Circa 1823, a rare historic compound tucked along Warren Street featuring three structures, including two residences with a total of five bedrooms and three-and-a-half bathrooms. Originally developed in the 1820s as part of the estate of Benjamin Faneuil Dunkin, Chancellor of South Carolina, 87 1/2 & 1/4 Warren Street once served as the kitchen house and carriage and stable outbuildings for the neighboring main residence now known as the 'Ashley Hall Warren Street House'. The property has been thoughtfully restored while preserving its early Charleston character and is recognized on the National Register of Historic Places. The main residence offers three bedrooms and two-and-a-half baths, blending preserved early 19th-century architectural elements with refined updates for contemporaryliving. On the first floor, the living room, dining room, sunroom, and kitchen are framed by original exposed brick walls and natural light creating warmth and architectural depth throughout the living spaces. The eat-in kitchen features custom cabinetry, premium appliances, and glass doors that open to the patio and expansive yard, offering an effortless connection to outdoor living and entertaining. Upstairs, heart pine floors and soaring ceilings define the second level, which opens onto a spacious rear porch overlooking the enclosed grounds. The generous lot offers ample space for a future pool, presenting an opportunity to create a truly exceptional outdoor retreat. Privately situated at the rear of the property, the separate two-bedroom guest house provides flexibility for guests, extended family, pool house, home office, or rental income. Recent improvements include a new slate roof on the main residence (2024), a new roof on the guest house (2026), and a comprehensive renovation completed between 2017 and 2018. Additional features include a gated driveway with ample off-street parking, renovated upper porch, a private courtyard-style yard, and a detached shed - rare amenities in historic downtown Charleston. Steeped in Charleston history and located within one of the city's most treasured historic corridors, 87 1/2 & 1/4 Warren Street presents a rare opportunity to own a distinctive and enduring piece of the city's architectural legacy.
Single-familyProperty Type
1823Year Built
6,534 sq ftLot Size
$691Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by • Smith Spencer Real Estate
Bought with Katie Poole• The Exchange Company, LLC
Est. $8,392 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 87 1/2 1/4 Warren St
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
Charleston Trident MLS #26009290
May 22, 2026
Sold
$2,275,000
$691/sq ft
Apr 17, 2026
Contingent
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Apr 2, 2026
Listed
$2,275,000
$691/sq ft
Charleston Trident MLS #20018221
Nov 9, 2020
Listing Removed
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Jul 3, 2020
Listed
$1,325,000
$402/sq ft
Charleston Trident MLS #20017351
Nov 9, 2020
Listing Removed
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Jun 25, 2020
Listed
$1,325,000
$402/sq ft
Charleston Trident MLS #16021411
Nov 1, 2016
Sold
$740,000
$225/sq ft
Aug 17, 2016
Contingent
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Aug 10, 2016
Listed
$819,000
$249/sq ft
As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.
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Single Family Residential
County
Charleston County
APN
460-16-01-100
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Last updated by owner on Jul 2, 2023.
Aug 27, 2026 • Active
Permit - building, multi-family alteration
Remodel
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking & Garage Information
Carport Spaces: 0
Parking Features: Off Street
Interior
Interior Features
Interior Features: Ceiling - Smooth, High Ceilings, Kitchen Island, Eat-in Kitchen, Formal Living, Entrance Foyer, Separate Dining
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Flooring: Wood
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Total Decimal: 3.5
Bathrooms Total Integer: 4
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 5
Room Master Bedroom Features: Outside Access
Room Master Bedroom Level: Upper
Heating & Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Exterior
Exterior Features
Fencing: Fence - Wooden Enclosed
Roof: Slate, Wood
Property Type
Residential
Single Family Detached
Property Information
Other Structures: No, Storage, Workshop
Property Type: Residential
Building Information
Levels: Two
Subdivision Information
Subdivision Name: Radcliffeborough
Financial
Tax Information
Tax District: 71 - City of Charleston
Tax Legal Description: LT 2
Tax Map Number: 4601601100
Utilities
Utility Information
Public Sewer
Utilities: Charleston Water Service, Dominion Energy
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Memminger
Middle Or Junior School: Simmons Pinckney
High School: Burke
Neighborhood Information
Subdivision Name: Radcliffeborough
MLS Area Major: 51 - Peninsula Charleston Inside of Crosstown
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County: Charleston County
APN: 460-16-01-100
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 2, 2023