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  • Price cut: $100K (6/12)
    $1,799,000

    78 Vanderhorst St, Charleston, SC 29403

    3beds
    1,914sqft
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1890
    1,742 Square Feet Lot
    $1,746,400 Zestimate®
    $940/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Original gas brick fireplacesPlantation shuttersCustom-built-in wardrobeHanging fernsSpacious kitchenFarm sinkPrivate piazza
    Luxury Historic Home in Prime Location. Newly Adjusted Price. 78 Vanderhorst is a three-bedroom Charleston single built in the 1890s. It was raised 13.9 feet by Luxury Simplified Construction in 2020 and elegantly renovated in 2023. Prime historic district location near MUSC, King Street and the College of Charleston. LIFESTYLE: Area is renowned for its hip culinary scene and culture as well as proximity to beaches and golf. AESTHETIC: Antique hardwood floors and woodwork, high ceilings. Abundant natural light animates the color story, high-end window treatments and custom-made cabinetry, unlacquered brass finishes. INTERIOR: To step in Vanderhorst's front door is to appreciate its rich historical ambience. Original gas brick fireplaces anchor the living room and kitchen. Living room features plantation shutters and handsome built-ins. Serving the formal dining room is a spacious kitchen with all-new refrigerator, stove & dishwasher, ample counter space, a Miele flush-mount coffee-maker, closed cupboards and banquette breakfast nook. Laundry includes tailor-made cabinetry and a farm sink. An exquisitely nuanced powder room perfects the first floor. Three bedrooms and two full baths lie up the stairway. The primary bedroom features a marble bath, a custom-built-in wardrobe and a private piazza. Recent refinements include three handcrafted, solid mahogany entrance doors and a new sliding door leading to the back balcony. EXTERIOR: Double piazza is a signature of 19th century Charleston architecture. It follows true to Gullah folklore with haint paint ceilings. The hanging ferns, a Victorian-era trend, remain a popular southern accessory for porch living. The foundation and window box planters polish the historic charm. Private, fenced patio/courtyard. RARE FIND: one private driveway parking space + permit street parking. Huge ground-level storage area with new shelves. Twenty-minute drive to beach and golf. OTHER: 2023 HVAC, kitchen mini-split, attic dehumidifier, gas-fired, tankless water heater, closed-cell spray foam insulation plus 2020 smart water vents; 2018 roof hydro-stop system. Assumable flood policy. Buyer/Buyer Agent verifies all information during due diligence. Audio & video recording devices are in use on this property. QUICK CLOSING now possible! MOVE-IN-READY! 78 Vanderhorst - Imported from the past, located slightly north of Calhoun.
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    Listed by:

    Leanne Sturms 617-459-8503,

    Realty One Group - Lowcountry

    Source: REsides, Inc.,MLS#: 502922MLS Logo

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      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 3
      • Bathrooms: 3
      • Full bathrooms: 2
      • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
      Primary bedroom
      • Level: Second
      Heating
      • Electric, Heat Pump, Wall Furnace
      Cooling
      • Central Air, Electric, Wall Unit(s), Wall/Window Unit(s)
      Appliances
      • Included: Convection Oven, Dryer, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Washer, Tankless Water Heater
      Features
      • Attic, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Fireplace, Pull Down Attic Stairs, Smooth Ceilings, Separate Shower, Cable TV, Upper Level Primary, Window Treatments, Entrance Foyer
      • Flooring: Tile, Wood
      • Windows: Other, Window Treatments
      Interior area
      • Total interior livable area: 1,914 sqft

      Property

      Parking
      • Parking features: Driveway
      Features
      • Stories: 2
      • Patio & porch: Balcony, Rear Porch, Patio
      • Exterior features: Balcony, Fence, Paved Driveway, Porch, Rain Gutters, Storage, Outdoor Grill
      • Pool features: None
      • Has view: Yes
      • View description: City
      • Water view: City
      Lot
      • Size: 1,742 Square Feet
      • Features: < 1/4 Acre
      Details
      • Parcel number: 4601504018
      • Special conditions: None
      • Other equipment: Dehumidifier

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Two Story
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Block, Concrete, Wood Siding
      • Roof: Metal
      Condition
      • Year built: 1890
      Details
      • Builder model: Custom

      Utilities & green energy

      • Water: Public
      Green energy
      • Energy efficient items: Insulation, Water Heater

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Subdivision: City Of Charleston
      HOA
      • Amenities included: None
      Location
      • Region: Charleston

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $940/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $1,789,000
      • Annual tax amount: $29,346
      • Date on market: 12/20/2025
      • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional

        Estimated market value

        $1,746,400

        $1.66M - $1.83M

        $6,193/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        6/12/2026Price change$1,799,000-5.3%$940/sqft
        Source: CTMLS #26004624 Report a problem
        12/20/2025Listed for sale$1,899,000+6.1%$992/sqft
        Source: REsides, Inc. #502922 Report a problem
        3/15/2024Sold$1,789,000$935/sqft
        Source: CTMLS #24004504 Report a problem
        2/29/2024Pending sale$1,789,000$935/sqft
        Source: CTMLS #24004504 Report a problem
        2/22/2024Listed for sale$1,789,000-2.7%$935/sqft
        Source: CTMLS #24004504 Report a problem
        2/15/2024Listing removed$1,839,000$961/sqft
        Source: CTMLS #24003078 Report a problem
        2/15/2024Price change$1,839,000-3.2%$961/sqft
        Source: CTMLS #24003078 Report a problem
        2/7/2024Listed for sale$1,899,000+43.3%$992/sqft
        Source: CTMLS #24003078 Report a problem
        4/3/2023Sold$1,325,000-1.8%$692/sqft
        Source: CTMLS #23004451 Report a problem
        3/4/2023Contingent$1,349,000$705/sqft
        Source: CTMLS #23004451 Report a problem
        3/2/2023Listed for sale$1,349,000-1.9%$705/sqft
        Source: CTMLS #23004451 Report a problem
        2/28/2023Listing removed--
        Source: CTMLS #22031222 Report a problem
        1/28/2023Price change$1,375,000-5.2%$718/sqft
        Source: CTMLS #22031222 Report a problem
        12/29/2022Listed for sale$1,450,000+154.4%$758/sqft
        Source: CTMLS #22031222 Report a problem
        4/7/2017Sold$570,000-5.8%$298/sqft
        Source: CTMLS #16028086 Report a problem
        3/2/2017Price change$605,000-3.2%$316/sqft
        Source: Keller Williams - Charleston / Mt. Pleasant #16028086 Report a problem
        10/31/2016Listed for sale$625,000+5.9%$327/sqft
        Source: Charleston Trident Multiple Listing Service, Inc. #16028086 Report a problem
        7/18/2006Sold$590,000+66.2%$308/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        11/7/2003Sold$355,000+124.7%$185/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        4/30/1992Sold$158,000$83/sqft
        Source: Agent Provided Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$29,346 +29.3%$107,340 +35%
        2024$22,696 +615%$79,500 +211.9%
        2023$3,174 +2.9%$25,490
        2022$3,085 -4.7%$25,490
        2021$3,238 -3.6%$25,490
        2020$3,359 $25,490 +11.8%
        2019$3,359 $22,800 -18.3%
        2017$3,359 -54.2%$27,900
        2016$7,333 +3.4%$27,900
        2015$7,094 +4.8%$27,900
        2014$6,770 --
        2011$6,770 +28.2%--
        2010$5,280 -0.5%$22,020
        2009$5,305 +3.4%$22,020
        2008$5,129 +97.6%$22,020 +50%
        2006$2,595 -0.8%$14,680
        2005$2,617 +10.2%$14,680 +31.3%
        2004$2,375 +0.8%$11,180
        2003$2,356 +2.7%$11,180
        2002$2,294 -16.7%$11,180 +19.6%
        2000$2,754 $9,350

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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: Radcliffborough

        Getting around

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        Walker's Paradise
        49 / 100
        Some Transit
        75 / 100
        Very Bikeable

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