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  • $1,085,000

    225 Congress St, Charleston, SC 29403

    3beds
    1,508sqft
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    $6,645/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1935
    1,742 Square Feet Lot
    $1,030,900 Zestimate®
    $719/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Crisp neutral paletteModern vanitiesOversized islandThoughtfully selected finishesBeautiful heart pine floorsStainless steel zline appliancesWarm brass accents
    Beautifully reimagined and thoughtfully renovated, this downtown Charleston home offers a refined blend of timeless character, sophisticated modern finishes, and an exceptional Hampton Park location.From the moment you step inside, the home feels bright, polished, and effortlessly inviting. Abundant natural light highlights the beautiful heart pine floors, crisp neutral palette, and thoughtfully selected finishes throughout. Original 1930s details, including the staircase and fireplace mantle, preserve the home's historic character. While the open layout creates an easy flow for both everyday living and entertaining.At the heart of the home, the kitchen makes an immediate impression. White cabinetry, quartz countertops, an oversized island, stainless steel ZLINE appliances, a 36" gas range, designer lighting, and warm brass accents come together to create a space that feels both elevated and approachable. Every detail of the renovation has been considered to give the home a cohesive, timeless aesthetic. The bedrooms offer light filled retreats, while the beautiful bathrooms continue the home's refined design with stylish tilework, modern vanities, brass fixtures, and a glass enclosed shower. Outside, the covered front porch provides a quintessential Charleston welcome, enhanced by gas lanterns that complement the home's historic charm, while off street parking adds an increasingly coveted convenience to downtown living. Beyond the home itself, the location is an integral part of what makes this property so special. Hampton Park, with its picturesque walking and biking paths, gardens, and expansive green space, is just minutes away. Spend an afternoon along the Ashley River at Brittlebank Park, catch a Charleston RiverDogs game at nearby Joseph P. Riley Jr. Park, or enjoy the growing collection of dining, shopping, fitness, and everyday conveniences at WestEdge. The surrounding neighborhood is also home to some of Charleston's favorite local restaurants, cafés, and gathering places. Lillian's Petite Market & Eatery, Berkeley's, Moe's Crosstown Tavern, and other neighborhood favorites are nearby, while the celebrated restaurants, shopping, and energy of Upper King Street are easily accessible. Whether it's a morning walk through Hampton Park, dinner at a neighborhood favorite, an evening at the ballpark, or a night out downtown, this location offers the opportunity to experience Charleston in a way that feels distinctly local. Fully renovated, beautifully appointed, and surrounded by some of the peninsula's most beloved destinations, this is more than a beautifully updated home. It's an opportunity to enjoy the very best of Charleston living, right outside your front door.
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    Exp Realty LLC

    Source: CTMLS,MLS#: 26025413MLS Logo

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 3
      • Bathrooms: 3
      • Full bathrooms: 2
      • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
      Rooms
      • Room types: Family Room, Eat-In-Kitchen, Family, Laundry, Other (Use Remarks)
      Cooling
      • Central Air
      Appliances
      • Laundry: Laundry Room
      Features
      • Kitchen Island, Ceiling - Smooth, Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Other
      • Flooring: Carpet, Wood
      • Number of fireplaces: 1
      • Fireplace features: Living Room, One
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 1,508
      • Total interior livable area: 1,508 sqft

      Property

      Parking
      • Parking features: Off Street, Other
      Features
      • Levels: Two
      • Stories: 2
      • Patio & porch: Front Porch
      Lot
      • Size: 1,742 Square Feet
      • Features: 0 - .5 Acre
      Details
      • Parcel number: 4600701073

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Charleston Single
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Wood Siding
      • Roof: Architectural
      Condition
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1935

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Public Sewer
      • Water: Public
      • Utilities for property: Charleston Water Service, Dominion Energy

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Subdivision: Westside
      Location
      • Region: Charleston

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $719/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $569,400
      • Annual tax amount: $4,866
      • Date on market: 9/9/2026
      • Listing terms: Any

        Estimated market value

        $1,030,900

        $979,000 - $1.08M

        $4,343/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        9/23/2026Contingent$1,085,000$719/sqft
        Source: eXp Realty #26025413 Report a problem
        9/9/2026Listed for sale$1,085,000+117%$719/sqft
        Source: CTMLS #26025413 Report a problem
        2/27/2026Sold$500,000-4.8%$332/sqft
        Source: CTMLS #25031219 Report a problem
        11/30/2025Pending sale$525,000$348/sqft
        Source: CTMLS #25031219 Report a problem
        11/24/2025Listed for sale$525,000$348/sqft
        Source: CTMLS #25031219 Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$4,866 +12.5%$16,930 +15%
        2024$4,325 +3.5%$14,720
        2023$4,179 +4.8%$14,720
        2022$3,986 +275.8%$14,720 +88.5%
        2021$1,061 -3.4%$7,810
        2020$1,098 $7,810 +19.6%
        2019$1,098 $6,530 -23.4%
        2017$1,098 -6.1%$8,530
        2016$1,169 +4.2%$8,530
        2015$1,122 -3.1%$8,530
        2014$1,158 --
        2011$1,158 +25.3%--
        2010$924 -2.6%$6,760
        2009$949 +7.7%$6,760
        2008$881 -18.7%$6,760
        2006$1,084 -0.9%$6,760
        2005$1,094 +53.6%$6,760 +81.7%
        2004$712 +9.7%$3,720
        2003$649 +1.7%$3,720
        2002$639 +61.1%$3,720 +107.8%
        2000$397 $1,790
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: Westside

        Getting around

        73 / 100
        Very Walkable
        41 / 100
        Some Transit
        78 / 100
        Very Bikeable

        Nearby schools

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        Schools provided by the listing agent
        • Elementary: James Simons
        • Middle: Simmons Pinckney
        • High: Burke

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