This 1890s Charleston single, steeped in history and character while offering modern conveniences, is perfectly placed in the heart of downtown Charleston, steps from restaurants, cultural venues, and a full-service grocery. The owners' meticulous maintenance and renovation of the interior, exterior, and garden make it a turnkey property for anyone looking to move right in. The kitchen, renovated in late 2025, features top-of-the line appliances such as a Wolf oven and range and built-in Subzero refrigerator, complemented by custom cabinetry and counters and full-height backsplashes crafted from Italian marble. An eat-in dining area and sitting room niche overlook the private garden.The formal dining room and living room retain many of the original historic details of the home, such as crown moldings, hardwood floors, and working fireplaces. All elements of the ground level, inside and out, make for easy and joyful entertaining. The original staircase leads to the second floor bedrooms and two full baths. The primary suite is generously sized, featuring a walk-in closet and additional compact home office fitted with soundproofing material. The beautifully updated primary bath is bright and spacious, with dappled sunlight often brightening the herringbone tile floor, double-wide vanity, and custom-built shower. A second full bath, also bright and fully updated, is fitted with a tub. Light fills the home through the day, beginning with sunrises over the second bedroom and traditional double piazzas, continuing with afternoon light and natural shade from a Japanese maple in the kitchen and garden, and ending with quintessentially Charleston sunsets over Ansonborough roofscapes in the primary bedroom. True to the home's original design, the owners have used a sitting room adjoining the primary bedroom as a bedroom, with the first-floor living room also available for use as a bedroom.
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Price cut: $50K (6/16)
$2,299,000
17 Anson St, Charleston, SC 29401
3beds
1,889sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1894
1,742 Square Feet Lot
$2,182,500 Zestimate®
$1,217/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Working fireplacesPrivate gardenCustom cabinetry and countersEat-in dining areaHardwood floorsOriginal staircaseHerringbone tile floor
- 100 days |
- 1,089 |
- 42 |
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Handsome Properties, Inc.
Source: CTMLS,MLS#: 26007859
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Family Room, Dining Room, Family, Foyer, Laundry, Separate Dining
Heating
- Central, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- Entrance Foyer
- Flooring: Wood
- Windows: Window Treatments
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Bedroom, Dining Room, Gas, Living Room, Three +
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,889
- Total interior livable area: 1,889 sqft
Property
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Patio
Lot
- Size: 1,742 Square Feet
- Features: 0 - .5 Acre
Details
- Parcel number: 4580501089
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Charleston Single
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Crawl Space
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1894
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Charleston Water Service, Dominion Energy
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Ansonborough
Location
- Region: Charleston
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,217/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,686,800
- Annual tax amount: $6,292
- Date on market: 3/20/2026
- Listing terms: Any
Estimated market value
$2,182,500
$2.07M - $2.29M
$6,034/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/16/2026 | Price change | $2,299,000-2.1%$1,217/sqft |
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| 3/20/2026 | Listed for sale | $2,349,000+106.1%$1,244/sqft |
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| 6/2/2021 | Sold | $1,140,000-0.4%$603/sqft |
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| 4/26/2021 | Contingent | $1,145,000$606/sqft |
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| 4/21/2021 | Price change | $1,145,000-2.6%$606/sqft |
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| 4/1/2021 | Price change | $1,175,000-6%$622/sqft |
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| 3/8/2021 | Listed for sale | $1,250,000+61.3%$662/sqft |
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| 1/2/2020 | Listing removed | $4,800$3/sqft |
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| 11/5/2019 | Listed for rent | $4,800$3/sqft |
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| 7/5/2019 | Listing removed | $4,800$3/sqft |
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| 6/4/2019 | Listed for rent | $4,800$3/sqft |
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| 7/10/2015 | Sold | $775,000-6.1%$410/sqft |
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| 6/13/2015 | Pending sale | $825,000$437/sqft |
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| 6/3/2015 | Listed for sale | $825,000$437/sqft |
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| 5/13/2015 | Pending sale | $825,000$437/sqft |
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| 5/14/2014 | Listed for sale | $825,000+51.4%$437/sqft |
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| 3/31/2004 | Sold | $545,000+23.9%$289/sqft |
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| 8/25/2000 | Sold | $440,000$233/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,292 +8.9% | $52,440 +15% |
| 2024 | $5,777 +3.9% | $45,600 |
| 2023 | $5,560 +2.2% | $45,600 |
| 2022 | $5,441 +21.2% | $45,600 +27.9% |
| 2021 | $4,489 -3.6% | $35,650 |
| 2020 | $4,659 | $35,650 +15% |
| 2019 | $4,659 | $31,000 |
| 2017 | $4,659 +16.9% | $31,000 -33.3% |
| 2016 | $3,986 -66.1% | $46,500 +26.9% |
| 2015 | $11,757 +32.7% | $36,640 |
| 2014 | $8,860 | -- |
| 2011 | $8,860 +25.6% | -- |
| 2010 | $7,054 -0.4% | $29,520 |
| 2009 | $7,079 +3.5% | $29,520 |
| 2008 | $6,842 +10.9% | $29,520 |
| 2006 | $6,168 -16.5% | $29,520 -16.2% |
| 2005 | $7,383 +113.2% | $35,220 +122.3% |
| 2004 | $3,462 +0.8% | $15,840 |
| 2003 | $3,436 +2.8% | $15,840 |
| 2002 | $3,341 -17% | $15,840 +14.8% |
| 2000 | $4,022 | $13,800 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Ansonborough
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 2/10Memminger Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 4/10Simmons Pinckney Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.6 mi
- 1/10Burke High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Memminger
- Middle: Simmons Pinckney
- High: Burke
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