225 Congress Street, Charleston, SC, 29403

Address

225 Congress Street, Charleston, SC

Listing Type

Active

Price

$ 1,085,000

Property Attributes

MLS#26025413
TypeSingle Family
Listing Status Active
CountyCharleston
CityCharleston
Area52 - Peninsula Charleston Outside of Crosstown
NeighborhoodWestside
Zip29403
StyleCharleston Single
Year Built1935
Price$ 1,085,000
Bedrooms3
Full Bathrooms2
Half Bathrooms1
Sqr Footage1508
Lot Size0.04 Acres

Data Source:

Charleston Trident MLS (CTARMLS)

Property 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.

Elementary School	Middle School	High School
James Simons Elementary School	Simmons Pinckney Middle School	Burke High School

Price History
9/9/2026	Listed $1,085,000

General Features

County	Charleston
Property Type	Residential
Subdivision Name	Westside
Status	Active
Directions	Take Exit 221a Toward Us-17 S/savannah. Take The Rutledge Avenue Exit And Continue On Rutledge Avenue. Turn Right Onto Congress Street.
High School	Burke
City	Charleston
MLS Area	52 - Peninsula Charleston Outside of Crosstown
Lot Size Units	Acres
Lot Size Square Feet	1742.4
Elementary School	James Simons
Middle/Junior High School	Simmons Pinckney
Building Area Units	Square Feet
Standard Status	Active
Utilities	Charleston Water Service,Dominion Energy
Sewer	Public Sewer
Cooling	Central Air
Roof	Architectural
Construction Materials	Wood Siding
Year Built	1935
New Construction	false
Garage Y/N	false
Other Structures	No
Patio/Porch Features	Front Porch
Architectural Style	Charleston Single
Stories Count	2
Levels	Two
Property Subtype	Single Family Detached
Full Baths	2
Carport Y/N	false
Property Attached Y/N	false

Interior Features

Interior Amenities	Ceiling - Smooth,Kitchen Island,Ceiling Fan(s),Eat-in Kitchen,Family,Other
Air Conditioning Y/N	true
Heating Y/N	false
Laundry Features	Laundry Room
Total Bedrooms	3
Fireplace Y/N	true
Half Baths	1
Room Type	Eat-In-Kitchen,Family,Laundry,Other (Use Remarks)
Primary Bedroom Features	Ceiling Fan(s)
Flooring	Carpet,Wood
Fireplace Features	Living Room,One
Total Fireplaces	1

Exterior Features

Lot Size Area	0.04
Lot Size Acres	0.04
Lot Features	0 - .5 Acre,Corner Lot
Parking Features	Off Street,Other
Water Source	Public
Foundation Details	Other
Building Area Total	1508