MLS# 16004962 | 8 Queen Street Charleston SC | French Quarter subdivision

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$1,955,000 | 3 beds | 2 full baths | 1 half baths | 3,276 sqft

$1,875,000
8 Queen Street
Charleston, SC 29401
  • 3Beds
  • 2Full Baths
  • 1Half Baths
  • 3,276SqFt
  • 1796Year Built
  • 0.04Acres
  • MLS# 16004962
  • Residential
  • Single Family Detached
  • Sold

  • Approx Time on Market10 months, 30 days
  • AreaHistoric Charleston
  • CountyCharleston
  • Subdivision French Quarter

Overview

Built in 1796 by Joseph Olman, this three story stucco building originally functioned as Smitty's Cabinet Shop on the first floor with a residence occupying the second and third floor. In 1982, the house was awarded the highly coveted Preservation Society of Charleston's Carolopolis Award which recognizes outstanding achievement in exterior preservation, restoration and rehabilitation. In 2015,this elegant single French Quarter house was completely restored with modern accoutrements while maintaining the original mantled fireplaces, moldings and wainscoting. A large modern Jenn Air appointed kitchen with custom granite, expresso bar,fireplace,Apple TV and cabinetry by Kirk Hendricks, a local acclaimed cabinet maker, overlooks a walled garden.The expansive living room/dining room with a fireplace and high ceilings is open and elegant.The Master Bedroom on the second floor welcomes you with the glow from the fireplace and a boutique styled bathroom. A study across the hall has built in bookcases and a fireplace as well. Hardwoods throughout, even on the third floor where there are two large guest rooms with a shared bath and enclosed laundry.



Sale Info

Listing Date: 02-26-2016

Sold Date: 01-26-2017

Aprox Days on Market: 
    10 month(s), 30 day(s)

Listing Sold: 
   8 Year(s), 5 month(s), 28 day(s) ago

Original Asking Price: $2,100,000

Asking Price: $1,955,000

Selling Price: $1,875,000

Price Difference From Original: 
Reduced By $225,000

Price Difference From Asking: 
Reduced By $80,000

Agriculture / Farm

Grazing Permits Forest Service:  No

Grazing Permits Private:  No

Grazing Permits Blm:  No

Horse:  No

Farm Credit Service Incl:  No

Association Fees / Info

Bathroom Info

Halfbaths:  1

Fullbaths:  2

Building Info

Levels:  3 Stories

Year Built:  1796

Floors:  Wood

Business Info

Rent Control:  No

Buyer Compensation

Exterior Features

Pool Private:  No

Style:  Charleston Single, Traditional

Garage / Parking

Garage:  No

Attached Garage:  No

Green / Env Info

Green Energy Efficient:  HVAC

Interior Features

Desclocation:  Bedroom, Den, Dining Room, Great Room, Kitchen, Three +

Interior Features:  Eat-in Kitchen, Formal Living, Pantry, Study

Fireplace:  Yes

Lot Info

Lot Size:  0.04

Lot Desc:  Level

Lot Size Units:  Acres

Acres:  0.04

Lot Sqft:  1742.4

Irrigation Water Rights:  No

Offer Compensation

Other

Security Features:  Security System

Mobile Home Remains:  No

Property Info

Property Type:  A

Stories:  3

Foundation:  Crawl Space

Exterior:  Stucco

New Construction:  No

Building Area Units:  Square Feet

View:  No

Home Warranty:  No

Habitable Residence:  No

Room Info

Beds:  3

Room Master Bedroom Level:  Upper

Sale / Lease Info

Sold Date:  2017-01-26T00:00:00

Lease Renewal Option:  No

Lease Considered:  No

Lease Assignable:  No

Special Features

Sqft Info

Sqft:  3276

Unit Info

Utilities / Hvac

Water Source:  Public

Utilities:  Charleston Water Service, SCE & G

Heating:  Yes

Water Sewer:  Public Sewer

Cooling:  Yes

Waterfront / Water

Waterfront:  No

Schools

Elem:  Memminger

Middle:  Simmons Pinckney

High:  Burke

Directions

East Bay Street To Historic Queen Street. House Is Close To State Street On The Right.

Courtesy of listing office Limehouse Properties 

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Price & Status History (on marshallwalker.com since Fri, Feb 26th 2016)
  • Original Price: $2,100,000
  • Current Price: $1,955,000
  • Price Reduced: $145,000
Date ChangedFromTo
01/27/2017Active ContingentSold
11/10/2016$1,975,000 $1,955,000 Reduced by $20,000
11/07/2016$1,989,000 $1,975,000 Reduced by $14,000
09/20/2016$2,100,000 $1,989,000 Reduced by $111,000

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