Located just one block from King Street, this historic downtown Charleston home is characterized by charming 1920's details with updates for modern living. The spacious front porch welcomes you to the light-filled floor plan with high ceilings and original hardwoods throughout most of the home. Great for entertaining, the home has great flow from the open living room with a brick fireplace and mantel to the dining room and adjacent kitchen. Upstairs you'll find three spacious bedrooms and a beautiful bath. The back deck overlooks the private, fenced backyard and the property also has off-street parking for one car. Recent updates include the roof and HVAC and the attic has been insulated.
Single-familyProperty Type
1920Year Built
2,613 sq ftLot Size
$584Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 spaceParking
Listed by • William Means Real Estate, LLC
Bought with Sarah Gipe Yandle• Carolina One Real Estate
This house is a true renovation of a Arts and Craft style bungalow. New hardwoods down and original upstairs. New Kitchen and Baths. New siding. New roof. Fresh paint inside and out. New rear deck. New lighting and ceiling fans throughout. All this plus a great location.
Charleston Trident MLS #2302455
Apr 3, 2003
Sold
$84,000
$58/sq ft
Feb 6, 2003
Listed
$88,000
$61/sq ft
THIS HOME CURRENTLY HAS A TENANT IN IT PAYING $550.00 PER MONTH. OWNER IS WILLING TO DO FINANCING WITH A DOWNPAYMENT.
Charleston Trident MLS #2212620
Jan 26, 2003
Listing Removed
—
Jul 19, 2002
Listed
$99,500
$69/sq ft
Charleston Trident MLS #9914273
Mar 9, 2000
Listing Removed
—
Nov 15, 1999
Listed
$60,000
$41/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 22, 1978
Sold
$11,500
$8/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,433 (+7.4%)
$197,685 + $334,190
$531,875
2022
$2,266 (−4.7%)
$171,900 + $290,600
$462,500
2021
$2,377 (+62.2%)
2020
$1,466 (−61.4%)
2018
$3,802 (+2.3%)
2017
$3,716 (+3.3%)
2016
$3,596 (+156.3%)
2013
$1,403
Tax history for 4 Benson St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,433 (+7.4%)
$197,685 + $334,190
$531,875
2022
$2,266 (−4.7%)
$171,900 + $290,600
$462,500
2021
$2,377 (+62.2%)
2020
$1,466 (−61.4%)
2018
$3,802 (+2.3%)
2017
$3,716 (+3.3%)
2016
$3,596 (+156.3%)
2013
$1,403
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
35 ft.
Lot depth
79 ft.
Lot size
2,613
Year renovated
2021
Sq. Ft.
1,449
Year built
1920
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Charleston County
APN
4631603093
Parking Spaces
1
Basement
No
Accessible
No
HOA Dues
—
Garage
No
Features
Green
Last updated by owner on Oct 22, 2021.
DR-1
OLD CITY HEIGHTS DISTRICT - 2.5
AR
SR CAT 2
Diverse Residential District
The DR districts allow multi-family residential (3 or more) dwellings and one-family attached dwellings as well as single- and two-family dwellings. Density limitations are 6.0, 9.0, 12.0, 19.4, 19.4, 26.4 and 26.4 units per acre respectively. Within the DR-1, DR-1F, DR-2, DR-2F districts, the Board of Zoning Appeals may approve as a special exception, fraternity houses, sorority houses, dormitories, and homes for the elderly.
Zone overlays
Old City Heights District 2.5
Amusement and Recreation Services Overlay Zone
Short Term Rental Overlay Zone - Category 2
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Golf related
Property details
Parking
Parking & Garage Information
Carport Spaces: 0
Parking Features: Off Street, Other (Use Remarks)
Interior
Interior Features
Interior Features: Ceiling - Smooth, High Ceilings, Kitchen Island, Walk-In Closet(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Family, Living/Dining Combo, Pantry, Separate Dining
Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator
Fireplace Features: Family Room, One, Wood Burning
Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Wood
Laundry Features: Dryer Connection, Laundry Room
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.5
Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 3
Room Master Bedroom Level: Upper
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Heat Pump
Exterior
Exterior Features
Fencing: Fence - Wooden Enclosed
Roof: Architectural
Property Type
Residential
Single Family Detached
Lot Information
Lot Features: 0 - .5 Acre, Level
Property Information
Ownership: Fee Simple
Property Type: Residential
Building Information
Levels: Two
Subdivision Information
Subdivision Name: North Central
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: 3887.84
Tax District: 71 - City of Charleston
Tax Legal Description: LT 31
Tax Map Number: 4631603093
Utilities
Utility Information
Public Sewer
Utilities: Charleston Water Service, Dominion Energy
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Mitchell
Middle Or Junior School: Simmons Pinckney
High School: Burke
Neighborhood Information
Subdivision Name: North Central
MLS Area Major: 52 - Peninsula Charleston Outside of Crosstown