221 Ashley Avenue Abc, Charleston, SC 29403
$4,850,000
Property Type:
Residential
Bedrooms:
13
Baths:
12.5
Square Footage:
4,571
Lot Size (sq. ft.):
7,405
Status:
Active
Current Price:
$4,850,000
List Date:
5/05/2025
Last Modified:
9/16/2025
Description
The Chapel Lofts offers an exceptional opportunity to own a legal, fully licensed, income-producing short-term rental property located in the heart of downtown Charleston. This unique offering includes three separate units totaling 13 bedrooms, with the rare bonus of 8 off-street parking spaces. Originally constructed in 1994 as a wedding chapel, the striking front building was thoughtfully renovated in 2012 to create a stunning 5-bedroom, 4.5-bath residence. Its open-concept living space boasts soaring vaulted ceilings and a spacious kitchen and lounge area ideal for entertaining. Also built in 2012, the rear carriage house features two 4-bedroom, 4-bath units, each designed with style, comfort, and guest experience in mind. Interiors throughout all three units are beautifully decorated
Supplements: and updated, offering turnkey functionality for continued short-term rental success. All furnishings and décor convey with the sale for seamless operational continuity. Perfectly positioned on desirable Ashley Avenue, this property is just a short stroll to Charleston's celebrated dining, shopping, and cultural attractions. Whether you're expanding your investment portfolio or seeking a rare STR-compliant asset in Charleston, The Chapel Lofts delivers unmatched charm, income potential, and location.
More Information MLS# 25012402
Contract Info
Primary Structure List Price/SqFt: 1061.04
Sub-Type: Single Family Detached
MLS List Date: 2025-05-05
Status: Active
List Price: $4,850,000
Current Price: $4,850,000
Location, Tax & Legal
Unit #: Abc
Legal Description: 221 ASHLEY AVE
Tax Map #: 4601104081
Street #: 221
Street Name: Ashley
Street Suffix: Avenue
County: Charleston
State: SC
Zip Code: 29403
Area: 51 - Peninsula Charleston Inside of Crosstown
Tax District: 71 - City of Charleston
Subdivision: Cannonborough-Elliotborough
Elementary School: Mitchell
Middle School: Simmons Pinckney
High School: Burke
Directions: From Hwy 17 N headed into Charleston, stay right to turn onto Lockwood Dr, take a left at Calhoun St, then take a left onto Ashley Ave, property will be on your left.
General Property Info
Primary Bedroom – Main Level: Yes
C/R: No
Ground Level: Yes
Stories: 2
HOA Fee: No
Ownership: Fee Simple
Lease Purchase: No
Potential Short Sale: No
Other Structures Y/N: No
Auction: No
Bedrooms: 13
Baths - Full: 12
Baths - Half: 1
Baths - Total: 12.5
Primary Structure Apx SqFt: 4571
Year Built: 1995
Acreage: 0.17
Tax/Fees
Special Assessment: No
Taxes: 56493
Regime Fee: No
Office/Member Info
Seller Concessions Negotiable Y/N: Yes
SqFt Source
Previous Listing: 1
Tax Records: 1
Roof
Architectural: 1
Lot Description
0 - .5 Acre: 1
Inside: 1
Misc Exterior
Balcony: 1
Fence - Iron: 1
Patio: 1
Exterior
Stucco: 1
SF Detached Style
Carriage/Kitchen House: 1
Other: 1
Foundation
Slab: 1
Garage/Parking
Off-Street Parking: 1
Other (Use Remarks): 1
Stories/Levels
2 Stories: 1
Equipment/Appliances
Ceiling Fan: 1
Dishwasher: 1
Dryer: 1
Electric Dryer Hookup: 1
Gas Range: 1
Hot Tub/Spa: 1
Microwave: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Washer: 1
Washer Hookup: 1
Cooling
Central Air: 1
Heat
Heat Pump: 1
Rooms
Eat-In-Kitchen: 1
Laundry: 1
Living/Dining Combo: 1
Amenities
Cable TV: 1
Trash: 1
Assumable
No: 1
Primary Bedroom
Ceiling Fan: 1
Downstairs: 1
Two Primary Bedrooms: 1
Upstairs: 1
Proposed Financing
Cash: 1
Conventional Loan: 1
Misc Interior
Ceiling - Cathedral/Vaulted: 1
Ceiling - Smooth: 1
Ceilings - 9'+: 1
Kitchen Island: 1
Window Treatments - All: 1
New Owned
Pre-Owned: 1
Floors
Ceramic Tile: 1
Stone: 1
Wood: 1
Possession
At Closing: 1
Tenants Rights: 1
Water/Sewer
Public Sewer: 1
Public Water: 1
Utility Suppliers
Charleston Water Service: 1
Dominion Energy: 1
Property Features
SqFt Source: Previous Listing; Tax Records
SF Detached Style: Carriage/Kitchen House; Other
Lot Description: 0 - .5 Acre; Inside
Misc Exterior: Balcony; Fence - Iron; Patio
Roof: Architectural
Exterior: Stucco
Foundation: Slab
Misc Interior: Ceiling - Cathedral/Vaulted; Ceiling - Smooth; Ceilings - 9'+; Kitchen Island; Window Treatments - All
New Owned: Pre-Owned
Rooms: Eat-In-Kitchen; Laundry; Living/Dining Combo
Primary Bedroom: Ceiling Fan; Downstairs; Two Primary Bedrooms; Upstairs
Cooling: Central Air
Floors: Ceramic Tile; Stone; Stone; Wood
Heat: Heat Pump
Possession: At Closing; Tenants Rights
Utility Suppliers: Charleston Water Service; Dominion Energy
Amenities: Cable TV; Trash
Proposed Financing: Cash; Conventional Loan
Assumable: No
Listing Office:
Keller Williams Realty Charleston West Ashley
Last Updated: September - 16 - 2025
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