$1,170,000
SOLD SEP 16, 2024

61 Amherst St Unit A & B Charleston, SC 29403

East Side Neighborhood
6 Beds
-- Bath
2,392 Sq Ft
3,485 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$489 Per Sq Ft

2% Below List Price

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Property is near a bus stop
  • Stacked Washer and Dryer
  • 2-minute walk to Mary Watson Park
  • Central Air
  • Heat Pump System

About This Home

As of September 2024

Newly built in 2017! This turn-key duplex is the perfect investment property. Both units have 3 bedrooms with 2.5 baths, 2 porches, tall ceilings, an open floor plan with granite counters, a large seated island, stainless appliances, and stackable standard washers and dryers which can convey. The new owner could live in the upper unit and enjoy $38K+ gross rental income from the lower unit, or enjoy $80K+ gross rental income by leasing both units and increasing rent to the current market rate. You could convert one or both into furnished monthly rentals to capitalize on greater income potential. This property is located in a fabulous spot on the peninsula within walking distance to Marion Square and two blocks from King St and some of the most sought-after restaurants, bars, shops,the upcoming Low-line, The Cigar Factory and more in Charleston. Units are separately metered, and tenants pay their utilities therefore no complicated utility use agreements. The property is in an X flood zone, flood insurance is not required for lending. There is ample space in the rear to construct an elevated carriage house which could provide a new owner with a 3rd rental apartment or provide covered parking for 3 vehicles. Buyer to confirm zoning and permitting with the city. Flat roof, cement board siding and parking for at least 3 cars. Unit B upstairs has recently been painted as well! Make your appointment soon to see this well maintained duplex!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Keelin Love

Lois Lane Properties License #61683 Listed on: 08/12/2024

Last Buyer's Agent

Nonmember Licensee

NONMEMBER LICENSEE

Property Details

Home Type

  • Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,195

Year Built

  • Built in 2017

Parking

  • Open Parking

Home Design

  • Duplex

Interior Spaces

  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 2,392 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Crawl Space
  • Dishwasher
  • Stacked Washer and Dryer

Schools

  • Sanders Clyde Elementary School
  • Simmons Pinckney Middle School
  • Burke High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heat Pump System

Additional Features

  • 3,485 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property is near a bus stop

Community Details

  • 2 Units
  • Eastside Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tenant pays for all utilities

Property Details

Home Type

Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,195

Year Built

Built in 2017

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Prop. Type: Residential Income
  • Year Built: 2017
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.08
  • Subdivision Name: Eastside
  • Directions: From Meeting St Traveling South Take A Left On Woolfe St. Woolfe St Becomes Amherst St. House Is On The Right.
  • Garage Yn: No
  • New Construction: No
  • Building Stories: 2
  • Structure Type: Duplex
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: Assessor
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: MultiFamily
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer Stacked, Washer
  • Total Bedrooms: 6

Exterior Features

  • Roof: See Remarks
  • Construction Type: See Remarks
  • Foundation Details: Crawl Space
  • Other Structures: No
  • Property Condition: Pre-Owned

Garage/Parking

  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Other (Use Remarks)

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Electric, Heat Pump
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Charleston Water Service, Dominion Energy
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Bus Line
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually

Schools

  • Elementary School: Sanders Clyde
  • High School: Burke
  • Middle Or Junior School: Simmons Pinckney

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 3484.8
  • Zoning Description: None
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Rental Info

  • Tenant Pays: All Utilities

Tax Info

  • Tax Map Number: 4590902037

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units Total: 2

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 12, 2024
Closed on
Sep 13, 2024
Sold by
Six-One Amherst Llc
Bought by
Karavan Christopher
Seller's Agent
Keelin Love
Lois Lane Properties
Buyer's Agent
Nonmember Licensee
NONMEMBER LICENSEE
List Price
$1,200,000
Sold Price
$1,170,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$30,000
-2.5%
Views
12
Current Estimated Value
$1,260,617

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$90,617
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.34%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 8, 2021
Sold by
Tesson Brian J
Bought by
Six One Amherst Llc

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 26, 2017
Closed on
Mar 29, 2018
Sold by
Preservation Development Llc
Bought by
Tesson Brian J
Seller's Agent
Jason Pee
Charleston GPS, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Keelin Love
Lois Lane Properties
List Price
$829,500
Sold Price
$819,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,000
-1.21%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.02%
Original Mortgage
$655,600
Interest Rate
4.46%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 20, 2017
Sold by
Preservation Property Company Llc
Bought by
Preservation Development Llc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$454,725
Interest Rate
3.97%
Mortgage Type
Construction

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 16, 2017
Sold by
63 Amherst Llc
Bought by
Preservation Property Company Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 13, 2015
Sold by
Jjr Development Llc
Bought by
Preservation Property Company Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 12, 2010
Sold by
Greater Beard Chapel A M E Church
Bought by
Greene Edward

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 20, 2007
Sold by
Navarro Matthew and Navarro Michael E
Bought by
Greene Edward

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 4, 2005
Sold by
Bailey Germaine
Bought by
Greene Edward

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 24, 2005
Sold by
Nelson Doris
Bought by
Greene Edward

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 11, 2005
Sold by
Navarro Sherise
Bought by
Greene Edward
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $1,170,000 None Listed On Document
Deed -- None Listed On Document
Quit Claim Deed -- None Listed On Document
Quit Claim Deed -- None Available
Deed $819,500 First American Mortgage Solu
Deed -- None Available
Quit Claim Deed $5,600 None Available
Deed $173,000 --
Deed $140,000 --
Deed -- --
Deed $31,892 Attorney
Deed $20,000 --
Deed $20,000 --
Deed $20,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $638,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $655,600 New Conventional
Previous Owner $454,725 Construction
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/16/2024 09/16/24 Sold $1,170,000 0.0% $489 / Sq Ft
09/16/2024 09/16/24 Sold $1,170,000 -2.5% $489 / Sq Ft
08/12/2024 08/12/24 For Sale $1,200,000 0.0% $502 / Sq Ft
08/12/2024 08/12/24 For Sale $1,200,000 +46.4% $502 / Sq Ft
04/20/2018 04/20/18 Sold $819,500 -1.2% $373 / Sq Ft
02/01/2018 02/01/18 Pending -- -- --
12/26/2017 12/26/17 For Sale $829,500 -- $377 / Sq Ft
Source: CHS Regional MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $4,195 $32,780 $0 $0
2023 $4,195 $32,780 $0 $0
2022 $3,939 $49,170 $0 $0
2021 $4,136 $32,780 $0 $0
2020 $4,292 $32,780 $0 $0
2019 $4,365 $32,780 $0 $0
2017 $2,691 $10,380 $0 $0
2016 $2,742 $10,380 $0 $0
2015 $532 $1,640 $0 $0
2014 $593 $0 $0 $0
2011 -- $0 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: CHS Regional MLS

MLS Number: 24020396

CHS Regional MLS

APN: 459-09-02-037