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 cconfigured 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..
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$3,495,000
8 & 8-1/2 Elliott St, Charleston, SC 29401
3beds
3,187sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1779
1,742.4 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$1,097/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Quaint gadsden alleyFull kitchensIndependent entrancesCoveted outdoor patio space
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: 8 hours ago
Listed by:
Focus Real Estate Services, LLC
Source: CTMLS,MLS#: 25022852

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Living/Dining Combo, Foyer, Mother-In-Law Suite
Heating
- Central, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Beamed Ceilings, Ceiling - Smooth, High Ceilings, Ceiling Fan(s), Entrance Foyer, In-Law Floorplan
- Flooring: Wood
- Windows: Window Treatments
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Three +
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,187
- Total interior livable area: 3,187 sqft
Property
Features
- Levels: Three Or More
- Stories: 3
- Entry location: Ground Level
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Balcony, Rain Gutters
- Fencing: Wrought Iron
Lot
- Size: 1,742.4 Square Feet
- Features: High, Interior Lot, Level
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Stucco
- Foundation: Crawl Space
- Roof: Architectural,Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1779
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Charleston Water Service, Dominion Energy
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Security System
- Subdivision: City of Charleston
Location
- Region: Charleston
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,097/sqft
- Date on market: 8/19/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
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