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MLS ID: 25010590
Under Contract - $7,500,000

About this property

Bedrooms 13
Baths 11
Half Baths 1
sq2 12500
Lot Size 0.5900 acres
Year Built 1855
DOM 55

Address

Address:
34 Smith Street
Subdivision:
Harleston Village
Zip Code:
29401
County:
Charleston
State:
SC

Features and Amenities

Floors
Wood
Laundry Features
Laundry Room
Interior Features
High Ceilings, Kitchen Island, Eat-in Kitchen, Family, Formal Living, Entrance Foyer, In-Law Floorplan, Office, Pantry, Separate Dining, Study
Utilities
Dominion Energy
Fireplace Features
Dining Room, Family Room, Living Room, Other, Three +
Window Features
Window Treatments - Some
Lot Features
.5 - 1 Acre
Style
Carriage/Kitchen House, Traditional
Other
Asphalt, Slate

Description

Originally built by a prosperous Scottish merchant, George Robertson c.1855, 34 Smith Street is an Italianate-style masonry residence that blends architectural grandeur with income-producing versatility. Offered on the open market for the first time in 70 years, this property presents a once in a generation opportunity for an end user or an investor in a prime downtown location. Rich in history and encompassing approximately 12,500 square feet on an expansive .59-acre corner lot, this historic estate offers a rare combination of scale, location, and potential in one of Charleston's most sought-after neighborhoods, Harleston Village.The stately three-story façade is complemented by two south-facing piazzas, offering an inviting place to relax or entertain while overlooking beautifully landscaped grounds. Soaring ceilings, original hardwood floors, and intricate plaster moldings represent the home's enduring interior elegance. The main floor's formal parlor and dining rooms showcase period light fixtures, marble fireplaces, and large pocket doors, illustrating mid-19th century-era craftsmanship at its finest. Historical photos show formal gardens adorned with expansive yards, one of the largest parcels in the entire Harleston Village neighborhood.This grand home is currently configured with ample living space for the owners on the main floor and second floor. In addition, there are 9 total rental units, which include four apartments within the primary residence, four in the historic two-story dependency, and a one-bedroom carriage house apartment. The property offers 14 dedicated off-street parking spaces, a rare amenity in downtown Charleston, and tenants in place with leases that run month to month.This property presents numerous possibilities: restore the entire property into a grand single-family residence, maintain the existing multifamily configuration, or create a blend of private residence and supplemental rental income.34 Smith Street is more than a homeit is a legacy property, steeped in history and poised for its next chapter and next owner. No easements have been placed on this property and its one property you do not want to miss seeing!

Schools

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

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Interest Rate as of: Wed, Jun. 11, 2025
$ 7,500,000Home Price
$ 39,636Monthly payment
$ 6,000,000Amount Financed
$ 475,638Annual cost of Loan
$ 14,269,132Total of 360 Payments

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