This beautifully renovated and light-filled home on tree-lined Savage Street lends itself to a high quality of life. Charming front and back porches, off-street parking, and a private Charleston garden capture the historic and graceful features Downtown Charleston is known for. Savage Street is its own neighborhood of sorts. Situated a short stroll away from several well-known neighborhood features like Burbage's Grocery, Colonial Lake, Moultrie tennis courts and playground, White Point Gardens, King Street, the Battery, Safe Harbour Marina and Charleston Harbor.This house retains elegant historical elements including the side hall floorplan, tall ceilings, picture rails, corner mantles, 2-over-2 windows, transom lights, and well preserved German siding, all which serve to give this home its sublime charm. Original hardware is featured throughout the house alongside tasteful choices from Charleston Hardware. The floor plan allows for the use of the downstairs reading room as a 4th bedroom/guest suite on the 1st floor. The living and dining rooms flow into the European-style kitchen with stainless Blomberg and Kucht appliances. Electric, water heater, and HVAC were replaced during the renovation. Upstairs, there are 3 bedrooms and 2 beautiful bathrooms. The primary suite in the rear of the home was enlarged with a tasteful en-suite bathroom and a private upstairs rear porch overlooking the garden. A handmade brick driveway accommodates two cars with ample room to spare. A jasmine archway entrance featuring a wrought iron garden gate from 1890 leads to the rear French doors by way of a winding stone path. There is also an existing wooden storage shed in the garden ready to be repurposed. This property is an excellent choice as a primary or secondary residence.
Property Details
Property Features
Property Information:
Architectural Style: Traditional
Year Built: 1870
Stories: 2
Living Area: 2,146 SqFt
Listing Office:
Office Name: Carriage Properties LLC
Interior Features
Interior Information:
Flooring Type: Wood
Interior: High Ceilings
Fireplace: Two
Bedroom and Bathroom Information:
Full Bathrooms: 3
Total Bedroom Count: 3
Exterior Features
Parking Information:
Parking: Off Street
Lot Features
Lot Information:
Lot Size: 0.09 Acres
Utilities
Utilities Information:
Cooling: Central Air
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Directions Information:
Directions: Broad To Savage, Then 3/4 Down On The Left.
Price Information
Listing Price Info
Price Summary:
List Price: $2,150,000
Price Per SqFt: $1,002/SqFt
Tax Information:
Annual Amount: $3,909
Tax Year: 2020
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3
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Memminger School Of Global Studies
20 Beaufain St
Distance between this listing and this school0.50 miles
Public Magnet Grades PK-5
4
/10
Charleston Progressive
382 Meeting St
Distance between this listing and this school1.18 miles
Public Magnet Grades PK-5
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Julian Mitchell Elementary School
2 Perry St
Distance between this listing and this school1.51 miles
Public Magnet Grades PK-5
Nearby Schools
9
/10
Buist Academy
103 Calhoun St
Distance between this listing and this school0.97 miles
Public Magnet Grades 1-8
7
/10
Charleston Development Academy
233 Line St
Distance between this listing and this school1.44 miles
Public Charter Grades PK-8
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Simmons-Pinckney Middle School
244 President St
Distance between this listing and this school1.61 miles
Public District Grades 6-8
Nearby Schools
3
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Burke High School
244 President St
Distance between this listing and this school1.61 miles
Public Magnet Grades 9-12
7
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Charleston Charter School for Math and Science
1002 King St
Distance between this listing and this school2.11 miles
Public Charter Grades 6-12
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James Island Charter High School
1000 Fort Johnson Rd
Distance between this listing and this school2.96 miles
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $142,361. Most Charleston, SC residents have annual incomes $200k+. Residents typically live in single, no kids family. Residents of this area typically have post secondary degree education.
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Frequently Asked Questions About 8 Savage St
What is the listing price of this property?
The listing price of 8 Savage St property is $2,150,000.
What type of property is this?
The property 8 Savage St is a house located in Charleston, South Carolina, 29401.
Is this property for sale now?
Active Listing: 8 Savage St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
What is the annual property tax for this property?
According to the records, the last property tax for 2020 is $3,909 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?
The property at 8 Savage St has 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.
What is the square footage of this property?
The property 8 Savage St is 2,146 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
This home is located at 8 Savage St in Charleston, SC and zip code 29401 in the The Peninsula neighborhood. This 2,146 square foot home, which was built in 1870, sits on a 0.09 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since October 24, 2024 and is currently priced at $2,150,000.
Over 21 listings were sold over their listed price in December 2024 in Charleston, SC. In the same period over 165 listings were sold below the listed price and 57 listings were sold for the listed price. The number of homes for sale in Charleston, SC decreased by 4.3% between November 2024 and December 2024.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.