Charleston Trident MLS #2531660
Nov 1, 2005
Sold
$90,000
$51/sq ft
Oct 20, 2005
Listed
$130,000
$73/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,939 (+7.0%)
$287,500 + $362,250
$649,750
2022
$2,747 (−4.7%)
$250,000 + $315,000
$565,000
2021
$2,882 (−3.6%)
2020
$2,990 (+24.2%)
$250,000 + $315,000
$565,000
2018
$2,407 (−66.2%)
2017
$7,130 (+26.3%)
2016
$5,644 (+16.8%)
2013
$4,833
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
30 ft.
Lot depth
146 ft.
Lot size
4,380 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,731
Year built
2006
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Charleston County
APN
4600301027
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 1, 2026.
DR-1F
OLD CITY HEIGHTS DISTRICT - 2.5
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 Heights District 2.5
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
Aug 31, 2020 • Final
Mechanical - single family/duplex dwelling - new
HVAC
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