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41 Ashton Street

Charleston, SC 29403

$614,000 $2,588/Mo

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Overview

Bed

Bath

1,496

Sqft

0.10

Acre(Lot)

Description

If you've been looking for an opportunity to own a downtown Charleston home without paying for someone else's top-to-bottom renovation, 41 Ashton Street is worth a look.This home has been owned by the same seller since 2003 and has primarily been used as a rental during that time, with a short period as the owner's primary residence. It was most recently rented for $3,100/month and is being offered in move-in condition, with a number of updates already completed while still leaving room for a future owner to make it their own.The home has three bedrooms, two full baths and a fourth room that can easily serve as an office, playroom, workout room or additional flex space. There is also a separate laundry room and mudroom.Inside, you'll find high ceilings, lots of natural light and original h ardwood floors that have been refinished. The entire interior has recently been repainted, and vinyl windows were installed in 2005. The electrical system and kitchen have also been updated. The kitchen has an open layout, granite countertops, newer appliances and original beadboard walls and ceiling that add some of the character you hope to find in an older Charleston home. An original fireplace is no longer in use but remains as a great architectural feature. A full bank of doors opens to the traditional side porch, bringing in even more light and giving the house that classic Charleston feel. Some doors have been sealed shut but could easily be made functional again. Outside, the fenced backyard is surprisingly private for downtown, with a full privacy fence and room for pets, entertaining or simply having some outdoor space of your own. There is also one dedicated off-street parking space. One of the more unusual features is the detached garage in the backyard. It is a very large storage space, which is hard to come by downtown. The structure was built by a previous owner with the intention of creating living quarters above, but that space was never finished and the current owner has only used the building for storage. Someone may choose to explore other possibilities for it in the future, subject to permits, zoning and any necessary improvements. The stairs to the upper portion have not been verified as safe and should not be used during showings. The original metal roof was recoated in 2023, and a new HVAC condenser was installed in 2026. The location is incredibly convenient. You can easily walk or bike to MUSC, The Citadel, WestEdge, Publix, coffee shops and restaurants, while being just off the Crosstown for quick access to I-26, West Ashley, James Island and the rest of Charleston. The new Ashley River Crossing pedestrian and bicycle bridge is also currently under construction nearby. When complete, it will connect downtown Charleston with West Ashley and the West Ashley Greenway, with connections into Brittlebank Park and the Ashley River Walk. The property is located in an AE flood zone, but neither the home nor the yard has flooded during the seller's 23+ years of ownership, including during periods of heavy rain when other downtown streets experienced flooding. This is not being marketed as a completely renovated home. There are additional updates a future owner could make if they want to take it to its highest potential. The seller has priced the property with that in mind and intends to sell it as-is, with no repairs planned unless a structural issue is discovered. What it does offer today is a move-in-ready downtown house with three bedrooms plus a flex room, two baths, high ceilings, hardwood floors, an updated kitchen, a full side porch, fenced backyard, off-street parking, and an unusually large detached garage/storage building. That is a lot of house, space and functionality for downtown Charleston at this price point. *Seller is a licensed SC Real Estate broker.

Property Details

Property Type : Residential

Price : $614,000

AD Id : 89846125

MLS Id : 26023861

Beds : 3

Lot Size : 0.10 Acre

Living Area Size : 1,496

Year Built : 1930

County : Charleston

Subdivision: Westside

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Bathroom Information

Full Baths: 2

Room Information

Total Bedroom: 3 Window Feature: Some Storm Wnd/Doors
Flooring Information

Wood
Roofing Information

Metal
Interior Features

Ceiling - Smooth, High Ceilings, Walk-In Closet(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Family Roof: Metal
Heating & Cooling

Heating: Heat Pump Cooling: Central Air WaterSource: Public

Building Information

Year Built: 1930 Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Exterior Features

Foundation Details: Crawl Space

Porch: Porch - Full Front
Fencing

Privacy, Wood

Lot Information

Lot Description: High Lot Size Area: 0.1 Lot Size Units: Acres Lot Square Feet: 4,356 Lot Acres: 0.1 Stories: 1 Main Square Feet: 0.1

Property Information

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

Parking Information

Off Street

Elementary School: Mitchell

Junior High School: Simmons Pinckney

Senior High School: Burke
Utility Information

Charleston Water Service, Dominion Energy
Location Information

Direction: Turn Onto Hagood From The Crosstown, Right On Ashton. House Is On The Right.

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