South of Broad, Downtown Charleston
South of Broad Homes for Sale and Neighborhood Guide
By Blake Heron, Realtor, Heron Homes CHS with eXp Realty.
South of Broad is the oldest and most storied residential neighborhood in Charleston, running from Broad Street down to the Battery between the Ashley and Cooper Rivers. Its streets are lined with Charleston single houses, grand mansions on the water, hidden gardens and narrow alleys, steps from White Point Garden, Rainbow Row and the restaurants of downtown.
Blake's read on the market. South of Broad is the top of the Charleston market, and it moves fast for its price. Homes sold in a median of 15 days at 97% of list price. Single family homes sold at a median of $3.89M, and 22 sales closed at $6M or more, led by 51 East Bay Street at $21.03M, the biggest sale downtown in the past year. Townhomes and condos sold at a median of $1.93M, the most accessible way into the neighborhood.
What different homes sell for
Median sale price over the past 12 months.
Homes sold by price, past 12 months
Every closed sale, all residential, Charleston MLS, October 2025 through September 2026.
Streets buyers ask me about
Sales are for the past 12 months, all residential, Charleston MLS.
The Battery and Murray Boulevard
Grand homes facing the harbor and the Ashley River. 11 sales at a median of $5.6M, topped by 101 South Battery at $7.8M.
Legare Street
One of the most prized streets in the city, with large homes and walled gardens. 25 Legare Street sold for $14.27M.
East Bay and Rainbow Row
Harbor views and the city’s most photographed homes. 51 East Bay Street sold for $21.03M, the top sale downtown.
Tradd, Church and Meeting
Classic single houses and townhomes on some of the oldest streets in the city, with sales up to $10M on Tradd and $9.95M on Meeting.
What to know before you buy South of Broad
Historic district rules
Exterior changes need approval from the city’s Board of Architectural Review, and some homes carry preservation easements. If you plan to renovate, I help you understand what is likely to be approved before you buy.
Flooding and insurance
Some streets here flood during king tides and heavy rain, and others rarely do. Elevation and the age of the home change insurance costs a lot, so I pull the flood zone, elevation details and an insurance quote for every home.
Parking and rentals
Many homes have little or no off street parking, and the city runs a residential parking permit program. Short term rental rules downtown are strict and generally require the owner to live on the property. I confirm both for every home.
Living South of Broad
Walk everywhere
White Point Garden and the Battery promenade are at the foot of the neighborhood, and King Street shopping, Broad Street offices and some of the best restaurants in the country are a short walk away.
Getting around
The Crosstown and Interstate 26 connect to the rest of the area, and the Ravenel Bridge to Mount Pleasant is about 10 minutes away. Most daily life here happens on foot or by bike. The neighborhood is served by the Charleston County School District.
Buying or selling South of Broad
No two homes here are alike, and pricing takes real local comparison, not an online estimate. I will walk you through the recent sales that matter for your exact home or search. Call or text Blake Heron at 843-718-6338. Heron Homes CHS, eXp Realty.
Explore nearby areas
Prices from the Charleston MLS, all residential, MLS area 51 Peninsula inside the Crosstown, subdivision South of Broad, closed sales October 2025 through September 2026. Pulled October 2026. City rules can change, and I confirm them for each property.
LISTINGS
- 1/49 49
Open Wed 4PM-5PM$3,495,000
3 Beds3.5 Baths3,272 SqFt7 Greenhill St, Charleston, SC 29401
Single Family Home
MLS# 26026198
Listed by The Cassina Group • Tim Schneider
- 1/55 55
Open Sat 1PM-3PM$3,850,000
4 Beds4.5 Baths3,873 SqFt3 Lamboll St, Charleston, SC 29401
Single Family Home
MLS# 26022873
Listed by Daniel Ravenel Sotheby's International Realty • Ruthie Ravenel
- 1/172 172
New$35,000,000
11 Beds14.5 Baths17,142 SqFt32 Legare St, Charleston, SC 29401
Single Family Home
MLS# 26028651
Listed by Maison Real Estate • Leslie Turner
RECENTLY SOLD
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5 Legare St #C, Charleston, SC 29401
$2,250,000 $2,295,000
Multi-Family, Townhouse
MLS# 26006015
Listed by Carriage Properties LLC • Charles Sullivan
22 Limehouse St, Charleston, SC 29401
$2,640,000 $2,640,000
Single Family Home
MLS# 26017298
Listed by Constant Properties • Charles Constant
1 Rutledge Blvd #A, Charleston, SC 29401
$1,155,000 $1,150,000
Multi-Family, Townhouse
MLS# 25028463
Listed by The Boulevard Company • Scott Cheney
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