79 Church Street, Charleston, SC 29401

Charleston
Local realty services provided by:Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Palmetto
Listed by: margaret von werssowetz
Office: maison real estate
MLS#:26003297
Source:SC_CTAR
79 Church Street,Charleston, SC 29401
$3,350,000
  • 4 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 2,703 sq. ft.
  • Single family
  • Active

Price summary

  • Price:$3,350,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$1,239.36

About this home

At the storied corner of Church and Tradd Streets stands one of Charleston's most extraordinary private residences, a 17th -century home dated to 1697 by noted historian Louis Green. This rare corner property offers an increasingly elusive combination of off-street parking, a walled garden, no flood insurance requirement, no easements, a basement, attic, Tesla charger, and a private elevator, all wrapped in historic charm.Designated ''NOTABLE'' in This Is Charleston, the seminal 1944 survey of the city's most important buildings, the home is woven deeply into Charleston's artistic legacy. From 1708-1729 it was the residence and studio of Henrietta Johnston, the first known professional artist in the American colonies. Over the centuries, it has been home to several renowned artists ofthe Charleston Renaissance and beyond, including Anna Heyward Taylor, Elizabeth O'Neill Verner, and most recently, Mary Whyte, the internationally-celebrated watercolorist. Situated at the heart of...

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Home facts

  • Year built:1697
  • Listing ID #:26003297
  • Added:48 day(s) ago
  • Updated:March 26, 2026 at 02:27 PM

Rooms and interior

  • Bedrooms:4
  • Total bathrooms:3
  • Full bathrooms:2
  • Half bathrooms:1
  • Flooring:Ceramic Tile, Parquet, Wood
  • Living area:2,703 sq. ft.

Heating and cooling

  • Heating:Heat Pump

Structure and exterior

  • Year built:1697
  • Building area:2,703 sq. ft.
  • Lot area:0.08 Acres
  • Lot Features:High, Level
  • Architectural Style:Colonial
  • Foundation Description:Basement
  • Levels:3 Story

Schools

  • High school:Burke
  • Middle school:Simmons Pinckney
  • Elementary school:Memminger

Utilities

  • Water:Public
  • Sewer:Public Sewer

Finances and disclosures

  • Price:$3,350,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$1,239.36

Features and amenities

  • Amenities:Ceiling Fan(s), Ceiling Smooth, Elevator, High Ceilings

Parking

  • Parking description:Off Street
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