$3,195,000
Charleston, SC 29401
MLS# 26011139
3 beds | 3.5 baths | 3187 sqft
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Property Description
Don't miss your chance to own the storied Scott-Foster House! Built in 1779 by merchant John Scott and the recipient of a Carolopolis Award from the Preservation Society of Charleston, this home, situated alongside the quaint Gadsden Alley, has served as a residence, a grocery store, a saloon, was occupied by British soldiers during the American Revolution, and later by US Navy Servicemen during WWII. If you are looking for a generational trophy property and a true testament to the history of the Holy City and Elliott St, look no further, you're home. Options abound in this fully renovated South of Broad historical charmer. 8 and 8 1/2 Elliott St offers the discerning buyer a property packed with both an amazing past and extensive flexibility for future usage. The property is presently
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Contract Info
Primary Structure List Price/SqFt: 1002.51
Sub-Type: Single Family Attached
MLS List Date: 2026-04-18
Status: Active
List Price: $3,195,000
Current Price: $3,195,000
Location, Tax & Legal
Legal Description: 8 and 8 1/2 Elliott St.
Tax Map #: 4580903292
Street #: 8 & 8 1/2
Street Name: Elliott St.
County: Charleston
State: SC
Zip Code: 29401
Area: 51 - Peninsula Charleston Inside of Crosstown
Tax District: 71 - City of Charleston
Subdivision: None
Elementary School: Memminger
Middle School: Courtenay
High School: Burke
Directions: Coming down East Bay driving toward the battery turn right on to Elliott St.- home is on the right
General Property Info
Primary Bedroom – Main Level: No
Stories: 3
Potential Short Sale: No
Other Structures Y/N: No
Bedrooms: 3
Baths - Full: 3
Baths - Half: 1
Baths - Total: 3.5
Primary Structure Apx SqFt: 3187
Year Built: 1779
Acreage: 0.04
SqFt Source
Appraisal: 1
Previous Listing: 1
Tax Records: 1
Roof
Architectural: 1
Asphalt Shingle: 1
Lot Description
0 - .5 Acre: 1
High: 1
Inside: 1
Level: 1
Misc Exterior
Balcony: 1
Fence - Iron: 1
Fence - Rear Only: 1
Patio: 1
Exterior
Stucco: 1
Attic Features
Access: 1
SF Attached Style
Patio: 1
Foundation
Crawl Space: 1
Garage/Parking
Other (Use Remarks): 1
Stories/Levels
3 Stories: 1
Equipment/Appliances
Built-In Electric Oven: 1
Ceiling Fan: 1
Disposal: 1
Gas Range: 1
Microwave: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Stacked Washer/Dryer: 1
Cooling
Central Air: 1
Electric: 1
Heat
Central: 1
Electric: 1
Rooms
Laundry: 1
Living/Dining Combo: 1
Mother-In-Law Suite: 1
Assumable
Yes, Qualify Req'd: 1
Proposed Financing
Cash: 1
Conventional Loan: 1
Misc Interior
Ceiling - Smooth: 1
Ceilings - 9'+: 1
New Owned
Pre-Owned: 1
Floors
Wood: 1
FP Desc/Location
Three +: 1
Bedroom: 1
Dining Room: 1
Living Room: 1
Possession
At Closing: 1
Showing Instructions
Contact Listing Agent: 1
Water/Sewer
Public Sewer: 1
Public Water: 1
Property Features
SqFt Source: Appraisal; Previous Listing; Tax Records
SF Attached Style: Patio
Lot Description: 0 - .5 Acre; High; Inside; Level
Misc Exterior: Balcony; Fence - Iron; Fence - Rear Only; Patio
Roof: Architectural; Asphalt Shingle
Exterior: Stucco
Attic Features: Access
Foundation: Crawl Space
Misc Interior: Ceiling - Smooth; Ceilings - 9'+
New Owned: Pre-Owned
Rooms: Laundry; Living/Dining Combo; Mother-In-Law Suite
Cooling: Central Air; Electric
Floors: Wood
Heat: Central; Electric
Possession: At Closing
Showing Instructions: Contact Listing Agent
Proposed Financing: Cash; Conventional Loan
Assumable: Yes, Qualify Req'd
Supplements
configured as a 2 br 2 1/2 bath on the second and third floors and a 1 br 1 bath on the first floor with coveted outdoor patio space. Both units boast independent entrances, full kitchens, and laundries. Whether you are looking for an excellent investment with the option to generate rental income with one or both of the units or wish to bring this historical masterpiece into her next chapter as an impressive single residence (drawings available for viewing), the options are endless. This property is available for immediate showings.
*This property comes with 2 residential on street parking permits which can be applied for with the City of Charleston by it's new owner.
**Drawings show both the current layout and the proposed layout that could be achieved if a buyer desired to convert to a single mansion.
Residential Property Disclosure 
Listing Office: Focus Real Estate Services, LLC
Last Updated: May - 16 - 2026
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