Luxury Live Auction! Bidding to start from $1,600,000.00! Honored by the City of Camden’s Historic Preservation Society in 2025, the 1846 DeSaussure House stands as a remarkable legacy reborn. Meticulously reconstructed from the studs out, this extraordinary estate seamlessly blends old-world soul with modern precision—where 19th-century character meets 21st-century engineering, complete with all-new mechanical systems.Unrivaled in both craftsmanship and design, the home welcomes you through a grand foyer flanked by two elegant parlors, each showcasing custom wainscoting, soaring 14-foot ceilings, and original heart pine flooring. Beyond, a stunning 1,950-square-foot expansion unfolds, thoughtfully designed for modern luxury living. This contemporary wing features a world-class chef’s kitchen, dual walk-in pantries, a dedicated food and coffee station, and a butler’s pantry. A climate-controlled sunroom and a lavish main-level primary suite, complete with a custom-built dressing room, giving you both comfort and sophistication.Additional highlights include a street-level executive office and a one-of-a-kind “speakeasy” wine cellar, artfully reimagined from the original stables with exposed historic brick.Set on 2.08 acres of lush, newly landscaped grounds, this 6,641-square-foot residence provides five spacious 19x19 bedroom suites and eight fireplaces throughout. The estate is further enhanced by a private Rockwell system supplying pH-balanced alkaline water to the entire property—delivering both a sustainable landscape solution and a premium drinking water source for the home.A truly visionary opportunity, the estate’s grand scale and expansive grounds make it ideally suited for a luxury bed and breakfast or an exclusive private wedding venue.This architectural masterpiece represents a rare chance to own. Schedule your private tour today and experience one of South Carolina’s most distinguished historic properties, the Crown Jewel of Historic Camden. Disclaimer: CMLS has not reviewed and, therefore, does not endorse vendors who may appear in listings.
For sale
$1,600,000
1218 Mill St, Camden, SC 29020
5beds
6,641sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1846
2.08 Acres Lot
$606,600 Zestimate®
$241/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Climate-controlled sunroomDual walk-in pantriesCustom-built dressing roomLavish main-level primary suiteStreet-level executive officeOriginal heart pine flooringCustom wainscoting
- 84 days |
- 1,013 |
- 48 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Tara Morawski,
Harcourts Carolinas
Source: Consolidated MLS,MLS#: 631241
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 6
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
- Partial bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Enclosed Garage, Sun Room, Library, Media Room, Office, Wine Cellar, Workshop
Primary bedroom
- Features: Double Vanity, Fireplace, Bath-Private, Separate Shower, High Ceilings, Floors-Hardwood, Recessed Lighting, Separate Water Closet
- Level: Main
Bedroom 2
- Features: Fireplace, Bath-Shared, High Ceilings, Closet-Private, Floors-Hardwood, Recessed Lighting
- Level: Second
Bedroom 3
- Features: Fireplace, Separate Shower, High Ceilings, Closet-Private, Floors-Hardwood, Recessed Lighting
- Level: Second
Bedroom 4
- Features: Bath-Private, Separate Shower, High Ceilings, Floors-Hardwood, Recessed Lighting
- Level: Second
Bedroom 5
- Features: Fireplace, Separate Shower, High Ceilings, Floors-Hardwood, Recessed Lighting
- Level: Second
Dining room
- Features: Built-in Features, Fireplace, Floors-Hardwood, Molding, High Ceilings, Butlers Pantry, Recessed Lighting
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Features: Eat-in Kitchen, Floors-Hardwood, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Backsplash-Tiled, Recessed Lighting, Counter Tops-Quartz, Countertops-Marble
- Level: Main
Living room
- Features: Fireplace, Floors-Hardwood, Molding, High Ceilings, Recessed Lighting, Ceilings-High (over 9 Ft), Recessed Lights
- Level: Main
Heating
- Central, Electric, Gas 1st Lvl, Gas 2nd Lvl, Split System, Water Source, Multiple Units
Cooling
- Central Air, Split System, Multi Units
Appliances
- Laundry: Electric, Gas, Heated Space, Mud Room, Porch, Utility Room, Main Level
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Number of fireplaces: 8
- Fireplace features: Gas Log-Natural
Interior area
- Total structure area: 6,641
- Total interior livable area: 6,641 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Attached Carport, Enclosed Garage
- Garage spaces: 4
- Carport spaces: 4
Features
- Stories: 2
Lot
- Size: 2.08 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: C2850500116
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Block, Brick-All Sides-AbvFound, Fiber Cement-Hardy Plank, Wood
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1846
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public, Well
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: HISTORIC DISTRICT
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Camden
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $241/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $400,000
- Annual tax amount: $2,507
- Date on market: 4/10/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Road surface type: Gravel, Paved
Estimated market value
$606,600
$516,000 - $716,000
$2,942/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/10/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,600,000-28.9%$241/sqft |
Source:  Consolidated MLS #631241 Report a problem | ||
| 4/8/2026 | Listing removed | $2,249,000$339/sqft |
Source: Consolidated MLS #629347 Report a problem | ||
| 3/18/2026 | Listed for sale | $2,249,000+462.2%$339/sqft |
Source: Consolidated MLS #629347 Report a problem | ||
| 8/28/2023 | Sold | $400,000-11.1%$60/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 8/2/2023 | Pending sale | $450,000$68/sqft |
Source: Consolidated MLS #565596 Report a problem | ||
| 6/29/2023 | Listed for sale | $450,000$68/sqft |
Source: Consolidated MLS #565596 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,507 +42% | $400,000 |
| 2023 | $1,766 +15.8% | $400,000 +15.8% |
| 2022 | $1,525 | $345,300 |
| 2021 | -- | $345,300 -6.7% |
| 2020 | $1,333 -3.2% | $370,000 +41.4% |
| 2019 | $1,378 -1.1% | $261,600 |
| 2018 | $1,393 | $261,600 |
| 2017 | -- | $261,600 +11.2% |
| 2016 | $1,195 | $235,200 |
| 2015 | $1,195 | $235,200 +2400% |
| 2014 | $1,195 | $9,408 |
| 2013 | -- | $9,408 0% |
| 2011 | -- | $9,410 +7.2% |
| 2010 | -- | $8,780 |
| 2009 | -- | $8,780 |
| 2008 | $1,259 +24.9% | $8,780 |
| 2007 | $1,008 -34.5% | $8,780 |
| 2006 | $1,538 | $8,780 +10.6% |
| 2005 | -- | $7,935 |
| 2004 | -- | $7,935 |
| 2003 | -- | $7,935 |
| 2002 | -- | $7,935 |
| 2001 | -- | $7,935 +26.5% |
| 2000 | -- | $6,275 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 29020
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 2/10Camden Elementary Of The Creative ArtsGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 4/10Camden Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1 mi
- 6/10Camden High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Camden
- Middle: Camden
- High: Camden
- District: Kershaw County
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- Camden
- 29020
- 1218 Mill St
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