$7,950,000
54 King Street
Charleston, SC 29401
MLS# 26009066
Status: Active Contingent
6 beds  |  5.5 baths  |  6766 sqft


54 King Street is a wonderful opportunity, well maintained and ready for it's next chapter.
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54 King Street is a wonderful opportunity, well maintained and ready for it's next chapter. Replete with stunning original historic charm, this grand c. 1768 Charleston single residence exudes grace and distinction at every turn. Ample off street parking and a garage complement the double piazzas and exceptional gardens Ample off street parking and a garage complement the double piazzas and exceptional gardens Connected via the garage, a private guest house offers two bedrooms and two-and-a-half baths, embodying classic carriage house architecture and providing ideal separation for guests, extended family, or flexible use. The grounds are truly exceptional—award-winning gardens that have been meticulously maintained by the same master gardener’s family for over three decades. Lush, layered, and thoughtfully designed, the outdoor spaces are as compelling as the interiors and offer a rare sense of privacy and tranquility in the heart of the city. A property of this scale, provenance, and potential—complete with garage, guest house, and extraordinary gardens—is an increasingly rare offering South of Broad. A property of this scale, provenance, and potential—complete with garage, guest house, and extraordinary gardens—is an increasingly rare offering South of Broad. The grounds are truly exceptional—award-winning gardens that have been meticulously maintained by the same master gardener’s family for over three decades. Lush, layered, and thoughtfully designed, the outdoor spaces are as compelling as the interiors and offer a rare sense of privacy and tranquility in the heart of the city. This is a rare, large-scale South of Broad home—an exceptional canvas ready for its next chapter and a thoughtful reimagining of refined Lowcountry living. The lower piazza offers outdoor living space overlooking the stunning gardens with flowering plants Gleaming hardwood floors, hand-hewn mantels, and soaring ceilings speak to its storied past, while the beautifully curated gardens and grounds offer year-round beauty and serenity. Charming powder room under the stairs in the traditional Charleston style The formal living room features a traditional mantle and high ceilings with intricate wood working Replete with intact historic details Gleaming hardwood floors are found throughout the home The formal dining room features high ceilings and great light, which leads into the main house kitchen Functional and fabulous, the kitchen offers plenty of prep space The garage sits beyond the kitchen and offers the opportunity to expand (subject to approvals) The lower piazza offers outdoor living space overlooking the stunning gardens with flowering plants The two car garage sits beneath a double level library added by the owners Ample parking and room for a pool if desired Luxury lowcountry living with traditional Charleston garden rooms Well maintained over many decades by the same landscaping company Upstairs the second floor offers an escape to the master suite Historic details throughout the home remain intact Upstairs gets fabulous light for enjoying outdoor spaces in all seasons Upstairs living room off the master Upstairs living room complementing the master suite Upstairs living room complementing the master suite Master bedroom with fireplace, offers a private bathroom Master bedroom with fireplace, offers a private bathroom Master bathroom includes plenty of space to relax and separate soaking tub. Double height library features convenient elevator access Large built ins and custom wood working for the double height library Large built ins and custom wood working for the double height library Large built ins and custom wood working for the double height library Third bedrooms great for kids or guests Third bedrooms great for kids or guests Third bedrooms great for kids or guests Guest bathroom is shared by the bedrooms on this level Built in desks and great storage which lead into the second floor of the library Large built ins and custom wood working for the double height library Large built ins and custom wood working for the double height library Traditional dormer bedroom with great ceiling height which also has it's own bathroom Traditional dormer bedroom with great ceiling height which also has it's own bathroom This is a rare, large-scale South of Broad home—an exceptional canvas ready for its next chapter and a thoughtful reimagining of refined Lowcountry living. The grounds are truly exceptional—award-winning gardens that have been meticulously maintained by the same master gardener’s family for over three decades. Lush, layered, and thoughtfully designed, the outdoor spaces are as compelling as the interiors and offer a rare sense of privacy and tranquility in the heart of the city. The guest house connected through the garage offers two bedrooms and two and a half bathrooms The garage connects the guest house to the main house kitchen Guest house kitchen Guest house dining room which leads into kitchen Guest house living room with fireplace Guest house dining room Guest house one of two bedrooms Guest house one of two full bathrooms An exceptional opportunity on an oversized lot Live the best of downtown Charleston South of Broad Just south of Tradd this house offers convenience and luxury An exceptional remained and taken care of home has been lovingly cared for by the same family for over thirty years In close proximity to Charleston's best medical facilities. 54 King offers a carefree lifestyle 54 King a once in a generation opportunity. Schedule your showing today!

Property Description
Replete with stunning original historic details, this grand c. 1768 Charleston single residence exudes grace and distinction at every turn. Gleaming hardwood floors, hand-hewn mantels, and soaring ceilings speak to its storied past, while the beautifully curated gardens and grounds offer year-round beauty and serenity. This is a rare, large-scale South of Broad home--an exceptional canvas ready for its next chapter and a thoughtful re-imagining of refined Lowcountry living. The main living level is both elegant and inviting, anchored by gracious formal living and dining rooms with impressive ceiling heights and working fireplaces--ideal for both intimate gatherings and larger-scale entertaining.

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Contract Info
Primary Structure List Price/SqFt: 1174.99
Sub-Type: Single Family Detached
MLS List Date: 2026-03-31
Status: Active Contingent
List Price: $7,950,000
Current Price: $7,950,000
Location, Tax & Legal
Legal Description: E King 54
Tax Map #: 4571602082
Street #: 54
Street Name: King
Street Suffix: Street
County: Charleston
State: SC
Zip Code: 29401
Area: 51 - Peninsula Charleston Inside of Crosstown
Tax District: 71 - City of Charleston
Subdivision: South of Broad
Elementary School: Memminger
Middle School: Courtenay
High School: Burke
Directions: lower king street below tradd
General Property Info
Lot Size: 0.19
Primary Bedroom – Main Level: No
C/R: No
Stories: 3
HOA Fee: No
Ownership: Fee Simple
Occupancy: Vacant
Lease Purchase: No
Potential Short Sale: No
Other Structures Y/N: No
Auction: No
Bedrooms: 6
Baths - Full: 5
Baths - Half: 1
Baths - Total: 5.5
Primary Structure Apx SqFt: 6766
Year Built: 1768
Acreage: 0.19
Tax/Fees
Special Assessment: No
Taxes: 16764
Office/Member Info
Seller Concessions Negotiable Y/N: No
SqFt Source
Appraisal: 1
Roof
Metal: 1
Slate: 1
Lot Description
Level: 1
Misc Exterior
Balcony: 1
Electric Gate: 1
Fence - Iron: 1
Garden: 1
Lawn Irrigation: 1
Porch - Full Front: 1
Rain Gutters: 1
Storm Windows: 1
Exterior
Brick - Solid: 1
Wood Siding: 1
SF Detached Style
Charleston Single: 1
Foundation
Crawl Space: 1
Garage/Parking
2 Car Garage: 1
Stories/Levels
3 Stories: 1
Multi-Story: 1
Equipment/Appliances
Dishwasher: 1
Dryer: 1
Microwave: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Washer: 1
Washer Hookup: 1
Cooling
Central Air: 1
Heat
Heat Pump: 1
Rooms
Formal Living: 1
Foyer: 1
Mother-In-Law Suite: 1
Separate Dining: 1
Study: 1
Amenities
Cable TV: 1
Elevators: 1
Trash: 1
Assumable
No: 1
Primary Bedroom
Garden Tub/Shower: 1
Multiple Closets: 1
Sitting Room: 1
Upstairs: 1
Walk-In Closets: 1
Proposed Financing
Any: 1
Cash: 1
Misc Interior
Adaptable for Elevator: 1
Ceiling - Beamed: 1
Ceiling - Cathedral/Vaulted: 1
Ceiling - Smooth: 1
Ceilings - 9'+: 1
New Owned
Pre-Owned: 1
Floors
Wood: 1
FP Desc/Location
Bedroom: 1
Dining Room: 1
Gas Logs: 1
Living Room: 1
Possession
At Closing: 1
Showing Instructions
Contact Listing Agent: 1
Water/Sewer
Public Sewer: 1
Public Water: 1
Property Features
SqFt Source: Appraisal
SF Detached Style: Charleston Single
Lot Description: Level
Misc Exterior: Balcony; Electric Gate; Fence - Iron; Garden; Lawn Irrigation; Porch - Full Front; Rain Gutters; Storm Windows
Roof: Metal; Slate
Exterior: Brick - Solid; Wood Siding
Foundation: Crawl Space
Misc Interior: Adaptable for Elevator; Ceiling - Beamed; Ceiling - Cathedral/Vaulted; Ceiling - Smooth; Ceilings - 9'+
New Owned: Pre-Owned
Rooms: Formal Living; Foyer; Mother-In-Law Suite; Separate Dining; Study
Primary Bedroom: Garden Tub/Shower; Multiple Closets; Sitting Room; Upstairs; Walk-In Closets
Cooling: Central Air
Floors: Wood
Heat: Heat Pump
Possession: At Closing
Showing Instructions: Contact Listing Agent
Amenities: Cable TV; Elevators; Trash
Proposed Financing: Any; Cash
Assumable: No
Supplements
The kitchen offers generous prep space and is ideally positioned adjacent to the garage, presenting a compelling opportunity to expand and create a more open, integrated living environment if desired (pending approvals). A charming powder room, adorned with a custom mural by Katherine Barnwell, adds a distinctive artistic touch. Upstairs, the primary level is filled with natural light and offers a spacious bedroom suite complemented by a comfortable sitting room, ample storage, and a well-proportioned bath. Working fireplaces continue on this level, reinforcing the home's historic character. Just beyond, a striking double-height library with rich mahogany woodwork and custom built-ins creates a dramatic and memorable focal point--an architectural feature rarely found. The elevator provides convenient access to this level and above, enhancing livability across all primary floors. Custom ironwork in both the kitchen and library by Rick Avrett further elevates the craftsmanship throughout. The third and fourth floors offer generous guest accommodations, with three additional bedrooms, shared baths, and unique vantage points overlooking the upper galleries of the library below. Connected via the garage, a private guest house offers two bedrooms and two-and-a-half baths, embodying classic carriage house architecture and providing ideal separation for guests, extended family, or flexible use. The grounds are truly exceptional--award-winning gardens that have been meticulously maintained by the same master gardener's family for over three decades. Lush, layered, and thoughtfully designed, the outdoor spaces are as compelling as the interiors and offer a rare sense of privacy and tranquility in the heart of the city. A property of this scale, provenance, and potential--complete with garage, guest house, and extraordinary gardens--is an increasingly rare offering South of Broad. 54 King Street presents a unique opportunity to honor its rich history while creating a bespoke residence tailored to modern living.

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Listing Office: Daniel Ravenel Sotheby's International Realty

Last Updated: April - 07 - 2026

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