Located on charming and prestigious Legare Street, this fabulous Charleston single house has been totally renovated combining the best modern features while retaining the historic charm. This circa 1810 Category 2 house with a lovely patina on the stucco exterior, features 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, and a fabulous open kitchen and family room that opens directly onto the garden. Enter the attractive wrought iron gate into the front garden courtyard with bluestone and brick pathways, fountain, and beautiful new landscaping. Another tall custom artisan-made wrought iron gate leads to the amazing oasis in the back, with large brick terrace, historic oval lawn, and incredible pool. The brick terrace is perfect for entertaining with gas firepit, seating walls, and gorgeous landscaping alleasily accessible to the interior through 2 sets of custom French doors with palladium transom. The formal living room at the front of the house is filled with natural light and has a gas fireplace with handsome mantle. The generously sized dining room has two historic inset glass-front cabinets and scalloped dry bar, as well as a gas fireplace. The heart of the home is the amazing new kitchen and family room with large French doors opening onto the terrace and garden the gathering space everyone wants in a Charleston single. The stunning kitchen features Viking gas range, 2 Viking dishwashers, integrated Viking refrigerator, and warming drawer. Countertops are stainless steel and quartz, and there is abundant storage. Newly installed steel beams in the ceilings are cleverly hidden and appear as a coffered ceiling. The family room is large and light, and also features a gas fireplace with historic brick chimney. There is a powder bath and storage closet off the family room. Upstairs, the front guest room has charming views down Legare Street, high ceilings, and 3 closets. The guest bathroom has a beautiful shower. The master suite is luxurious, with an incredible new master bath with dual vanities, oversized shower with 2 shower heads, soaking tub in front of the fireplace, shiplap accent wall, and exposed original beams overhead. Sleek pocket doors allow for maximum privacy and light. The master bedroom is very large, has windows overlooking the garden and pool, and a gas fireplace. On the third floor there are 2 lovely bedrooms and a shared hall bath with tiled tub/shower. The brick and bluestone parking court has off-street parking for 2 cars. The pool is heated and has a swim-against-the-current feature, along with lights, new pool equipment, and beautiful bluestone and brick surround. High and dry on Legare with no history of flooding. No easements taken. Please see extensive list of improvements under Documents.
Charming Charleston single on Legare Street with spacious light-filled rooms. An open kitchen and family room which overlook a large garden with pool and off-street parking are wonderful features of this home that has great possibilities.
Public Records
Jan 14, 1992
Sold
$430,000
$132/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$14,933 (+5.7%)
$1,139,326 + $2,304,924
$3,444,250
2022
$14,134 (−50.0%)
$1,200,000 + $1,795,000
$2,995,000
2021
$28,262 (+0.7%)
2020
$28,053 (+269.6%)
$1,100,000 + $700,000
$1,800,000
2018
$7,590 (+1.8%)
2017
$7,458 (−67.5%)
2016
$22,915 (+263.8%)
2013
$6,299
Tax history for 53 Legare St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$14,933 (+5.7%)
$1,139,326 + $2,304,924
$3,444,250
2022
$14,134 (−50.0%)
$1,200,000 + $1,795,000
$2,995,000
2021
$28,262 (+0.7%)
2020
$28,053 (+269.6%)
$1,100,000 + $700,000
$1,800,000
2018
$7,590 (+1.8%)
2017
$7,458 (−67.5%)
2016
$22,915 (+263.8%)
2013
$6,299
*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
3.5
Stories
2
Lot width
39 ft.
Lot depth
160 ft.
Lot size
6,240 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
3,258
Year built
1810
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Charleston County
APN
4571204104
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 30, 2026.
SR-4
OLD CITY HEIGHTS DISTRICT - 3
OLD AND HISTORIC DISTRICT
AR
SR CAT 1
Single Family Residentilal District
The Single-family Residential (SR) districts allow for one-family detached dwellings with maximum densities of 10.9 units per acre respectively, with varying setback, height and lot occupancy requirements.
Zone overlays
Old City Heights District 3
Old and Historic District
Amusement and Recreation Services Overlay Zone
Residential Short Term Rental - Category 1
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Golf related
May 30, 2022 • Final
Plumbing - single family/duplex dwelling - alteration or addition
Replace the sewer line.
Plumbing
Oct 6, 2021 • Final
Permit - roofing, residential alteration/repair
Roofing
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, Other (Use Remarks)
Interior
Interior Features
Interior Features: Ceiling - Smooth, High Ceilings, Garden Tub/Shower, Kitchen Island, Eat-in Kitchen, Family, Formal Living, Entrance Foyer, Other (Use Remarks), Separate Dining, Sun
Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer Stacked, Tankless Water Heater
Fireplace Features: Bedroom, Dining Room, Family Room, Gas Log, Living Room, Three +