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131 Church Street, Charleston, SC 29401
$2,910,000
Property Type:
Residential
Bedrooms:
4
Baths:
4.5
Square Footage:
4,266
Lot Size (sq. ft.):
8,712
Status:
Closed
Current Price:
$2,999,000
List Date:
6/20/2016
Last Modified:
5/12/2020
Description
Beautiful Georgian Townhouse built in 1809 by James Huston, the son-in-law of Alexander Calder who once owned this parcel and the Planters Inn where the Dock Street Theatre now resides. James Huston lived and worked as a merchant tailor in this property until his death in 1824. The 3 story masonry townhouse includes the original “tailor shop” with commercial door on Church Street and the original terra cotta tile fireplace while the upper floors and back portion make up the beautiful original residence. This property boasts one of the most beautiful drawing rooms in Charleston with ornate Neoclassical moldings and original gilded medallions on the first and second floors. Beautiful Adams architecture is seen throughout the home as exemplified in the symmetrical doorways and fireplaces.
Supplements: This category 2 home has been lovingly restored and renovated with all the modern conveniences and includes a beautiful carriage house sitting amidst a formal 2 room, lush garden. The lovely urban residence and garden have been featured in many publications such as SOUTHERN LIVING, CHARLESTON ENTERTAINS, AND CHARLESTON GARDENS. An attached garage to the carriage house gives way to the beautiful cobbled stoned street in the French Quarter. Samuel Gaillard Stoney classified this residence as "Buildings Considered Valuable" to the City of Charleston in his book, THIS IS CHARLESTON. Your neighbors include the Dock Street Theatre, St. Phillips Cathedral, The French Hugenot Church and the Oldest residence in Charleston, The Pink House. The location is ideal to walk to Restaurants, Art Galleries, Museums, Theaters. Ample off-street parking. Historic Charleston Facade Easement. Seller is Licensed Broker. The following items are excluded: Dining Room sconces, Drawing Room chandelier, Second Floor Landing chandelier, Soldier sconces, Master Bedroom chandelier, Mirror in Master bedroom, Dancing Girl sculpture in Garden.
More Information MLS# 16016564
Location, Tax & Legal
Legal Description: 458-09-01-033
Tax Map #: 4580901033
Street #: 131
Street Name: Church
Street Suffix: Street
County: Charleston
State: SC
Zip Code: 29401
Area: 51 - Peninsula Charleston Inside of Crosstown
Tax District: 99 - City of Charleston
Subdivision: French Quarter
Elementary School: Memminger
Middle School: Courtenay
High School: Burke
Directions: Headed East on Broad, turn left onto Church Street, home is on the left. Garage is off Chalmers Street.
General Property Info
C/R: No
Stories: 3
HOA Fee: No
Ownership: Fee Simple
Lease Purchase: No
Potential Short Sale: No
Auction: No
Bedrooms: 4
Baths - Full: 4
Baths - Half: 1
Baths - Total: 4.5
Primary Structure Apx SqFt: 4266
Year Built: 1809
Acreage: 0.2
Tax/Fees
Special Assessment: No
Regime Fee: No
Status Change Info
Sold Price/SqFt: 682.14
New Mortgage Type: Conventional
Sold Date: 2016-09-28
SqFt Source
Appraisal: 1
Roof
Asbestos Shingle: 1
Copper: 1
Lot Description
Other: 1
SF Detached Style
Charleston Single: 1
Exterior
Block/Masonry: 1
Foundation
Crawl Space: 1
Garage/Parking
1 Car Garage: 1
Off-Street Parking: 1
Misc Exterior
Fence - Brick: 1
Lawn Irrigation: 1
Patio: 1
Special Yard Lights: 1
Stories/Levels
3 Stories: 1
Equipment/Appliances
Dishwasher: 1
Disposal: 1
Gas Range: 1
Microwave: 1
Stacked Washer/Dryer: 1
Cooling
Central Air: 1
Heat
Forced Air: 1
Rooms
Family: 1
Formal Living: 1
Foyer: 1
Mother-In-Law Suite: 1
Separate Dining: 1
Study: 1
Amenities
Security: 1
Trash: 1
Assumable
No: 1
Proposed Financing
Cash: 1
Conventional Loan: 1
Misc Interior
Ceiling - Smooth: 1
Ceilings - 9'+: 1
Walk-In Closets: 1
Wet Bar: 1
New Owned
Pre-Owned: 1
Floors
Wood: 1
FP Desc/Location
Three: 1
Three +: 1
Bedroom: 1
Dining Room: 1
Living Room: 1
Possession
At Closing: 1
Water/Sewer
Public Sewer: 1
Public Water: 1
Utility Suppliers
SCE & G: 1
Contract Info
Sub-Type: Single Family Detached
MLS List Date: 2016-06-20
Status: Closed
List Price: $2,999,000
Current Price: $2,910,000
Property Features
SqFt Source: Appraisal
SF Detached Style: Charleston Single
Lot Description: Other
Misc Exterior: Fence - Brick; Lawn Irrigation; Patio; Special Yard Lights
Roof: Asbestos Shingle; Copper
Exterior: Block/Masonry
Foundation: Crawl Space
Misc Interior: Ceiling - Smooth; Ceilings - 9'+; Walk-In Closets; Wet Bar
New Owned: Pre-Owned
Rooms: Family; Formal Living; Foyer; Mother-In-Law Suite; Separate Dining; Study
Cooling: Central Air
Floors: Wood
Heat: Forced Air
Possession: At Closing
Utility Suppliers: SCE & G
Amenities: Security; Trash
Proposed Financing: Cash; Conventional Loan
Assumable: No
Listing Office:
Handsome Properties, Inc.
Last Updated: May - 12 - 2020
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