19 Gadsden Street, Charleston, SC, 29401

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Address

19 Gadsden Street, Charleston, SC

Listing Type

Active

Price

$ 5,850,000

Property Attributes

MLS#26025802
TypeSingle Family
Listing Status Active
CountyCharleston
CityCharleston
Area51 - Peninsula Charleston Inside of Crosstown
NeighborhoodHarleston Village
Zip29401
StyleTraditional
Year Built1828
Price$ 5,850,000
Bedrooms4
Full Bathrooms3
Half Bathrooms0
Sqr Footage4384
Lot Size0.22 Acres

Data Source:

Charleston Trident MLS (CTARMLS)

Property Description

Considered Notable to the City and classified as a Category 2 property, the Thomas Hamlin House, circa 1828, is an Antebellum home built in the Greek Revival style. This unique 3 story home, according to John Poston's The Buildings of Charleston, holds the distinction of being the first house built on Gadsden Street above Wentworth. It is believed to have served as a summer residence for the Hamlin family. When built, the home enjoyed unobstructed views of the Ashley River, a vantage that likely inspired its Lowcountry plantation-influenced details, including the grand front piazza which is ideal for Charleston entertaining and a gable roof with three dormers. The home has been lovingly restored, with interiors done by former owners of the property, designers Athalie Derse and Amelia Handegan, and gardens by landscape architect Glen Gardner. The stunning main entrance hall separates a formal living room and library on one side from a dining room and guest bedroom/second master with bath on the other. All four rooms feature wood-burning fireplaces with prominent high ceilings. The sleek, high-end kitchen sits off the dining room with a large floor to ceiling window overlooking the expansive backyard and a door that opens to the grand piazza. Upstairs, the primary suite includes substantial closet space wrapped around a fireplace and a large bathroom with a double vanity, separate shower, and clawfoot tub. A second cozy guest bedroom sits across the hall with lots of windows and natural light. The raised brick ground floor has been elegantly converted into a one-bedroom, one bath in-law suite with exposed-brick fireplaces in the sitting room and bedroom, heart pine floors, and a full kitchen. Recent upgrades include a Rinnai tankless water heater, new electrical, three heating and cooling zones including a new high efficiency Daikin unit, and refinished floors throughout. The third floor was fully renovated, with spray-foam insulation added beneath the metal standing-seam roof, a custom dressing room area, and a double master bath finished entirely in Waterworks fixtures. The charming ground floor has interior brick that was re-pointed in all five rooms, a new kitchen and bathroom, along with a second washer and dryer for added ease of use. There is also a full house generator on the property. The unusually large downtown backyard has a grand garden with beautiful plantings and outdoor lighting that make for truly special Charleston evenings. There is a tandem driveway that holds three cars along with plenty of off-street parking. This exceptional property offers a rare combination of documented history, architectural integrity, and move-in-ready craftsmanship in the heart of downtown Charleston.

Elementary School	Middle School	High School
Memminger Elementary School	Simmons Pinckney Middle School	Burke High School

Price History
9/14/2026	Listed $5,850,000

General Features

County	Charleston
Property Type	Residential
Subdivision Name	Harleston Village
Status	Active
Directions	Traveling West On Wentworth, Turn Right On Gadsden. 19 Gadsden Is On The Left.
High School	Burke
City	Charleston
MLS Area	51 - Peninsula Charleston Inside of Crosstown
Lot Size Units	Acres
Lot Size Square Feet	9583.2
Elementary School	Memminger
Middle/Junior High School	Simmons Pinckney
Building Area Units	Square Feet
Standard Status	Active
Utilities	Charleston Water Service,Dominion Energy
Sewer	Public Sewer
Heating	Heat Pump
Cooling	Central Air
Roof	Metal
Construction Materials	Block,Wood Siding
Year Built	1828
New Construction	false
Garage Y/N	false
Other Structures	No
Patio/Porch Features	Front Porch
Architectural Style	Traditional
Stories Count	3
Levels	3 Stories
Property Subtype	Single Family Detached
Full Baths	3
Carport Y/N	false
Property Attached Y/N	false
Primary Bedroom Level	Lower,Upper
Security Features	Security System

Interior Features

Interior Amenities	High Ceilings,Eat-in Kitchen,Formal Living,Entrance Foyer,Great,In-Law Floorplan,Separate Dining
Air Conditioning Y/N	true
Heating Y/N	true
Total Bedrooms	4
Fireplace Y/N	true
Room Type	Eat-In-Kitchen,Formal Living,Foyer,Great,Mother-In-Law Suite,Separate Dining
Flooring	Ceramic Tile,Wood
Fireplace Features	Bedroom,Dining Room,Family Room,Living Room,Three +,Wood Burning

Exterior Features

Lot Size Area	0.22
Lot Size Acres	0.22
Lot Features	0 - .5 Acre
Parking Features	Off Street
Water Source	Public
Foundation Details	Raised
Building Area Total	4384
Exterior Amenities	Lighting,Garden