Exquisite 1816 gem situated on high ground in the heart of the French Quarter. The William Pritchard Dove House is a Category 2 historic home, deemed ''of irreplaceable importance'' to the city. Handsome federal period detailing greets you as you enter from the 2-car brick and stone driveway. A 1950's renovation added reclaimed marble to the foyer floor after previous decades of commercial use on the ground floor. True to Charleston single house design, the front living room is left from the foyer, with the dining room to the right and powder room under the stair. A stunning glass and steel extension of the brick kitchen house creates a dramatic old-meets-new moment with sleek Poggenpohl cabinetry set against the backdrop of old exposed brick and beams. (more)Enjoy views of the walled garden from this stunning kitchen and the adjacent cozy brick sitting room with its fireplace. Upstairs you are welcomed into the light filled front sitting room with beautifully preserved plaster and trim details and windows offering views across the French Quarter. The comfortable Primary Suite occupies the rear half of the second floor and offers a "wow" moment when you enter the bathroom space... with a dramatic vault to the ceiling, exposed original brick and beams, and light streaming in, this is one of the most dramatic bathroom spaces in Charleston. There are two additional bedrooms and a full bath on the third floor. The lush and private walled garden provides a quiet oasis in the heart of the city, with easy space to entertain directly from the glass-walled kitchen. Utility sheds are tucked behind a leafy garden wall, with a laundry room located just steps from the kitchen. Easy off-street parking for two cars. With a 2004 copper roof, all new HVAC in 2022 and full crawlspace encapsulation in 2022, this home is not only oozing with charm and character, it is in excellent condition and ready for the next owners to become part of this house's history!
EARLY 19TH CENTURY MINT CONDITION MASTERPIECE IN THE HEART OF THE FRENCH QUARTER! WALK TO THEATERS, RESTAURANTS, ART GALLERIES AND BEST SHOPS FROM THE WILLIAM PRITCHARD DOVE HOUSE. FORMAL ROOMS ARE PERFECTLY PROPORTIONED WITH SPECTACULAR MOULDINGS. THE STUNNING EXPOSED-BRICK AND GLASS-WALLED KITCHEN SPILLS INTO A DELIGHTFUL GARDEN FEATURED IN GARDENS OF HISTORIC CHARLESTON. VIKING, POGGEN POHL, FISHER PAYKEL - ITS ALL HERE - EVERY MODERN CONVENIENCE WITH THE PRESERVED CHARM OF THE OLD. ORIGINALLY RESTORED BY A FOUNDER OF THE HISTORIC CHARLESTON FOUNDATION, THE HOUSE HAS RECENTLY UNDERGONE A METICULOUS RENOVATION WITH NEW WIRING, PLUMBING, SECURITY, THREE ZONE HEAT/AIR, IRRIGATION, BATHROOMS, KITCHEN, NO EXPENSE SPARED. PERFECT.
Charleston Trident MLS #2211793
Jul 18, 2003
Listing Removed
—
Jul 10, 2002
Listed
$1,495,000
$502/sq ft
Charleston Trident MLS #2015445
Dec 1, 2000
Sold
$785,000
$264/sq ft
Oct 13, 2000
Listed
$849,000
$285/sq ft
Charleston Trident MLS #2004104
Jun 13, 2000
Listing Removed
—
Mar 20, 2000
Listed
$990,000
$333/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 14, 1999
Sold
$600,000
$202/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$14,667 (−52.9%)
$925,300 + $2,262,700
$3,188,000
2022
$31,111 (+1.3%)
2021
$30,723 (+0.7%)
2020
$30,496 (+12.1%)
2018
$27,205 (+2.4%)
2017
$26,575 (+3.4%)
2016
$25,700 (+21.9%)
2013
$21,076
Tax history for 42 State St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$14,667 (−52.9%)
$925,300 + $2,262,700
$3,188,000
2022
$31,111 (+1.3%)
2021
$30,723 (+0.7%)
2020
$30,496 (+12.1%)
2018
$27,205 (+2.4%)
2017
$26,575 (+3.4%)
2016
$25,700 (+21.9%)
2013
$21,076
*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
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
32 ft.
Lot depth
93 ft.
Lot size
2,976 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,986
Year built
1816
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Charleston County
APN
4580901112
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 14, 2026.
SR-5
OLD CITY HEIGHTS DISTRICT - 3
AR
OLD AND HISTORIC DISTRICT
SR CAT 1
Single Family Residentilal District
The Single-family Residential (SR) districts allow for one-family detached dwellings with maximum densities of 17.4 units per acre respectively, with varying setback, height and lot occupancy requirements.
Zone overlays
Old City Heights District 3
Amusement and Recreation Services Overlay Zone
Old and Historic District
Residential Short Term Rental - Category 1
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Golf related
Nov 18, 2024 • Final
Permit - painting
Paint the exterior trim, shutters, front door, metal balcony, and piping. Perform interior painting in the dining room, hallway, and bathroom.
Remodel
Jan 9, 2024 • Final
Permit - building, residential alteration
Remove and reinstall stucco on the north side of a two-story structure. Perform exploratory stucco removal and re-stucco a specific area as a mock-up for approval.
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: High Ceilings, Eat-in Kitchen, Family, Formal Living, Entrance Foyer, Separate Dining, Utility
Appliances: Dryer, Washer
Fireplace Features: Bath, Bedroom, Den, Gas Log, Three +