Listing details for 8 - 8 12 Elliott St, Charleston, SC 29401 : 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.
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Listing Updated : 04-18-2026 at 1:13 PM EDT
Property Details
Overview
Status
Active
MLS #ID
26011139
Price
$3,195,000
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
4
Square Footage
3,187
Acres
0.04
Year
1779
Days on Site
1
Property Type
Residential
Property Sub Type
Single Family Attached
Price per Sq Ft
$1,003
Date Listed
Apr 18, 2026
Community Information for 8 - 8 12 Elliott St, Charleston, SC 29401