20 Bennett Street, Charleston, SC 29401 (MLS# 25021239)

20 Bennett Street, Charleston, SC 29401

$2,879,500
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 5.5 Square Footage: 3,055 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 4,356 Status: Closed
Current Price: $2,879,500 List Date: 8/01/2025 Last Modified: 9/12/2025

Overview

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,

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 thought

Listing Details MLS# 25021239

Location, Tax & Legal

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.
Legal Description
20 Bennett Street

Contract Info

Sub-Type
Single Family Detached
MLS List Date
2025-08-01
Primary Structure List Price/SqFt
942.55

General Property Info

Primary Bedroom – Main Level
No
Baths – Full
5
Baths – Half
Yes
Baths – Total
5.5
Stories
2
Primary Structure Apx SqFt
3055
Ownership
Fee Simple
Year Built
1918
Acreage
0.1
Other Structures Y/N
No
Potential Short Sale
No
C/R
No
HOA Fee
No

Status Change Info

Sold Date
2025-09-12
Sold Price/SqFt
942.55
New Mortgage Type
Conventional

Office/Member Info

Seller Concessions Negotiable Y/N
Yes

SqFt Source

Builder/Owner
Yes

More Information

Lot Description

0 – .5 Acre
Yes

Misc Exterior

Fence – Wood
Yes
Porch – Front Porch
Yes

Exterior

Wood Siding
Yes

SF Detached Style

Traditional
Yes

Attic Features

Pull-Down Stairs
Yes

Foundation

Elv. Construction
Yes

Garage/Parking

2 Car Garage
Yes
Off-Street Parking
Yes
Other (Use Remarks)
Yes

Stories/Levels

2 Stories
Yes

Equipment/Appliances

Ceiling Fan
Yes
Dishwasher
Yes
Disposal
Yes
Garage Door Opener
Yes
Gas Range
Yes
Microwave
Yes
Range Hood
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes
Washer Hookup
Yes

Cooling

Central Air
Yes

Heat

Central
Yes

Rooms

Eat-In-Kitchen
Yes
Formal Living
Yes
Foyer
Yes
Laundry
Yes
Living/Dining Combo
Yes
Loft
Yes
Mother-In-Law Suite
Yes
Study
Yes

Assumable

No
Yes

Primary Bedroom

Ceiling Fan
Yes
Upstairs
Yes
Walk-In Closets
Yes

Proposed Financing

Any
Yes

Misc Interior

Ceiling – Smooth
Yes
Ceilings – 9'+
Yes
Elevator
Yes
Garden Tub/Shower
Yes
Kitchen Island
Yes
Walk-In Closets
Yes
Wet Bar
Yes

New Owned

Pre-Owned
Yes

Floors

Wood
Yes

FP Desc/Location

One
Yes
Gas Logs
Yes
Living Room
Yes

Possession

At Closing
Yes

Special

Flood Insurance
Yes

Water/Sewer

Public Sewer
Yes
Public Water
Yes

Utility Suppliers

Charleston Water Service
Yes
Dominion Energy
Yes

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
IDX
Listing Office: Maison Real Estate
Last Updated: September – 12 – 2025
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