$2,879,500
20 Bennett Street
Charleston, SC 29401
MLS# 25021239
Status: Closed
5 beds  |  5.5 baths  |  3055 sqft


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20 Bennett Street Living room Kitchen Primary bathroom Front porch Foyer Foyer Living room Living room with gas fireplace Living room looking into kitchen Brand new high-end kitchen Kitchen with large center island Kitchen Dining area adjacent to kitchen Dining area Butler's pantry Butler's pantry Mudroom area Elevator services all floors! Office/den Office/den Office/den Powder bath Powder bath 28 Second floor landing Primary bedroom suite Primary bedroom Primary bedroom Primary bathroom Primary bathroom with arched shower entrance Tiled shower primary bathroom 31 Full laundry room Laundry room Bedroom #2 Bedroom #2 en suite bathroom Bedroom #2 en suite bathroom Flex space/small den upstairs Bedroom #3 Bedroom #3 Bedroom #3 en suite bathroom Bedroom #3 en suite bathroom Bedroom #3 ensuite bathroom Bedroom #4 Bedroom #4 en suite bathroom Bedroom #4 en suite bathroom Rear door Apartment Kitchen in apartment Living room in apartment Bedroom #5 in apartment Walk in closet in apartment Full bathroom in apartment Full bathroom in apartment Closet for stackable W/D in apartment Rear entry to apartment 63 Driveway Full garage Garage Exterior rear Exterior rear staircase Rear with garage doors Floor plans Floor plans 20 Bennett 20 Bennett

Property Description
Fully Renovated Historic Home with Elevator & Apartment in Harleston Village! Welcome to 20 Bennett Street, an exquisitely renovated and reimagined residence in the heart of Harleston Village. This turnkey home combines historic Charleston charm with modern convenience, offering a flexible layout perfect for families, guests, or multigenerational living. The property includes a fully equipped apartment and an elevator servicing all levels, making this a rare and versatile downtown opportunity. The main level is filled with natural light, beginning with the elegant living room featuring oversized windows and a gas fireplace. The show-stopping chef's kitchen is the heart of the home, anchored by a large center island, custom cabinetry, and premium appliances including a Wolf range,

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Contract Info
Primary Structure List Price/SqFt: 942.55
Sub-Type: Single Family Detached
MLS List Date: 2025-08-01
Status: Closed
List Price: $2,879,500
Current Price: $2,879,500
Location, Tax & Legal
Legal Description: 20 Bennett Street
Tax Map #: 4570301033
Street #: 20
Street Name: Bennett
Street Suffix: Street
County: Charleston
State: SC
Zip Code: 29401
Area: 51 - Peninsula Charleston Inside of Crosstown
Tax District: 71 - City of Charleston
Subdivision: Harleston Village
Elementary School: Memminger
Middle School: Courtenay
High School: Burke
Directions: From Calhoun turn south on Gadsden St. Take a left on Bennett. Home is on your left.
General Property Info
Primary Bedroom – Main Level: No
C/R: No
Stories: 2
HOA Fee: No
Ownership: Fee Simple
Potential Short Sale: No
Other Structures Y/N: No
Bedrooms: 5
Baths - Full: 5
Baths - Half: 1
Baths - Total: 5.5
Primary Structure Apx SqFt: 3055
Year Built: 1918
Acreage: 0.1
Office/Member Info
Seller Concessions Negotiable Y/N: Yes
Status Change Info
Sold Price/SqFt: 942.55
New Mortgage Type: Conventional
Sold Date: 2025-09-12
SqFt Source
Builder/Owner: 1
Lot Description
0 - .5 Acre: 1
Misc Exterior
Fence - Wood: 1
Porch - Front Porch: 1
Exterior
Wood Siding: 1
SF Detached Style
Traditional: 1
Attic Features
Pull-Down Stairs: 1
Foundation
Elv. Construction: 1
Garage/Parking
2 Car Garage: 1
Off-Street Parking: 1
Other (Use Remarks): 1
Stories/Levels
2 Stories: 1
Equipment/Appliances
Ceiling Fan: 1
Dishwasher: 1
Disposal: 1
Garage Door Opener: 1
Gas Range: 1
Microwave: 1
Range Hood: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Washer Hookup: 1
Cooling
Central Air: 1
Heat
Central: 1
Rooms
Eat-In-Kitchen: 1
Formal Living: 1
Foyer: 1
Laundry: 1
Living/Dining Combo: 1
Loft: 1
Mother-In-Law Suite: 1
Study: 1
Assumable
No: 1
Primary Bedroom
Ceiling Fan: 1
Upstairs: 1
Walk-In Closets: 1
Proposed Financing
Any: 1
Misc Interior
Ceiling - Smooth: 1
Ceilings - 9'+: 1
Elevator: 1
Garden Tub/Shower: 1
Kitchen Island: 1
Walk-In Closets: 1
Wet Bar: 1
New Owned
Pre-Owned: 1
Floors
Wood: 1
FP Desc/Location
One: 1
Gas Logs: 1
Living Room: 1
Possession
At Closing: 1
Special
Flood Insurance: 1
Water/Sewer
Public Sewer: 1
Public Water: 1
Utility Suppliers
Charleston Water Service: 1
Dominion Energy: 1
Property Features
SqFt Source: Builder/Owner
SF Detached Style: Traditional
Lot Description: 0 - .5 Acre
Misc Exterior: Fence - Wood; Porch - Front Porch
Exterior: Wood Siding
Attic Features: Pull-Down Stairs
Foundation: Elv. Construction
Misc Interior: Ceiling - Smooth; Ceilings - 9'+; Elevator; Garden Tub/Shower; Kitchen Island; Walk-In Closets; Wet Bar
New Owned: Pre-Owned
Rooms: Eat-In-Kitchen; Formal Living; Foyer; Laundry; Living/Dining Combo; Loft; Mother-In-Law Suite; Study
Primary Bedroom: Ceiling Fan; Upstairs; Walk-In Closets
Cooling: Central Air
Floors: Wood
Heat: Central
Possession: At Closing
Utility Suppliers: Charleston Water Service; Dominion Energy
Special: Flood Insurance
Proposed Financing: Any
Assumable: No
Supplements
pot filler, custom vent hood, wet bar with beverage fridge and ice maker, and a spacious walk-in pantry. A tiled backsplash and designer lighting elevate the space. Adjacent to the kitchen is a stylish dining area with built-in cabinetry. A charming office tucked nearby features built-in shelving, a desk, and designer wallpaper. Additional thoughtful touches on the main level include a mudroom with custom storage area and a powder bath beneath the staircase with lovely handcarved sink and designer wallpaper. The upper floor hosts a light-filled primary suite with generous walk-in closet and a spa-inspired bath featuring a zero-entry, arched shower, beautiful wood statement vanity with two sinks, and exquisite tilework. Three additional bedrooms each feature en suite baths with custom tile and fixtures. A cozy upstairs den/flex space with beverage fridge provides a perfect lounge space for guests or children. A large laundry room with built-in cabinetry completes the second floor, along with an additional large closet and linen closet. A brand-new addition includes a full apartment with separate access from the rear staircase, as well as a private door off the main mudroom. The apartment includes a living room, full kitchen, bedroom with walk-in closet, full bath, and space for a stackable washer/dryerideal for extended family, aging parents, or rental income. The home was recently elevated, allowing for a spacious two-car garage with extensive storage underneath, along with a gated driveway offering ample off-street parking. This entire home was gutted to the studs, and is basically a brand new home inside a historic shell, with a new addition at the rear. There is all new plumbing, electrical, HVAC, new roof, and more. Additional design details and premium finishes include engineered 10" wide-plank white oak flooring throughout, new lighting by Visual Comfort, Hudson Valley and more, designer wallpaper, plumbing fixtures by Brizo, Signature Hardware, and Kohler, Baldwin and Rejuvenation hardware, custom cabinetry with built in drawers, and new landscaping. See list of details and renovation highlights under Documents. 20 Bennett is a truly rare find in historic downtown Charlestonwhere historic elegance meets modern, move-in-ready convenience.

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Listing Office: Maison Real Estate

Last Updated: September - 12 - 2025

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