19 Ashton St Charleston, SC 29403
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Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Detached
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 1,111 sqft
Price per Sqft $641
Subdivision Westside
MLS Listing ID 26011378
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 2
HOA Y/N No
Year Built 1935
Lot Size 2,178 Sqft
Acres 0.05
Property Sub-Type Single Family Detached
Property Description
The home was completely lifted and rebuilt with an elevated, walk-under foundation, all-new piers, hurricane strapping, ties, and anchors installed per structural engineer specifications--an uncommon and highly valuable improvement that offers long-term peace of mind, enhanced functionality, and superior protection from the foundational issues that often affect comparable historic homes. Unlike many Freedman's Cottages that remain close to grade, 19 Ashton has been over-engineered and meticulously reconstructed from the ground up.
Exterior improvements further elevate the property's appeal and include a new standing-seam metal roof, new masonry steps with an iron railing, horizontal wood louvers between the masonry piers, and carefully executed architectural details that honor the home's historic roots while enhancing its overall presentation.
As a Freedman's Cottage, the home carries important historical significance, representing a meaningful piece of Charleston's architectural and cultural heritage while offering buyers the rare combination of authentic historic charm and modern structural integrity. Few homes of this era have undergone such an extensive restoration, making 19 Ashton Street a truly turnkey opportunity in one of downtown Charleston's most convenient and rapidly evolving neighborhoods.
Location
State SC
County Charleston
Area 52 - Peninsula Charleston Outside Of Crosstown
Rooms
Master Bedroom Multiple Closets
Interior
Interior Features Kitchen Island
Flooring Ceramic Tile, Wood
Exterior
Roof Type Metal
Building
Story 1
Foundation Raised
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Architectural Style Cottage
Level or Stories One
Structure Type Wood Siding
New Construction Yes
Schools
Elementary Schools Mitchell
Middle Schools Simmons Pinckney
High Schools Burke
Others
Acceptable Financing Any
Listing Terms Any
Financing Any
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