54 King Street, Charleston, SC 29401

$7,950,000

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

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.

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

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 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 complementing the master suite

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

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

Traditional dormer bedroom with great ceiling height which also has it's own bathroom

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 dining room which leads into kitchen

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 Type: Residential Bedrooms: 6 Baths: 5.5 Square Footage: 6,766 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 8,276 Status: Active Contingent

Current Price: $7,950,000 List Date: 4/01/2026 Last Modified: 4/07/2026

Overview

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.

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 prim … (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 26009066

Location, Tax & Legal

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
Legal Description: E King 54

Contract Info

Sub-Type: Single Family Detached
MLS List Date: 2026-03-31
Primary Structure List Price/SqFt: 1174.99

General Property Info

Primary Bedroom – Main Level: No
Baths – Full: 5
Baths – Half: Yes
Baths – Total: 5.5
Stories: 3
Primary Structure Apx SqFt: 6766
Ownership: Fee Simple
Year Built: 1768
Acreage: 0.19
Other Structures Y/N: No
Potential Short Sale: No
C/R: No
Occupancy: Vacant
Lease Purchase: No
HOA Fee: No
Auction: No

Tax/Fees

Special Assessment: No
Taxes: 16764

Office/Member Info

Seller Concessions Negotiable Y/N: No

SqFt Source

Appraisal: Yes

More Information

Roof

Metal: Yes
Slate: Yes

Lot Description

Level: Yes

Misc Exterior

Balcony: Yes
Electric Gate: Yes
Fence – Iron: Yes
Garden: Yes
Lawn Irrigation: Yes
Porch – Full Front: Yes
Rain Gutters: Yes
Storm Windows: Yes

Exterior

Brick – Solid: Yes
Wood Siding: Yes

SF Detached Style

Charleston Single: Yes

Foundation

Crawl Space: Yes

Garage/Parking

2 Car Garage: Yes

Stories/Levels

3 Stories: Yes
Multi-Story: Yes

Equipment/Appliances

Dishwasher: Yes
Dryer: Yes
Microwave: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes
Washer: Yes
Washer Hookup: Yes

Cooling

Central Air: Yes

Heat

Heat Pump: Yes

Rooms

Formal Living: Yes
Foyer: Yes
Mother-In-Law Suite: Yes
Separate Dining: Yes
Study: Yes

Amenities

Cable TV: Yes
Elevators: Yes
Trash: Yes

Assumable

No: Yes

Primary Bedroom

Garden Tub/Shower: Yes
Multiple Closets: Yes
Sitting Room: Yes
Upstairs: Yes
Walk-In Closets: Yes

Proposed Financing

Any: Yes
Cash: Yes

Misc Interior

Adaptable for Elevator: Yes
Ceiling – Beamed: Yes
Ceiling – Cathedral/Vaulted: Yes
Ceiling – Smooth: Yes
Ceilings – 9'+: Yes

New Owned

Pre-Owned: Yes

Floors

Wood: Yes

FP Desc/Location

Bedroom: Yes
Dining Room: Yes
Gas Logs: Yes
Living Room: Yes

Possession

At Closing: Yes

Showing Instructions

Contact Listing Agent: Yes

Water/Sewer

Public Sewer: Yes
Public Water: Yes

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

Listing Office: Daniel Ravenel Sotheby's International Realty

Last Updated: April – 07 – 2026

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54 King Street, Charleston, SC 29401 (MLS# 26009066)