This turn-key home in the coveted neighborhood of Wappoo Heights (adjacent to The Crescent) w/ close proximity to downtown, MUSC and Porter Gaud. This was a complete redesign project that was gutted down to the studs. All brand new operating systems to include: plumbing and plumbing fixtures, wiring, interior/exterior electrical fixtures, subterranean electrical lines from street, roofing, HVAC systems and insulation. Finishes include: 7.5'' white oak engineered hardwood floors, Versaille pattern travertine flooring in the mudroom and butlers pantry, tiled floors and walls in each bathroom, all bedrooms with ensuite, with one guest bedroom downstairs and office (which could be a 5th bedroom), first level powder room for guests, large expansive kitchen with a glass enclosed eat-in areaand oversized island with waterfall custom Cambria quartz detail and backsplash (Cambria has a lifetime guarantee), Viking appliances that include a 48" gas range, 48" french door refrigerator, built-in microwave drawer, two dishwashers, two deep sinks, mini beverage fridge, large capacity front-load LG washer and dryer with custom cabinet enclosure including a laundry chute from the upstairs bedrooms, custom built-in cabinetry for storage in the kitchen including a beverage station, mudroom built-ins, and butlers as well as each bathroom. The upstairs master bedroom has a sitting area, large bathroom with a glass enclosed walk-in shower with Rohl shower head and double shower wands, large Albert & Victoria volcanic limestone soaking tub, 11' double floating vanity with lots of storage and separate water closet. The master closet has custom millwork for ample organization. There is a double faced gas fireplace at entry/dining room with 200 year old antique wood mantels and beam detail, custom glassed-in stairwell with hand forged wrought iron handrail and second floor banister, gas lanterns, custom iron doors with low-e glass panels at front entrance (double door) and mudroom (single), newly constructed two-car garage deep for SUVs with large upstairs space w/ potential to have 600 additional square feet, and separate painter's retreat that could be a children's playhouse, or eventual pool house with about 150 square feet (completed), all new grading to the lot with brand new driveway, cut-out at street side for additional parking, walkways to the home, all new zoysia sod and six zone irrigation, gutters, and french drains for proper water flow, privacy fence with 6' on either side and 8' at the rear of the property, along with Ring camera doorbell, four exterior perimeter cameras on the main home and two on the garage.
Single-familyProperty Type
1950Year Built
0.45 acresLot Size
$797Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by • Daniel Ravenel Sotheby's International Realty
Bought with Legrand Elebash• Handsome Properties, Inc.
Light filled modern space with classical architectural elements throughout this home has it all, private space, open concept, top of the line finishes and custom touches like a laundry chute, designer hardware and fixtures. There is room for a pool...
and parking spaces for a crowd, minutes from downtown with easy access to Wappoo Creek and Windermere with shopping and restaurants. Bedrooms each have an en-suite bathroom, there is even one on the first floor. Flex room for office or studio as well as a mudroom and separate butlers pantry/laundry space.
7 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Heidi Huddleston
Redfin Associate agent
Sale history for 5 Palmetto Rd
Date
Event
Price
Charleston Trident MLS #19032501
Nov 19, 2020
Sold
$2,200,000
$539/sq ft
Oct 1, 2020
Contingent
—
Jul 8, 2020
Price Changed
$2,395,000
$587/sq ft
Mar 19, 2020
Price Changed
$2,490,000
$610/sq ft
Mar 19, 2020
Relisted
—
Feb 14, 2020
Contingent
—
Nov 26, 2019
Listed
$2,590,000
$635/sq ft
Charleston Trident MLS #18015176
Jul 9, 2018
Sold
$680,000
$167/sq ft
May 29, 2018
Contingent
—
May 28, 2018
Listed
$725,000
$178/sq ft
Great house in desirable Wappoo Heights
Charleston Trident MLS #17032829
May 21, 2018
Listing Removed
—
May 7, 2018
Price Changed
$735,000
$180/sq ft
May 1, 2018
Relisted
—
Apr 22, 2018
Contingent
—
Apr 14, 2018
Price Changed
$750,000
$184/sq ft
Mar 5, 2018
Price Changed
$795,000
$195/sq ft
Dec 15, 2017
Listed
$819,000
$201/sq ft
Charleston Trident MLS #2813904
Nov 1, 2008
Listing Removed
—
May 1, 2008
Listed
$795,000
$195/sq ft
Charleston Trident MLS #2105544
Jul 27, 2001
Sold
$290,000
$71/sq ft
Apr 2, 2001
Listed
$310,000
$76/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 12, 1979
Sold
$55,000
$13/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$12,604 (+6.1%)
$660,000 + $1,540,000
$2,200,000
2022
$11,881 (−65.6%)
$660,000 + $1,540,000
$2,200,000
2021
$34,520 (+87.3%)
2020
$18,427 (+558.1%)
$495,000 + $685,100
$1,180,100
2018
$2,800 (+1.7%)
2017
$2,752 (+4.4%)
2016
$2,636 (+12.4%)
2013
$2,346
Tax history for 5 Palmetto Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$12,604 (+6.1%)
$660,000 + $1,540,000
$2,200,000
2022
$11,881 (−65.6%)
$660,000 + $1,540,000
$2,200,000
2021
$34,520 (+87.3%)
2020
$18,427 (+558.1%)
$495,000 + $685,100
$1,180,100
2018
$2,800 (+1.7%)
2017
$2,752 (+4.4%)
2016
$2,636 (+12.4%)
2013
$2,346
*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
4
Baths
4.5
Stories
2
Lot width
88 ft.
Lot depth
225 ft.
Lot size
0.45 Acres
Year renovated
2002
Sq. Ft.
2,722
Year built
1950
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Charleston County
APN
4211300019
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 14, 2026.
SR-1
SR CAT 3
Single Family Residentilal District
The Single-family Residential (SR) districts allow for one-family detached dwellings with maximum densities of 4.8 units per acre respectively, with varying setback, height and lot occupancy requirements.
Zone overlays
Short Term Rental Overlay Zone - Category 3
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Golf related
Jan 6, 2020 • Final
Electrical - single family/duplex dwelling - alteration or addition
Install a new electrical sub panel.
Electrical
Dec 4, 2019 • Final
Accessory structure - residential
Construct a new garage.
ADU
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
Garage Information
Garage: Yes
Parking & Garage Information
Carport Spaces: 0
Parking Features: 2 Car Garage, Detached, Off Street, Garage Door Opener
Parking Total: 2
Interior
Interior Features
Interior Features: Ceiling - Cathedral/Vaulted, High Ceilings, Garden Tub/Shower, Kitchen Island, Unfinished Frog, Walk-In Closet(s), Wet Bar, Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Entrance Foyer, Great, In-Law Floorplan, Office, Pantry, Separate Dining, Study
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances, Tankless Water Heater
Fireplace Features: Dining Room, Gas Connection, Gas Log, One