Fully Renovated Historic Home with Elevator & Apartment in Harleston Village!Welcome to 20 Bennett Street, an exquisitely renovated and reimagined residence in the heart of Harleston Village. This turnkey home combines historic Charleston charm with modern convenience, offering a flexible layout perfect for families, guests, or multigenerational living. The property includes a fully equipped apartment and an elevator servicing all levels, making this a rare and versatile downtown opportunity.The main level is filled with natural light, beginning with the elegant living room featuring oversized windows and a gas fireplace. The show-stopping chef's kitchen is the heart of the home, anchored by a large center island, custom cabinetry, and premium appliances including a Wolf range,pot filler, custom vent hood, wet bar with beverage fridge and ice maker, and a spacious walk-in pantry. A tiled backsplash and designer lighting elevate the space. Adjacent to the kitchen is a stylish dining area with built-in cabinetry. A charming office tucked nearby features built-in shelving, a desk, and designer wallpaper. Additional thoughtful touches on the main level include a mudroom with custom storage area and a powder bath beneath the staircase with lovely handcarved sink and designer wallpaper. The upper floor hosts a light-filled primary suite with generous walk-in closet and a spa-inspired bath featuring a zero-entry, arched shower, beautiful wood statement vanity with two sinks, and exquisite tilework. Three additional bedrooms each feature en suite baths with custom tile and fixtures. A cozy upstairs den/flex space with beverage fridge provides a perfect lounge space for guests or children. A large laundry room with built-in cabinetry completes the second floor, along with an additional large closet and linen closet. A brand-new addition includes a full apartment with separate access from the rear staircase, as well as a private door off the main mudroom. The apartment includes a living room, full kitchen, bedroom with walk-in closet, full bath, and space for a stackable washer/dryer ideal for extended family, aging parents, or rental income. The home was recently elevated, allowing for a spacious two-car garage with extensive storage underneath, along with a gated driveway offering ample off-street parking. This entire home was gutted to the studs, and is basically a brand new home inside a historic shell, with a new addition at the rear. There is all new plumbing, electrical, HVAC, new roof, and more. Additional design details and premium finishes include engineered 10" wide-plank white oak flooring throughout, new lighting by Visual Comfort, Hudson Valley and more, designer wallpaper, plumbing fixtures by Brizo, Signature Hardware, and Kohler, Baldwin and Rejuvenation hardware, custom cabinetry with built in drawers, and new landscaping. See list of details and renovation highlights under Documents. 20 Bennett is a truly rare find in historic downtown Charleston where historic elegance meets modern, move-in-ready convenience.
Active contingent
$2,879,500
20 Bennett St, Charleston, SC 29401
5beds
3,055sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1918
4,356 Square Feet Lot
$2,767,600 Zestimate®
$943/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: August 05, 2025 at 03:46pm
Listed by:
Maison Real Estate
Source: CTMLS,MLS#: 25021239

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 6
- Full bathrooms: 5
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Living/Dining Combo, Loft
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Laundry: Washer Hookup, Laundry Room
Features
- Ceiling - Smooth, High Ceilings, Elevator, Garden Tub/Shower, Kitchen Island, Walk-In Closet(s), Wet Bar, Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Formal Living, Entrance Foyer, In-Law Floorplan
- Flooring: Wood
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas Log, Living Room, One
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,055
- Total interior livable area: 3,055 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage, Off Street, Other, Garage Door Opener
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Front Porch
Lot
- Size: 4,356 Square Feet
- Features: 0 - .5 Acre
Details
- Parcel number: 4570301033
- Special conditions: Flood Insurance
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Raised
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1918
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Charleston Water Service, Dominion Energy
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Harleston Village
Location
- Region: Charleston
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $943/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $675,000
- Annual tax amount: $11,636
- Date on market: 8/1/2025
- Listing terms: Any
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