54 King Street, Charleston, SC 29401

$7,800,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 6 Baths: 5.5 Square Footage: 6,766 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 8,276 Status: Closed
Current Price: $7,800,000 List Date: 4/01/2026 Last Modified: 5/08/2026

Overview

Description

Replete with stunning original historic details, this grand c. 1768 Charleston single residence exudes grace and distinction at every turn. Gleaming hardwood floors, hand-hewn mantels, and soaring ceilings speak to its storied past, while the beautifully curated gardens and grounds offer year-round beauty and serenity. This is a rare, large-scale South of Broad home--an exceptional canvas ready for its next chapter and a thoughtful re-imagining of refined Lowcountry living. The main living level is both elegant and inviting, anchored by gracious formal living and dining rooms with impressive ceiling heights and working fireplaces--ideal for both intimate gatherings and larger-scale entertaining.

Supplements: The kitchen offers generous prep space and is ideally positioned adjacent to the garage, presenting a compelling opportunity to expand and create a more open, integrated living environment if desired (pending approvals). A charming powder room, adorned with a custom mural by Katherine Barnwell, adds a distinctive artistic touch. Upstairs, the prim ...

Listing Details MLS# 26009066

Location, Tax & Legal

Tax Map #
4571602082
Street #
54
Street Name
King
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
Courtenay
High School
Burke
Directions
lower king street below tradd

Contract Info

Sub-Type
Single Family Detached
MLS List Date
2026-03-31
Total List Price/SqFt
1174.99

General Property Info

Primary Structure Full Baths
5
Primary Structure Half Baths
Yes
Primary Structure Beds
6
Total Baths - Full
5
Total Baths - Half
Yes
Total Beds
6
Baths - Total
5.5
Primary Bedroom – Main Level
No
Stories
3
Primary Structure Apx SqFt
6766
Total Apx SqFt
6766
Ownership
Fee Simple
Year Built
1768
Acreage
0.19
Other Structures Y/N
No
Potential Short Sale
No
C/R
No
Occupancy
Vacant
Lease Purchase
No
HOA Fee
No
Auction
No

Status Change Info

Sold Date
2026-05-07
Total Sold Price/SqFt
1152.82
New Mortgage Type
Cash

More Information

Property Features

SqFt Source: Appraisal SF Detached Style: Charleston Single Lot Description: Level Misc Exterior: Balcony; Electric Gate; Fence - Iron; Garden; Lawn Irrigation; Porch - Full Front; Rain Gutters; Storm Windows Roof: Metal; Slate Exterior: Brick - Solid; Wood Siding Foundation: Crawl Space Misc Interior: Adaptable for Elevator; Ceiling - Beamed; Ceiling - Cathedral/Vaulted; Ceiling - Smooth; Ceilings - 9'+ New Owned: Pre-Owned Rooms: Formal Living; Foyer; Mother-In-Law Suite; Separate Dining; Study Primary Bedroom: Garden Tub/Shower; Multiple Closets; Sitting Room; Upstairs; Walk-In Closets Cooling: Central Air Floors: Wood Heat: Heat Pump Possession: At Closing Showing Instructions: Contact Listing Agent Amenities: Cable TV; Elevators; Trash Proposed Financing: Any; Cash Assumable: No
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Listing Office: Daniel Ravenel Sotheby's International Realty
Last Updated: May - 08 - 2026
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