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78 Vanderhorst Street

Charleston, SC 29403

$1,899,000 $8,006/Mo

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Bed

Bath

1,914

Sqft

0.04

Acre(Lot)

Description

78 Vanderhorst is a 3-bedroom Charleston single built in the 1890s. It was raised 13.9 feet by Luxury Simplified Construction in 2020 and elegantly renovated in 2023. LOCATION: Prime historic district location near MUSC, King Street and the College of Charleston. LIFESTYLE: Area is renowned for its hip culinary scene and culture. Think... Chubby Fish, Malagón, Vern's, Wild Common, Spoleto Art Festival, Int'l African American Museum, Sophia Institute, Gaillard Center, luxury retail and more. AESTHETIC: Antique hardwood floors and woodwork, high ceilings. Abundant natural light animates the color story, high-end window treatments and custom-made cabinetry, unlacquered brass finishes. INTERIOR: To step in Vanderhorst's front door is to appreciate its rich historical ambience. Original gas brick fireplaces anchor the living room and kitchen. Living room features plantation shutters and handsome built-ins. Serving the formal dining room is a spacious kitchen with all-new refrigerator, stove & dishwasher, ample counter space, a Miele flush-mount coffee-maker, closed cupboards and banquette breakfast nook. Laundry includes tailor-made cabinetry and a farm sink. An exquisitely nuanced powder room perfects the first floor. Three bedrooms and two full baths lie up the stairway. The primary bedroom features a marble bath, a custom-built-in wardrobe and a private piazza. Recent refinements include three handcrafted, solid mahogany entrance doors and a new sliding door leading to the back balcony. EXTERIOR: Double piazza is a signature of 19th century Charleston architecture. It follows true to Gullah folklore with haint paint ceilings. The hanging ferns, a Victorian-era trend, remain a popular southern accessory for porch living. The foundation and window box planters polish the historic charm. Private, fenced patio/courtyard. RARE FIND: one private driveway parking space + permit street parking. Huge ground-level storage area with new shelves. Twenty-minute drive to beach and golf. OTHER: 2023 HVAC, kitchen mini-split, attic dehumidifier, gas-fired, tankless water heater, closed-cell spray foam insulation plus 2020 smart water vents; 2018 roof hydro-stop system. Assumable flood policy. Buyer/Buyer Agent verifies all information during due diligence. Audio & video recording devices are in use on this property. Showing by appointment. Quick closing now possible! MOVE-IN-READY!

Property Details

Property Type : Residential

Price : $1,899,000

AD Id : 71379184

MLS Id : 502922

Beds : 3

Lot Size : 0.04 Acre

Living Area Size : 1,914

Year Built : 1890

County : Charleston

Subdivision: City Of Charleston

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Bedroom Information

Total beds: 3

Bathroom Information

Total Baths: 3 Full Baths: 2 Half Baths: 1
Flooring Information

Tile, Wood
Roofing Information

Metal
Interior Features

Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Entrance Foyer Roof: Metal Appliances: Solar Hot Water, Convection Oven, Dryer, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Washer, Tankless Water Heater Laundry Features: Laundry Room Window Features: Window Coverings, Window Treatments
Heating & Cooling

Has Heating: Yes Heating: Electric, Heat Pump, Wall Furnace Has Cooling: Yes Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Electric, Wall Unit(s), Wall/Window Unit(s)

Building Information

Year Built: 1890 Building Area Total: 1914 Construction Materials: Block, Concrete, Wood Siding Stories: 2 Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Rear Porch, Patio Pool Features: None Private Pool: No View: City
Exterior Features

Exterior Features: Balcony, Rain Gutters, Storage, Outdoor Grill

Lot Information

Lot Dimensions: .04 Main Square Feet: 0.04 Acres

Property Information

Subdivision: CITY OF CHARLESTON Source Property Type: Residential MLS Area Minor: City of Charleston Postal Code Plus 4: 6028 Zoning Description: Residential Property SubType: Single Family Residence Levels: Two Property Age: 136

Listing Price Information

Listing Price: $1899000 Cash, Conventional

Tax Information

Parcel Number: 4601504018 Tax Lot: 78 Van

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Parking Information

Paved, Driveway

Homeowners Association Information
Association Amenities: None

Utility Information

Cable Available
Location Information

WaterSource: Public

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ByOwner last updated this listing 06/11/2026 @ 14:53

MLS: 502922 LISTED BY: Leanne Sturms, Realty One Group - Lowcountry 843-290-0911 SOURCE: REsides (Hilton Head)