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Old-world homes meet hip new businesses
Located in the middle of Charleston’s peninsula, Cannonborough-Elliotborough is a dense residential neighborhood peppered with cozy restaurants and hip shops. It “has a completely different character and vibe than every other ‘borough’ of the peninsula,” says Alex Brener, a real estate agent with Carolina One Real Estate who’s sold homes in the area. “I think it’s the perfect cocktail of old meets new in Charleston, where locals and tourists aren't sure who is who in a relaxed Southern but fun setting.” With the College of Charleston and the Medical University of South Carolina less than a mile south, many students and recent graduates rent homes here, and it’s also popular for short-term rentals. The neighborhood includes a variety of Methodist and Episcopal churches, including Calvary Episcopal Church and Church of the Holy Communion.
Discover Charleston home styles in the beautiful Cannonborough-Elliotborough neighborhood.
Vern's in Cannonborough-Elliotborough is a great restaurant with a fabulous lowcountry menu.
Cannonborough-Elliotborough residents love to shop at The Tiny Tassel on Spring Street.
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Cozy high-end dining at Vern’s
Locals can enjoy some of Charleston’s best restaurants within a short walk. “Cool coffee shops, funky stores, lots of trendy concepts come to this area first,” Brener says. Small neighborhood spots often have long waitlists, including Vern’s, whose chef was a James Beard Semifinalist in 2023, and Xiao Bao Biscuit, serving a variety of Asian dishes like okonomiyaki and bao buns in a remodeled gas station. Locals can rub shoulders with tourists along King Street, home to popular eateries like The Grocery, which has been nominated for multiple James Beard awards since 2020, and The Ordinary, serving local seafood in a restored 1920 bank. Boutiques, bookstores and specialty shops are scattered throughout the neighborhood, and high-end retail is a short walk south on King. Grocery options include the nearby Queen Anne Grocery and The Veggie Bin, or residents can head to Publix, less than a mile west.
Vern's restaurant is a family favorite in the Cannonborough-Elliotborough neighborhood.
Xiao Bao Biscuit in Cannonborough-Elliotborough is an excellent restaurant with yummy dishes.
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Cross the finish line at the Cooper River Bridge Run
Each spring, residents can cheer on the runners of the 10K Cooper River Bridge Run; the race’s last leg passes through the neighborhood before finishing a mile south in Marion Square. Brittlebank Park hosts regular festivals and concerts, including the Charleston Pride Festival each June and the Southeastern Wildlife Exposition each February. Just to the north, locals can cheer on the Charleston RiverDogs Minor League Baseball team at Joseph P. Riley Jr. Park.
Brightly colored Charleston single houses
“Young families like the vibe because it is a natural stepping stone to buy a first-time home,” Brener says, “and then there are lots of investment properties where you get short-term rentals, so it's a true mix of lifestyles. One thing remains common: the desire to walk out your door and have a host of options at your fingertips.” Cannonborough-Elliotborough’s narrow residential streets are lined with dense rows of brightly colored mid-19th-century Charleston single houses and American Vernacular homes with double front porches; some early 21st-century homes are also available and incorporate architectural elements found in the area’s older houses, including double porches and bay windows. Single-family home prices here range from $504,000 for a one-bedroom cottage to $1.9 million for a four-bedroom Charleston single house. Condos are also available and can start at $200,000 for a studio.
Find colorful Charleston style homes with tree shaded streets in Cannonborough-Elliotborough.
Find charming Charleston single style homes with double porches in Cannonborough-Elliotborough.
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Fish the Ashley River at Brittlebank Park
Local kids can burn off energy at the playgrounds of two pocket parks in the neighborhood: DeReef Park and Elliotborough Park; both have green space and benches for residents to enjoy a picnic. At the 10-acre Brittlebank Park just west of the neighborhood, anglers can fish the Ashley River from the fishing pier, and kids can climb the sea monster at the playground or play a game of catch in the park’s large open fields.
Radcliffeborough locals enjoy relaxing on a shaded bench with a book at DeReef Park.
Cannonborough-Elliotborough families love the sea monster playground at Brittlebank Park.
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Easy access to Interstate 26
“The best thing about this area is location,” Brener says. “It benefits from a lot of connectivity to other areas.” The Septima P. Clark Parkway, which connects to Charleston’s eastern and western suburbs and becomes Interstate 26, is in the neighborhood’s north. The Charleston Area Regional Transportation Authority makes several stops in the neighborhood. With narrow sidewalks and low-speed residential streets, Cannonborough-Elliotborough is bike- and pedestrian-friendly. The Medical University of South Carolina’s hospital is less than a mile southeast, and Charleston International Airport is an 11-mile trip.
Cannonborough-Elliotborough residents enjoy commuting through Charleston by foot and bike.
Cannonborough-Elliotborough is a wonderful neighborhood to live, work, and play.
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Less than a mile from the College of Charleston
Local kids can start at Mitchell Elementary, a math and science magnet school with a C-plus rating from Niche, then attend the C-rated Simmons-Pinckney Middle. The C-rated Burke High has a 9:1 student-teacher ratio and offers advanced placement courses, dual enrollment courses at Trident Technical College, and career and technology education programs in engineering and health science. The A-minus-rated Ashley Hall School is a popular all-girls private option for pre-kindergarten through Grade 12. The College of Charleston and the Medical University of South Carolina are less than a mile south.
The Julian Mitchel Elementary School serves grades PreK-5 for kids living in and near Westside.
Welcome to Simmons-Pinckney Middle School in the Westside neighborhood in Charleston.
Teenagers in grades 9-12 can attend Burke High School located in the Westside neighborhood.
College of Charleston, founded in 1770, is a short commute from Cannonborough-Elliotborough.
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Higher-than-average crime rate
Cannonborough-Elliotborough is near Charleston’s universities and popular tourist spots, leading to a higher-than-average crime rate. The overall CAP Index Crime Score here is 5 out of 10, compared to the national average of 4; violent crime receives a score of up to 9 out of 10. The neighborhood is policed by the Charleston Police Department, which had 456 sworn officers in April 2024 and was accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies.
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Parks in this Area
Elliotborough Park and Community Garden
Picnic Area
Trails
Playground
DeReef Park
Trails
Playground
Multi-Purpose Field
Shiloh Park
Bike Trails
Trails
Brittlebank Park
Dog Park
Trails
Parking Lot
Simonton Park
Picnic Area
Multi-Purpose Field
Walking Paths
Wragg Mall Park
Trails
Mitchell Playground
Basketball
Picnic Area
Playground
Transit
Airport
Charleston AFB/International
20 min drive
Bus
Cannon St & St Philip St
Bus
Spring St & Rutledge Ave
Bus
Meeting St & Mary St
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Ashley Ave & Spring St
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Rutledge Ave & Line St
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Meeting St & Spring St Sb
Bus
King St & Line St
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Cannonborough-Elliotborough
US
Homicide
6
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
5
4
Burglary
6
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
6
4
Crime Score
5
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Cannonborough-Elliotborough Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Cannonborough-Elliotborough, Charleston sell after 85 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Cannonborough-Elliotborough, Charleston over the last 12 months is $332,525, up 23% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
ross Income 355,979.41 in 2024 Net Operating Income 175,780.46 real numbers not a pro forma. Located in the desirable Cannonborough-Elliottborough neighborhood of Charleston, 170 Spring Street is a fully updated historic duplex that is zoned limited business and fully permitted for short term rental use. The lovely two-story, painted brick, folk Craftsman house was built circa 1936 as two units,
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
5,071
Median Age
29
Population Density
26 ppl/acre
Population under 18
19.1%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
7.4%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$53,636
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$78,029
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
93.1%
College Graduates
69.5%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
29.3%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
57.8%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
44''
Average Winter Low Temperature
44°F
Average Summer High Temperature
87°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Very Bikeable
Bike Score®
75/ 100
Walker's Paradise
Walk Score®
96/ 100
Good Transit
Transit Score®
50/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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