8 Elliott St

3,187 Sq. Ft.
$1,003 / Sq. Ft.
3,187
Sq. Ft.
$1,003
per Sq. Ft.

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...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 presentlyconfigured 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.
  1. Listed by Focus Real Estate Services, LLC

Property Details for 8 Elliott Street

Subdivision Name
None
LISTING UPDATED: 04/19/2026 11:49 AM

Property Details for 8 Elliott Street

StatusActive
MLS #26011139
Days on Market7
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeTownhouse
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Attached
Year Built1779
Lot Size0.04 AC / 1,742 SF
CountyCharleston County

Location

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Building Information for 8 Elliott Street

Stories3Residences-Year Built1779Lot Size0.04 AC / 1,742 SF

Payment Calculator

$18,254 per month

30 year fixed, 6.46% Interest

Principal and Interest

$16,088

Property Taxes

$2,166

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 8 Elliott Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Latitude: 32.776228
  • Longitude: -79.927839
  • Directions: Coming Down East Bay Driving Toward The Battery Turn Right On To Elliott St.- Home Is On The Right
Taxes and HOA
  • Tax Map Number: 4580903292
School Information
  • Elementary School: Memminger
  • High School: Burke
  • Middle Or Junior School: Courtenay
Parking
  • Attached Garage YN: None
  • Carport Spaces: 0.0
  • Carport YN: False
  • Covered Spaces: 0.0
  • Garage Spaces: 0.0
  • Garage YN: No
  • Parking Features: Other
Property
Lot Information
  • Building Area Total: 3187.0
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Foundation Details: Crawl Space
  • Lot Features: 0 - .5 Acre, High, Interior Lot, Level
  • Other Structures: No
  • New Construction YN: No
Property and Assessments
  • Property Attached YN: Yes
  • Photos Count: 19
  • Photo Rights: I own the photos or have the right to use: Yes
  • Assumable: Yes, Qualify Req'd
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling YN: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: Bedroom, Dining Room, Living Room, Three +
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Heating: Central, Electric
  • Interior Features: Ceiling - Smooth, High Ceilings, Ceiling Fan(s), Living/Dining Combo, In-Law Floorplan
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room
  • Levels: 3 Stories
  • Stories: 3
Exterior Features
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Construction Materials: Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Balcony
  • Fencing: Wrought Iron, Rear Only
  • Roof: Architectural, Asphalt

Property History for 8 Elliott Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 18, 2026

Listed (Active)

CHS Regional MLS #26011139

$3,195,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/18/2026

Listed (Active)

CHS Regional MLS #26011139

$3,195,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 8 Elliott Street

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2024$25,989 ($2,166 / month)
Home Facts
Beds1Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt1,033 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,033 SqFtStories1Lot Size1,742 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1800CountyCHARLESTONAPN458-09-03-292Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 8 Elliott Street

This home is within Charleston 01 School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 3 to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Memminger Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Simmons Pinckney Middle School
Public6 to 8

Burke High School
Public9 to 12

Buist Academy
Public3 to 8

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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8 Elliott Street is a townhouse for sale in Charleston, SC 29401. This property was listed for sale on April 18, 2026 by Focus Real Estate Services, LLC, it's currently listed at $3,195,000. This listing's school district is Charleston 01 School District. Nearby schools include Memminger Elementary School, Simmons Pinckney Middle School and Burke High School. 8 Elliott Street is a 3-bed, 4-bath, 3,187 sqft townhouse built in 1779.

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