52 Laurens Street, Charleston, SC, 29401 | $2,300,000

This south-facing, Adamesque three-story home was built in 1796 by merchant William Austin, on land leased from General Gadsden, a Revolutionary hero andmaritime import/export magnate. Incredible opportunity to own a historic mansion in infamous Ansonborough. One of the most beautiful streets in downtown Charleston, a couple blocks from the shopping/restaurants on Market and King. The property currently has 4/5 apartments to include 3bd/1bth, 1bd/1bth, 1bd/1bth, 2bd/1bth and a kitchen house with 1bd/1bth connected to unit A and huge cellar, the length of the kitchen house with a historic brick bread warmer. 52 Laurens can also be transitioned back to its original single family home. There are 4 off street parking spaces with additional backyard space for more parkingThis property is unique as it boasts a large private front yard to enjoy from the huge sweeping double front 12 ft piazzas with eight 10 foot double front porch doors to allow in extensive natural sunlight. 12 foot Ceilings offer generous space with the original crown moldings and 5 fireplaces. Come experience the enrichment and warmth of this incredible home with views of the Ravenel bridge and endless steeples from the second and third floors. This is an incredible opportunity to own a piece of historical Charleston Charm.

Features

  • Parking: Off Street
  • Heating: Central, Wall Unit(s)
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Amenities: Trash
  • Bedrooms: 8
  • Baths: 6 full
  • Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup
  • Complex: Ansonborough
  • Development: 51 - Peninsula Charleston Inside of Crosstown
  • Year Built: 1680
  • Approx Sq. Feet: 4,151
  • Acreage: 0.18
  • Lot Desc: 0 - .5 Acre, High
  • Elem. School: Memminger
  • Middle School: Simmons Pinckney
  • High School: Burke
  • MLS#: 24028139
  • Days on Market: 164 days
  • Website: https://www.raveis.com
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52 Laurens Street, Charleston, SC, 29401

$2,300,000

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5/6 (30 Yr)
Adjustable Rate Jumbo*
30 Year
Fixed-Rate Jumbo
15 Year
Fixed-Rate Jumbo
Loan Amount $1,840,000 $1,840,000 $1,840,000
Term 360 months 360 months 180 months
Initial Interest Rate** 6.125% 6.500% 6.375%
Interest Rate based on Index + Margin 8.125%
Annual Percentage Rate 6.861% 6.637% 6.540%
Monthly Tax Payment N/A N/A N/A
H/O Insurance Payment $125 $125 $125
Initial Principal & Interest Pmt $11,180 $11,630 $15,902
Total Monthly Payment $11,305 $11,755 $16,027

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