MLS ID: 26025413
Under Contract - $1,085,000

About this property

Bedrooms 3
Baths 2
Half Baths 1
sq2 1508
Lot Size 0.0400 acres
Year Built 1935
DOM 22

Address

Address:
225 Congress Street
Subdivision:
Westside
Zip Code:
29403
County:
Charleston
State:
SC

Features and Amenities

Cooling
Central Air
Floors
Carpet, Wood
Roof
Architectural
Laundry Features
Laundry Room
Interior Features
Ceiling - Smooth, Kitchen Island, Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Family, Other
Utilities
Charleston Water Service, Dominion Energy
Fireplace Features
Living Room, One
Lot Features
0 - .5 Acre, Corner Lot
Style
Charleston Single
Other
Off Street, Other, Ceiling Fan(s)

Description

Beautifully reimagined and thoughtfully renovated, this downtown Charleston home offers a refined blend of timeless character, sophisticated modern finishes, and an exceptional Hampton Park location.From the moment you step inside, the home feels bright, polished, and effortlessly inviting. Abundant natural light highlights the beautiful heart pine floors, crisp neutral palette, and thoughtfully selected finishes throughout. Original 1930s details, including the staircase and fireplace mantle, preserve the home's historic character. While the open layout creates an easy flow for both everyday living and entertaining.At the heart of the home, the kitchen makes an immediate impression. White cabinetry, quartz countertops, an oversized island, stainless steel ZLINE appliances, a 36" gas range, designer lighting, and warm brass accents come together to create a space that feels both elevated and approachable. Every detail of the renovation has been considered to give the home a cohesive, timeless aesthetic.The bedrooms offer light filled retreats, while the beautiful bathrooms continue the home's refined design with stylish tilework, modern vanities, brass fixtures, and a glass enclosed shower. Outside, the covered front porch provides a quintessential Charleston welcome, enhanced by gas lanterns that complement the home's historic charm, while off street parking adds an increasingly coveted convenience to downtown living.Beyond the home itself, the location is an integral part of what makes this property so special. Hampton Park, with its picturesque walking and biking paths, gardens, and expansive green space, is just minutes away. Spend an afternoon along the Ashley River at Brittlebank Park, catch a Charleston RiverDogs game at nearby Joseph P. Riley Jr. Park, or enjoy the growing collection of dining, shopping, fitness, and everyday conveniences at WestEdge.The surrounding neighborhood is also home to some of Charleston's favorite local restaurants, cafés, and gathering places. Lillian's Petite Market & Eatery, Berkeley's, Moe's Crosstown Tavern, and other neighborhood favorites are nearby, while the celebrated restaurants, shopping, and energy of Upper King Street are easily accessible.Whether it's a morning walk through Hampton Park, dinner at a neighborhood favorite, an evening at the ballpark, or a night out downtown, this location offers the opportunity to experience Charleston in a way that feels distinctly local.Fully renovated, beautifully appointed, and surrounded by some of the peninsula's most beloved destinations, this is more than a beautifully updated home. It's an opportunity to enjoy the very best of Charleston living, right outside your front door.

Schools

Name Address Phone Type Grade
Burke High 244 President Street 8435794815 Public 9-12 SPED
Name Address Phone Type Grade
Charleston Charter School for Math and Science 1002 King Street 8437203085 Public 6-12 SPED
Name Address Phone Type Grade
Charleston Development Academy 233 Line Street 8437222689 Public PK-8 SPED
James Simons Montessori 741 King Street 8437247763 Public PK-8 SPED
Name Address Phone Type Grade
Charleston Progressive 382 Meeting Street 8437202967 Public PK-5 SPED
Mitchell Elementary 2 Perry Street 8437247261 Public PK-5 SPED
Sanders-Clyde Elementary 805 Morrison Drive 8437247783 Public PK-5 SPED
Name Address Phone Type Grade
Compass Collegiate Academy 34 Race Street 8434109765 Public K-3 SPED
Name Address Phone Type Grade
Simmons Pinckney Middle 244 President Street 8437247789 Public 6-8 SPED
Name Address Phone Type Grade
Ashley Hall School 172 Rutledge Avenue 843-722-4088 Private PreK-12
Name Address Phone Type Grade
Harvest Time International Academy 227 Huger Street 843-567-5911 Private K-12
subdivision
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14
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38
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2
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1
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$479,500
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$845,211
12
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$577,194
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$972,500
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$1,048,333
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$595,550
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428
$462,696
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$261,369
5
306
$572,972
8
289
$402,533
1
166
$632,500
7
394
$412,811
the savannah , Charleston
1
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3
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$1,412,922
1
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$399,900
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$976,667
20
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$484,838
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19
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$1,148,854
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$887,500
6
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$1,487,495
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1
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2
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3
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$1,255,889
12
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$565,864
3
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1
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1
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2
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$479,631
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$486,650
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$996,152
4
353
$734,248
2
401
$648,891
2
288
$264,800
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3
332
$494,995
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3
399
$1,129,637
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2
311
$325,113
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4
294
$734,650
6
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$1,006,206
woodlands , Charleston
4
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$462,100
wraggborough , Charleston
6
295
$2,004,288
1
463
$775,714
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367
$414,275

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