38 Church Street, Charleston, SC 29401

$6,850,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 6.5 Square Footage: 5,891 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 11,326 Status: Closed
Current Price: $6,850,000 List Date: 2/10/2023 Last Modified: 8/06/2026

Overview

Description

Circa 1812, historically known as The George Keenan House. Purchased after construction and renovated by Dr. Vincent LeSeigneur in 1814. Born in Normandy, LeSeigneur relocated from Santo Domingo. He was known as a caring and generous physician who practiced medicine in Charleston for over 50 years. LeSeigneur added the two adjacent lots, north and south, around 1826 to create the unique garden enjoyed today. The crenelated stair addition to the north along with the adjoining of the main house to the dependency was done around 1900 by the Hopkins family. The Hopkins/Lebby families owned the property for over 100 years.

Supplements: The main house is a three-and-a-half-story masonry home, handsomely finished with south-facing, double-tiered piazzas. The top level piazza is open with a balustrade; the first level features a beautiful row of nicely fluted Doric columns. More recently, this fine masonry home was meticulously restored, offering a historic and lush setting. The lo ...

Listing Details MLS# 23002993

Location, Tax & Legal

Tax Map #
4571604057
Street #
38
Street Name
Church
Street Suffix
Street
County
Charleston
State
SC
Zip Code
29401
Area
51 - Peninsula Charleston Inside of Crosstown
Tax District
71 - City of Charleston
Subdivision
South of Broad
Elementary School
Memminger
Middle School
Simmons Pinckney
High School
Burke
Directions
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Contract Info

Sub-Type
Single Family Detached
MLS List Date
2023-02-10
Total List Price/SqFt
1238.33

General Property Info

Primary Structure Full Baths
5
Primary Structure Half Baths
3
Primary Structure Beds
5
Total Baths - Full
5
Total Baths - Half
3
Total Beds
5
Baths - Total
6.5
Stories
4
Primary Structure Apx SqFt
5891
Total Apx SqFt
5891
Year Built
1812
Acreage
0.26
Other Structures Y/N
Yes
Potential Short Sale
No
C/R
Yes
Lease Purchase
No
Auction
No

Status Change Info

Sold Date
2023-05-02
Total Sold Price/SqFt
1162.79
New Mortgage Type
Cash

More Information

Property Features

SqFt Source: Hired Measurement SF Detached Style: Charleston Single Lot Description: 0 - .5 Acre; Inside; Level Misc Exterior: Fence - Private; Patio - Covered; Pool - In Ground; Porch - Full Front; Porch - Wrap-Around; Special Yard Lights; Storage Roof: Slate Exterior: Stucco Foundation: Slab Misc Interior: Ceiling - Smooth; Ceilings - 9'+; Elevator; Garden Tub/Shower; Kitchen Island; Walk-In Closets; Wine Cellar New Owned: Pre-Owned Rooms: Eat-In-Kitchen; Formal Living; Foyer; Laundry; Media; Pantry; Separate Dining; Study Primary Bedroom: Garden Tub/Shower; Multiple Closets; Outside Access; Upstairs; Walk-In Closets Cooling: Central Air Floors: Wood Heat: Forced Air Possession: At Closing Utility Suppliers: Charleston Water Service; Dominion Energy Amenities: Cable TV; Trash Proposed Financing: Cash; Conventional Loan Assumable: No
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Listing Office: Carriage Properties LLC
Last Updated: August - 06 - 2026
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