Multi-family properties in the 29401 and 29403 are some of the most compelling investment opportunities in the city. Historic duplexes and small apartment buildings on the Peninsula combine rental income potential with genuine architectural value, the kind of asset that appreciates over time and holds its character.
The inventory is concentrated in Cannonborough-Elliotborough, Radcliffeborough, and the upper blocks of Harleston Village. Several neighborhoods fall within Charleston's Short-Term Rental Overlay, which significantly impacts income potential and resale value. Confirm overlay status on any specific property before you make an offer, it's one of the first things I walk investment buyers through.
Two things worth understanding before you search: zoning varies by block, and the BAR governs exterior changes on historic structures even if you're running them as rentals. Neither is a dealbreaker, they're just the rules of the market.
I've worked this market since 2008. Call or text me at 843-754-2089 or start your search below.
Market Snapshot
Averages based on current search criteria as of 10/11/2026 1:19 AM
| Class | Total | Price | Beds | Baths | Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Multi Family | 30 | $2,414,263 | 6.7 | - | 89.9 |
Charleston, SC 29403
Radcliffeborough
MLS# 26006582- 10 Beds
- 4,300 SqFt
- 0.14 Acres
- 1895 Year Built
Charleston, SC 29403
Eastside
MLS# 26005753- 6 Beds
- 2,800 SqFt
- 0.08 Acres
- 1890 Year Built
Charleston, SC 29403
Cannonborough
MLS# 26002812- 3,034 SqFt
- 0.08 Acres
- 1890 Year Built
Charleston, SC 29403
Eastside
MLS# 25030559- 6 Beds
- 2,000 SqFt
- 0.06 Acres
- 1890 Year Built
Charleston, SC 29403
Cannonborough-Elliotborough
MLS# 25007619- 6 Beds
- 5,850 SqFt
- 0.20 Acres
- 1910 Year Built
Charleston, SC 29401
Harleston Village
MLS# 17029456- 28 Beds
- 11,868 SqFt
- 0.40 Acres
- 1885 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 10-10-2026 11:51 PM EST .
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Thinking About Multi-Family on the Peninsula?
These properties move slowly until they don't. When a well-positioned duplex or small apartment building comes available in the 29401 or 29403, qualified buyers who've already done the homework are the ones who act.
If you're evaluating a specific address, I can walk you through overlay status, BAR implications, flood elevation, and realistic rental income, before you make an offer, not after.
Call or text me at 843-754-2089.
