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Historic Charleston Real Estate

Charleston, South Carolina is one of the oldest cities in the country.  So, if you are interested in historic Charleston real estate, you will not have to look far. This city’s center as well as many of its neighborhoods, date back more than three-hundred years.

Downtown Charleston is the starting point.  Mansions built in the Greek Rival as well as the Italianate styles offer views of Charleston Harbor. 

In the South of Broad neighborhood townhomes built in historic buildings are available.  Living in this neighborhood means that restaurants, shops, entertainment venues and amazing views of the Harbor, are all within strolling distance.

The City of Charleston has a reputation for preserving its history, especially its historic structures.  Evidence of this reputation can be seen in the French Quarter neighborhood. This neighborhood dates back to the 1700s and includes historic churches. Its cobblestone streets are home to art galleries and gardens, as well as Georgian style homes.  Many properties in the area are listed on the Historic National Register.

Another unique find in the historic Charleston real estate market is Rainbow Row.  Rainbow Row is the name for a group of historic houses on East Bay Street, in Charleston. These homes get their name from their exteriors, which are painted in a Caribbean style, using the “colors of the rainbow.”  These homes and others on East Bay Street offer amazing wood accents and Dutch rooflines.

The Ansonborough neighborhood may offer some of the best examples of the historical architecture in the Charleston real estate market.  Wall, Pinckney and East Bay streets all offer stately mansions, built in the 1800s.  Many of them before the Civil War. Homes built in the Charleston Single and Greek Revival styles give the neighborhood a sense of grace and that is accented by the courtyards, gardens and verandas of these homes.  Many properties in the neighborhood are also included either individually or in groups, on the Historic National Register.

Historic Charleston real estate may very well be the number one historic real estate market in America.  The diligent of the City of Charleston and its citizen’s in preserving their heritage are to thank for this.

When looking for information on the Charleston real estate market please let this website be your guide.

$18,800,000 - 32 Legare St Charleston, Sc 29401 @ South Of Broad

MLS#

1128118

Class:

Residential

Status:

Active

Beds:

9

Baths:

13 Full / 2 Half

The Sword Gate House rests behind one of the most recognized gates in all of Charleston. This very fine Federal style home is grand with Adam detailed beautiful wood and plaster work. This home is positioned well back from Legare and Tradd Streets and is surrounded on all sides by a magnificent collection of Charleston gardens and patios. Thi...

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$13,000,000 - 2 Concord St Charleston, Sc 29401 @ South Of Broad

MLS#

1303255

Class:

Residential

Status:

Active

Beds:

5

Baths:

5 Full / 2 Half

Iconic views complement the luxury of this truly one of a kind property located at 2 Concord Street. The only single family residence downtown with a private dock reaching 240 feet made of fixed concrete with 100 foot floater and boat lift with 20,000 lb capacity. Completely renovated in 2010 the original structure was once a degaussing station ...

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$12,950,000 - 60 Montagu St Charleston, Sc 29401 @ Harleston Village

MLS#

1203380

Class:

Residential

Status:

Active

Beds:

12

Baths:

9 Full / 2 Half

The Theodore Gaillard (Gaillard-Bennett) House, circa 1800, is one of the finest examples of the Federal Period in Charleston and the country, where preservation, restoration, and stewardship endure. This elaborate double house and all auxiliary buildings have been painstakingly renovated to near perfection including restoration of the embell...

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$9,900,000 - 5 East Battery Charleston, Sc 29401 @ South Of Broad

MLS#

1313551

Class:

Residential

Status:

Active

Beds:

10

Baths:

9 Full / 1 Half

Rich in history, distinguished in character, and ideally located, the Palmer House is one of the most well-known properties in historic Charleston. This magnificent estate sits grandly on High Battery and overlooks the Charleston Harbor. A prominent pink masonry wall surrounds the rare double lot and encompasses the carriage house and the pen...

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$8,985,000 - 32 South Battery Charleston, Sc 29401 @ South Of Broad

MLS#

2829416

Class:

Residential

Status:

Active

Beds:

6

Baths:

6 Full / 2 Half

32 South Battery dominates the row of mansions known world-wide simply as The Battery. The Colonel John Ashe House, built around 1782 has been meticulously restored in every detail from the brick flooring in the basement to the gold sphere on top of the cupola. Listed in Category 1 - Exceptional - of the Historic Architecture Survey of 1972-73, ...

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$8,000,000 - 20 South Battery Charleston, Sc 29401 @ South Of Broad

MLS#

1224342

Class:

Residential

Status:

Active

Beds:

17

Baths:

16 Full / 2 Half

20 South Battery is the premier Charleston residence, prominent for its location and presence as a historic and social feature of the community. Local businessman Samuel Stevens built this antebellum home in 1843, selling it after the war to Colonel William Lathers, a native of Georgetown, South Carolina and an officer in the Union Army. In 1874...

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$7,700,000 - 2 Water St Charleston, Sc 29401 @ South Of Broad

MLS#

1308289

Class:

Residential

Status:

Active

Beds:

6

Baths:

6 Full / 1 Half

The Nathaniel Ingraham house is a unique opportunity to own one of the few single family homes on the Battery. This incredible Federal property has been completely restored with full attention to detail. After entering the home, you are greeted by spectacular water views of the Charleston Harbor through the windows of the grand living room. T...

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$5,985,000 - 78 Church St Charleston, Sc 29401 @ South Of Broad

MLS#

1215223

Class:

Residential

Status:

Active

Beds:

5

Baths:

6 Full / 1 Half

Built in 1790, the Dubose Heyward house combines two post-revolutionary houses into a single unit. This impeccably renovated home has been transformed into a true Charleston retreat with private courtyard, salt water pool, and recently detached guest house. The main house is comprised of three bedrooms, and four and a half baths. The redesign...

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$5,495,000 - 1 Meeting St Charleston, Sc 29401 @ South Of Broad

MLS#

1223302

Class:

Residential

Status:

Active

Beds:

8

Baths:

6 Full / 2 Half

A rare and fine beauty...this 1846, Empire period, masonry, single house stands in command over White Point Gardens. This treasure is in good original condition,"dans son jus", including the exquisite architecture such as brownstone entry stairs, towering ceilings with original moldings, period floors, fireplaces with over-mantel mirrors, doo...

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$4,995,000 - 69 Meeting St Charleston, Sc 29401 @ South Of Broad

MLS#

1311511

Class:

Residential

Status:

Active

Beds:

5

Baths:

4 Full / 1 Half

One of the grandest early estates built within the original Grand Model of Historic Charleston. This 1788 Single House is 3-1/2 stories above a high basement featuring grand ceiling heights, mahogany window sills, doors, chair railings, cypress paneling and interior window shutters. The second floor drawing room is a particularly good exampl...

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