French Quarter, Downtown Charleston

French Quarter Homes for Sale and Neighborhood Guide

By Blake Heron, Realtor, Heron Homes CHS with eXp Realty.

The French Quarter is the small, walkable corner of the peninsula between Broad Street, the City Market and the harbor, home to cobblestone Chalmers Street, the Dock Street Theatre, galleries and Waterfront Park. Most homes are townhomes and condos, including the Vendue Range buildings beside the park, with a handful of single family homes.

$2.18M12 month median sale price, 28 sales
$2.16Mmedian for condos and townhomes, 24 sales
$1,047median price per square foot
10 daysmedian time on the market
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Blake's read on the market. The French Quarter is small and fast. There were 28 sales in the past year, and half of them sold within about 10 days at a median 97.2% of list price. Condos and townhomes, including the Vendue Range buildings, sold at a median of $2.16M, and the top sale was $8.75M at One Vendue Range. Good homes here rarely last, so buyers need to be ready before they tour.

What different homes sell for

Median sale price over the past 12 months.

Vendue Range buildings$2.95M
11 sales beside Waterfront Park, from $450K to $8.75M
Single family homes$2.85M
4 sales, from $2.07M to $5.2M
All condos and townhomes$2.16M
24 sales, from $450K to $8.75M

Homes sold by price, past 12 months

Every closed sale, all residential, Charleston MLS, October 2025 through September 2026.

French Quarter28 sales
Under $1M 6, $1M to $2M 5, $2M to $4M 13, $4M to $6M 3, $6M and up 1
Under $1M$1M to $2M$2M to $4M$4M to $6M$6M and up

Where buyers look in the French Quarter

Sales are for the past 12 months, all residential, Charleston MLS.

Vendue Range and Prioleau Street

Condos beside Waterfront Park with harbor views, the top of the market here, led by a $8.75M sale.

Chalmers and Queen Streets

Rare single family homes, including 24 Chalmers Street at $5.2M and 26 Queen Street at $3.5M.

State Street and Middle Atlantic Wharf

Townhomes and condos tucked off East Bay, including a $4.27M sale on Middle Atlantic Wharf.

What to know before you buy in the French Quarter

Historic district rules

Most homes here sit in the city’s historic districts, so exterior changes need approval from the Board of Architectural Review. If you plan to renovate, I help you understand what is likely to be approved before you buy.

Flooding and insurance

Some downtown streets flood during king tides and heavy rain, and others rarely do. I pull the flood zone, elevation details and an insurance quote for every home before you make an offer.

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 in the French Quarter

Day to day

Waterfront Park and the Pineapple Fountain, the Dock Street Theatre, galleries and some of the city’s best restaurants are all within a few blocks.

Getting around

Broad Street, the City Market and King Street are a short walk away. The Crosstown and Interstate 26 connect to the rest of the area, and most daily life downtown happens on foot or by bike. The neighborhood is served by the Charleston County School District.

Buying or selling in the French Quarter

Condo, townhome or one of the rare single family homes, each one prices differently here. 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.

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Prices from the Charleston MLS, all residential, MLS area 51 Peninsula inside the Crosstown, subdivisions French Quarter, One Vendue Range and Vendue Range, closed sales October 2025 through September 2026. Pulled October 2026. City rules can change, and I confirm them for each property.

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