$679,000
About this home
DOWNTOWN BEAUFORT LIVING AT ITS BEST. Discover the rare opportunity to own a beautifully updated home in the heart of historic Beaufort, where timeless Southern charm, coastal living, and walkable downtown convenience come together. Located in South Carolina's second-oldest city, 1203 Washington Street puts you moments from the experiences that make Beaufort so special--Waterfront Park, the marina, acclaimed restaurants, locally owned shops, galleries, cultural events, and the unmistakable beauty and heritage of the Lowcountry. Recently updated Washington Street Park is just 0.1 mile away, adding another neighborhood amenity within easy reach. The home makes an immediate impression with classic Lowcountry architecture and inviting double porches, each enhanced with dual ceiling fans and designed for enjoying morning coffee, evening cocktails, and Beaufort's relaxed outdoor lifestyle. Inside, soaring ceilings, coffered ceilings, extensive crown molding, and refined architectural details create an elevated sense of space and character. Thoughtfully updated for modern living, the home features new Samsung appliances, Hardie Plank siding, and a fresh interior that beautifully complements its Southern character. A private driveway provides the convenience of off-street parking--a valuable feature for downtown living--while a separate storage shed offers room for bicycles, golf carts, beach gear, and more. Whether envisioned as a sophisticated primary residence, an unforgettable Lowcountry second home, or an investment property with short-term rental potential, 1203 Washington Street offers exceptional versatility in one of Beaufort's most desirable settings. Here, life moves at a different pace. Stroll downtown for dinner, spend an afternoon along the waterfront, explore centuries of history, or simply settle onto the porch and enjoy the coastal breeze. 1203 Washington Street isn't simply a home--it's an opportunity to experience the Downtown Beaufort lifestyle.
Property details
- MLS #
- 198126
- Property type
- Single Family Residence
- Subdivision
- NOT in a Subdivision
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 22
- On market date
- September 8, 2026
- Stories
- N/A
- Total bathrooms
- 2.5
- Garage spaces
- N/A
- Parking spaces
- N/A
- Lot size
- 0.09 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 (e.g. NC Dept. of Public Instruction, SC 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 13 days ago.
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.