4 Beds
4 Baths
4,158 SqFt
4 Beds
4 Baths
4,158 SqFt
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Detached
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 4,158 sqft
Price per Sqft $913
Subdivision Ansonborough
MLS Listing ID 26022745
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 3
Half Baths 2
HOA Y/N No
Year Built 1839
Lot Size 5,662 Sqft
Acres 0.13
Property Sub-Type Single Family Detached
Property Description
Its 4,158 square feet of historic architecture are distinguished by original heart pine floors, exposed historic masonry and commanding double piazzas, which were completely removed and reconstructed by Brett Elrod Construction in 2023. Designed by architect Amber Aument with structural engineering by Steven Caskie, the piazzas were rebuilt to historic standards in accordance with BAR requirements, incorporating new structural brick columns and additional steel reinforcement.
Beyond the piazza reconstruction, the metal roof has been professionally resealed, a new gutter system and French drainage system installed, historic masonry restored and repointed, heart pine floors refinished, and numerous mechanical, environmental and interior improvements completed throughout the residence. The result is an extraordinarily well-maintained historic property where the opportunity ahead is principally one of design rather than restoration.
A permit-ready conceptual renovation plan illustrates that potential, relocating the kitchen from the rear of the house to the central room on the second floor and placing it quite literally at the heart of the home. The existing kitchen could then become a formal dining room or fifth bedroom, with proposed glass doors opening directly to the piazza. The plans and photo renderings also contemplate renovated baths and thoughtfully built-out closets, creating a more functional modern floor plan while preserving the proportions and historic fabric that make the house exceptional.
For a buyer, builder or investor, the value proposition is equally compelling. Renovated historic residences in Ansonborough have recently traded well above $1,300 per square foot, with exceptional examples approaching $1,500 per square foot. Against that backdrop, 30 Anson offers meaningful remaining upside without the deferred-maintenance profile so often associated with an unrestored historic residence. The heavy lifting of stewardship has already been undertaken; what remains is the opportunity to refine the interiors and grounds to an exceptional standard.
Then there is the land. The double lot feels less like a traditional downtown backyard and more like a private event garden. Mature landscaping, historic surroundings and expansive open space create an extraordinary setting for entertaining. Even with parking for five SUVs and a golf cart, the property retains sufficient grounds to accommodate a pool and substantial outdoor living - an extraordinarily difficult combination to replicate in Ansonborough. Together with the reconstructed double piazzas, the property offers a scale of indoor-outdoor living seldom found in historic downtown Charleston.
From the double piazzas, sweeping views extend across Charleston's historic rooflines to the iconic steeples of St. Philip's Church and St. Michael's Church - two enduring landmarks of the city's centuries-old skyline. At street level, the Charleston City Market, Dock Street Theatre, French Quarter, King Street, Waterfront Park and some of the city's most celebrated restaurants, galleries and cultural institutions are all within an easy walk. Here, Charleston's architecture, history and daily life are quite literally the surroundings.
30 Anson is already an important and exceptionally well-preserved Charleston residence. What makes it particularly rare is the combination: remarkable condition, a true double lot, extraordinary off-street parking, substantial private grounds, completely reconstructed double piazzas, meaningful capital improvements already completed, and a clear path to an exceptional next iteration.
For the buyer who understands historic Charleston, the opportunity is difficult to replicate.
Location
State SC
County Charleston
Area 51 - Peninsula Charleston Inside Of Crosstown
Rooms
Primary Bedroom Level Upper
Master Bedroom Upper Ceiling Fan(s), Garden Tub/Shower, Multiple Closets, Outside Access, Walk-In Closet(s)
Interior
Interior Features Ceiling - Smooth, High Ceilings, Kitchen Island, Walk-In Closet(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Formal Living, Entrance Foyer, Pantry, Separate Dining
Heating Central, Heat Pump
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Ceramic Tile, Marble, Wood
Fireplaces Type Bedroom, Dining Room, Great Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Three +
Window Features Window Treatments
Exterior
Exterior Feature Lawn Irrigation, Rain Gutters, Lighting
Parking Features Off Street
Fence Wrought Iron
Utilities Available Charleston Water Service, Dominion Energy
Roof Type Metal
Porch Patio, Covered, Porch - Full Front
Building
Lot Description 0 - .5 Acre
Story 3
Foundation Basement, Slab
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Architectural Style Charleston Single
Level or Stories 3 Stories
Structure Type Brick
New Construction No
Schools
Elementary Schools Memminger
Middle Schools Simmons Pinckney
High Schools Burke
Others
Acceptable Financing Any
Listing Terms Any
Financing Any
Special Listing Condition Flood Insurance