This south-facing, Adamesque three-story home was built in 1796 by merchant William Austin,on land leased from General Gadsden, a Revolutionary hero andmaritime import/export magnate. Incredible opportunity to own a historic mansion in infamous Ansonborough. One of the most beautiful streets in downtown Charleston, a couple blocks from the shopping/restaurants on Market and King. The property currently has 4/5 apartments to include 3bd/2bth, 1bd/1bth, 1bd/1bth, 2bd/1bth and a kitchen house with 1bd/1bth and huge cellar, the length of the kitchen house with a historic brick bread warmer. 52 Laurens can also be transitioned back to its original single family home. There are 4 off street parking spaces with with additional backyard space for more parking and/or pool.This property is unique as it boasts a large private front yard to enjoy from the huge sweeping double front 12 ft piazzas with eight 10 foot double front porch doors to allow in extensive natural sunlight. 12 foot Ceilings offer generous space with the original crown moldings and 5 fireplaces. Come experience the enrichment and warmth of this incredible home with views of the Ravenel bridge and endless steeples from the second and third floors. This is an incredible opportunity to own a piece of historical Charleston Charm.
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Property Features
Property Information:
Year Built: 1680
Stories: 3
Living Area: 4,151 SqFt
Listing Office:
Office Name: Coastal Point Real Estate
Interior Features
Interior Information:
Basement: Yes
Flooring Type: Ceramic Tile, Wood
Interior: Ceiling - Smooth
Bedroom and Bathroom Information:
Full Bathrooms: 6
Total Bedroom Count: 8
Exterior Features
Parking Information:
Parking: Off Street
Lot Features
Lot Information:
Lot Size: 0.18 Acres
Utilities
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Cooling: Central Air
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Directions Information:
Directions: East Bay, Right On Laurens, House On Right
Price Information
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Price Summary:
List Price: $2,775,000
Price Per SqFt: $669/SqFt
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Memminger School Of Global Studies
20 Beaufain St
Distance between this listing and this school0.47 miles
Public Magnet Grades PK-5
4
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Charleston Progressive
382 Meeting St
Distance between this listing and this school0.50 miles
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Sanders Clyde Creative Arts Elementary School
805 Morrison Dr
Distance between this listing and this school1.13 miles
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9
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Buist Academy
103 Calhoun St
Distance between this listing and this school0.14 miles
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Simmons-Pinckney Middle School
244 President St
Distance between this listing and this school1.41 miles
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Charleston Development Academy
233 Line St
Distance between this listing and this school1.44 miles
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Burke High School
244 President St
Distance between this listing and this school1.46 miles
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Charleston Charter School for Math and Science
1002 King St
Distance between this listing and this school1.65 miles
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James Island Charter High School
1000 Fort Johnson Rd
Distance between this listing and this school3.78 miles
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $58,971. The most common annual income of people living in Charleston, SC is between $35k-100k. Most families are single, no kids. Residents of this area typically have post secondary degree education.
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Frequently Asked Questions About 52 Laurens St
What is the listing price of this property?
The listing price of 52 Laurens St property is $2,775,000.
What type of property is this?
The property 52 Laurens St is a townhouse located in Charleston, South Carolina, 29401.
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Active Listing: 52 Laurens St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?
The property at 52 Laurens St has 8 bedrooms and 6 bathrooms.
What is the square footage of this property?
The property 52 Laurens St is 4,151 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
Which year was this property built?
The year of construction for 52 Laurens St is 1680.
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This home is located at 52 Laurens St in Charleston, SC and zip code 29401 in the The Peninsula neighborhood. This 4,151 square foot home, which was built in 1680, sits on a 0.18 acre lot. Features: 8 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since November 07, 2024 and is currently priced at $2,775,000.
Charleston, SC housing market in October 2024 saw over 28 listings sold above listed price, more than 51 sold at listed price and over 160 sold below. The number of homes for sale in Charleston, SC increased by 15.2% between September 2024 and October 2024.
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