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MLS ID: 25005011
Sold - $735,000

About this property

Bedrooms 2
Baths 2
Half Baths 1
sq2 962
Lot Size 0.0400 acres
Year Built 1935
DOM 111

Address

Address:
42 Kennedy Street
City:
Charleston
Zip Code:
29403
County:
Charleston
State:
SC

Features and Amenities

#masterdown
Exterior
Rain Gutters
Cooling
Central Air
Floors
Marble, Wood
Roof
Metal
Laundry Features
Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Laundry Room
Interior Features
Ceiling - Smooth, Kitchen Island, Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Family
Utilities
Charleston Water Service, Dominion Energy
Lot Features
0 - .5 Acre, Interior Lot, Level
Style
Charleston Single, Ranch
Other
Central, Ceiling Fan(s)

Description

MOTIVATED SELLER!! WILL GIVE UP TO $2000 IN CLOSING COST ASSISTANCE WITH ACCEPTABLE OFFER! Nestled in the heart of downtown Charleston, 42 Kennedy Street is a beautifully renovated Freedman's Cottage that seamlessly blends historic charm with modern luxury. This stunning residence features 2 spacious bedrooms, 2.5 elegantly appointed bathrooms, and the rare convenience of off-street parking!Inside, the open-concept living space is bathed in natural light, boasting high ceilings, engineered wood flooring, and premium finishes throughout. The old brick fireplace, adorned with mantles crafted from the old floor joists, adds a touch of historic charm between the kitchen and living room. The gourmet kitchen is a chef's dream, equipped with stainless steel appliances, custom cabinetry, ...and a kitchen island perfect for entertaining. The luxurious primary suite offers a peaceful retreat with custom built-ins in the closet and an en-suite bathroom featuring a dual sink vanity and large standing shower. The shower is beautifully designed with floor to ceiling tile and enclosed by sophisticated glass doors, enhancing the open and airy ambiance. The second bedroom is generously sized with access to a thoughtfully designed full bathroom, also featuring a dual sink vanity and a shower-tub combo with elegant floor to ceiling tile. Outside, the private side yard provides a serene oasis ideal for alfresco dining, gardening, or simply unwinding for the day. Whether you're looking for a primary residence, a second home, or a lucrative rental property, this home offers incredible versatility. With its prime location and desirable features, this property presents a fantastic investment opportunity for short-term or long-term rentals. Located on a picturesque street, it is just moments from Charleston's finest dining, shopping, and cultural attractions. Don't miss your chance to own this exceptional downtown Charleston gem! **Builder has supplied a Guarantee Letter for all work that was done!**

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
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subdivision
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1
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5
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25
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1
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1
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1
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2
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2
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2
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ashley harbor, Charleston
1
149
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ashley house, Charleston
12
136
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ashley park, Charleston
3
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2
293
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2
190
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5
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2
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$1,529,667
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6
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1
162
$409,333
barfield park, Charleston
1
206
$1,083,000
battery gaillard, Charleston
1
219
$685,530
battery haig on the stono, Charleston
2
229
$767,250
battery point, Charleston
2
98
$638,267
bayfield manor, Charleston
1
95
$765,000
bayfront, Charleston
2
179
$756,286
bayview farms, Charleston
6
131
$672,571
beauregard house, Charleston
1
282
$678,250
bee street lofts, Charleston
4
191
$583,742
bel air, Charleston
2
114
$859,667
bennetts bluff, Charleston
3
256
$1,278,100
beresford commerce park, Charleston
1
103
$1,199,000
beresford commons, Charleston
1
162
$368,975
beresford creek landing, Charleston
2
288
$1,451,700
beresford hall, Charleston
4
305
$2,523,992
bermuda pointe towns, Charleston
7
267
$379,781
bolton, Charleston
3
167
$384,633
boltons landing, Charleston
8
125
$519,453
brigadier condominium, Charleston
3
56
$217,467
broad street arms, Charleston
1
18
$950,000
brownsville woods, Charleston
1
10
$375,000
bull creek peninsula, Charleston
1
47
$2,155,000
byrnes downs, Charleston
6
123
$984,064
cain crossing, Charleston
1
189
$427,475
cainhoy landing, Charleston
1
133
$2,500,000
camp road estates, Charleston
1
135
$797,500
cannonborough, Charleston
4
108
$1,422,000
cannonborough-elliotborough, Charleston
39
262
$1,937,787
canterbury woods, Charleston
3
117
$450,900
capri isles, Charleston
3
192
$1,248,001
carolina bay, Charleston
19
140
$604,725
carolina cove, Charleston
1
81
$265,980
carolina terrace, Charleston
1
163
$672,000
castlewood, Charleston
3
114
$383,725
center park, Charleston
1
85
$1,025,000
central park, Charleston
8
71
$1,177,419
charlestowne est, Charleston
4
149
$699,250
charlestowne estates iii, Charleston
1
173
$572,250
cherokee hall, Charleston
4
84
$287,475
church creek, Charleston
3
147
$391,613
church creek landing, Charleston
1
68
$623,450
city of charleston, Charleston
22
299
$1,899,919
clarks sound, Charleston
1
239
$463,000
clearview, Charleston
7
55
$899,600
codners ferry park, Charleston
2
126
$1,613,798
concord west of the ashley, Charleston
3
173
$354,864
coosaw commons, Charleston
1
52
$279,000
coosaw creek country club, Charleston
3
167
$798,625
country club ii, Charleston
4
67
$2,771,250
creek point, Charleston
2
165
$567,986
creekside at beresford, Charleston
1
3
$599,000
croghan landing, Charleston
2
209
$1,056,000
crosscreek, Charleston
2
125
$595,680
daniel island, Charleston
35
161
$1,933,343
daniel island park, Charleston
18
188
$3,839,438
daniel island smythe park, Charleston
6
166
$1,942,643
daniels landing, Charleston
5
119
$421,049
dockside, Charleston
19
126
$381,817
dogwood park, Charleston
1
90
$800,000
dorchester manor, Charleston
1
5
$399,500
dovefield, Charleston
1
172
$220,815
downtown, Charleston
13
139
$1,320,617
drayton on the ashley, Charleston
4
124
$688,156
e f street, Charleston
1
77
$609,000
eaglewood retreat, Charleston
1
70
$725,000
east oak forest, Charleston
4
165
$680,943
east oak forest ext, Charleston
1
287
$425,000
eastside, Charleston
19
160
$1,046,488
eastwood, Charleston
3
67
$1,606,978
edgewater park, Charleston
1
83
$1,466,333
elliotborough, Charleston
12
144
$1,357,307
elliottborough, Charleston
1
224
$1,173,475
est rosa burnham, Charleston
1
76
$399,000
farmington, Charleston
1
191
$646,633
fleming park, Charleston
1
192
$819,666
forest acres, Charleston
3
125
$521,371
forest lakes, Charleston
4
100
$532,757
forest lakes extension, Charleston
2
92
$525,300
fort johnson estates, Charleston
2
170
$1,240,150
fort lamar, Charleston
1
159
$997,800
fort sumter house, Charleston
1
136
$1,097,500
french quarter, Charleston
6
242
$2,318,316
gadsden village, Charleston
1
98
$359,500
gadsdenboro, Charleston
3
138
$1,090,855
garden hill, Charleston
1
209
$1,017,500
geddes hall, Charleston
2
131
$645,211
general lee, Charleston
2
229
$462,000
george and society, Charleston
3
48
$1,194,750
goat island, Charleston
1
11
$315,000
governors cay, Charleston
3
165
$711,150
grand bees, Charleston
6
159
$520,824
grand oaks plantation, Charleston
19
137
$449,994
grand terrace, Charleston
2
166
$489,400
grants court, Charleston
5
16
$1,062,990
grantville, Charleston
1
214
$729,000
greencrest, Charleston
3
180
$642,000
greenwood park, Charleston
1
182
$388,333
hampton park terrace, Charleston
7
170
$2,250,318
harbor oaks, Charleston
1
65
$506,950
harbor place, Charleston
1
90
$648,300
harleston place, Charleston
1
114
$1,540,350
harleston village, Charleston
45
167
$2,057,035
heathwood, Charleston
3
123
$567,818
hemmingwood, Charleston
1
119
$401,000
herndon acres, Charleston
1
122
$504,450
hickory farms, Charleston
1
39
$1,200,000
hickory hill, Charleston
1
5
$659,000
hickory hill plantation, Charleston
1
159
$515,583
hillside, Charleston
1
39
$399,800
hunt club, Charleston
7
89
$617,838
hunt club phase ii, Charleston
1
266
$570,967
huntington woods, Charleston
2
120
$1,148,000
indigo fields, Charleston
2
228
$386,333
island bluff, Charleston
2
52
$335,980
island shores, Charleston
1
60
$1,112,500
isle de nemours, Charleston
4
58
$1,049,950
jackson heights, Charleston
1
140
$425,000
james island, Charleston
5
150
$682,626
jamestown estates, Charleston
2
149
$533,225
king street lofts, Charleston
2
54
$2,012,450
kings flats, Charleston
2
80
$724,000
lake shore commons, Charleston
1
97
$741,667
lakeside, Charleston
3
109
$415,544
landings at sweetwater, Charleston
10
183
$853,303
landsdowne, Charleston
1
21
$450,000
lantana, Charleston
1
185
$487,967
laurel park, Charleston
1
141
$764,175
lawton bluff, Charleston
9
180
$696,796
lawton harbor, Charleston
1
120
$696,000
lee jackson place, Charleston
3
116
$714,250
legares, Charleston
1
1,315
$1,093,500
lenevar, Charleston
4
118
$717,999
lighthouse point, Charleston
4
152
$844,313
long branch on the creek, Charleston
1
189
$615,000
longborough, Charleston
2
130
$2,602,500
longbranch, Charleston
4
127
$539,800
longbranch point, Charleston
1
25
$265,000
lynwood, Charleston
3
157
$578,625
lynwood villas, Charleston
1
159
$344,933
maclaura hall, Charleston
2
154
$902,250
magnolia, Charleston
1
108
$639,800
magnolia bluff, Charleston
2
160
$584,750
magnolia ranch, Charleston
2
136
$492,500
magnolia walk, Charleston
1
76
$879,000
mariners cay, Charleston
1
14
$40,000
marsh cove, Charleston
2
156
$485,428
marsh point, Charleston
1
54
$870,000
martins creek, Charleston
2
73
$1,125,000
maryville, Charleston
2
175
$396,613
mccalls corner, Charleston
1
137
$579,800
melrose, Charleston
4
134
$545,082
melrose park townhomes, Charleston
1
167
$177,093
mepkin place, Charleston
3
133
$210,904
meridian place, Charleston
4
140
$396,035
middleton oaks, Charleston
1
32
$1,299,000
middleton place, Charleston
3
66
$253,000
midtown, Charleston
1
192
$1,150,000
mira vista, Charleston
5
114
$373,960
moreland, Charleston
4
109
$933,571
morris square, Charleston
1
185
$1,017,000
needlegrass, Charleston
1
48
$825,000
north central, Charleston
27
159
$937,270
north charleston, Charleston
1
0
$798,000
north pine point, Charleston
1
120
$874,450
northbridge terrace, Charleston
2
172
$763,083
northbridge village, Charleston
2
186
$787,500
not within a subdivision, Charleston
1
99
$1,022,000
oak bluff, Charleston
6
427
$758,950
oak island, Charleston
2
164
$1,438,667
oak view park, Charleston
1
144
$247,500
oakcrest, Charleston
1
203
$615,500
oakland, Charleston
2
151
$447,867
ocean neighbors, Charleston
4
162
$730,738
oceanview, Charleston
1
292
$1,345,000
oceanview village, Charleston
1
24
$619,000
old orchard, Charleston
1
180
$506,700
old towne acres, Charleston
2
171
$619,375
old towne villas, Charleston
1
111
$324,450
one cool blow, Charleston
3
93
$403,083
one vendue range, Charleston
2
84
$3,325,000
orange grove, Charleston
3
205
$528,333
orange grove estates, Charleston
14
110
$545,391
orange grove shores, Charleston
1
77
$450,000
orleans woods, Charleston
2
200
$344,200
osprey cove, Charleston
1
105
$298,725
otranto club villas, Charleston
1
15
$275,000
outside of horry & georgetown counties, Charleston
2
193
$584,333
palm pointe condominiums, Charleston
1
47
$434,000
palmetto pointe, Charleston
2
183
$1,023,590
park circle, Charleston
1
69
$460,000
park place, Charleston
1
156
$441,463
parkdale, Charleston
1
148
$298,300
parkland preserve, Charleston
1
26
$599,000
parkshore, Charleston
2
183
$756,600
parkshore iii, Charleston
1
154
$1,095,353
parkside hpr, Charleston
5
70
$516,486
parkwood estates, Charleston
4
75
$660,543
pecan grove, Charleston
1
136
$542,500
pelican cove, Charleston
2
83
$311,975
pelican pointe villas, Charleston
5
186
$408,143
pemberton farms, Charleston
1
195
$674,500
peninsula, Charleston
1
248
$2,032,450
pepperidge, Charleston
1
114
$287,500
pier view, Charleston
1
108
$687,167
pierpont, Charleston
6
276
$769,608
pinecrest gardens, Charleston
2
140
$487,225
pinefield, Charleston
1
643
$989,800
pineview, Charleston
2
64
$556,700
point hope, Charleston
8
263
$946,647
point james, Charleston
3
130
$276,914
ponderosa, Charleston
1
140
$353,382
providence commons, Charleston
1
149
$548,000
queensborough, Charleston
2
255
$531,225
radcliffe place, Charleston
1
160
$315,360
radcliffeborough, Charleston
10
170
$1,532,121
regatta on james island, Charleston
2
163
$322,269
ricefield, Charleston
1
107
$300,000
ripley cove, Charleston
2
76
$892,400
river bend, Charleston
1
23
$298,000
river reach pointe, Charleston
1
134
$1,175,000
riverbend, Charleston
8
61
$1,154,747
riverfront, Charleston
4
108
$695,000
riverland crossing, Charleston
1
211
$577,500
riverland park, Charleston
3
54
$823,725
riverland place, Charleston
1
131
$458,180
riverland terrace, Charleston
18
103
$1,333,500
rivers bend, Charleston
2
122
$249,414
rivers point, Charleston
1
112
$741,167
rivers point row, Charleston
5
153
$254,889
rosemont, Charleston
1
176
$124,000
rotherwood estates, Charleston
1
150
$718,467
royal, Charleston
1
310
$340,000
sandhurst, Charleston
2
123
$789,800
schieveling plantation, Charleston
3
127
$602,688
seagate, Charleston
3
188
$324,400
seagate village, Charleston
5
190
$366,800
seaside plantation, Charleston
10
128
$901,176
secessionville, Charleston
2
343
$893,000
shadowmoss, Charleston
19
179
$542,328
shaftesbury, Charleston
2
134
$420,800
shellring at st thomas island, Charleston
2
123
$920,917
sherwood forest, Charleston
4
124
$372,370
silver hill, Charleston
3
75
$341,167
sol legare, Charleston
2
240
$482,500
south riverview, Charleston
2
179
$689,250
south windermere, Charleston
9
140
$1,911,289
south of broad, Charleston
37
176
$3,571,753
springfield, Charleston
10
128
$406,940
st. thomas island, Charleston
2
188
$692,500
stiles point, Charleston
2
138
$869,375
stiles point plantation, Charleston
3
97
$1,962,000
stone creek, Charleston
5
105
$726,575
stoneboro shores, Charleston
1
98
$899,500
stonefield, Charleston
2
121
$678,780
stono park, Charleston
2
140
$694,300
stono shores, Charleston
3
150
$677,550
stono terrace, Charleston
2
132
$703,750
stratton capers, Charleston
1
93
$150,000
st andrews, Array
1
42
$565,000
st thomas preserve, Array
3
143
$959,857
terrabrook, Charleston
2
119
$829,800
the bluffs at pinefield, Charleston
12
153
$573,565
the bristol, Charleston
1
205
$918,333
the colony at heron reserve, Charleston
4
151
$298,000
the commons at grand oaks, Charleston
1
72
$400,000
the crescent, Charleston
4
161
$4,435,390
the harborage at ashley marina, Charleston
3
204
$170,711
the lakes, Charleston
1
47
$329,000
the marshes at cooper river, Charleston
3
156
$506,190
the palmettos at folly, Charleston
1
154
$424,000
the park at rivers edge, Charleston
1
82
$350,000
the peninsula, Charleston
6
150
$461,914
the peninsula condominiums, Charleston
7
157
$283,473
the pointe at rhodes crossing, Charleston
1
126
$574,563
the ponderosa, Charleston
1
194
$345,760
the preserve at the clam farm, Charleston
3
108
$976,000
the refuge at whitehall, Charleston
1
40
$859,000
the retreat at river reach, Charleston
1
156
$870,994
the retreat at riverland, Charleston
7
164
$407,405
the savannah, Charleston
5
53
$213,983
the settlement, Charleston
3
369
$1,354,954
the slips at ripley, Charleston
4
229
$128,125
thomas island, Charleston
1
99
$750,000
turkey pen, Charleston
1
3,155
$250,000
university park, Charleston
1
77
$392,000
university place, Charleston
4
274
$317,600
uptown, Charleston
1
535
$1,000,000
verdier pointe, Charleston
24
267
$484,913
village green, Charleston
7
153
$500,904
villas of west ashley, Charleston
1
5
$425,000
wagener terrace, Charleston
16
152
$1,130,757
wando point, Charleston
1
32
$825,000
wando village, Charleston
4
242
$1,642,189
wappoo creek place, Charleston
1
166
$767,000
wappoo hall, Charleston
1
16
$3,650,000
wappoo heights, Charleston
1
176
$1,048,000
wappoo shores, Charleston
2
183
$1,007,167
waterfront plantation, Charleston
1
18
$1,445,000
waterway south, Charleston
1
75
$461,667
wespanee plantation, Charleston
3
163
$1,391,000
west ashley plantation, Charleston
4
165
$669,415
west glow, Charleston
1
141
$425,000
west oak forest, Charleston
1
187
$562,100
west oak forest ext, Charleston
2
45
$606,667
west point, Charleston
1
184
$287,000
westborough, Charleston
1
96
$483,067
westchester, Charleston
3
118
$494,800
westside, Charleston
16
146
$933,078
wexford sound, Charleston
3
138
$674,863
whitehouse plantation, Charleston
1
181
$660,125
wildwood town homes, Charleston
3
64
$284,750
willow walk, Charleston
2
149
$523,071
windermere, Charleston
5
115
$1,014,700
windsor hill, Charleston
1
127
$369,633
woodlands, Charleston
2
210
$478,200
woodward pointe, Charleston
1
192
$931,600
wraggborough, Charleston
6
164
$2,056,636
yellow house place, Charleston
1
190
$635,000
254 seven farms drive, Charleston
6
135
$411,517

Price Change history

  1. $784,500 $815/SqFt

  2. $774,500 $805/SqFt

  3. $764,500 $795/SqFt

  4. $749,000 $779/SqFt

  5. $735,000 $764/SqFt

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Interest Rate as of: Tue, Jun. 17, 2025
$ 735,000Home Price
$ 3,877Monthly payment
$ 588,000Amount Financed
$ 46,518Annual cost of Loan
$ 1,395,541Total of 360 Payments

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