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.
For sale
Price cut: $100K (6/12)
$1,799,000
78 Vanderhorst St, Charleston, SC 29403
3beds
1,914sqft
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
- 194 days |
- 1,369 |
- 53 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Leanne Sturms 617-459-8503,
Realty One Group - Lowcountry
Source: REsides, Inc.,MLS#: 502922
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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
Video & virtual tour
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
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/12/2026 | Price change | $1,799,000-5.3%$940/sqft |
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| 12/20/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,899,000+6.1%$992/sqft |
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| 3/15/2024 | Sold | $1,789,000$935/sqft |
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| 2/29/2024 | Pending sale | $1,789,000$935/sqft |
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| 2/22/2024 | Listed for sale | $1,789,000-2.7%$935/sqft |
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| 2/15/2024 | Listing removed | $1,839,000$961/sqft |
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| 2/15/2024 | Price change | $1,839,000-3.2%$961/sqft |
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| 2/7/2024 | Listed for sale | $1,899,000+43.3%$992/sqft |
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| 4/3/2023 | Sold | $1,325,000-1.8%$692/sqft |
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| 3/4/2023 | Contingent | $1,349,000$705/sqft |
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| 3/2/2023 | Listed for sale | $1,349,000-1.9%$705/sqft |
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| 2/28/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 1/28/2023 | Price change | $1,375,000-5.2%$718/sqft |
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| 12/29/2022 | Listed for sale | $1,450,000+154.4%$758/sqft |
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| 4/7/2017 | Sold | $570,000-5.8%$298/sqft |
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| 3/2/2017 | Price change | $605,000-3.2%$316/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams - Charleston / Mt. Pleasant #16028086 Report a problem | ||
| 10/31/2016 | Listed for sale | $625,000+5.9%$327/sqft |
Source: Charleston Trident Multiple Listing Service, Inc. #16028086 Report a problem | ||
| 7/18/2006 | Sold | $590,000+66.2%$308/sqft |
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| 11/7/2003 | Sold | $355,000+124.7%$185/sqft |
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| 4/30/1992 | Sold | $158,000$83/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax 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
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 2/10Memminger Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.6 mi
- 4/10Simmons Pinckney Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.8 mi
- 1/10Burke High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.8 mi
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- South Carolina
- Charleston County
- Charleston
- 29403
- Radcliffborough
- 78 Vanderhorst St








