85 Simons St is a 1,296 square foot house on a 2,870 square foot lot with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. - it last sold on January 10, 2023 for $546,268. Based on Redfin's Charleston data, we estimate the home's value is $810,369.
Single-familyProperty Type
1935Year Built
2,870 sq ftLot Size
$625Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$810,369
$264K since sold in January 2023$11K since August
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This home's estimate is 0.6% higher than the average sale price ($806K) of 6 comparable homes.
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning and permits
Zoning
Permits
DR-2F
AR
OLD CITY HEIGHTS DISTRICT - 2.5
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
Amusement and Recreation Services Overlay Zone
Old City Heights District 2.5
Short Term Rental Overlay Zone - Category 2
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Golf related
Dec 30, 2019 • Final
Fuel gas - single family/duplex dwelling - sub
Addition
Remodel
Dec 30, 2019 • Final
Plumbing - single family/duplex dwelling - sub
Repair termite damage to the floor system, including the finish, subfloor, and floor joists. Repair stud walls and strengthen the roof trusses, ceiling joists, and ridge beam.
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
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Wall Unit
Exterior
Exterior Information
Foundation Type: Slab
Exterior Wall: Asbestos Siding
Building Type: Residential
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 1,296
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,296
Building Sq. Ft: 1,296
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: SUBDIVISION NAME -85 SIMMONS ST DESCRIPTION -LT 19 PLATSUFFIX P-93 POLTWP 005
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 2,870
Municipality Name: CITY OF CHARLESTON
Acres: 0.0659
Depth Footage: 82
Front Footage: 35
County Use Description: SFR-APTS
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Tax District County: CITY OF CHARLESTON
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,296
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 2,870 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1935
Year Renovated: —
County: Charleston County
APN: 4631502024
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 14, 2026
Around this home
Schools
James Simons Montessori School
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi
7/10
Burke High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi
1/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
8/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
10/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 105° expected this year, 19 days in 30 years
9/10 Wind Factor
99% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.2 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$770,000 – $932,000
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