$2,399,000
About this home
Iconic John Joyner Smith House, Circa 1811 - 400 Wilmington Street A rare opportunity to own one of the most distinguished historic homes in the area, the John Joyner Smith House stands proudly on a full city block with commanding presence and timeless elegance. Originally constructed circa 1811, this architectural gem underwent a significant transformation in the 1850s, when the main entrance was relocated to Wilmington Street, giving the home its current distinguished front facade and grand street presence. This 4,450 sqft main residence features 4 spacious bedrooms and 3.5 baths, including double parlors adorned with elaborate crown molding, multiple fireplaces, and expansive wood floors throughout. The formal living and dining rooms offer elegant spaces for entertaining, while jib windows on both deep porches ensure effortless indoor-outdoor flow and optimal southern breezes. Two-story piazzas, supported by eight full-height round columns, provide gracious outdoor living with sweeping views and unmatched charm. With large windows facing Bay Street and an elaborately detailed exterior, the home is bathed in natural light and offers breathtaking views in every direction. Despite its grandeur, it retains a sense of warmth and livability, ideal for both grand entertaining and comfortable day-to-day living. This material is based upon information, which we consider reliable, but because it has been supplied by third parties, we cannot represent that it is accurate or complete, and it should not be relied upon as such.
Property details
- MLS #
- 193576
- Property type
- Single Family Residence
- Subdivision
- NOT in a Subdivision
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 271
- On market date
- November 25, 2025
- Stories
- N/A
- Total bathrooms
- 4
- Garage spaces
- N/A
- Parking spaces
- N/A
- Lot size
- 0.39 acres
Location
Get directions →Nearby schools
Within 10 miles · public school directory data (NCES)
- Enrollment
- 327
- Student:teacher ratio
- 7.0:1
- District
- Beaufort 01
- Enrollment
- 418
- Student:teacher ratio
- 11.0:1
- District
- Beaufort 01
- Enrollment
- 786
- Student:teacher ratio
- 12.7:1
- District
- Beaufort 01
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Data source: Listing information provided by Lowcountry Regional MLS (Beaufort-Jasper County REALTORS®) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated July 23, 2026.
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.