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79 America Street

Charleston, SC 29403
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Bath 1

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SqFt2,928

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Acres0.13

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INVESTOR SPECIAL | DEVELOPER OPPORTUNITY 79 America Street offers a rare combination of an existing historic residence, substantial land, accessory space, parking, and meaningful future development potential. The property currently consists of a meticulously maintained 3-story historic brick home exceeding 1900 square feet, complemented by a 1,000-square-foot accessory building and an adjoining vacant lot. The combined property encompasses approximately 6,305 square feet, creating an unusually flexible footprint in a downtown location. For developers and investors, the possibilities are extensive. The current zoning allows for up to three units,presenting the opportunity to convert the existing structure into a triplex or utilize the vacant portion for a new single-family residence or dupl ex, subject to applicable approvals. The vacant area also provides significant additional parking potential. The existing 79 America residence retains its historic character while offering strong functionality, featuring original hardwood floors, large piazzas, bridge views from the second floor, and three newer HVAC systems, one serving each floor. A large driveway currently provides three off-street parking spaces. The property can be envisioned in numerous ways: Development play: Retain the existing structure while developing the vacant portion, potentially adding a duplex or single-family residence. Multi-unit investment: Utilize the current zoning opportunity to create additional residential units. Single-property estate: Keep the parcels together as an expansive downtown residence with an oversized yard, accessory building, pool, patio, gym, garage, or pool house. Live/work opportunity: Utilize the existing residence as an office or professional space while taking advantage of the additional land and accessory building. Future development: Subdivide the vacant portion and create a new residence while retaining the existing historic home.

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Property Type : Residential

Price : $1,650,000

AD Id : 89609994

MLS Id : 26023284

Lot Size : 0.13 Acre

Living Area Size : 2,928

Year Built : 1872

County : Charleston

Subdivision: Eastside

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Feature Features

  • Bathroom Information

    Full Baths: 1

    Room Information

    Window Feature: Window Treatments - Some
  • Roofing Information

    Architectural
  • Interior Features

    Ceiling - Smooth, Office Roof: Architectural
  • Heating & Cooling

    Heating: Electric Cooling: Central Air WaterSource: Public

  • Building Information

    Year Built: 1872 Construction Materials: Brick
  • Exterior Features

    Rain Gutters
    Foundation Details: Crawl Space
    Porch: Front Porch
  • Fencing

    Fence - Metal Enclosed

  • Lot Information

    Lot Description: 0 - .5 Acre Lot Size Area: 0.13 Lot Size Units: Acres Lot Square Feet: 5,663 Lot Acres: 0.13 Stories: 3 Main Square Feet: 0.13

    Property Information

    Property Type: Residential Sub Type: Single Family DetachedStyle: Charleston Single Subdivision: Eastside

  • Parking Information

    Off Street

  • Elementary School: Memminger
    Junior High School: Simmons Pinckney
    Senior High School: Burke
  • Utility Information

    Charleston Water Service, Dominion Energy
  • Location Information

    Direction: From East Bay Street, Turn Onto Columbus Street, Then Right Onto America Street; 79 America Street Is The First Property On The Left Beside The Church.
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ByOwner last updated this listing 08/17/2026 @ 13:52

MLS: 26023284 LISTED BY: Lawton Courtnall, Daniel Ravenel Sotheby's International Realty SOURCE: CHS Regional MLS

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