This beautifully restored, Carolopolis award winning circa 1901 Queen Ann Victorian house has not been for sale in over two decades. The property is zoned Commercial (LB) Limited Business and is located within the STR/Short Term Rental Accommodations Overlay Zone and has an STR approval in hand. This is a unique investment opportunity to generate income, or owner occupy a portion and lease out the remaining for income. This property offers 3 Units with a total of 5 to 6 Bedrooms including 1 bonus room as a additional bedroom or office and 3 bathrooms. Sleeps 14 to 16 plus with a total of 3 units ..there are 2 units on the first floor and 1 unit on the second floor. Each unit having their own private and separate access entrances and some off street parking and Washer and Dryer features.
Multi-familyProperty Type
1885Year Built
5,227 sq ftLot Size
Listed by • Coldwell Banker Comm/Atlantic Int'l
Bought with David Betts• Bennett Construction & Realty
This beautifully restored, Carolopolis award winning circa 1901 Queen Ann Victorian has not been for sale in over two decades. The property is zoned commercial (LB) Limited Business and is located within the STR/Short Term Rental accommodations overlay zone and has an STR approval in hand. This is a unique investment opportunity to generate income, or owner occupy a portion and lease out the remaining for income. This property offers total of 7 Bedrooms including bonus room as a additional bedroom or office and 5 bathrooms. With a total of 4 units ..there are 2 units on first floor and 1 unit on the second floor and 1 detached 1 Bedroom Cottage.Named the ''Arthur T. Simmons House'', it features a two-story tiered wrap around porch with an elaborate spool frieze, jigsaw cut bracket panThe front façade is distinguished by a two-story bay with unusual rounded corners and imbricated shingles. Step off the porch into the beautifully manicured and professionally landscaped gardens. The wrought iron fence is original and the iron porch railings were crafted by blacksmith Mr. Simmons. The interior features, eleven-foot ceilings, original woodwork throughout, heart pine floors, mahogany and tiger oak mantels, Eastlake brass door hardware and detailed wood craftsmanship. Included are 2 tandem parking spaces in the driveway with potentially 3 more added parking spots in the seller's adjacent lot with deeded access rights to convey to buyer. Standing seam metal roof. The exterior of this property was freshly painted in 2018. Most interior units were freshly painted in 2018. All wiring and plumbing have been updated. New tankless water heaters. 4 electric and 4 water meters. A small detached storage building with plumbing and electricity can be used for an Artroom, Workshop, She shed or Hobby room or Laundry room. Each unit having their own private and separate access entrances and some off street parking and Washer and Dryer features. Unit A - on the first floor has 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms Unit B - on the second floor has 2 bedrooms, and 1 bathroom w/ a small bonus room currently being used as a large walk in closet which has been permitted as a 3rd bedroom in the STR license. There is no unit C. Unit D - is a Detached Cottage built in 2004 with 1 bedroom and 1 bath and off street parking and private landscaped garden courtyard. Unit E - studio apartment with kitchenette and 1 full bath with private wooden deck and little yard area. This commercial zoned space can be used for a variety of businesses including STR Short Term Rentals providing the new owner with endless capabilities. Don't miss this opportunity to be in the legal Short term or long term rental district.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2018
$4,711 (+2.0%)
2017
$4,618 (−50.5%)
2016
$9,325 (+79.3%)
2013
$5,200
Tax history for 82 Spring St Unit A, B, C
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2018
$4,711 (+2.0%)
2017
$4,618 (−50.5%)
2016
$9,325 (+79.3%)
2013
$5,200
*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
Beds
4
Baths
—
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5,227 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
3,387
Year built
1885
Style
Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
County
Charleston County
APN
4600803176
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 6, 2026.
DR-2F
OLD CITY DISTRICT
AR
OLD CITY HEIGHTS DISTRICT - 2.5-3
ST
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
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Golf related
Property details
Parking
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Features: Other
Interior
Interior Features
Appliances: Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer Stacked
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 5
Heating & Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Heating: Electric
Financial Information
Number Of Units Total: 3
Tenant Pays: All Utilities
Multi-Unit Information
Number Of Units Total: 3
Exterior
Exterior Features
Roof: Metal
Property Type
Residential Income
Property Information
Property Type: Residential Income
Building Information
Structure Type: Triplex
Subdivision Information
Subdivision Name: Elliotborough
Financial
Tax Information
Tax District: 71 - City of Charleston
Tax Legal Description: 82 SPRING STREET
Tax Map Number: 4600803176
Utilities
Utility Information
Public Sewer
Utilities: SCE & G, Charleston Water Service
Location
School Information
Elementary School: James Simons
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: 4
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 3,387
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 5,227 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1885
Year Renovated: —
County: Charleston County
APN: 4600803176
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 6, 2026