Duplex property located just one block away from Upper King and the upcoming Courier Square/Evening Post project. The structure was built in 1872, is currently down to the studs and in need of total renovation. There is a non-historic porch and addition at the rear, which could potentially be added on to further (pending BAR approval) or renovated at it's current footprint as an upstairs & downstairs duplex. Expected gross monthly income upon renovation of the structure is $5400 with the potential for two 3 bedroom units pending BAR/Zoning approval. The property is in Zone X with no flood insurance required. Homeowners insurance is $1815 annually. The owner is listing this property in conjunction with 79 Line Street (next door) MLS #15004016. The property is zoned General Business.
Multi-familyProperty Type
1872Year Built
2,178 sq ftLot Size
$643Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by • Luxury Simplified Real Estate, INC
Bought with Trey Sedalik• Prospect Real Estate Brokers
*CONTINGENT ON INSPECTION & FINANCING* GOOD RENTAL PROPERTY IN GOOD AREA. PROPERTY IS CLOSE TO COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON VIA ST. PHILIPS. AREA HAS EXPERIENCED MUCH RENOVATION & REDEVELOPMENT. PROPERTY CONSISTS OF A 2 BEDROOM/1 BATH UNIT ON GROUND FLOOR; AND AN OPEN STUDIO-LIKE ''ONE BEDROOM'' FLAT UPSTAIRS. BOTH UNITS HAVE HARD WOOD FLOORS, GATED OFF-STREET PARKING, PRIVATE ENTRANCES FROM FRONT & REAR, CENTRAL HVAC. SELLER TO CONTRIBUTE $2500 TO BUYER'S COSTS WITH ACCEPTABLE OFFER. PROPERTY IS BEING SOLD ''AS IS/WHERE IS''. BUYER TO VERIFY SQ. FT. AND SCHOOL INFO. LISTING AGENT IS PART OWNER.
Charleston Trident MLS #2607056
Jun 12, 2006
Sold
$208,500
$162/sq ft
Feb 7, 2006
Listed
$229,000
$178/sq ft
*CONTINGENT ON FINANCING & INSPECTION* GOOD RENTAL PROPERTY IN GOOD AREA. PROPERTY IS CLOSE TO COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON VIA ST. PHILIPS. AREA HAS EXPERIENCED MUCH RENOVATION & REDEVELOPMENT. PROPERTY CONSISTS OF A 2 BEDROOM/1 BATH UNIT ON GROUND FLOOR; AND AN OPEN STUDIO-LIKE ''ONE BEDROOM'' FLAT UPSTAIRS. BOTH UNITS HAVE HARD WOOD FLOORS, GATED OFF-STREET PARKING, PRIVATE ENTRANCES FROM FRONT & REAR, CENTRAL HVAC. SELLER TO CONTRIBUTE $2500 TO BUYER'S COSTS WITH ACCEPTABLE OFFER. PROPERTY IS BEING SOLD ''AS IS/WHERE IS''. BUYER TO VERIFY SQ. FT. AND SCHOOL INFO. LISTING AGENT IS PART OWNER. ADJACENT PROPERTY ALSO AVAILABLE AT 79 LINE ST. MLS #2609779.
Charleston Trident MLS #2216366
Jul 28, 2004
Sold
$112,500
$87/sq ft
Sep 23, 2002
Listed
$129,900
$101/sq ft
Charleston Trident MLS #2104801
Apr 20, 2001
Listing Removed
—
Mar 21, 2001
Listed
$169,900
$132/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 22, 1999
Sold
$85,000
$66/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 7, 1998
Sold
$20,000
$16/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 12, 1984
Sold
$13,900
$11/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,851 (+7.9%)
$403,765 + $184,115
$587,880
2022
$8,201 (+1.3%)
$351,100 + $160,100
$511,200
2021
$8,100 (+0.7%)
2020
$8,040 (+0.7%)
$351,100 + $160,100
$511,200
2018
$7,982 (+2.3%)
2017
$7,799 (+100.0%)
2016
$3,900 (+47.8%)
2013
$2,638
Tax history for 81 Line St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,851 (+7.9%)
$403,765 + $184,115
$587,880
2022
$8,201 (+1.3%)
$351,100 + $160,100
$511,200
2021
$8,100 (+0.7%)
2020
$8,040 (+0.7%)
$351,100 + $160,100
$511,200
2018
$7,982 (+2.3%)
2017
$7,799 (+100.0%)
2016
$3,900 (+47.8%)
2013
$2,638
*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
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
30 ft.
Lot depth
76 ft.
Lot size
2,280 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,741
Year built
2016
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Charleston County
APN
4600802076
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 14, 2026.
GB
AR
OLD CITY DISTRICT
GBLN
OLD CITY HEIGHTS DISTRICT - 2.5-3
ST
General Business District
The GB district is intended to provide for a broad range of commercial uses and activities. It is the most intensive commercial zoning district. Prohibited uses include junk and salvage yards, and storage yards (except for vehicles and boats). Mini-warehouse/self-storage uses may be permitted as special exception uses subject to the approval of the Board of Zoning Appeals. Automotive repair shops, communication towers, gas stations, short term lenders, veterinary clinics, and stables may be permitted as conditional uses.
Zone overlays
Amusement and Recreation Services Overlay Zone
Old City District
General Business Late Night Overlay Zone
Short Term Rental Overlay Zone
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Laundromat
General retail
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Housing-Student
Infrastructure-Other
Office
Medical office
Marina
Oct 2, 2023 • Final
Permit - building, residential alteration
Remove and replace rotted siding and trim. Paint the new materials to match the existing house.
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: 2 Car, Other (Use Remarks)
Parking Total: 2
Interior
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 4
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Heat Pump
Exterior
Exterior Features
Roof: Metal
Property Type
Residential Income
Property Information
Property Type: Residential Income
Building Information
Structure Type: Duplex
Subdivision Information
Subdivision Name: Elliotborough
Financial
Tax Information
Tax District: 71 - City of Charleston
Tax Legal Description: 81 LINE AND REAR
Tax Map Number: 4600802076
Utilities
Utility Information
Public Sewer
Utilities: SCE & G
Location
Financial Information
Number Of Units Total: 2
Multi-Unit Information
Number Of Units Total: 2
School Information
Elementary School: Mitchell
Middle Or Junior School: Simmons Pinckney
High School: Burke
Neighborhood Information
Subdivision Name: Elliotborough
MLS Area Major: 51 - Peninsula Charleston Inside of Crosstown
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,741
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 2,280 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2016
Year Renovated: —
County: Charleston County
APN: 4600802076
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 14, 2026