79 King Street, Charleston, SC 29401 (MLS# 26015998)

$4,250,000

79 King Street
Charleston, SC 29401
MLS# 26015998
Status: Active Contingent
3 beds | 3.5 baths | 2284 sqft

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Property Description
The Captain Baker Francis House dates back to 1747 and was originally built by a merchant. This Pre-revolutionary gem has been transformed for its owner, a former design magazine editor-in-chief, and her lawyer husband into a sophisticated townhouse in the elegant historic district, within easy reach of the conveniences and activity of King Street and above Broad, blending classic Charleston charm, contemporary design, and magical outdoor living. The stunning Charleston single lives large with rich historic details, including original floors, doors, windows, staircase, four fireplaces, and has been featured in the leading international lifestyle publication, Cabana Magazine.

Details

Contract Info

Sub-Type: Single Family Detached

MLS List Date: 2026-06-02

Status: Active Contingent

List Price: $4,250,000

Current Price: $4,250,000

Primary Structure List Price/SqFt: 1860.77

Location Tax Legal

Tax Map #: 4571204064

Street #: 79

Street Name: King

Street Suffix: Street

County: Charleston

State: SC

Zip Code: 29401

Area: 51 - Peninsula Charleston Inside of Crosstown

Tax District: 71 - City of Charleston

Subdivision: South of Broad

Elementary School: Memminger

Middle School: Simmons Pinckney

High School: Burke

Directions: From Broad Street, take a left onto King Street. The home is about 500 ft down King Street on the left.

General Property Info

Bedrooms: 3

Primary Bedroom – Main Level: No

Baths - Full: 3

Baths - Half: 1

Baths - Total: 3.5

Stories: 3

Primary Structure Apx SqFt: 2284

Year Built: 1747

Acreage: 0.06

Other Structures Y/N: No

Potential Short Sale: No

Lease Purchase: No

HOA Fee: No

Property Features

SqFt Source: Tax Records

SF Detached Style: Charleston Single

Lot Description: 0 - .5 Acre

Misc Exterior: Fence - Brick; Pool - In Ground

Exterior: Stucco

New Owned: Pre-Owned

Rooms: Eat-In-Kitchen; Formal Living; Foyer; Study

Primary Bedroom: Upstairs

Cooling: Central Air

Floors: Stone; Stone; Wood

Heat: Heat Pump

Possession: At Closing

Showing Instructions: Contact Listing Agent

Utility Suppliers: Charleston Water Service; Dominion Energy

Proposed Financing: Cash; Conventional Loan

Assumable: No

Supplements

Beau Clowney designed the modern, European-style kitchen, which blends seamlessly into the garden through a wall of steel and glass windows--and indoor and outdoor bluestone tiles. The elegant living room and dining room are on the main level, with a hidden bar and closet, and a powder room. The primary suite has been transformed into a stylish, light-filled retreat with ample storage space and a large dressing room/primary bath. The formal library is lined with floor-to-ceiling book cases, one of which opens to reveal a spacious hidden bathroom. A third-floor guest room and "bunk room" with shiplap paneling and under-bed storage share a contemporary tiled bathroom and shower. The garden lives as an exterior room with a generous lap pool beneath a historic arch covered in climbing fig vines. The custom, bluestone patio with seating and dining areas is designed with outdoor entertaining and enjoyment in mind. A storage shed and cooking area are tucked away behind an ancient wall in the back of the garden. Historic Charleston Foundation holds a conservation easement. Carolina Art Association lists the property as "Building Considered Notable" in the publication, This is Charleston.

Listing Office: Handsome Properties, Inc.

Last Updated: June - 08 - 2026

79 King Street, Charleston, SC 29401 - MLS# 26015998

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