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Property Description
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
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 12 Poinsett St
General
- Price: $449,000
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: Charleston_Trident_MLS
- MLS ID: 25019735
- Updated: 7/17/2025
- Added to Site: 186 day(s) ago
Interior
- Flooring: Wood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 3
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
- Primary Bedroom: Lower
Exterior
- Deck/Patio: Porch - Full Front
Parking
- Parking Features: Off Street
Location
- Area: 52 - Peninsula Charleston Outside of Crosstown
- County: Charleston
- Subdivision: North Central
- Driving Directions: Take Meeting St. North From Downtown. Turn Left On To Poinsett St. Property Is Located On Right Hand Side.
School Information
- Elementary School: James Simons
- Middle School: Simmons Pinckney
- High School: Burke
Community
- Community Name: 52 - Peninsula Charleston Outside of Crosstown
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utility Description: Charleston Water Service, Dominion Energy
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Cottage
- Construction: Wood Siding
- Foundation: Crawl Space
- Roof: Metal
- Stories/Levels: 1
- Building Size: 1209
- Square Feet: 1,209
- Year Built: 1910
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.09
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 3,920
- Fencing (Description): Partial
Financial Considerations
- Terms: Cash
Listed by The Boulevard Company
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Schools
Schools serving 12 Poinsett St
School District:Charleston County School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Sanders-Clyde Elementary School 805 Morrison Drive, Charleston, SC 29403 | PK-5 | 0.6 mi |
Simmons Pinckney Middle School 244 President Street, Charleston, SC 29403 | 6-8 | 0.9 mi |
Burke High School 244 President Street, Charleston, SC 29403 | 9-12 | 0.9 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 12 Poinsett St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
11/17/2025
Sold
$325,000
-27.62%
Public Record
7/16/2025
Listed
$449,000
—
MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 12 Poinsett St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$1,934
3%
$6,290
—
2023
$1,872
6%
$6,290
—
2022
$1,760
1%
$6,290
—
2021
$1,739
1%
$6,290
15%
2020
$1,727
11%
$5,470
—
2018
$1,551
2%
$5,470
—
2017
$1,517
3%
$5,470
—
2016
$1,471
5%
$5,470
—
2015
$1,407
14%
$5,470
18%
2012
$1,234
—
$4,630
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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12 Poinsett Street, Charleston, SC 29403 (MLS# 25019735) is a Single Family property with 4 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms. 12 Poinsett Street is currently listed for $449,000 and was received on July 16, 2025. Want to learn more about 12 Poinsett Street? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Charleston? You can browse all Charleston real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

