Circa 1830's, 40 1/2 State Street is one of Charleston's most elegant, meticulously restored 3-story brick kitchen houses. Located in the heart of the French Quarter, the home is within walking distance to all of Charleston's finest restaurants. Located behind 38 & 40 State Street with a private copper entrance. The ground floor offers a foyer, kitchen with marble countertops, stainless steel appliances, custom cypress cabinets, and blue stone floors throughout. Kitchen leads to a large living room with gas fireplace, and 3 French doors leading to a lush walled garden. Primary suite is located on the top floor, with a fireplace and walled terrace overlooking the Old City of Charleston. Additional bed, bath, and laundry on the 2nd floor. One of the finest pied-a-terre's in the area!
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$1,875,000
40 1/2 State St, Charleston, SC 29401
2beds
2,196sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1815
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$-- Zestimate®
$854/sqft
$6,681 Estimated rent
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Gas fireplaceFireplace and walled terraceLush walled gardenCustom cypress cabinetsStainless steel appliancesBlue stone floorsPrivate copper entrance
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Listed by:
Carriage Properties LLC
Bought with:
The Cassina Group
Source: CTMLS,MLS#: 24028074
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air, Heat Pump
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- Beamed Ceilings, Ceiling - Smooth, High Ceilings, Ceiling Fan(s), Entrance Foyer
- Flooring: Slate, Wood
- Number of fireplaces: 3
- Fireplace features: Bedroom, Living Room, Three
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,196
- Total interior livable area: 2,196 sqft
Property
Features
- Levels: Three Or More
- Stories: 3
- Exterior features: Lawn Irrigation, Rain Gutters
Lot
- Features: 0 - .5 Acre
Details
- Parcel number: 4580901187
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Property subtype: Townhouse
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Brick, Stucco
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Copper
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1815
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Charleston Water Service, Dominion Energy
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Trash
Location
- Region: Charleston
- Subdivision: French Quarter
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/3/2025 | Sold | $1,875,000-6%$854/sqft |
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| 4/23/2025 | Price change | $1,995,000-11.3%$908/sqft |
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| 2/28/2025 | Price change | $2,250,000-4.3%$1,025/sqft |
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| 1/6/2025 | Listed for sale | $2,350,000$1,070/sqft |
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| 11/12/2024 | Contingent | $2,350,000$1,070/sqft |
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| 11/6/2024 | Listed for sale | $2,350,000+56.7%$1,070/sqft |
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| 2/16/2021 | Sold | $1,500,000$683/sqft |
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| 1/6/2021 | Contingent | $1,500,000$683/sqft |
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| 12/8/2020 | Pending sale | $1,500,000$683/sqft |
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| 12/4/2020 | Listed for sale | $1,500,000+57.9%$683/sqft |
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| 9/8/2010 | Sold | $950,000$433/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,014 -68.8% | $67,920 -24.5% |
| 2024 | $25,674 +3.6% | $90,000 |
| 2023 | $24,783 +3.8% | $90,000 |
| 2022 | $23,865 +472.4% | $90,000 +172.3% |
| 2021 | $4,169 -3.6% | $33,050 |
| 2020 | $4,326 | $33,050 -22.3% |
| 2019 | $4,326 | $42,550 |
| 2017 | $4,326 -20.4% | $42,550 |
| 2016 | $5,435 +4.5% | $42,550 |
| 2015 | $5,201 -3.4% | $42,550 |
| 2014 | $5,382 | -- |
| 2011 | $5,382 +39.7% | -- |
| 2010 | $3,851 -64.1% | $30,000 -33.3% |
| 2009 | $10,739 +159.2% | $45,010 +154.3% |
| 2008 | $4,142 +10.9% | $17,700 |
| 2006 | $3,734 +49.4% | $17,700 +46.6% |
| 2005 | $2,500 -45.3% | $12,070 -32% |
| 2004 | $4,574 +1% | $17,760 |
| 2003 | $4,529 +2.7% | $17,760 |
| 2002 | $4,408 +44.2% | $17,760 +70.6% |
| 2000 | $3,056 | $10,410 |
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Neighborhood: French Quarter
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 2/10Memminger Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 4/10Simmons Pinckney Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.8 mi
- 1/10Burke High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Memminger
- Middle: Simmons Pinckney
- High: Burke
Source: CTMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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