40 Montagu Street, Charleston, SC 29401

$5,295,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 4.5 Square Footage: 4,500 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 8,276 Status: Active

Current Price: $5,295,000 List Date: 2/20/2026 Last Modified: 4/15/2026

Overview

Description

Circa 1891, the Bernard Wohlers House is a rare architectural jewel nestled in the heart of Charleston’s coveted Harleston Village. Perfectly blending Queen Anne and Eastlake design, this historic residence sits gracefully on a deep 130′ lot and showcases exquisite period craftsmanship alongside thoughtful modern updates. From the moment you arrive, the home’s intricate spindle-work, multi-gabled roofline, and double-tiered piazzas create an unforgettable first impression. Inside, original character and natural light define the space. A grand foyer welcomes you into elegant double parlors highlighted by multiple fireplaces, intricate moldings and original ceiling medallions. Transitioning to the back of the home you will find a formal dining room, updated modern kitchen and family

Supplements: room all offering direct access to the first floor piazza with views of the expansive rear garden which offers both privacy and a new swimming pool. Historic details remain impeccably preserved, including triple windows, shell-work accents, and rich architectural elements throughout. A copper roof and the home's elevated, high-and-dry position offe … (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 26004897

Location, Tax & Legal

Tax Map #: 4570302110
Street #: 40
Street Name: Montagu
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: Montagu Street between Rutledge Avenue and Smith Street
Legal Description: 40 MONTAGU

Contract Info

Sub-Type: Single Family Detached
MLS List Date: 2026-02-20
Primary Structure List Price/SqFt: 1176.67

General Property Info

Primary Bedroom – Main Level: No
Baths – Full: 4
Baths – Half: Yes
Baths – Total: 4.5
Ground Level: Yes
Stories: 3
Primary Structure Apx SqFt: 4500
Ownership: Fee Simple
Year Built: 1891
Acreage: 0.19
Other Structures Y/N: No
Potential Short Sale: No
C/R: No
Occupancy: Owner
Lease Purchase: No
HOA Fee: No
Auction: No

Tax/Fees

Special Assessment: No
Taxes: 9023
Regime Fee: No

Office/Member Info

Seller Concessions Negotiable Y/N: Yes

SqFt Source

Builder/Owner: Yes
Previous Listing: Yes

More Information

Roof

Copper: Yes

Lot Description

Graded: Yes
0 – .5 Acre: Yes
High: Yes
Inside: Yes
Level: Yes

Misc Exterior

Fence – Metal Enclosed: Yes
Fence – Wooden Enclosed: Yes
Garden: Yes
Gazebo: Yes
Pool – In Ground: Yes
Porch – Front Porch: Yes
Porch – Rear: Yes
Shed: Yes
Special Yard Lights: Yes
Storage: Yes

Exterior

Wood Siding: Yes

SF Detached Style

Victorian: Yes

Attic Features

Access: Yes
Partially Floored: Yes
Walk-In Attic: Yes

Foundation

Crawl Space: Yes

Garage/Parking

Off-Street Parking: Yes

Stories/Levels

3 Stories: Yes

Equipment/Appliances

Ceiling Fan: Yes
Dishwasher: Yes
Disposal: Yes
Gas Cooktop: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes
Washer Hookup: Yes

Cooling

Central Air: Yes
Electric: Yes

Heat

Electric: Yes
Heat Pump: Yes

Rooms

Eat-In-Kitchen: Yes
Family: Yes
Formal Living: Yes
Foyer: Yes
Laundry: Yes
Separate Dining: Yes

Amenities

Trash: Yes

Assumable

No: Yes

Primary Bedroom

Multiple Closets: Yes
Upstairs: Yes
Walk-In Closets: Yes

Proposed Financing

Any: Yes
Cash: Yes
Conventional Loan: Yes

Misc Interior

Ceiling – Smooth: Yes
Ceilings – 9'+: Yes
Kitchen Island: Yes
Walk-In Closets: Yes

New Owned

Pre-Owned: Yes

Floors

Ceramic Tile: Yes
Wood: Yes

FP Desc/Location

Three: Yes

Possession

At Closing: Yes

Special

Termite Bond: Yes

Water/Sewer

Public Sewer: Yes
Public Water: Yes

Utility Suppliers

Charleston Water Service: Yes
Dominion Energy: Yes

Property Features

SqFt Source: Builder/Owner; Previous Listing SF Detached Style: Victorian Lot Description: Graded; 0 – .5 Acre; High; Inside; Level Misc Exterior: Fence – Metal Enclosed; Fence – Wooden Enclosed; Garden; Gazebo; Pool – In Ground; Porch – Front Porch; Porch – Rear; Shed; Special Yard Lights; Storage Roof: Copper Exterior: Wood Siding Attic Features: Access; Partially Floored; Walk-In Attic Foundation: Crawl Space Misc Interior: Ceiling – Smooth; Ceilings – 9'+; Kitchen Island; Walk-In Closets New Owned: Pre-Owned Rooms: Eat-In-Kitchen; Family; Formal Living; Foyer; Laundry; Separate Dining Primary Bedroom: Multiple Closets; Upstairs; Walk-In Closets Cooling: Central Air; Electric Floors: Ceramic Tile; Wood Heat: Electric; Heat Pump Possession: At Closing Utility Suppliers: Charleston Water Service; Dominion Energy Special: Termite Bond Amenities: Trash Proposed Financing: Any; Cash; Conventional Loan Assumable: No

Listing Office: The Cassina Group

Last Updated: April – 15 – 2026

Broker Attribution: 843-628-0008

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40 Montagu Street, Charleston, SC 29401 (MLS# 26004897)