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$449,000

12 Poinsett St Charleston, SC 29403

4 beds
3 full
1,209 sqft
0.09 acres
$371 / sqft
House

Property details

About 12 Poinsett St

This Freedman's Cottage circa 1910 is located in the heart of the Upper Meeting Street Corridor. This charming property is ready for renovation with the potential for 4 total bedrooms and 3 baths making it ideal for use as a primary residence with in-law suite or as an investment property. The property is located adjacent the American College of Building Arts, is within the Opportunity Zone and is in an X flood zone.Other Charleston favorites like Babas on Meeting, Home Team BBQ, Lewis BBQ, Edmunds Oast, and more are also within walking distance. Outdoor lovers will enjoy nearby Hampton Park and the future Lowcountry Low Line, set to transform the area with trails and community green space

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
StatusActive
Size1,209 sqft
Lot size0.09 Acres
Year built1910
ParkingOff Street
MLS #25019735

Summary

  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Flooring Type: Wood
  • Total Bedroom Count: 4
  • Parking: Off Street
  • Architectural Style: Cottage
  • List Price: $449,000
  • Price/SqFt: $371
  • Annual Tax Amount: $1,871
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Directions: Take Meeting St. North From Downtown. Turn Left On To Poinsett St. Property Is Located On Right Hand Side.
  • Year Built: 1910
  • Stories: 1
  • Living Area: 1,209 SqFt
  • Lot Size: 0.09 Acres
  • MLS Number: 25019735
  • Office Name: The Boulevard Company

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Apr 25, 2024
Home Sold
$250,000
Apr 25, 2024
Home Sold
$250,000

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2023$6,290$1,871
2022$6,290$1,760
2021$6,290$1,760
2020$6,290$1,739
2018$5,470$1,551
2017$5,470$1,517

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

4

James Simons Montessori School

Public District KG-5

0.3 mi

741 King St

2

Sanders Clyde Creative Arts Elementary School

Public District PK-5

0.6 mi

805 Morrison Dr

1

Julian Mitchell Elementary School

Public Magnet PK-5

0.8 mi

2 Perry St

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $23,091. The majority of Charleston, SC residents have income less than $<35k annually. Residents typically live in single, no kids family. The majority of residents in this area have high school diploma education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

58%
<35k
41%
35k-100k
0%
100k-200k
1%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree

What types of families live nearby?

68%
Single, No Kids
21%
Single, with Kids
7%
Married, No Kids
4%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

17%
<11 yrs old
8%
12-17 yrs old
31%
18-34 yrs old
35%
35-64 yrs old
9%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • NBA/WNBANBA/WNBA
  • SoccerSoccer
  • Yoga/pilatesYoga/pilates

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • Express/Express For MenExpress/Express For Men
  • Forever 21Forever 21
  • H&MH&M

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • StarbucksStarbucks
  • Dominos PizzaDominos Pizza
  • Church's ChickenChurch's Chicken

What do the neighbors drive?

  • PontiacPontiac
  • MazdaMazda
  • AudiAudi

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • Urban ContemporaryUrban Contemporary
  • Rhythmic Contemporary HitsRhythmic Contemporary Hits
  • AlternativeAlternative
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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Frequently asked questions

About 12 Poinsett St

The listing price of 12 Poinsett St property is $449,000.

The property 12 Poinsett St is a house located in Charleston, South Carolina, 29403.

Active Listing: 12 Poinsett St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

The nearby schools for 12 Poinsett St are: James Simons Montessori School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Sanders Clyde Creative Arts Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Julian Mitchell Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Simmons-Pinckney Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Charleston Development Academy (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Buist Academy (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Charleston Charter School for Math and Science (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Burke High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Greg Mathis Charter High School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10).

According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $1,871 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

The last sale was on April 25, 2024 for $250,000 (source: MLS/tax record).

The property at 12 Poinsett St has 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.

The property 12 Poinsett St is 1,209 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

The year of construction for 12 Poinsett St is 1910.

This home is located at 12 Poinsett St in Charleston, SC and zip code 29403 in the The Peninsula neighborhood. This 1,209 square foot home, which was built in 1910, sits on a 0.09 acre lot. Features: 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since July 17, 2025 and is currently priced at $449,000.

Over 46 listings were sold over their listed price in June 2025 in Charleston, SC. In the same period over 180 listings were sold below the listed price and 54 listings were sold for the listed price. The inventory of homes for sale in Charleston, SC between May and June 2025 decreased by 0.5%.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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