52 Murray Boulevard, Charleston, SC 29401

$5,975,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 6 Baths: 5 Square Footage: 7,665 Status: Closed
Current Price: $5,975,000 List Date: 10/07/2011 Last Modified: 5/12/2020

Overview

Description

C. Bissell Jenkins, the originator of the reclamation project that led to the completion of Murray Boulevard and other streets in this area, became the first to build a residence on the new, grand thoroughfare." ..."the house remains the most imposing of Colonial Revival style dwellings built on the peninsula in the early-twentieth century." Jonathan H. Poston "The Buildings of Charleston: A guide to the City's Architecture" This Colonial Greek Revival home on a large double lot was originally built as one of the grandest homes in Charleston, and remains today as the Grand Dame of Murray Boulevard, and an important home in Charleston. Standing on the exceptionally large Tuscan portico, you are taken back with the breathtaking, panoramic views of the Ashley River. The reflection of light

Supplements: into the grand marbled and columned foyer enhances the large, elegant Living Room and heavily detailed Dining Room with incredible light. The grand staircase through the center of the house separates the wormy chestnut finished paneled library and the updated enormous kitchen with chef's wood burning cooking grill. The kitchen has custom cabinetry, ...

Listing Details MLS# 1123748

Location, Tax & Legal

Tax Map #
4571102067
Street #
52
Street Name
Murray
Street Suffix
Boulevard
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
Courtenay
High School
Burke
Directions
The corner of Murray Blvd and Limehouse Street.

Contract Info

Sub-Type
Single Family Detached
MLS List Date
2011-10-07
Total List Price/SqFt
880.63

General Property Info

Primary Structure Full Baths
4
Primary Structure Half Baths
2
Primary Structure Beds
6
Total Baths - Full
4
Total Baths - Half
2
Total Beds
6
Baths - Total
5
Ground Level
No
Stories
3
Primary Structure Apx SqFt
7665
Total Apx SqFt
7665
Ownership
Fee Simple
Year Built
1912
Potential Short Sale
No
Lease Purchase
No
HOA Fee
No
Auction
No

Status Change Info

Sold Date
2012-01-04
Total Sold Price/SqFt
779.52
New Mortgage Type
Cash

More Information

Property Features

SqFt Source: Hired Measurement SF Detached Style: Traditional Lot Description: Corner Lot; Level; Riverfront; Riverview Misc Exterior: Fence - Metal Enclosed; Lawn Irrigation; Patio; Pool - In Ground; Porch - Wrap-Around; Rain Gutters; Special Yard Lights; Storm Doors; Storm Windows Roof: Tile Exterior: Block/Masonry; Brick - Solid Foundation: Crawl Space Misc Interior: Ceiling - Smooth; Ceilings - 9'+; Garden Tub/Shower; Kitchen Island; Walk-In Closets; Wet Bar New Owned: Pre-Owned Rooms: Eat-In-Kitchen; Family; Formal Living; Foyer; Great; Laundry; Office; Pantry; Separate Dining; Study Primary Bedroom: Ceiling Fan; Garden Tub/Shower; Multiple Closets; Outside Access; Sitting Room; Two Primary Bedrooms; Upstairs; Walk-In Closets Cooling: Central Air Floors: Wood Possession: At Closing Utility Suppliers: Charleston Water Service; SCE & G Amenities: Cable TV; Trash Proposed Financing: Cash; Conventional Loan Assumable: No
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Last Updated: May - 12 - 2020
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