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921 Jessica Avenue

Newberry, SC 29108

$975,000 $4,110/Mo

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Overview

Bed

Bath

6,313

Sqft

1.76

Acres(Lot)

Description

Imagine stepping across a threshold to a place where the world is instantly hushed and history whispers that you’ve crossed over into a more gracious era. This grand, antebellum Classical Revival residence has an unforgettable presence that does exactly that, with equal parts elegance and authority. Behind its distinguished brick façade, time has been carefully held - warm, quiet, and beautifully intact - ready for the next steward who values beauty with a story. A monumental, full-height temple portico rises like a stage set for Southern living, framed by Doric columns and a pediment that crowns the home with unmistakable symmetry. Original six-over-six windows catch the light in perfect rhythm, while the house is filled with small, poetic details that tell you this was built to last and built to be admired. Inside, experience the balance and comfort of a truly classic plan: a long central hall, soaring ceilings, and rooms that feel generous without ever losing intimacy. Heart pine floors run underfoot with the soft patina only centuries can give. Original doors, interior shutters, plaster moldings, and eight fireplaces create a backdrop that makes every antique look like it was always meant to be here - silver, oil portraits, gilded mirrors, mahogany, linen, and lamplight. This is a home where collections don’t simply fit - they truly belong. The story is as compelling as the architecture. Built in the early nineteenth century for Major Frederick Nance, an early South Carolina statesman, the house reflects the stature of a man who helped shape his generation. Because Nance was known to have had a direct connection to Robert Mills through his work with the state public buildings committee, the design of the home has been attributed to Mills and was documented as such in the National Register of Historic Places in 2014. Robert Mills was born in Charleston in 1781 and was preeminent among the first generation of native-born American architects. For the discerning buyer who values provenance, scholarship, and significance, this one is for you. Disclaimer: CMLS has not reviewed and, therefore, does not endorse vendors who may appear in listings.

Property Details

Property Type : Single Family

Price : $975,000

AD Id : 75583922

MLS Id : 627562

Beds : 3

Lot Size : 1.76 Acres

Living Area Size : 6,313

Year Built : 1822

County : Newberry

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Features

Bedroom Information

Total Bedrooms: 3 Main Bedrooms: Fireplace,Bath-Private,Ceilings-High (over 9 Ft),Closet-Private,Floors-Hardwood Bedrooms 1: Fireplace,Ceilings-High (over 9 Ft),Floors-Hardwood Bedrooms 2: Fireplace,Ceilings-High (over 9 Ft),Floors-Hardwood Other Rooms: Sun Room,Library

Bathroom Information

Total Baths: 2 Full Baths: 1 Half Baths: 1

Water/Sewer

Water Source: Public Sewer: Public
Kitchen Information

Kitchen: Eat In,Fireplace,Floors-Hardwood,Cabinets-Stained Kitchen Level: Main Other Equipment: Dishwasher,Refrigerator,Tankless H20 Dining Room Level: Main Dining Room Features: Fireplace,Floors-Hardwood,Molding,Ceilings-High (over 9 Ft)

Interior Features

Attic Storage,Security System-Owned,Attic Access
Cooling Features

Central

Heating Source

Central

Building Information

Built Year: 1822 Basement: No Basement
Exterior Features

Guest House,Front Porch - Covered,Back Porch - Uncovered

Foundation

Crawl Space

Exterior Finish

Brick-All Sides-AbvFound
Road Type

Paved

Lot Information

Lot Size (Acr): 1.76
Property Information

New/Resale: Resale Property Detail: Antebellum Type: Single Family Subdivision: NONE City: Newberry State: SC Directions: From I-26, take exit 76 onto SC-219 for 4.6 miles toward Newberry. Continue straight on Main Street for 0.4 miles. Turn left onto Drayton Street for 500 ft. Turn right onto O'Neal Street for 0.2 miles. Turn left onto Jessica Avenue for 350 ft. 921 Jessica Avenue is on your right. Property Status: ACTIVE

Listing Price Information

Original List Price: $975,000 Price Per SQFT: $211 List Price Tot SqFt: $211

Assessment Information

Home Warranty Paid: None

Parking Information

Garage: 0

School Information

Elementary School: Gallman High School: Newberry Middle School: Newberry

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ByOwner last updated this listing 06/15/2026 @ 01:13

MLS: 627562 LISTED BY: Lindsey Moore, Wolfe and Taylor Inc SOURCE: Columbia MLS South Carolina