79 King Street, Charleston, SC 29401

New Listing
$4,250,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 3.5 Square Footage: 2,284 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 2,614 Status: Active Contingent
Current Price: $4,250,000 List Date: 6/02/2026 Last Modified: 6/04/2026

Overview

Description

The Captain Baker Francis House dates back to 1747 and was originally built by a merchant. This Pre-revolutionary gem has been transformed for its owner, a former design magazine editor-in-chief, and her lawyer husband into a sophisticated townhouse in the elegant historic district, within easy reach of the conveniences and activity of King Street and above Broad, blending classic Charleston charm, contemporary design, and magical outdoor living. The stunning Charleston single lives large with rich historic details, including original floors, doors, windows, staircase, four fireplaces, and has been featured in the leading international lifestyle publication, Cabana Magazine.

Supplements: Beau Clowney designed the modern, European-style kitchen, which blends seamlessly into the garden through a wall of steel and glass windows--and indoor and outdoor bluestone tiles. The elegant living room and dining room are on the main level, with a hidden bar and closet, and a powder room. The primary suite has been transformed into a stylish, l ...

Listing Details MLS# 26015998

Location, Tax & Legal

Tax Map #
4571204064
Street #
79
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
Simmons Pinckney
High School
Burke
Directions
From Broad Street, take a left onto King Street. The home is about 500 ft down King Street on the left.
Legal Description
79 King Street, Charleston, SC 29401

Contract Info

Sub-Type
Single Family Detached
MLS List Date
2026-06-02
Primary Structure List Price/SqFt
1860.77

General Property Info

Primary Bedroom – Main Level
No
Baths - Full
3
Baths - Half
Yes
Baths - Total
3.5
Stories
3
Primary Structure Apx SqFt
2284
Year Built
1747
Acreage
0.06
Other Structures Y/N
No
Potential Short Sale
No
Lease Purchase
No
HOA Fee
No

Tax/Fees

Taxes
11571

Office/Member Info

Seller Concessions Negotiable Y/N
No

SqFt Source

Tax Records
Yes

More Information

Lot Description

0 - .5 Acre
Yes

Misc Exterior

Fence - Brick
Yes
Pool - In Ground
Yes

Exterior

Stucco
Yes

SF Detached Style

Charleston Single
Yes

Stories/Levels

3 Stories
Yes

Equipment/Appliances

Dishwasher
Yes
Gas Range
Yes
Microwave
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes
Stacked Washer/Dryer
Yes

Cooling

Central Air
Yes

Heat

Heat Pump
Yes

Rooms

Eat-In-Kitchen
Yes
Formal Living
Yes
Foyer
Yes
Study
Yes

Assumable

No
Yes

Primary Bedroom

Upstairs
Yes

Proposed Financing

Cash
Yes
Conventional Loan
Yes

New Owned

Pre-Owned
Yes

Floors

Stone
Yes
Wood
Yes

FP Desc/Location

Three +
Yes
Bedroom
Yes
Dining Room
Yes
Gas Logs
Yes
Living Room
Yes

Possession

At Closing
Yes

Showing Instructions

Contact Listing Agent
Yes

Water/Sewer

Public Sewer
Yes
Public Water
Yes

Utility Suppliers

Charleston Water Service
Yes
Dominion Energy
Yes

Property Features

SqFt Source: Tax Records SF Detached Style: Charleston Single Lot Description: 0 - .5 Acre Misc Exterior: Fence - Brick; Pool - In Ground Exterior: Stucco New Owned: Pre-Owned Rooms: Eat-In-Kitchen; Formal Living; Foyer; Study Primary Bedroom: Upstairs Cooling: Central Air Floors: Stone; Stone; Wood Heat: Heat Pump Possession: At Closing Showing Instructions: Contact Listing Agent Utility Suppliers: Charleston Water Service; Dominion Energy Proposed Financing: Cash; Conventional Loan Assumable: No
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Listing Office: Handsome Properties, Inc.
Last Updated: June - 04 - 2026
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