- Sold in 12 months
- 648
- 3% of all sales
- Median price
- $1.78M
- All homes: $435K
Why it matters here
Elevators are common here for a reason: in flood zones many homes are built with the living space a full story or more above the ground, and on the islands three-story beach houses are normal. If stairs are a deal-breaker now or might be later, an elevator opens up most of the coastal market.
Where they sold
| Area | Sold |
|---|---|
| Mount Pleasant (29464, 29466) | 110 |
| Daniel Island & Cainhoy (29492) | 98 |
| Isle of Palms | 78 |
| Downtown Charleston (29401, 29403) | 75 |
| Johns Island | 38 |
| James Island (29412) | 33 |
| Seabrook Island | 31 |
| Kiawah Island | 30 |
| Folly Beach | 18 |
| Sullivan's Island | 12 |
Closed residential sales in the CHS Regional MLS, November 2025 through October 2026, pulled November 8, 2026 through Flexmls. Counted where the listing marked InteriorFeatures = Elevator. Agents don't always fill in these fields, so treat the counts as a floor. Areas are MLS cities or ZIP codes; the table shows the areas I track, not every sale region-wide.
What to check before you buy
Get the service records
Ask for the inspection and maintenance history and the name of the service company. A residential elevator that hasn't been serviced can need expensive parts.
Look at where the machinery sits
In a flood zone, the motor and controls belong above the flood elevation. Equipment at ground level is exposed every time water comes in.
Have it inspected separately
A general home inspector usually won't test an elevator. Budget for an elevator technician during your inspection period.
Price "adaptable for elevator" honestly
Some listings say the house has a shaft or closets stacked for a future elevator. That helps, but adding the car and machinery is still a real project; get a quote before you count on it.
Common questions
How many homes with elevators sell in the Charleston area?
648 sold from November 2025 through October 2026, out of 18,579 residential sales in the CHS Regional MLS, based on how the listings were filled in.
What do homes with elevators cost around Charleston?
The median sale price was $1.78M over that year, against $435K for all residential sales.