Beautiful 1940's era Craftsman style 3 bedroom 2.5 bath home and separate income producing cottage in North Central - Downtown Charleston - fully and tastefully renovated highlighting Southern style with a modern touch and energy efficiency. Downstairs features 9 foot ceilings and an open floor plan with the great room open to the kitchen, and a spacious open dining room with faux fireplace crafted from wood preserved from the original home. Renovated items include a new kitchen with granite and butcher-block counter tops, custom cabinets with shelves, pantry, and travertine floors - all appliances (with the exception of dishwasher) replaced within the past 4 years (high efficiency washer and dryer included). New subfloor with wide plank red oak hardwood floors downstairs and original heartwood pine floors upstairs, all refinished, within the past 3 years. All bedrooms are upstairs to include the master bedroom, which features a full bathroom with custom tile, hardware and fixtures. There is all new sheet rock, trim, and paint in all rooms. All bathrooms were renovated with tile floors and unique finishes. Additional upgrades include entirely new electrical and plumbing systems, new windows with full screens, Rinnai tank-less hot water system, spray foam insulation in majority of house, alarm system, and dual HVAC units. Exterior improvements include newly painted aluminum siding and new paint deck in 2012, brick patio and walkway (brick was preserved from the original house); privacy fenced back yard and picket fenced front yard; professional landscaping to include window boxes in front and rear of the home - palm trees, mature crepe myrtles, hydrangeas, and camellias highlight the property long with mature pecan and fruit trees; and a large storage shed in the back yard. Parking is never an issue due to the home's location on a corner lot and automatic remote control powered sliding gate for entry into the private backyard driveway. The home is within walking distance of Hampton Park, dog park, many great restaurants, and brand new playground. The home includes a separate income producing cottage (current tenant pays $700 per month). Cottage renovated in 2007 with new appliances, stack washer/dryer and a covered front porch. Tenant lease is month to month but she loves the house and would like to stay. The homes total square footage of 2,115 split between the main house and the cottage. The main house is 1,675 sq ft and has 3 bedrooms and 2.5 bath while the cottage has the 440 sq foot with 1 bed/1 bath. Additional rent could be charged if the front porch was enclosed for additional living space.
Listing Date: 01-02-2013
Sold Date: 02-15-2013
Aprox Days on Market: 
1 month(s), 12 day(s)
Listing Sold: 
13 Year(s), 4 month(s), 12 day(s) ago
Original Asking Price: $407,900
Asking Price: $399,900
Selling Price: $407,900
Price Difference From Original:
Same as Original Price
Price Difference From Asking:
Increase $8,000
Grazing Permits Forest Service: No
Grazing Permits Private: No
Grazing Permits Blm: No
Horse: No
Farm Credit Service Incl: No
Community Features: Bus Line
Halfbaths: 1
Fullbaths: 3
Levels: Two
Year Built: 1940
Floors: Ceramic Tile, Marble, Wood
Rent Control: No
Fencing: Privacy, Fence - Wooden Enclosed
Misc Ext: Deck, Patio
Pool Private: No
Gar Pkg: Off Street
Garage: No
Attached Garage: No
Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Family, In-Law Floorplan, Pantry, Separate Dining
Fireplace: No
Laundry Features: Dryer Connection, Laundry Room
Lot Size: 0.15
Lot Desc: Level
Lot Size Units: Acres
Acres: 0.15
Lot Sqft: 6534
Irrigation Water Rights: No
Mobile Home Remains: No
Property Type: A
Stories: 2
Foundation: Crawl Space
Exterior: Aluminum Siding
New Construction: No
Roof: Asphalt
Property Subtype: Workshop
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Entry Location: Ground Level
View: No
Home Warranty: No
Habitable Residence: No
Beds: 4
Primary Bedroom Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
Room Master Bedroom Level: Upper
Sold Date: 2013-02-15T00:00:00
Lease Renewal Option: No
Lease Considered: No
Lease Assignable: No
Sqft: 2115
Water Source: Public
Utilities: Charleston Water Service, SCE & G
Heating: Yes
Water Sewer: Public Sewer
Cooling: Yes
Waterfront: No
Courtesy of listing office Keller Williams Realty Charleston