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Single Family Detached at 139 Congress Street, Charleston
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$750,000

Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Living area
N/A
Year built
1930
139 Congress Street
Charleston, SC 29403
Listed by Carolina One Real Estate

Highlights

Property type
Single Family Detached
Lot size
0.04 acres
On market
0 days
  • Fireplace

About this home

Incredible opportunity to own a charming, fully furnished, freshly painted, and beautifully renovated cottage on an ideally located corner lot in downtown Charleston! Built in 1930, 139 Congress Street offers 2 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, and just under 1,100 square feet of living space, blending modern conveniences with the historic character of the home. A traditional Charleston-style piazza with newly installed decking (2026) welcomes you into the home's inviting living space, anchored by the original exposed brick fireplace and chimney. Original exposed beams accentuate the vaulted ceiling spanning the living and dining areas, while a feature wall of rough-sawn shiplap, reclaimed and preserved from the home's original exterior siding, adds another layer of character.The fully equipped, open kitchen features bar-height seating, ample cabinetry, and a shallow pantry for additional storage. The original beadboard ceiling is a charming detail, while stainless steel appliances, including a dishwasher, disposal, and built-in microwave, complement the custom concrete countertops and reclaimed wood bar top crafted from the original piazza decking. Vaulted ceilings and reclaimed shiplap accent walls continue into both bedrooms. The primary bedroom features a deep built-in wardrobe system offering abundant hanging and storage space, while the second bedroom has a spacious reach-in closet. A Jack-and-Jill bathroom connects the two bedrooms and includes a double-sink vanity custom made from an antique furniture piece, a linen closet, and a separate water closet with a timeless ceramic tile shower (2022) and frameless glass enclosure. An additional half bath features a vessel sink and custom antique vanity. Just steps away, a spacious laundry room offers additional deep built-in storage cabinets, a second full-size refrigerator with freezer, and a second ceramic tile shower with frameless glass door. Outside, a private fenced patio provides another inviting place to relax, with reclaimed brick from the home's original kitchen chimney adding a unique historic touch. The space also offers room for recreational equipment and the potential for golf cart parking with a fence modification. Recent improvements include the updated ceramic tile shower in the Jack-and-Jill bath, recessed kitchen lighting, a new dishwasher, new piazza decking, and just-completed interior painting throughout. Walkable to Hampton Park and popular dining destinations including Leon's and Park & Grove, and conveniently located near The Citadel, MUSC, and the Crosstown, this fully furnished, turn-key Charleston cottage offers a wonderful combination of historic character, thoughtful updates, and an exceptional downtown location!

Property details

MLS
CHS Regional MLS
MLS #
26030689
Property type
Single Family Detached
Subdivision
Westside
Status
Active
Days on market
N/A
On market date
November 13, 2026
Stories
1
Total bathrooms
2
Garage spaces
N/A
Parking spaces
N/A
Lot size
0.04 acres
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Nearby schools

Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card.

Elementary
James Simons Montessori
0.2 mi away · Grades -1-8
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
4.0
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: Good (2025)
Enrollment
376
Student:teacher ratio
13.4:1
District
Charleston 01
Middle
Simmons Pinckney Middle
0.31 mi away · Grades 6-8
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
2.2
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: Unsatisfactory (2025)
Enrollment
262
Student:teacher ratio
10.1:1
District
Charleston 01
High
Burke High
0.39 mi away · Grades 9-12
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
5.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
355
Student:teacher ratio
6.0:1
District
Charleston 01

Walkability

Blended score for Charleston's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). EPA National Walkability Index only -- nearby-amenity data not cached yet for this area.

83
Highly walkable
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
16.7 / 20 -- Most walkable

Market position

How this listing compares to current activity in Charleston, from live MLS data.

On the market 0 days -- 62 fewer days than Charleston's current average of 62 days.
For reference, the median list price across 1,189 active listings in Charleston right now is $645,000.

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Est. monthly payment
$4,667/mo
$150,000 down
$600,000 loan
Principal & interest$3,892
Property tax (est.)$625
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by CHS Regional MLS. Last updated 17 hr ago.

Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed; all measurements, school assignments, HOA fees, taxes, and feature lists are approximate and should be independently verified. Equal Housing Opportunity.