RARE OPPORTUNITY IN THE DESIRABLE HARLESTON VILLAGE. This is an incredible opportunity to own the iconic Circa 1838 Carolopolis Award-winner only steps from Colonial Lake - recognized for its outstanding historic preservation and Federal Period architecture. Flemish bond brickwork, slate roof, three-tiered piazzas, stunning staircase, grand rooms (parlors), French doors throughout, chef's kitchen, original heart-pine floors, clawfoot tubs, detailed millwork, 5 fireplaces made of prominent components such as cast iron.Breathtaking garden courtyard w saltwater swimming pool (heated & chilled) of considerable size w travertine stone surround are found behind private gates. .10 acre (parking) lot at the rear of the property is part of the sale.This is an incredible investment! Current sellers relocating abroad have completed extensive updates due to their care of the property. Sellers also told Fireplaces may be made operable from inspectors and fireplace professional. Images may be edited to show a flaming fire as rendering. Potential for garage pending city/BAR approval with future application of new owner.
Active
$5,950,000
89 Ashley Ave, Charleston, SC 29401
5beds
4,280sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1838
5,662 Square Feet Lot
$5,484,200 Zestimate®
$1,390/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 38 days
- 1,813
- 175
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Listed by:
Rachel Urso Real Estate LLC
Source: CTMLS,MLS#: 26024757
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 6
- Full bathrooms: 5
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bonus Room, Family Room, Office, Dining Room, Utility Room, Bonus, Eat-In-Kitchen, Family, Formal Living, Laundry, Pantry, Separate Dining, Study, Utility
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- High Ceilings, Eat-in Kitchen, Formal Living, Pantry
- Flooring: Wood, Marble
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Bedroom, Den, Dining Room, Family Room, Living Room, Three +
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,280
- Total interior livable area: 4,280 sqft
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Property
Features
- Levels: Multi/Split
- Stories: 4
- Entry location: Ground Level
- Patio & porch: Covered, Patio
- Exterior features: Balcony, Garden
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: In Ground
- Fencing: Perimeter,Privacy
Lot
- Size: 5,662 Square Feet
- Features: 0 - .5 Acre
Details
- Additional structures: Storage, Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 4570303059
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Charleston Single
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Roof: Slate
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1838
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Charleston Water Service, Dominion Energy
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Harleston Village
Location
- Region: Charleston
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,390/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $3,490,000
- Annual tax amount: $16,505
- Date on market: 9/2/2026
- Listing terms: Any,Cash,Conventional
Estimated market value
$5,484,200
$5.21M - $5.76M
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/8/2026 | Listed for sale | $5,950,000+70.5%$1,390/sqft |
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| 6/4/2024 | Sold | $3,490,000-12.7%$815/sqft |
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| 5/3/2024 | Contingent | $3,999,000$934/sqft |
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| 3/22/2024 | Listed for sale | $3,999,000+138.7%$934/sqft |
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| 3/31/2017 | Sold | $1,675,000+1.5%$391/sqft |
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| 8/8/2014 | Sold | $1,650,000+2.2%$386/sqft |
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| 3/7/2006 | Sold | $1,615,000+1192%$377/sqft |
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| 5/14/2002 | Sold | $125,000$29/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $16,505 +99.4% | $139,600 +115.4% |
| 2024 | $8,276 +3.9% | $64,800 |
| 2023 | $7,968 +2.5% | $64,800 |
| 2022 | $7,776 -4.8% | $64,800 |
| 2021 | $8,165 -3.6% | $64,800 |
| 2020 | $8,473 | $64,800 -3.3% |
| 2019 | $8,473 | $67,000 -32.3% |
| 2017 | $8,473 -67.2% | $99,000 |
| 2016 | $25,852 +3.4% | $99,000 |
| 2015 | $25,004 +4.8% | $99,000 |
| 2014 | $23,856 | -- |
| 2011 | $23,856 +46.8% | -- |
| 2010 | $16,246 -0.2% | $68,400 |
| 2009 | $16,271 +3.5% | $68,400 |
| 2008 | $15,724 +220.4% | $68,400 +239.3% |
| 2000 | $4,908 | $20,160 |
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Neighborhood: Harleston Village
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Memminger
- Middle: Courtenay
- High: Burke
Source: CTMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.






