$428,500
About this home
Own a piece of Beaufort history with this charming circa-1910 cottage, offering an exceptional opportunity to enjoy life in the heart of the Historic District at an approachable price point. Lovingly maintained and thoughtfully updated over the years, this inviting home retains the character and craftsmanship that make historic Beaufort homes so special. Beautiful hardwood floors, beadboard walls and ceilings, and a historic bedroom fireplace add warmth and character, while the welcoming front porch is the perfect place to relax and enjoy Beaufort's easygoing Lowcountry lifestyle. Inside, the open living, dining, and kitchen areas create a comfortable flow for everyday living and entertaining. Two bedrooms, two full baths, a spacious utility room/primary closet, along with a washer and dryer, add modern-day functionality. Recent improvements include a freshly painted exterior, added spray-foam insulation above the living room, and new ductless HVAC installed in 2025. Outside, the surprisingly spacious backyard offers plenty of room for gardening, entertaining, or creating your own private outdoor retreat, with potential for an additional structure subject to applicable approvals. Best of all, Bay Street, Waterfront Park, shops, restaurants, galleries, and the marina are just a short stroll away. Whether you're looking for a full-time residence, a Beaufort getaway, or an investment, this delightful cottage offers historic character, a generous backyard, and the walkable downtown lifestyle that makes Beaufort so special.
Highlights
Property details
- MLS
- Lowcountry Regional MLS (Beaufort-Jasper County REALTORS®)
- MLS #
- 197412
- Property type
- Single Family Residence
- Subdivision
- NOT in a Subdivision
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 13
- On market date
- August 10, 2026
- Stories
- N/A
- Total bathrooms
- 2
- Garage spaces
- N/A
- Parking spaces
- N/A
- Lot size
- 0.11 acres
Location
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Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card.
- Enrollment
- 327
- Student:teacher ratio
- 7.0:1
- District
- Beaufort 01
- Enrollment
- 418
- Student:teacher ratio
- 11.0:1
- District
- Beaufort 01
- Enrollment
- 786
- Student:teacher ratio
- 12.7:1
- District
- Beaufort 01
Walkability
Blended score for Beaufort's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).
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Data source: Listing information provided by Lowcountry Regional MLS (Beaufort-Jasper County REALTORS®) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated August 16, 2026.
Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed; all measurements, school assignments, HOA fees, taxes, and feature lists are approximate and should be independently verified. Equal Housing Opportunity.