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West Ashley Duplex-Style Income Home

1514 Balsam Street Charleston, SC 29407

New
1514 Balsam Street, Charleston, SC, 29407
$499,000
For Sale
$499,000

MULTI_FAMILY - Charleston, SC

Property Size1,664 SF
Lot Size0.21 Acres
Price / SF$299.88
Days on Market2

Property Features for 1514 Balsam Street

General Information

Property type
Residential Multi Family
Property subtype
Other
Bedrooms
4
Rooms
Bedroom 4, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 1
Standard status
Active
Size
1,664 SF
Lot size
0.21 Acres

Utilities

Sewer type
Public Sewer
Heating system
Electric (Heating)
Cooling system
Central Air
Water source
Public

Building Details

Year built
1965
Floors in Building
1
Number of units
2
Building materials
Brick Veneer
Roof type
Asphalt
Listing Agency The Boulevard Company
Charleston, SC
Listed by Greg Polak
Added: Jul 16 Checked: Jul 17 at 9:06 am
MLS# 26020354 Listing URL

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

For sale in West Ashley, this distinctive income-capable residence includes a main home and an additional portion accessed through a separate private entrance. The main residence features three bedrooms, one full bathroom, and a living area centered on a cozy fireplace. A separate section of the property is currently operating successfully as a short-term rental, providing an additional source of income.

The property is located near the West Ashley Bikeway and includes an oversized lot with space for future expansion. Tucked behind the main home is an additional structure already in place and underway, with water and electricity connected, supporting continued development.

The offering provides flexible living and rental configuration with an on-site short-term rental operation and an additional improvement currently in progress, subject to any necessary approvals.

Key Highlights

  • Main home built in 1965 with brick veneer construction
  • Central air conditioning and electric heating
  • Public water and public sewer connections

Local Financial Insights For Multifamily LT 5

Simulate Cap Rate and NOI

NOI Build-Up
Vacancy
income lost from leasable area expected to sit empty during the year — subtracted from gross rent.
EGI (Effective Gross Income)
gross rent minus vacancy losses — the realistic income before paying operating costs.
OpEx (Operating Expenses)
recurring costs to operate the property (property tax, insurance, utilities, maintenance, management) — excludes financing and capital improvements.
NOI (Net Operating Income)
income a property generates after operating costs but before financing and taxes.

Component $ $/SF
Gross rent $32.9k $19.80
− Vacancy −$1.8k −$1.09
EGI $31.1k $18.71
− OpEx −$9.3k −$5.61
NOI $21.8k $13.10
1,664 SF · lease $19.80/SF/yr · vacancy 5.50% · expense 30.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$311.4K
$272.4K – $363.3K (±1% cap)
NOI $21,795 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.37%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$288.5K
$252.5K – $336.6K (±1% cap)
NOI $20,198 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.05%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$450.3K
$394.0K – $525.4K (±1% cap)
NOI $31,521 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.32%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Property Analytics

Property Profile Location Intelligence

Current Use by Public Records

Short term rental ...

Suggested Use

Parking Lot & Garage Grocery & Convenience Store Locksmith (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Butcher (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Restaurant (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Cosmetic Store Fish Market

Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

FAQs

What type of property is this?
Short term rental property - Income-capable home on an oversized lot with a separate private entrance and an additional structure under construction.
Where is this short term rental property located?
The property is located at 1514 Balsam Street Charleston, SC.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $499,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Main home built in 1965 with brick veneer construction; Central air conditioning and electric heating; Public water and public sewer connections
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