This beautiful South of Broad Charleston Single retains much of the original historic fabric including plaster ceilings, period moldings, wooden floors and wide piazzas. The interior of the home has recently been repainted in fresh neutral colors.The property includes coveted off-street parking for three cars. The beautifully landscaped courtyard and walled garden includes a large fountain, creating a serene and private garden. A large detached shed to the rear of the property provides ample storage for garden equipment, sports gear and bicycles. Entering the property from Tradd Street through a double entrance with private vestibule leads you into the two-story foyer which opens to a grand staircase and leads to both the dining and living room. The living room is flooded with naturallight and overlooks Tradd Street, while the dining room boasts a large fireplace and seamlessly flows into the kitchen. The newly renovated kitchen offers generous counter space, cabinet storage, a professional range and picturesque garden views. Adjacent to the kitchen is the breakfast room bathed in natural light which has doors out to the piazza and garden, perfect for easy entertaining. ( The master bedroom with full ensuite is on the second floor has been newly renovated to include freshly painted cabinets and a cedar-lined closet. Two additional bedrooms share a bathroom which can also be accessed from the rear staircase. All the bedrooms benefit from access to the second floor piazza via the entrance on the landing. This floor also boasts a casual living room/entertainment area with a fireplace, ideal for movies, gaming, or reading. Rich in Charleston's architectural history, 157 Tradd Street was constructed by S.J.L. Matthews between 1883 and 1886 and is featured in The Buildings of Charleston; a Guide to the City's Architecture by Jonathan H. Poston. This is a rare opportunity to own a piece of Charleston history. Priced at a bargain, this home offers exceptional value and potential in one of Charleston's most sought-after neighborhoods. This property sits on a high crawl space and is located in an AE 11 flood area/zone.
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Price cut: $145K (6/13)
$2,350,000
157 Tradd St, Charleston, SC 29401
4beds
3,038sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1890
3,484.8 Square Feet Lot
$2,237,600 Zestimate®
$774/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Large fireplaceLarge fountainPicturesque garden viewsOriginal historic fabricWalled gardenGenerous counter spaceBeautifully landscaped courtyard
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Listing updated: June 29, 2025 at 09:14am
Listed by:
Handsome Properties, Inc.
Source: CTMLS,MLS#: 25007129

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Office, Dining Room
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Laundry: Washer Hookup, Laundry Room
Features
- High Ceilings, Kitchen Island, Ceiling Fan(s), Formal Living, Entrance Foyer
- Flooring: Wood
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Dining Room, Family Room, Two
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,038
- Total interior livable area: 3,038 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Off Street
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Front Porch
- Fencing: Partial
Lot
- Size: 3,484.8 Square Feet
Details
- Additional structures: Other
- Parcel number: 4571104031
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Charleston Single
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Crawl Space
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1890
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: South of Broad
Location
- Region: Charleston
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $774/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,188,000
- Annual tax amount: $17,370
- Date on market: 3/18/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
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