381 Sumter Street, Charleston, SC 29403 (MLS# 26012536)

381 Sumter Street, Charleston, SC 29403

$695,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 2 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 782 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 2,178 Status: Active

Current Price: $695,000 List Date: 5/01/2026 Last Modified: 5/04/2026

Overview

Description

Charming Freedman's cottage nestled in a quiet neighborhood in downtown Charleston just minutes from Hampton Park, The Citadel, and some of the city's best restaurants. This updated 2-bedroom, 2-bath home features hardwood floors, exposed ceiling beams, and an open kitchen and living area perfect for everyday living and entertaining. Enjoy the fenced backyard with patio and grilling area, ideal for relaxing outdoors. Recent upgrades include a metal roof, improved insulation with water pump under the home, fresh interior paint, and Bahama shutters. Off-street parking completes this move-in-ready gem in an unbeatable location.

Listing Details MLS# 26012536

Location, Tax & Legal

Tax Map #: 4600702153
Street #: 381
Street Name: Sumter
Street Suffix: Street
County: Charleston
State: SC
Zip Code: 29403
Area: 52 - Peninsula Charleston Outside of Crosstown
Tax District: 63 - City of Charleston
Subdivision: Westside
Elementary School: James Simons
Middle School: Simmons Pinckney
High School: Burke
Directions: From Septima P. Clark Pkwy, turn right onto Coming St. Turn onto Sumter St and the home will be on the left.
Legal Description: LT 9

Contract Info

Sub-Type: Single Family Detached
MLS List Date: 2026-05-01
Primary Structure List Price/SqFt: 888.75

General Property Info

Primary Bedroom – Main Level: Yes
Baths - Full: 2
Baths - Total: 2
Ground Level: No
Stories: Yes
Primary Structure Apx SqFt: 782
Ownership: Fee Simple
Year Built: 1930
Acreage: 0.05
Other Structures Y/N: No
Potential Short Sale: No
C/R: No
Occupancy: Leased
Lease Purchase: No
HOA Fee: No
Auction: No

Tax/Fees

Special Assessment: No
Taxes: 3170
Regime Fee: No

Office/Member Info

Seller Concessions Negotiable Y/N: No

SqFt Source

Tax Records: Yes

More Information

Roof

Metal: Yes

Lot Description

0 - .5 Acre: Yes

Misc Exterior

Fence - Wooden Enclosed: Yes
Patio: Yes
Porch - Front Porch: Yes

Exterior

Wood Siding: Yes

SF Detached Style

Cottage: Yes

Foundation

Crawl Space: Yes

Garage/Parking

Off-Street Parking: Yes

Stories/Levels

1 Story: Yes

Equipment/Appliances

Ceiling Fan: Yes
Dishwasher: Yes
Dryer: Yes
Gas Range: Yes
Microwave: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes
Washer: Yes

Cooling

Central Air: Yes

Heat

Electric: Yes
Forced Air: Yes

Assumable

No: Yes

Primary Bedroom

Ceiling Fan: Yes
Downstairs: Yes

Proposed Financing

Cash: Yes
Conventional Loan: Yes

Misc Interior

Ceiling - Beamed: Yes
Ceiling - Cathedral/Vaulted: Yes
Ceiling - Smooth: Yes
Ceilings - 9'+: Yes

New Owned

Pre-Owned: Yes

Floors

Ceramic Tile: Yes
Wood: Yes

Possession

At Closing: Yes

Water/Sewer

Public Sewer: Yes
Public Water: Yes

Utility Suppliers

Charleston Water Service: Yes
Dominion Energy: Yes

Green Features

Tankless Water Heater: Yes

Property Features

SqFt Source: Tax Records SF Detached Style: Cottage Lot Description: 0 - .5 Acre Misc Exterior: Fence - Wooden Enclosed; Patio; Porch - Front Porch Roof: Metal Exterior: Wood Siding Foundation: Crawl Space Misc Interior: Ceiling - Beamed; Ceiling - Cathedral/Vaulted; Ceiling - Smooth; Ceilings - 9'+ New Owned: Pre-Owned Primary Bedroom: Ceiling Fan; Downstairs Cooling: Central Air Floors: Ceramic Tile; Wood Heat: Electric; Forced Air Possession: At Closing Utility Suppliers: Charleston Water Service; Dominion Energy Proposed Financing: Cash; Conventional Loan Assumable: No Green Features: Tankless Water Heater

Documents

Property Disclosure ›

Lead-Based Paint Addendum ›

Wire Fraud Warning ›

Lead-Based Paint Pamphlet ›

Listing Office: Dunes Properties of Chas Inc

Last Updated: May - 04 - 2026

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