$925,000
Summerville, SC 29483
MLS# 26008482
4 beds | 3.5 baths | 3441 sqft
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Property Description
Welcome to 406 South Gum Street--an extraordinary 1895 historic residence set on a sprawling half-acre lot, where timeless Southern charm meets modern comfort just minutes from the heart of downtown Summerville. Framed by blooming azaleas and rich with character, this three-story home invites you in with gracious porches, including a stunning full-length second-floor front porch--perfect for rocking chairs, sweet tea, and quiet Lowcountry evenings. Inside, historic details blend seamlessly with thoughtful updates, including fresh interior and exterior paint, a brand-new metal roof, and a tankless water heater for efficiency and convenience. The home's spacious layout offers room to live, gather, and grow, all while maintaining the warmth a craftsmanship of its 19th-century roots.
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Contract Info
Primary Structure List Price/SqFt: 268.82
Sub-Type: Single Family Detached
MLS List Date: 2026-03-26
Status: Active
List Price: $925,000
Current Price: $925,000
Location, Tax & Legal
Legal Description: Lot A-2
Tax Map #: 1371107004
Street #: 406
Street Name: Gum
Street Suffix: Street
County: Dorchester
State: SC
Zip Code: 29483
Area: 63 - Summerville/Ridgeville
Tax District: 207 - City of Summerville
Subdivision: Historic District
Elementary School: Spann
Middle School: Alston
High School: Summerville
Directions: From Berlin G Myers PKWY turn onto E 6th St, Turn Right onto S Gum St, Home will be on the left hand side. From Main St downtown Summerville, Turn left on E 3rd st, turn right on S Gum St, home is on the right.
General Property Info
Primary Bedroom – Main Level: No
Stories: 3
HOA Fee: No
Occupancy: Owner
Lease Purchase: No
Potential Short Sale: No
Other Structures Y/N: No
Auction: No
Bedrooms: 4
Baths - Full: 3
Baths - Half: 1
Baths - Total: 3.5
Primary Structure Apx SqFt: 3441
Year Built: 1895
Acreage: 0.5
Tax/Fees
Special Assessment: No
Office/Member Info
Seller Concessions Negotiable Y/N: Yes
SqFt Source
Hired Measurement: 1
Roof
Metal: 1
Lot Description
.5 - 1 Acre: 1
Misc Exterior
Fence - Private: 1
Fence - Rear Only: 1
Fence - Wood: 1
Fence - Wooden Enclosed: 1
Pool - In Ground: 1
Porch - Front Porch: 1
Porch - Rear: 1
Storage: 1
Workshop: 1
Exterior
Wood Siding: 1
SF Detached Style
Traditional: 1
Attic Features
Walk-In Attic: 1
Foundation
Slab: 1
Garage/Parking
2 Car Garage: 1
Detached: 1
Stories/Levels
3 Stories: 1
Cooling
Central Air: 1
Assumable
No: 1
Primary Bedroom
Ceiling Fan: 1
Sitting Room: 1
Upstairs: 1
Walk-In Closets: 1
Proposed Financing
Any: 1
Misc Interior
Ceiling - Smooth: 1
Ceilings - 9'+: 1
Free-Standing Tub/Shower: 1
Walk-In Closets: 1
Window Treatments - Some: 1
New Owned
Pre-Owned: 1
Floors
Wood: 1
FP Desc/Location
Three +: 1
Bedroom: 1
Den: 1
Living Room: 1
Other (Use Remarks): 1
Possession
At Closing: 1
Negotiable: 1
Water/Sewer
Public Sewer: 1
Public Water: 1
Utility Suppliers
Dominion Energy: 1
Summerville CPW: 1
Green Features
Tankless Water Heater: 1
Property Features
SqFt Source: Hired Measurement
SF Detached Style: Traditional
Lot Description: .5 - 1 Acre
Misc Exterior: Fence - Private; Fence - Rear Only; Fence - Wood; Fence - Wooden Enclosed; Pool - In Ground; Porch - Front Porch; Porch - Rear; Storage; Workshop
Roof: Metal
Exterior: Wood Siding
Attic Features: Walk-In Attic
Foundation: Slab
Misc Interior: Ceiling - Smooth; Ceilings - 9'+; Free-Standing Tub/Shower; Walk-In Closets; Window Treatments - Some
New Owned: Pre-Owned
Primary Bedroom: Ceiling Fan; Sitting Room; Upstairs; Walk-In Closets
Cooling: Central Air
Floors: Wood
Possession: At Closing; Negotiable
Utility Suppliers: Dominion Energy; Summerville CPW
Proposed Financing: Any
Assumable: No
Green Features: Tankless Water Heater
Supplements
Step outside and discover your own private retreat. The backyard is designed for both relaxation and entertaining, featuring a saltwater in-ground pool and newly updated back decks that overlook the expansive yard--ideal for hosting, gardening, or simply enjoying the peaceful surroundings.
Adding even more value and versatility, the detached garage includes an upstairs space ready to be transformed into a guest suite, studio, or income-producing ADU.
Located just minutes from downtown Summerville's shops, dining, parks, and the scenic Sawmill Branch Trail, this property offers a rare combination of historic beauty, modern upgrades, and outdoor lifestyle--all in one unforgettable setting.
This is more than a home--it's a piece of history, a private retreat, and an opportunity you don't see every day.
Listing Office: RE/MAX Southern Shores
Last Updated: March - 29 - 2026
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