49 Smith St, Charleston, SC 29401
49 Smith St, Charleston, SC 29401
49 Smith St, Charleston, SC 29401
49 Smith St, Charleston, SC 29401
49 Smith St, Charleston, SC 29401
49 Smith St, Charleston, SC 29401
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Listed by   EXP Realty LLC
$ 5,500,000
Est. payment | /mo

10 Beds

10.5 Baths

7,526 SqFt


$ 5,500,000
Est. payment | /mo

10 Beds

10.5 Baths

7,526 SqFt

Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Single Family Detached

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 7,526 sqft

Price per Sqft $730

Subdivision Harleston Village

MLS Listing ID 26009115

Bedrooms 10

Full Baths 10

Half Baths 1

HOA Y/N No

Year Built 1860

Lot Size 8,712 Sqft

Acres 0.2

Property Sub-Type Single Family Detached

Property Description

Tucked within the heart of Harleston Village, 49 Smith Street presents an extraordinarily rare opportunity to own one of downtown Charleston's most distinctive historic compounds. Originally anchored by a circa 1860 main residence and complemented by a separate circa 1880 carriage house, this landmark European villa-style estate blends architectural pedigree, private compound living, and exceptional long-term potential across approximately 7,525 square feet. Behind its striking two-tone English Flemish brick facade, 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 2,000 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.

Location

State SC

County Charleston

Area 51 - Peninsula Charleston Inside Of Crosstown

Interior

Interior Features See Remarks, Other

Heating Electric

Cooling Central Air, Window Unit(s)

Flooring Other

Fireplaces Type Other

Exterior

Exterior Feature Garden

Parking Features 1 Car Garage, Other

Garage Spaces 1.0

Community Features Other

Utilities Available Charleston Water Service, Dominion Energy

Roof Type Built-Up,Metal

Porch Covered

Total Parking Spaces 1

Building

Lot Description 0 - .5 Acre, Other

Story 3

Foundation Other

Sewer Public Sewer

Water Public

Architectural Style Villa

Level or Stories 3 Stories, Multi-Story, Other (Use Remarks)

Structure Type Brick,See Remarks,Stucco

New Construction No

Schools

Elementary Schools Memminger

Middle Schools Simmons Pinckney

High Schools Burke

Others

Acceptable Financing Any

Listing Terms Any

Financing Any

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