Step into timeless Charleston living at 79 Hester Street -- a fully reimagined downtown retreat that blends historic charm with modern luxury. Taken down to the studs and thoughtfully rebuilt, this 2,135 sq. ft. home plus detached 475 sq. ft. guest suite is the rare combination of historic character, new construction quality, and unmatched location.The main house offers 4 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms, anchored by wide-plank European oak-style flooring and custom cabinetry throughout. At the heart of the home, the chef's kitchen pairs beauty and function with a quartz waterfall island (complete with cordless charging inlay), white oak cabinetry, a GE Café double range + hood, Thermador French door refrigerator, paneled Bosch dishwasher, XO wine cooler, and a full butler's pantry. The primary suite rivals a boutique hotel with its black quartz dual vanity, custom white oak cabinetry, 32.5 sq. ft. shower, and 60-inch Gateway soaking tub. Additional bathrooms impress with Cristallo quartz, floating backlit vanities, and designer fixtures. Dual porches and a gas fireplace create inviting gathering spaces, while curated touches, from built-in shelving and shiplap walls to a preserved 1955 original window, speak to the home's history. Behind the main house, the detached guest suite offers a private haven with a full bath, laundry, and its own gas lanterns, ideal for extended family, visitors, or rental income. Modern conveniences include spray-foam insulation, a dehumidifier system, irrigation landscaping, and custom closets throughout. Outside, the fenced yard and gas lanterns complete the quintessential Charleston aesthetic. Located in the heart of Charleston's peninsula, 79 Hester Street delivers a rare turnkey opportunity: a fully reimagined historic home with designer finishes, luxury appliances, and thoughtful details in every corner.
Centrally located in desirable Wagener Terrace. This brick home offers a flexible layout of three to four bedrooms. There is a separate garage that is very unique for the are, with plenty of room for a car and storage, and even has a fireplace in it. The home features wood floors throughout and a fireplace in the living room. There are two or three bedrooms and a full bathroom on the first floor, in addition to the formal dining room and eat-in kitchen. The third bedroom is off of the kitchen and could easily be opened up to the kitchen or otherwise used as a den or family room. Upstairs is a large bedroom suite with generous storage and closets. The yard is encircled by a white picket fence and the side yard is just waiting for the new owner to put their stamp on it.
Charleston Trident MLS #22021456
Feb 10, 2023
Listing Removed
—
Nov 21, 2022
Relisted
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Sep 9, 2022
Contingent
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Aug 9, 2022
Listed
$750,000
$287/sq ft
Charleston Trident MLS #2620920
Jan 31, 2007
Sold
$327,500
$125/sq ft
Jun 16, 2006
Listed
$349,900
$134/sq ft
Charleston Trident MLS #2209585
Nov 26, 2002
Sold
$192,500
$74/sq ft
Jun 5, 2002
Listed
$199,000
$76/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 15, 1998
Sold
$129,900
$50/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,667 (−45.8%)
$420,000 + $697,300
$1,117,300
2022
$6,769 (+1.2%)
$249,282 + $171,733
$421,015
2021
$6,686 (+0.7%)
2020
$6,637 (+12.0%)
2018
$5,928 (+2.3%)
2017
$5,792 (+3.4%)
2016
$5,604 (+20.9%)
2013
$4,634
Tax history for 79 Hester St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,667 (−45.8%)
$420,000 + $697,300
$1,117,300
2022
$6,769 (+1.2%)
$249,282 + $171,733
$421,015
2021
$6,686 (+0.7%)
2020
$6,637 (+12.0%)
2018
$5,928 (+2.3%)
2017
$5,792 (+3.4%)
2016
$5,604 (+20.9%)
2013
$4,634
*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
93 ft.
Lot depth
50 ft.
Lot size
4,650 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,870
Year built
1955
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Charleston County
APN
4630702048
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 14, 2026.
SR-2
AR
OLD CITY HEIGHTS DISTRICT - 2.5
SR CAT 2
Single Family Residentilal District
The Single-family Residential (SR) districts allow for one-family detached dwellings with maximum densities of 7.3 units per acre respectively, with varying setback, height and lot occupancy requirements.
Zone overlays
Amusement and Recreation Services Overlay Zone
Old City Heights District 2.5
Short Term Rental Overlay Zone - Category 2
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Golf related
Nov 7, 2025 • Final
Engineering permit (row) - private
Cut the curb for a future driveway on the side of the lot.
Grading
Aug 5, 2024 • Final
Permit - painting
Paint the exterior dormers and brick surfaces of the building.
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 - Cathedral/Vaulted, Ceiling - Smooth, Garden Tub/Shower, Kitchen Island, See Remarks, Walk-In Closet(s), Wet Bar, Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Family, Living/Dining Combo, Pantry
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Double Oven, Gas Cooktop, Gas Double Oven, Gas Range, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer Stacked
Flooring: Laminate
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room