$3,600,000
Charleston, SC 29401
MLS# 23021126
Status: Closed
3 beds | 5.5 baths | 3332 sqft
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Property Description
Welcome to the stunning 12 Franklin Street, located one block north of Broad Street and walkable to some of the city's most beautiful destinations. This fully-restored circa 1850 Italianate-style Charleston single boasts original moldings, impressively high ceilings, and spacious outdoor spaces. It was noted by the Historic Charleston Foundation to be ''an excellent example of a masonry Charleston town house of the mid-nineteenth century. It retains integrity of location, design, setting, materials, workmanship, feeling association, and contributes to the significance of the Charleston Historic District.'' The bright kitchen includes a Subzero refrigerator, La Cornue range with custom hood, Subzero wine refrigerator and Asko dishwasher.
Details
Contract Info
Sub-Type: Single Family Detached
MLS List Date: 2023-09-14
Status: Closed
List Price: $3,850,000
Current Price: $3,600,000
Total List Price/SqFt: 1155.46
Location Tax Legal
Tax Map #: 4571201054
Street #: 12
Street Name: Franklin
Street Suffix: Street
County: Charleston
State: SC
Zip Code: 29401
Area: 51 - Peninsula Charleston Inside of Crosstown
Tax District: 71 - City of Charleston
Subdivision: None
Elementary School: Memminger
Middle School: Simmons Pinckney
High School: Burke
Directions: Heading West on Broad Street, turn right onto Franklin Street.
General Property Info
Primary Structure Full Baths: 4
Primary Structure Half Baths: 1
Primary Structure Beds: 3
Total Baths - Full: 5
Total Baths - Half: 1
Total Beds: 3
Baths - Total: 5.5
Stories: 2
Primary Structure Apx SqFt: 3332
Total Apx SqFt: 3332
Year Built: 1850
Acreage: 0.13
Other Structures Y/N: Yes
Potential Short Sale: No
HOA Fee: No
Status Change Info
Sold Date: 2023-11-27
Total Sold Price/SqFt: 1080.43
New Mortgage Type: Conventional
Other Structure
Other Structure Type: Guest House
Other Structure Full Baths: 1
Property Features
SqFt Source: Appraisal
SF Detached Style: Carriage/Kitchen House; Charleston Single
Lot Description: 0 - .5 Acre; Level
Misc Exterior: Fence - Private; Lawn Irrigation; Patio - Covered; Rain Gutters; Storage
Roof: Copper; Metal; Slate
Exterior: Brick - Solid; Stucco
Foundation: Crawl Space
Misc Interior: Ceiling - Smooth; Ceilings - 9'+; Garden Tub/Shower; Kitchen Island; Wet Bar; Window Treatments - Some
New Owned: Pre-Owned
Rooms: Formal Living; Foyer; Laundry; Living/Dining Combo; Separate Dining
Primary Bedroom: Garden Tub/Shower; Outside Access; Upstairs
Cooling: Central Air
Floors: Ceramic Tile; Marble; Stone; Stone; Wood
Heat: Electric; Heat Pump; Natural Gas
Possession: At Closing
Utility Suppliers: Charleston Water Service; Dominion Energy
Proposed Financing: Cash; Conventional Loan
Assumable: No
Green Features: Tankless Water Heater
Supplements
An upholstered wall in the hall and wet bar area flows into the custom carved lattice work on the staircase wall, which complement the historical stained glass windows, blending modern textures with tradition. Custom mahogany half-shutters on the lower level lend privacy to the spacious living room, fitted with one of three gas fireplaces on the first level. Upstairs, you will find three bedrooms each with full baths ensuite and access to the spacious upper piazza.
12 Franklin sits on a large lot, includes off street parking for 2 cars and a large and private professionally landscaped garden which includes custom lighting and updated irrigation throughout, managed digitally. The carriage house underwent a full renovation in 2022 to become the ultimate media room, fit with custom mahogany doors and windows, built-in cabinetry, white oak flooring, and a full bath with a marble shower. This addition can easily be adapted to a sizable guest house.
Listing Office: Constant Properties
Last Updated: August - 06 - 2026
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