$3,350,000
Charleston, SC 29403
MLS# 23000808
Status: Closed
8 beds | 6 baths | 10021 sqft
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Property Description
The Josiah Smith Tennent House stands out as a landmark and is a focal point on the gateway to the city of Charleston. Constructed in 1859, this brick mansion is significant for both its architecture and history. In 1862, it was used as a Confederate hospital called the Soldiers' Relief Home. It has had a variety of uses over the past 150 years, and was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979. In 1993, the city gave the property to a nonprofit, and a major restoration followed, funded by millions in private donations and grants. The renovation received a South Carolina Historic Preservation Award in 2004.
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Location, Tax & Legal
Legal Description: 729 East Bay Street
Tax Map #: 4590601067
Street #: 729
Street Name: Bay
Street Suffix: Street
County: Charleston
State: SC
Zip Code: 29403
Area: 51 - Peninsula Charleston Inside of Crosstown
Tax District: 71 - City of Charleston
Subdivision: None
Elementary School: Sanders Clyde
Middle School: Simmons Pinckney
High School: Burke
Directions: Corner of East Bay and Blake Street. Park on Blake in front of the gate.
General Property Info
C/R: No
Ground Level: Yes
Stories: 4
HOA Fee: No
Ownership: Fee Simple
Lease Purchase: No
Potential Short Sale: No
Bedrooms: 8
Baths - Full: 5
Baths - Half: 2
Baths - Total: 6
Primary Structure Apx SqFt: 10021
Year Built: 1859
Acreage: 0.24
Status Change Info
Sold Price/SqFt: 334.3
New Mortgage Type: Conventional
Sold Date: 2023-03-31
SqFt Source
Hired Measurement: 1
Lot Description
Corner Lot: 1
Riverview: 1
SF Detached Style
Traditional: 1
Exterior
Brick - Solid: 1
Garage/Parking
Off-Street Parking: 1
Other (Use Remarks): 1
Misc Exterior
Balcony: 1
Elevator Shaft: 1
Fence - Iron: 1
Fence - Metal Enclosed: 1
Fence - Private: 1
Patio: 1
Porch - Wrap-Around: 1
Stories/Levels
Multi-Story: 1
Equipment/Appliances
Built-In Electric Oven: 1
Ceiling Fan: 1
Dishwasher: 1
Disposal: 1
Dryer: 1
Electric Cooktop: 1
Electric Range: 1
Gas Cooktop: 1
Gas Range: 1
Microwave: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Washer: 1
Cooling
Central Air: 1
Rooms
Bonus: 1
Eat-In-Kitchen: 1
Family: 1
Formal Living: 1
Foyer: 1
Game: 1
Great: 1
Laundry: 1
Living/Dining Combo: 1
Media: 1
Office: 1
Sauna: 1
Separate Dining: 1
Study: 1
Utility: 1
Other (Use Remarks): 1
Amenities
Elevators: 1
Assumable
No: 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
Window Treatments - All: 1
Wine Cellar: 1
New Owned
Pre-Owned: 1
Floors
Ceramic Tile: 1
Wood: 1
Other: 1
FP Desc/Location
One: 1
Living Room: 1
Possession
At Closing: 1
Showing Instructions
Contact Listing Agent: 1
Water/Sewer
Public Sewer: 1
Public Water: 1
Utility Suppliers
Charleston Water Service: 1
Dominion Energy: 1
Contract Info
Sub-Type: Single Family Detached
MLS List Date: 2023-01-11
Status: Closed
List Price: $3,795,000
Current Price: $3,350,000
Property Features
SqFt Source: Hired Measurement
SF Detached Style: Traditional
Lot Description: Corner Lot; Riverview
Misc Exterior: Balcony; Elevator Shaft; Fence - Iron; Fence - Metal Enclosed; Fence - Private; Patio; Porch - Wrap-Around
Exterior: Brick - Solid
Misc Interior: Ceiling - Smooth; Ceilings - 9'+; Elevator; Garden Tub/Shower; Kitchen Island; Walk-In Closets; Wet Bar; Window Treatments - All; Wine Cellar
New Owned: Pre-Owned
Rooms: Bonus; Eat-In-Kitchen; Family; Formal Living; Foyer; Game; Great; Laundry; Living/Dining Combo; Media; Office; Sauna; Separate Dining; Study; Utility; Other (Use Remarks)
Cooling: Central Air
Floors: Ceramic Tile; Wood; Other
Possession: At Closing
Showing Instructions: Contact Listing Agent
Utility Suppliers: Charleston Water Service; Dominion Energy
Amenities: Elevators
Proposed Financing: Any
Assumable: No
Supplements
Today, this vast mansion with over 10,000 sq. ft of interior space features two wide wrap-around piazzas, giant wrought iron gates, multiple living and dining
areas, 8 bedrooms, 4 full bathrooms, 3 half bathrooms, two kitchens one with a large marble topped island, a small indoor basketball court, sauna, cinema room, and commercial elevator. The front courtyard was known as the Philip Simmons Children's Garden, honoring the master blacksmith. This property has a commercial zoning classification of light industrial, and is subject to several overlay districts. This zoning allows a variety of uses from residential, office, or other. The location, versatility, and size of the property are unique and represent a special opportunity for the next owner.
729 E Bay - LBP 
Listing Office: Maison Real Estate
Last Updated: April - 03 - 2023
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