54 King Street, Charleston, SC 29401 (MLS# 26009066)


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54 King Street, Charleston, SC 29401

New Listing
$7,950,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 6 Baths: 5.5 Square Footage: 6,766 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 8,276 Status: Active
Current Price: $7,950,000 List Date: 4/01/2026 Last Modified: 4/01/2026

Description

Replete with stunning original historic details, this grand c. 1768 Charleston single residence exudes grace and distinction at every turn. Gleaming hardwood floors, hand-hewn mantels, and soaring ceilings speak to its storied past, while the beautifully curated gardens and grounds offer year-round beauty and serenity. This is a rare, large-scale South of Broad home--an exceptional canvas ready for its next chapter and a thoughtful re-imagining of refined Lowcountry living. The main living level is both elegant and inviting, anchored by gracious formal living and dining rooms with impressive ceiling heights and working fireplaces--ideal for both intimate gatherings and larger-scale entertaining.

Supplements: The kitchen offers generous prep space and is ideally positioned adjacent to the garage, presenting a compelling opportunity to expand and create a more open, integrated living environment if desired (pending approvals). A charming powder room, adorned with a custom mural by Katherine Barnwell, adds a distinctive artistic touch. Upstairs, the primary level is filled with natural light and offers a spacious bedroom suite complemented by a comfortable sitting room, ample storage, and a well-proportioned bath. Working fireplaces continue on this level, reinforcing the home's historic character. Just beyond, a striking double-height library with rich mahogany woodwork and custom built-ins creates a dramatic and memorable focal point--an architectural feature rarely found. The elevator provides convenient access to this level and above, enhancing livability across all primary floors. Custom ironwork in both the kitchen and library by Rick Avrett further elevates the craftsmanship throughout. The third and fourth floors offer generous guest accommodations, with three additional bedrooms, shared baths, and unique vantage points overlooking the upper galleries of the library below. Connected via the garage, a private guest house offers two bedrooms and two-and-a-half baths, embodying classic carriage house architecture and providing ideal separation for guests, extended family, or flexible use. The grounds are truly exceptional--award-winning gardens that have been meticulously maintained by the same master gardener's family for over three decades. Lush, layered, and thoughtfully designed, the outdoor spaces are as compelling as the interiors and offer a rare sense of privacy and tranquility in the heart of the city. A property of this scale, provenance, and potential--complete with garage, guest house, and extraordinary gardens--is an increasingly rare offering South of Broad. 54 King Street presents a unique opportunity to honor its rich history while creating a bespoke residence tailored to modern living.

More Information MLS# 26009066

Contract Info

Primary Structure List Price/SqFt: 1174.99 Sub-Type: Single Family Detached MLS List Date: 2026-03-31 Status: Active List Price: $7,950,000 Current Price: $7,950,000

Location, Tax & Legal

Legal Description: E King 54 Tax Map #: 4571602082 Street #: 54 Street Name: King Street Suffix: Street County: Charleston State: SC Zip Code: 29401 Area: 51 - Peninsula Charleston Inside of Crosstown Tax District: 71 - City of Charleston Subdivision: South of Broad Elementary School: Memminger Middle School: Courtenay High School: Burke Directions: lower king street below tradd

General Property Info

Lot Size: 0.19 Primary Bedroom – Main Level: No C/R: No Stories: 3 HOA Fee: No Ownership: Fee Simple Occupancy: Vacant Lease Purchase: No Potential Short Sale: No Other Structures Y/N: No Auction: No Bedrooms: 6 Baths - Full: 5 Baths - Half: 1 Baths - Total: 5.5 Primary Structure Apx SqFt: 6766 Year Built: 1768 Acreage: 0.19

Tax/Fees

Special Assessment: No Taxes: 16764

Office/Member Info

Seller Concessions Negotiable Y/N: No

SqFt Source

Appraisal: 1

Roof

Metal: 1 Slate: 1

Lot Description

Level: 1

Misc Exterior

Balcony: 1 Electric Gate: 1 Fence - Iron: 1 Garden: 1 Lawn Irrigation: 1 Porch - Full Front: 1 Rain Gutters: 1 Storm Windows: 1

Exterior

Brick - Solid: 1 Wood Siding: 1

SF Detached Style

Charleston Single: 1

Foundation

Crawl Space: 1

Garage/Parking

2 Car Garage: 1

Stories/Levels

3 Stories: 1 Multi-Story: 1

Equipment/Appliances

Dishwasher: 1 Dryer: 1 Microwave: 1 Refrigerator: 1 Washer: 1 Washer Hookup: 1

Cooling

Central Air: 1

Heat

Heat Pump: 1

Rooms

Formal Living: 1 Foyer: 1 Mother-In-Law Suite: 1 Separate Dining: 1 Study: 1

Amenities

Cable TV: 1 Elevators: 1 Trash: 1

Assumable

No: 1

Primary Bedroom

Garden Tub/Shower: 1 Multiple Closets: 1 Sitting Room: 1 Upstairs: 1 Walk-In Closets: 1

Proposed Financing

Any: 1 Cash: 1

Misc Interior

Adaptable for Elevator: 1 Ceiling - Beamed: 1 Ceiling - Cathedral/Vaulted: 1 Ceiling - Smooth: 1 Ceilings - 9'+: 1

New Owned

Pre-Owned: 1

Floors

Wood: 1

FP Desc/Location

Bedroom: 1 Dining Room: 1 Gas Logs: 1 Living Room: 1

Possession

At Closing: 1

Showing Instructions

Contact Listing Agent: 1

Water/Sewer

Public Sewer: 1 Public Water: 1

Property Features

SqFt Source: Appraisal SF Detached Style: Charleston Single Lot Description: Level Misc Exterior: Balcony; Electric Gate; Fence - Iron; Garden; Lawn Irrigation; Porch - Full Front; Rain Gutters; Storm Windows Roof: Metal; Slate Exterior: Brick - Solid; Wood Siding Foundation: Crawl Space Misc Interior: Adaptable for Elevator; Ceiling - Beamed; Ceiling - Cathedral/Vaulted; Ceiling - Smooth; Ceilings - 9'+ New Owned: Pre-Owned Rooms: Formal Living; Foyer; Mother-In-Law Suite; Separate Dining; Study Primary Bedroom: Garden Tub/Shower; Multiple Closets; Sitting Room; Upstairs; Walk-In Closets Cooling: Central Air Floors: Wood Heat: Heat Pump Possession: At Closing Showing Instructions: Contact Listing Agent Amenities: Cable TV; Elevators; Trash Proposed Financing: Any; Cash Assumable: No
Listing Office: Daniel Ravenel Sotheby's International Realty
IDX
Last Updated: April - 01 - 2026
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