40 Laurens Street, Charleston, SC 29401 MLS #24024476 Home Real Estate Charleston Charleston 29401 40 Laurens Street Share Ask Realtor Saving Save Saved Print 40 Laurens Street | #24024476 Under Contract - $4,745,000Charleston, SC 29401 Virtual Tour 40 Laurens Street | #24024476 Under Contract - $4,745,000 Share Ask Realtor Saving Save Saved Print MLS ID: 24024476 Under Contract - $4,745,000 About this property Bedrooms 5 Baths 3 Half Baths 1 sq2 6165 Lot Size 0.1300 acres Year Built 1809 DOM 172AddressAddress:40 Laurens StreetSubdivision: AnsonboroughCity: CharlestonZip Code: 29401County: CharlestonState: SCFeatures and Amenities #homes with elevatorExterior BalconyCooling Central AirHeating Forced AirFloors WoodRoof MetalCommunity Features ElevatorsInterior Features Ceiling - Smooth, High Ceilings, Elevator, Garden Tub/Shower, Walk-In Closet(s), Wet Bar, Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Family, Formal Living, Entrance Foyer, In-Law Floorplan, Separate Dining, StudyUtilities Charleston Water ServiceFireplace Features Three +Lot Features 0 - .5 AcreStyle Charleston SingleLaundry Features Laundry RoomOther Ceiling Fan(s), Walk-In Closet(s) Show all features Description The grandeur of Downtown Charleston awaits at the Stephen Shrewsbury House in the coveted Ansonborough neighborhood. A solid-brick single house, 40 Laurens Street commands attention with two levels of iconic piazzas and a ground-level veranda courtyard. The circa 1809 home showcases exquisite Adamesque woodworking, including period mantels and mouldings, expertly curated by the original builder, who had a background in carpentry. With 4.5 living levels and over 6,000 square feet, this residence offers ample room to entertain guests for legendary house parties. The courtyard, separate from the generous gated off-street parking area, provides an idyllic walled sanctuary with minimal maintenance for the perfect lock-and-leave lifestyle.Extensively renovated in 2021, the luxury kitchen wows with high-end finishes and appliances like the Wolf six-burner range and Sub Zero refrigerator. A handsome fireplace, lovingly incorporated into the new kitchen design, infuses the space with character. A comfortable, informal dining area completes the space, with additional refrigeration drawers and bar stool seating.Accessible by the grand staircase and the three-stop elevator, the primary suite encompasses the entire second floor, featuring a library, primary bedroom, recently renovated bath, and walk-in closet. The fourth floor offers two spacious full-height guest rooms with a shared bath - also recently redone- and a third bedroom on the upper dormer level. The Garden Level, also accessible by the elevator, provides a spacious guest or nanny suite with a dedicated living space.The location of this stunning and well-preserved property is unbeatable, within two blocks of the grocery store, close proximity to the beating heart of the city's fine dining and nightlife, cultural performance venues, and Marion Square - truly walkable to all of the best that Downtown Charleston has to offer. Live like a local in grand fashion at 40 Laurens; schedule your showing today.Schools 3-8 SPED PK-5 SPED K-8 Name Address Phone Type Grade Buist Academy 103 Calhoun Street 8437247750 Public 3-8 SPED Name Address Phone Type Grade Memminger Elementary 20 Beaufain Street 8437247778 Public PK-5 SPED Name Address Phone Type Grade Charleston Day School 15 Archdale Street 843-377-0315 Private K-8 Mason Preparatory School 56 Halsey Blvd. 843-723-0664 Private K-8 All Neighborhoods in Charleston Active Listings Avg Days on Market Avg DoM Avg Price A Price Change history $4,795,000 $778/SqFt 05, Dec. 2024 $4,745,000 $770/SqFt 05, Dec. 2024 Mortgage Calculator Price: $ Down Payment: $ % Term(*in years): Interest Rate in %: % Interest Rate as of: Tue, Mar. 11, 2025 $4,745,000Home Price $4,745,000Monthly payment $4,745,000Amount Financed $4,745,000Annual cost of Loan Get Approved Map SEE THIS PROPERTY James Schiller Realtor, Brand Name Real Estate Email: jameseschiller@gmail.com Live Chat: Reviews Your Email: Your Name: Phone: Subject: I WANT TO VIEW THIS PROPERTYI'D LIKE TO MAKE AN OFFERWHAT ARE THE FEES?ASK A QUESTION Message: This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. Send Similar Listings Previus Next ©2025 CTMLS, GGMLS, CCMLS & CMLSThe information is provided exclusively for consumers’ personal, non-commercial use, that it may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing, and that the data is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by the MLS boards of the SC Realtors. Listing Provided by Daniel Ravenel Sotheby's International Realty 40 Laurens Street, Charleston, SC, 29401 MLS: #24024476 $4,745,000 Share Contact Realtor Saving Save Saved Print