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$4,750,000
49 Smith Street
Charleston, SC 29401
MLS# 26009115
Status: Closed
10 beds  |  10.5 baths  |  7526 sqft
49 Smith Street, Charleston, SC 29401
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Property Description
A renewed opportunity to pursue one of Harleston Village's rare historic compounds. The prior buyer elected not to proceed at no fault of the seller. Tucked within the heart of Harleston Village, 49 Smith Street presents an extraordinarily rare opportunity to own one of downtown Charleston's most distinctive historic compounds. Originally anchored by a circa 1860 main residence (5000sf) and complemented by a separate circa 1880 carriage house (2500sf), this landmark European villa-style estate blends architectural pedigree, private compound living, and exceptional long-term potential across approximately 7,525 square feet.

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Contract Info
Sub-Type: Single Family Detached
MLS List Date: 2026-04-01
Status: Closed
List Price: $5,450,000
Current Price: $4,750,000
Total List Price/SqFt: 724.16
Location Tax Legal
Tax Map #: 4570304093
Street #: 49
Street Name: Smith
Street Suffix: Street
County: Charleston
State: SC
Zip Code: 29401
Area: 51 - Peninsula Charleston Inside of Crosstown
Tax District: 71 - City of Charleston
Subdivision: Harleston Village
Elementary School: Memminger
Middle School: Simmons Pinckney
High School: Burke
Directions: Located on Smith between Wentworth and Montagu. Steps away from the Wentworth Mansion.
General Property Info
Primary Structure Full Baths: 10
Primary Structure Half Baths: 1
Primary Structure Beds: 10
Total Baths - Full: 10
Total Baths - Half: 1
Total Beds: 10
Baths - Total: 10.5
Primary Bedroom – Main Level: No
Stories: 3
Primary Structure Apx SqFt: 7526
Total Apx SqFt: 7526
Year Built: 1860
Acreage: 0.2
Other Structures Y/N: No
Potential Short Sale: No
HOA Fee: No
Auction: No
Status Change Info
Sold Date: 2026-09-15
Total Sold Price/SqFt: 631.15
New Mortgage Type: Cash
Property Features
SqFt Source: Previous Listing
SF Detached Style: Villa
Lot Description: 0 - .5 Acre; Other
Misc Exterior: Garden; Patio - Covered
Roof: Built-Up; Metal
Exterior: Brick - Solid; Stucco; See Remarks
Attic Features: Other
Foundation: Other (Use Remarks)
Misc Interior: See Remarks
New Owned: Pre-Owned
Rooms: Other (Use Remarks)
Cooling: Central Air; Window Unit(s)
Floors: Other
Heat: Electric
Possession: At Closing; Tenants Rights
Showing Instructions: Contact Listing Agent
Utility Suppliers: Charleston Water Service; Dominion Energy
Amenities: Other
Proposed Financing: Any
Assumable: No
Supplements
Behind its striking two-tone English Flemish brick façade, the property unfolds as a true multi-structure estate--an offering seldom found in one of Charleston's most sought-after neighborhoods. The sprawling three-story main residence encompasses over 5,000 square feet. It is currently configured as seven independent residences, many of which feature original fireplaces, stately wood interiors, hand-poured glass windows, and an abundance of natural light that pours through the historic façade. Complementing the main house is a fully private two-story carriage house exceeding 2,500 square feet, accessed through its own gated entry and complete with a garage, expansive porch, and elevated rooftop terrace. This secluded secondary residence offers an extraordinary living experience--ideal as a luxurious guest residence, private office, studio, or boutique retreat. What sets 49 Smith apart is the extraordinary balance of immediate utility and future vision. The opportunity to thoughtfully reimagine the main residence into one of Harleston Village's most compelling private homes has already been carefully explored, with preliminary architectural and construction guidance reinforcing the extraordinary potential of the estate. For the right buyer, this presents a rare chance to create a grand three-story historic residence while preserving the carriage house as a private, design-forward complement--an offering that would be exceptionally rare within the downtown Charleston market. Equally compelling is the lifestyle this property affords today. Morning light filters through the hand-poured glass windows, illuminating preserved historic interiors and rich architectural details. Evenings unfold across the veranda patios and rooftop terrace, creating a layered indoor-outdoor living experience that feels both private and deeply connected to the rhythm of downtown Charleston. Just moments from Colonial Lake, King Street, Broad Street, and the iconic Wentworth Mansion, the location offers a walkable lifestyle surrounded by Charleston's most celebrated architecture, dining, shopping, and cultural landmarks. Whether envisioned as a legacy private residence, a multi-generational compound, or an income-producing hold with exceptional upside, 49 Smith Street offers a level of scale, flexibility, and architectural significance that is rarely available. This is more than a property--it is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to steward one of Harleston Village's most remarkable estates into its next chapter.

Listing Office: EXP Realty LLC

Last Updated: September - 16 - 2026

49 Smith Street, Charleston, SC 29401 - MLS# 26009115

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