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49 Smith Street, Charleston, SC 29401
Overview
Description
Supplements: ... (Read more) Behind its striking two-tone English Flemish brick façade, the property unfolds as a true multi-structure estate--an offering seldom found in one of Charleston's most sought-after neighborhoods. The sprawling three-story main residence encompasses over 5,000 square feet. It is currently configured as seven independent residences, many of which feature original fireplaces, stately wood interiors, hand-poured glass windows, and an abundance of natural light that pours through the historic façade. Complementing the main house is a fully private two-story carriage house exceeding 2,500 square feet, accessed through its own gated entry and complete with a garage, expansive porch, and elevated rooftop terrace. This secluded secondary residence offers an extraordinary living experience--ideal as a luxurious guest residence, private office, studio, or boutique retreat. What sets 49 Smith apart is the extraordinary balance of immediate utility and future vision. The opportunity to thoughtfully reimagine the main residence into one of Harleston Village's most compelling private homes has already been carefully explored, with preliminary architectural and construction guidance reinforcing the extraordinary potential of the estate. For the right buyer, this presents a rare chance to create a grand three-story historic residence while preserving the carriage house as a private, design-forward complement--an offering that would be exceptionally rare within the downtown Charleston market. Equally compelling is the lifestyle this property affords today. Morning light filters through the hand-poured glass windows, illuminating preserved historic interiors and rich architectural details. Evenings unfold across the veranda patios and rooftop terrace, creating a layered indoor-outdoor living experience that feels both private and deeply connected to the rhythm of downtown Charleston. Just moments from Colonial Lake, King Street, Broad Street, and the iconic Wentworth Mansion, the location offers a walkable lifestyle surrounded by Charleston's most celebrated architecture, dining, shopping, and cultural landmarks. Whether envisioned as a legacy private residence, a multi-generational compound, or an income-producing hold with exceptional upside, 49 Smith Street offers a level of scale, flexibility, and architectural significance that is rarely available. This is more than a property--it is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to steward one of Harleston Village's most remarkable estates into its next chapter.
Listing Details MLS# 26009115
Location, Tax & Legal
- Tax Map #
- 4570304093
- Street #
- 49
- Street Name
- Smith
- Street Suffix
- Street
- County
- Charleston
- State
- SC
- Zip Code
- 29401
- Area
- 51 - Peninsula Charleston Inside of Crosstown
- Tax District
- 71 - City of Charleston
- Subdivision
- Harleston Village
- Elementary School
- Memminger
- Middle School
- Simmons Pinckney
- High School
- Burke
- Directions
- Located on Smith between Wentworth and Montagu. Steps away from the Wentworth Mansion.
Contract Info
- Sub-Type
- Single Family Detached
- MLS List Date
- 2026-04-01
- Total List Price/SqFt
- 724.16
General Property Info
- Primary Structure Full Baths
- 10
- Primary Structure Half Baths
- Yes
- Primary Structure Beds
- 10
- Total Baths - Full
- 10
- Total Baths - Half
- Yes
- Total Beds
- 10
- Baths - Total
- 10.5
- Primary Bedroom – Main Level
- No
- Stories
- 3
- Primary Structure Apx SqFt
- 7526
- Total Apx SqFt
- 7526
- Year Built
- 1860
- Acreage
- 0.2
- Other Structures Y/N
- No
- Potential Short Sale
- No
- HOA Fee
- No
- Auction
- No
Status Change Info
- Sold Date
- 2026-09-15
- Total Sold Price/SqFt
- 631.15
- New Mortgage Type
- Cash
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