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266 Ashley Avenue, Charleston, SC 29403
$799,000
Property Type:
Residential
Bedrooms:
2
Baths:
2
Square Footage:
1,337
Lot Size (sq. ft.):
2,178
Status:
Active
Current Price:
$799,000
List Date:
10/28/2025
Last Modified:
12/29/2025
Description
Step into Charleston history with this exceptional 1890s Freedman's Cottage, meticulously restored and re-imagined for modern living. Renovated down to the studs in 2008, this one-of-a-kind home preserves its historic soul with original exposed brick, heart pine floors, and tongue-and-groove paneling—uncovered and lovingly preserved during the renovation. The light-filled, open-concept living and dining areas are anchored by a thoughtfully redesigned kitchen that blends seamlessly into the historic framework, offering both beauty and functionality for daily living or entertaining. A spacious eat-in kitchen flows effortlessly into a full side porch—perfect for enjoying Charleston evenings.
Supplements: Energy efficiency meets charm, with spray-foam insulation throughout, a new HVAC system (2024), and a tankless water heater. Enjoy morning coffee on the wide front piazza, or take advantage of the extra-wide tabby and brick driveway offering tandem parking for two vehicles. Whether you're looking for a charming primary residence, stylish pied-à-terre, or income-producing 30+ day rental (previously rented furnished for $5,500/month +), this historic home checks every box. This unique property is truly a must-see where timeless character meets smart design and unbeatable location. Located within walking distance to MUSC, Hampton Park, and some of Charleston's best dining and shopping, with easy access to I-26.
More Information MLS# 25028990
Contract Info
Primary Structure List Price/SqFt: 597.61
Sub-Type: Single Family Detached
MLS List Date: 2025-10-28
Status: Active
List Price: $799,000
Current Price: $799,000
Location, Tax & Legal
Legal Description: LOT 23
Tax Map #: 4600704245
Street #: 266
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: Elliotborough
Elementary School: Mitchell
Middle School: Simmons Pinckney
High School: Burke
Directions: Take Ashley Avenue North from Calhoun Street. Property is on right hand side just before the Crosstown.
General Property Info
Primary Bedroom – Main Level: Yes
Stories: 2
Potential Short Sale: No
Other Structures Y/N: No
Bedrooms: 2
Baths - Full: 2
Baths - Total: 2
Primary Structure Apx SqFt: 1337
Year Built: 1890
Acreage: 0.05
Office/Member Info
Seller Concessions Negotiable Y/N: Yes
SqFt Source
Appraisal: 1
Tax Records: 1
Roof
Metal: 1
Misc Exterior
Fence - Partial: 1
Fence - Wooden Enclosed: 1
Porch - Front Porch: 1
Exterior
Wood Siding: 1
SF Detached Style
Cottage: 1
Foundation
Crawl Space: 1
Garage/Parking
Off-Street Parking: 1
Stories/Levels
2 Stories: 1
Equipment/Appliances
Dishwasher: 1
Dryer: 1
Gas Range: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Washer: 1
Cooling
Central Air: 1
Heat
Electric: 1
Heat Pump: 1
Rooms
Eat-In-Kitchen: 1
Amenities
Cable TV: 1
Trash: 1
Assumable
No: 1
Primary Bedroom
Downstairs: 1
Two Primary Bedrooms: 1
Upstairs: 1
Proposed Financing
Cash: 1
Conventional Loan: 1
VA Loan: 1
Misc Interior
Ceiling - Beamed: 1
Ceilings - 9'+: 1
Window Treatments - All: 1
New Owned
Pre-Owned: 1
Floors
Ceramic Tile: 1
Wood: 1
FP Desc/Location
Gas Connection: 1
Gas Logs: 1
Living Room: 1
Possession
At Closing: 1
Tenants Rights: 1
Water/Sewer
Public Sewer: 1
Utility Suppliers
Charleston Water Service: 1
Green Features
Energy Star Central Heat/Air: 1
Tankless Water Heater: 1
Property Features
SqFt Source: Appraisal; Tax Records
SF Detached Style: Cottage
Misc Exterior: Fence - Partial; Fence - Wooden Enclosed; Porch - Front Porch
Roof: Metal
Exterior: Wood Siding
Foundation: Crawl Space
Misc Interior: Ceiling - Beamed; Ceilings - 9'+; Window Treatments - All
New Owned: Pre-Owned
Rooms: Eat-In-Kitchen
Primary Bedroom: Downstairs; Two Primary Bedrooms; Upstairs
Cooling: Central Air
Floors: Ceramic Tile; Wood
Heat: Electric; Heat Pump
Possession: At Closing; Tenants Rights
Utility Suppliers: Charleston Water Service
Amenities: Cable TV; Trash
Proposed Financing: Cash; Conventional Loan; VA Loan
Assumable: No
Green Features: Energy Star Central Heat/Air; Tankless Water Heater
Listing Office:
The Boulevard Company
Last Updated: December - 29 - 2025
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