Homes for Sale in Downtown Charleston: Lower Peninsula
The Lower Peninsula is where Charleston's story began, and where it continues to hold its greatest value. The 29401 and 29403 zip codes cover the historic core of the city: South of Broad, Harleston Village, Ansonborough, the French Quarter, Radcliffeborough, and Cannonborough-Elliottborough.
I moved to downtown Charleston in 2007 and have worked exclusively in this market ever since. If you're looking for a home on the Lower Peninsula, I know every block, every flood zone, and every architectural detail that matters before you make an offer.
Market Snapshot of Real Estate Listings in Downtown Charleston, SC, Lower Peninsula
The current prices for all Real Estate in Downtown Charleston, SC, Lower Peninsula are reflected in the table below.
Market Snapshot
Averages based on current search criteria as of 07/15/2026 3:34 AM
| Class | Total | Price | Beds | Baths | Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential | 190 | $2,284,916 | 3.4 | 2.6 | 64.4 |
Available Downtown Charleston Homes For Sale
Charleston, SC 29401
Harleston Village
MLS# 26020111Single Family Detached
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,727 SqFt
- 0.17 Acres
- 1867 Year Built
Charleston, SC 29401
South Of Broad
MLS# 26020025Single Family Detached
- 4 Beds
- 5 Baths
- 4,852 SqFt
- 0.11 Acres
- 1880 Year Built
Charleston, SC 29401
Harleston Village
MLS# 26019993Single Family Attached
- 2 Beds
- 1 Baths
- 809 SqFt
- 1912 Year Built
Charleston, SC 29401
Radcliffeborough
MLS# 26020021Single Family Attached
- 1 Beds
- 1 Baths
- 542 SqFt
- 1834 Year Built
Charleston, SC 29403
Wagener Terrace
MLS# 26019889Single Family Detached
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,685 SqFt
- 0.11 Acres
- 1940 Year Built
Charleston, SC 29403
Westside
MLS# 26019868Single Family Detached
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,436 SqFt
- 0.05 Acres
- 1991 Year Built
The data relating to real estate for sale on this web site comes in part from the Broker ReciprocitySM Program of the Charleston Trident Multiple Listing Service. Real estate listings held by brokerage firms other than William Means Real Estate, LLC are marked with the Broker ReciprocitySM logo or the Broker ReciprocitySM thumbnail logo (a little black house) and detailed information about them includes the name of the listing brokers. Last updated on 07-14-2026 11:52 PM EST .
The broker providing these data believes them to be correct, but advises interested parties to confirm them before relying on them in a purchase decision.
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The Six Neighborhoods of the Lower Peninsula
The Lower Peninsula isn't one market, it's six distinct neighborhoods, each with its own character, price range, and practical considerations. Knowing which one fits your life is the first conversation I have with every buyer.
South of Broad is the most prestigious address in Charleston. Colonial-era homes, private walled gardens, and absolute quiet define it. Prices start around $1.5M and run well past $10M for landmark properties.
Harleston Village is where you find grand antebellum architecture, enormous live oaks, and Colonial Lake. It's the best value on the lower Peninsula for what you get architecturally. Single-family homes typically range from $1.5M to $4M.
Ansonborough was rebuilt entirely in brick after the Great Fire of 1838. One of the most structurally sound neighborhoods on the Peninsula and one of the more accessible entry points into the 29401.
The French Quarter feels more European than anywhere else in the city. Cobblestone streets, gas lanterns, Church Street at dusk. Property types are more varied here, row houses, converted commercial buildings, townhomes.
Radcliffeborough sits above Calhoun Street in the 29403 and offers Victorian architecture, larger lots, and the best price-per-square-foot on the lower Peninsula. Actively appreciating.
Cannonborough-Elliottborough is the most walkable neighborhood on the list and the most accessible entry point into Downtown Charleston. Parts of the neighborhood fall within the Short-Term Rental Overlay, making it uniquely attractive to investors.
What You Need to Know Before You Buy
Every home on the Lower Peninsula answers to the Board of Architectural Review. Any exterior change, paint color, fence, windows, roof material will require city approval. That's not a complication, it's what keeps the neighborhood looking the way it does.
Flood zones vary significantly by block. Elevation on the Lower Peninsula is everything. Some streets stay dry in King Tide events. Others don't. I've walked every block in wet conditions and that conversation happens before you make an offer, not after.
Parking ranges from private driveways and carriage house garages on the larger estates to residential permit situations on smaller lots. If off-street parking matters to you, we address it upfront.
For a full picture of what you'll pay every month after closing, taxes, insurance, regime fees, and parking, see my True Cost of Ownership guide.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Charleston Lower Peninsula
What zip codes make up the Lower Peninsula in Charleston?
The Lower Peninsula covers the 29401 zip code and the southern portion of 29403, which together make up the historic core of Charleston. The area is anchored by six distinct neighborhoods: South of Broad, Harleston Village, Ansonborough, the French Quarter, Radcliffeborough, and Cannonborough-Elliottborough. This is the most historically significant and architecturally protected part of the city, where every exterior change is subject to Board of Architectural Review approval.
What is the difference between the Lower Peninsula and Upper Peninsula in Charleston?
The Lower Peninsula refers to the historic core of Charleston south of the Crosstown Expressway, covering 29401 and the southern portion of 29403. The Upper Peninsula sits north of the Crosstown and covers the rest of 29403, including the hospital district, Hampton Park, and the corridors along upper King Street and Meeting Street. The Lower Peninsula is older, more architecturally protected by the BAR, and generally more expensive per square foot. The Upper Peninsula has more recent construction, larger lots, and emerging restaurant and retail corridors.
What is the most expensive neighborhood on the Charleston Lower Peninsula?
South of Broad is the most expensive neighborhood on the Charleston Lower Peninsula, with single-family home prices typically starting around $1.5M and running well past $10M for landmark properties. The neighborhood covers the southern tip of the peninsula below Broad Street and includes the Battery, Rainbow Row, and Tradd Street. South of Broad is defined by colonial-era homes, private walled gardens, deeded off-street parking when available, and the lowest density of any neighborhood downtown.
What is the most affordable neighborhood on the Charleston Lower Peninsula?
Cannonborough-Elliottborough is generally the most accessible entry point into Lower Peninsula homeownership, followed by Radcliffeborough. Both neighborhoods sit in 29403 above Calhoun Street and offer Victorian and pre-war architecture at lower price points than the 29401 neighborhoods. Cannonborough-Elliottborough also includes parts of the Short-Term Rental Overlay, which makes it especially attractive to investors. Radcliffeborough offers the best price-per-square-foot value on the lower Peninsula and is actively appreciating.
Are short-term rentals allowed on the Charleston Lower Peninsula?
Short-term rentals are heavily restricted across most of the Charleston Lower Peninsula. The City of Charleston generally requires a 30-day minimum stay outside of specifically designated overlay zones. Parts of Cannonborough-Elliottborough fall within a Short-Term Rental Overlay that allows STRs under permitted conditions, which makes the neighborhood unusual on the Lower Peninsula. Always verify the current STR eligibility for a specific address before any offer based on rental income, since the rules continue to evolve.
Ready to Start?
I work exclusively in the 29401 and 29403 and have since 2008. If you're serious about the Lower Peninsula, call or text me directly at 843-754-2089 or start your search at walshchs.com.