$725,000
19 Ashton Street
Charleston, SC 29403
MLS# 26011378
2 beds  |  2 baths  |  1111 sqft
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Property Description
19 Ashton Street is a rare opportunity to own a comprehensively restored Freedman's Cottage in Charleston's sought-after Westside neighborhood. Rich in historic character yet thoughtfully rebuilt for modern living, this residence stands apart from other cottages of its kind due to the extent of its structural renovation. The home was completely lifted and rebuilt with an elevated, walk-under foundation, all-new piers, hurricane strapping, ties, and anchors installed per structural engineer specifications--an uncommon and highly valuable improvement that offers long-term peace of mind, added functionality, and superior protection from foundational issues that often affect comparable properties. Unlike many historic cottages that remain close to grade, 19 Ashton has been over-engineered and

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Contract Info
Primary Structure List Price/SqFt: 652.57
Sub-Type: Single Family Detached
MLS List Date: 2026-04-21
Status: Active
List Price: $725,000
Current Price: $725,000
Location, Tax & Legal
Legal Description: Lt 74
Tax Map #: 4601101043
Street #: 19
Street Name: Ashton
Street Suffix: Street
County: Charleston
State: SC
Zip Code: 29403
Area: 52 - Peninsula Charleston Outside of Crosstown
Tax District: 71 - City of Charleston
Subdivision: Westside
Elementary School: Mitchell
Middle School: Simmons Pinckney
High School: Burke
Directions: crosstown to Ashton
General Property Info
Primary Bedroom – Main Level: Yes
Stories: 1
Potential Short Sale: No
Other Structures Y/N: No
Bedrooms: 2
Baths - Full: 2
Baths - Total: 2
Primary Structure Apx SqFt: 1111
Year Built: 1935
Acreage: 0.05
Tax/Fees
Taxes: 2624
SqFt Source
Appraisal: 1
Roof
Metal: 1
Exterior
Wood Siding: 1
SF Detached Style
Cottage: 1
Foundation
Elv. Construction: 1
Stories/Levels
1 Story: 1
Equipment/Appliances
Dishwasher: 1
Assumable
No: 1
Primary Bedroom
Multiple Closets: 1
Two Primary Bedrooms: 1
Proposed Financing
Any: 1
Misc Interior
Kitchen Island: 1
New Owned
New - Finished: 1
Floors
Ceramic Tile: 1
Wood: 1
Possession
At Closing: 1
Water/Sewer
Public Sewer: 1
Public Water: 1
Property Features
SqFt Source: Appraisal
SF Detached Style: Cottage
Roof: Metal
Exterior: Wood Siding
Foundation: Elv. Construction
Misc Interior: Kitchen Island
New Owned: New - Finished
Primary Bedroom: Multiple Closets; Two Primary Bedrooms
Floors: Ceramic Tile; Wood
Possession: At Closing
Proposed Financing: Any
Assumable: No
Supplements
meticulously reconstructed from the ground up. The exterior improvements further enhance the property's appeal, including a new standing seam metal roof, new masonry steps with iron railing, horizontal wood louvers between masonry piers, and carefully executed finish details that respect the home's historic roots while elevating its overall presentation. As a Freedman's Cottage, the home carries important historical significance, reflecting a notable piece of Charleston's architectural and cultural heritage, while offering buyers the benefit of a truly turnkey restoration with the infrastructure and integrity rarely found in similar historic homes.
IDX
Listing Office: Tift Properties

Last Updated: April - 21 - 2026

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