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225 Congress Street

Charleston, SC 29403

$1,085,000 $4,574/Mo

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Overview

Bed

2.5

Bath

1,508

Sqft

0.04

Acre(Lot)

Description

Beautifully reimagined and thoughtfully renovated, this downtown Charleston home offers a refined blend of timeless character, sophisticated modern finishes, and an exceptional Hampton Park location.From the moment you step inside, the home feels bright, polished, and effortlessly inviting. Abundant natural light highlights the beautiful heart pine floors, crisp neutral palette, and thoughtfully selected finishes throughout. Original 1930s details, including the staircase and fireplace mantle, preserve the home's historic character. While the open layout creates an easy flow for both everyday living and entertaining.At the heart of the home, the kitchen makes an immediate impression. White cabinetry, quartz countertops, an oversized island, stainless steel ZLINE appliances, a 36" gas range , designer lighting, and warm brass accents come together to create a space that feels both elevated and approachable. Every detail of the renovation has been considered to give the home a cohesive, timeless aesthetic. The bedrooms offer light filled retreats, while the beautiful bathrooms continue the home's refined design with stylish tilework, modern vanities, brass fixtures, and a glass enclosed shower. Outside, the covered front porch provides a quintessential Charleston welcome, enhanced by gas lanterns that complement the home's historic charm, while off street parking adds an increasingly coveted convenience to downtown living. Beyond the home itself, the location is an integral part of what makes this property so special. Hampton Park, with its picturesque walking and biking paths, gardens, and expansive green space, is just minutes away. Spend an afternoon along the Ashley River at Brittlebank Park, catch a Charleston RiverDogs game at nearby Joseph P. Riley Jr. Park, or enjoy the growing collection of dining, shopping, fitness, and everyday conveniences at WestEdge. The surrounding neighborhood is also home to some of Charleston's favorite local restaurants, cafés, and gathering places. Lillian's Petite Market & Eatery, Berkeley's, Moe's Crosstown Tavern, and other neighborhood favorites are nearby, while the celebrated restaurants, shopping, and energy of Upper King Street are easily accessible. Whether it's a morning walk through Hampton Park, dinner at a neighborhood favorite, an evening at the ballpark, or a night out downtown, this location offers the opportunity to experience Charleston in a way that feels distinctly local. Fully renovated, beautifully appointed, and surrounded by some of the peninsula's most beloved destinations, this is more than a beautifully updated home. It's an opportunity to enjoy the very best of Charleston living, right outside your front door.

Property Details

Property Type : Residential

Price : $1,085,000

AD Id : 91115227

MLS Id : 26025413

Beds : 3

Lot Size : 0.04 Acre

Living Area Size : 1,508

Year Built : 1935

County : Charleston

Subdivision: Westside

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Features

Bathroom Information

Full Baths: 2 Half Baths: 1
Flooring Information

Carpet, Wood
Roofing Information

Architectural
Interior Features

Ceiling - Smooth, Kitchen Island, Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Family, Other Roof: Architectural Laundry Features: Laundry Room
Heating & Cooling

Cooling: Central Air WaterSource: Public

Building Information

Year Built: 1935 Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Exterior Features

Foundation Details: Other

Porch: Front Porch

Lot Information

Lot Description: 0 - .5 Acre, Corner Lot Lot Size Area: 0.04 Lot Size Units: Acres Lot Square Feet: 1,742 Lot Acres: 0.04 Stories: 2 Main Square Feet: 0.04

Property Information

Property Type: Residential Sub Type: Single Family DetachedStyle: Charleston Single Subdivision: Westside

Parking Information

Off Street, Other

Elementary School: James Simons

Junior High School: Simmons Pinckney

Senior High School: Burke
Utility Information

Charleston Water Service, Dominion Energy
Location Information

Direction: Take Exit 221a Toward Us-17 S/savannah. Take The Rutledge Avenue Exit And Continue On Rutledge Avenue. Turn Right Onto Congress Street.

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2 Henrietta Street, Charleston, SC, 29403	$1,395,000	3	3.5	1,914	0.03 Acre
44 Charlotte Street #D, Charleston, SC, 29403	$975,000	2	1.5	1,238	--
3 Judith Street, Charleston, SC, 29403	$925,000	2	2	1,524	0.08 Acre
645 East Bay Street, Charleston, SC, 29403	$1,295,000	--	--	--	0.11 Acre
15 Judith Street #E, Charleston, SC, 29403	$1,100,000	3	3.5	1,680	0.02 Acre
67 Drake Street, Charleston, SC, 29403	$1,195,000	4	3.5	2,068	0.06 Acre
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ByOwner last updated this listing 09/10/2026 @ 13:33

MLS: 26025413 LISTED BY: Garrett Henson, Exp Realty LLC SOURCE: CHS Regional MLS