Amazing Byrnes Downs home with carriage house rental opportunity - offering a total of three-bedrooms and two-full bathrooms across 1,600 square feet of living space. Welcome to 85 Colleton Drive, a beautifully updated 1940s cottage in the heart of the highly desirable Byrnes Downs neighborhood. Situated on a peaceful, tree-lined street, this charming home offers an unbeatable blend of timeless character and modern updates. As you step inside, you'll be greeted by a bright, inviting atmosphere with original hardwood floors that add warmth and character throughout. The thoughtfully designed layout is both functional and comfortable, featuring stylish tile accents that elevate the home's appeal. With two spacious bedrooms and one full bath, this home effortlessly combines charm withpracticality. The exterior of this property is equally impressive, showcasing a rare, updated 568 sq. ft. carriage house that offers incredible versatility. Complete with one large bedroom, a full bathroom, a kitchenette and a cozy sitting room, this space is ideal for generating potential rental income, hosting guests, or even creating a private home office or studio. Just minutes from downtown Charleston, this home places you in an ideal location with close proximity to everything you need. You're only a short stroll away from local grocery stores, top-rated restaurants, popular bars and the scenic West Ashley Greenway for outdoor enthusiasts. 85 Colleton Drive offers not just a home, but a lifestyle, in one of Charleston's most walkable neighborhoods. Whether you're looking for a blend of historic charm and modern living or a property with incredible potential, this home offers it all.
Single-familyProperty Type
1945Year Built
5,662 sq ftLot Size
$688Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by • William Means Real Estate, LLC
Bought with Tony Jamison• Keller Williams Realty Charleston West Ashley
*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
1
Stories
1
Lot width
50 ft.
Lot depth
110 ft.
Lot size
5,500 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
930
Year built
1945
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Charleston County
APN
4210100112
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 14, 2026.
SR-2
SR CAT 3
Single Family Residentilal District
The Single-family Residential (SR) districts allow for one-family detached dwellings with maximum densities of 7.3 units per acre respectively, with varying setback, height and lot occupancy requirements.
Zone overlays
Short Term Rental Overlay Zone - Category 3
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Golf related
Jul 15, 2026 • Active
Fuel gas - residential standalone
Install a new gas line from the existing meter to a gas range, heating and air conditioning system, and tankless water heater.
Gas
HVAC
Plumbing
Water heater
Jun 17, 2026 • Final
Plumbing - residential standalone
Replace existing cast iron and copper piping with PVC and PEX. Install a new gas line for an existing stove, heating and air conditioning equipment, and water heater.
Gas
HVAC
Plumbing
Water heater
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: Ceiling - Smooth
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Washer
Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Wood
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1
Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 2
Room Master Bedroom Level: Lower
Heating & Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Heating: Central
Exterior
Exterior Features
Fencing: Privacy
Roof: Asphalt
Property Type
Residential
Single Family Detached
Lot Information
Lot Features: 0 - .5 Acre
Property Information
Other Structures: No
Property Type: Residential
Building Information
Levels: One
Subdivision Information
Subdivision Name: Byrnes Downs
Financial
Tax Information
Tax District: 63 - City of Charleston
Tax Legal Description: LT 7 BLK R
Tax Map Number: 4210100112
Utilities
Utility Information
Public Sewer
Utilities: Charleston Water Service, Dominion Energy
Location
School Information
Elementary School: St. Andrews
Middle Or Junior School: C E Williams
High School: West Ashley
Neighborhood Information
Subdivision Name: Byrnes Downs
MLS Area Major: 11 - West of the Ashley Inside I-526
Community Information
Community Features: Bus Line, Walk/Jog Trails
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 930
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 5,500 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1945
Year Renovated: —
County: Charleston County
APN: 4210100112
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 14, 2026