40 Laurens Street, Charleston, SC 29401 (MLS# 24024476)

40 Laurens Street, Charleston, SC 29401

$4,550,000

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Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 3.5 Square Footage: 6,165 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 5,663 Status: Closed

Current Price: $4,745,000 List Date: 12/05/2024 Last Modified: 5/16/2025

Description

The grandeur of Downtown Charleston awaits at the Stephen Shrewsbury House in the coveted Ansonborough neighborhood. A solid-brick single house, 40 Laurens Street commands attention with two levels of iconic piazzas and a ground-level veranda courtyard. The circa 1809 home showcases exquisite Adamesque woodworking, including period mantels and mouldings, expertly curated by the original builder, who had a background in carpentry. With 4.5 living levels and over 6,000 square feet, this residence offers ample room to entertain guests for legendary house parties. The courtyard, separate from the generous gated off-street parking area, provides an idyllic walled sanctuary with minimal maintenance for the perfect lock-and-leave lifestyle.

Supplements: Extensively renovated in 2021, the luxury kitchen wows with high-end finishes and appliances like the Wolf six-burner range and Sub Zero refrigerator. A handsome fireplace, lovingly incorporated into the new kitchen design, infuses the space with character. A comfortable, informal dining area completes the space, with additional refrigeration drawers and bar stool seating. Accessible by the grand staircase and the three-stop elevator, the primary suite encompasses the entire second floor, featuring a library, primary bedroom, recently renovated bath, and walk-in closet. The fourth floor offers two spacious full-height guest rooms with a shared bath - also recently redone- and a third bedroom on the upper dormer level. The Garden Level, also accessible by the elevator, provides a spacious guest or nanny suite with a dedicated living space. The location of this stunning and well-preserved property is unbeatable, within two blocks of the grocery store, close proximity to the beating heart of the city's fine dining and nightlife, cultural performance venues, and Marion Square - truly walkable to all of the best that Downtown Charleston has to offer. Live like a local in grand fashion at 40 Laurens; schedule your showing today.

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Property Features

SqFt Source: Tax Records SF Detached Style: Charleston Single Lot Description: 0 - .5 Acre Misc Exterior: Balcony; Covered Courtyard; Fence - Private; Porch - Full Front Roof: Metal Exterior: Brick - Solid; Stucco; Wood Siding Foundation: Basement Misc Interior: Ceiling - Smooth; Ceilings - 9'+; Elevator; Garden Tub/Shower; Walk-In Closets; Wet Bar New Owned: Pre-Owned Rooms: Eat-In-Kitchen; Family; Formal Living; Foyer; Laundry; Mother-In-Law Suite; Separate Dining; Study Primary Bedroom: Ceiling Fan; Upstairs; Walk-In Closets Cooling: Central Air Floors: Wood Heat: Forced Air Possession: At Closing Utility Suppliers: Charleston Water Service Amenities: Elevators Proposed Financing: Cash; Conventional Loan Assumable: No

Contract Info

Sub-Type: Single Family Detached MLS List Date: 2024-09-20 Status: Closed List Price: $4,745,000 Current Price: $4,550,000 Primary Structure List Price/SqFt: 769.67

Location Tax Legal

Tax Map #: 4580101006 Street #: 40 Street Name: Laurens Street Suffix: Street County: Charleston State: SC Zip Code: 29401 Area: 51 - Peninsula Charleston Inside of Crosstown Tax District: 72 - City of Charleston Subdivision: Ansonborough Elementary School: James Simons Middle School: St. Andrews High School: Burke Directions: Corner of E. Bay and Laurens

General Property Info

Bedrooms: 5 Primary Bedroom – Main Level: No Baths - Full: 3 Baths - Half: 1 Baths - Total: 3.5 Ground Level: Yes Stories: 4 Primary Structure Apx SqFt: 6165 Ownership: Fee Simple Year Built: 1809 Acreage: 0.13 Other Structures Y/N: No Potential Short Sale: No C/R: Yes Occupancy: Owner Lease Purchase: No HOA Fee: No Auction: No

Status Change Info

Sold Date: 2025-05-16 Sold Price/SqFt: 738.04 New Mortgage Type: Conventional

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Listing Office: Daniel Ravenel Sotheby's International Realty

Last Updated: May - 16 - 2025

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