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20 Amherst Street Charleston, SC 29403

20 Amherst Street, Charleston, SC, 29403
$429,900
For Sale
$429,900

MULTI_FAMILY - Charleston, SC

Property Size993 SF
Lot Size0.04 Acres
Price / SF$432.93
Days on Market54

Property Features for 20 Amherst Street

General Information

Property type
Residential Multi Family
Property subtype
Other
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1
Rooms
Bedroom 2, Laundry Room, Bathroom 1, Kitchen, Bedroom 1
Interior features
High Ceilings, Eat-in Kitchen
Standard status
Active
Size
993 SF
Lot size
0.04 Acres

Utilities

Sewer type
Public Sewer
Water source
Public

Building Details

Year built
1852
Floors in Building
2
Building materials
Wood Siding
Roof type
Metal
Listing Agency Compass Carolinas, LLC
Charlotte, SC
Listed by Gentry Radwanski
Added: May 28 Checked: Jul 20 at 6:06 am
MLS# 26015545 Listing URL

Copyright © 2026 CHS Regional MLS. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.


Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This updated residential income property features a 2-bedroom, 1-bath layout with original character and modern improvements. Interiors include hardwood floors, 9-foot ceilings, and a classic decorative fireplace, along with Charleston-style side porches. The bathroom was renovated in 2024, and the home has new HVAC and ductwork installed in 2025, a brand-new hot water heater in 2026, and a freshly resealed and painted metal roof.

Located in downtown Charleston, the property is described as minutes from upper King Street, the Cigar Factory area, Marion Square, and the Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge, supporting an easy walk-and-drive lifestyle.

Per the provided information, the HOA covers property and flood insurance, water, an annual termite bond, and general maintenance, helping reduce monthly overhead and ongoing upkeep.

Key Highlights

  • 2‑bedroom, 1‑bath home built in 1852 with updated interiors
  • 9‑foot ceilings and hardwood floors, plus a classic decorative fireplace
  • Renovated bathroom completed in 2024

Local Financial Insights For Apartment 5plus

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 $23.1k $23.28
− Vacancy −$1.2k −$1.21
EGI $21.9k $22.07
− OpEx −$9.9k −$9.93
NOI $12.1k $12.14
993 SF · lease $23.28/SF/yr · vacancy 5.20% · expense 45.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Apartment 5plus
$172.2K
$150.7K – $200.9K (±1% cap)
NOI $12,053 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 2.80%
Second Best
—
—
no second resolved use
Theoretical Best
Office A
$268.7K
$235.1K – $313.5K (±1% cap)
NOI $18,811 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.38%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Property Analytics

Property Profile Location Intelligence

Current Use by Public Records

Multifamily properties

Suggested Use

Electrical Service Auto Parts Store Locksmith (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Tanning Salon Home Appliance Store Plumbing Service Mobile Phone Store (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store

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

FAQs

What type of property is this?
Multifamily property - Updated 2-bedroom, 1-bath unit with original hardwood floors, 9-foot ceilings, and major mechanical upgrades through 2026.
Where is this multifamily property located?
The property is located at 20 Amherst Street Charleston, SC.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $429,900.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 2‑bedroom, 1‑bath home built in 1852 with updated interiors; 9‑foot ceilings and hardwood floors, plus a classic decorative fireplace; Renovated bathroom completed in 2024
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