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Historic homes for sale South Carolina. View all SC historic houses, mansions & plantation homes for sale. South Carolina as most of us know from history class is one of the original 13 colonies that made up what is now known to us as the United States. With that history comes many homes that have been here since that time, especially when Charleston SC was the largest port city in what is now known as the USA. When Charleston SC was the capital of South Carolina before the signing of the Declaration of Independence or the Constitution many of the biggest names & dignitaries in US history called South Carolina home or visited here. Historic homes for sale in Charleston SC can fetch over $10M depending, of course, the neighborhood, size, & street, historical significance, and more. Charleston is not the only city with historic homes for sale in SC, the Midlands (capital) as it’s known, more so Columbia SC historic homes are also very abundant and impressive.
MLS Listings Data
Total Listings:
51
Average Price:
$2,875,657
Highest Listing Price:
$17,900,000
Average Days On Market:
125
Average Price/SqFt:
$838
SC Historic Houses For Sale currently has fifty-one (51) for sale on MLS. SC Historic Houses For Sale listings have an average sales price of $2,875,657 ranging in price from $210,000 to $17,900,000. The average sq ft home size of SC Historic Houses For Sale Ladson SC is 3,432 square feet. The largest property for sale is 9,709 sqft and smallest 383 sqft. View property listings for sale by price, street, subdivision, age, property type, location, features, size, and listing date, and time on MLS with an of 125 days on the market.
Welcome home to 202 Elliot Drive in Ladson! This beautifully refreshed home is truly move-in ready and packed with important updates!Enjoy peace of mind with a roof replaced in 2019 and a brand-new HVAC system installed in 2024, plus brand-new stainless steel appliances in the kitchen to make everyday living and entertaining a breeze.The entire interior has been recently professionally painted, giving the home a clean, bright, and modern feel throughout. Step outside to a fully fenced backyard, perfect for pets, play, gardening, or relaxing after a long day.Conveniently located near shopping, dining, schools, and major commuter routes, this home offers comfort, value, and location all in one. If you've been waiting for a well-maintained home that's ready for its next chapter, thisis one you don't want to miss!
If buyer uses Carolina One Mortgage, Carolina One Mortgage will contribute $1000. This contribution from Carolina One Mortgage will be reflected on the settlement statement as a Lender Credit and applied towards buyer's closing costs. This credit is in addition to any negotiated seller concessions.
This charming single house is located on historic bricked Church Street, just a few blocks from White Point Garden and beautiful high battery. Known as the Peter Tamplet House built prior to 1790 with impressive woodwork and hardware, this home with wonderful possibilities boasts four bedrooms and three-and-a-half baths. As you step inside, you are greeted by a lovely front hall, with formal living and dining rooms on either side. At the rear of the home, you will find a light-filled family room with built-in bookshelves and a large eat-in kitchen that overlooks the private patio and garden. There is also a butler's pantry and a half bath situated on the first floor. A carpeted staircase, a spiral staircase, and an elevator lead to the second floor which includes the four bedrooms and three baths. A third story was removed after a fire in the early 1900's, resulting in a large attic with an abundance of storage. Outside beyond the patio and garden lies a spacious workshop, ideal for extra storage, hobbies, or projects. 33 Church Street offers ample off-street parking and all of Charleston's wonders just steps away!
WOW! This is a breathtaking home that boasts lots of history and is formally known as being Lieutenant Archibald McIntyre's family home. Built in 1830, this charming 4 bed 3 bath home is nestled in the historic district of Marion SC. The grounds are well manicured with mature oak trees and hedges that bloom in the spring of the year. The Spanish Moss trees gives shade to the court yard that is overlooking the in-ground swimming pool. There is plenty of space to line rocking chairs on the wrap around porch over looking the city's square, fountain, & the Francis Marion Statue. As you walk through the tall French doors, you are greeted by the colonial style architecture. The wood pine floors throughout are original and show the true character of the home. The kitchen has been completely updated to a gourmet kitchen to include gas stainless-steel range, marble countertops, and custom crafted cabinetry. The elegance of the updated bathrooms bring a nice touch of modern amenities, while also keeping the beauty of the homes historical setting. The warm and inviting living-room is perfect as you sit by the fireplace. One of the front porch post bears the National Register of Historical Places designation plaque. There is a true romance about this home and if you are looking to preserve a piece of history while also having a luxurious home, you should call your agent today!
21 Broad Street offers a rare opportunity to own a fully renovated, income-generating historic property in the heart of downtown Charleston. Originally built in 1802 and completely updated in 2006 (with additional improvements in 2023), this 4,254 sq ft mixed-use building spans four floors and provides both commercial and residential income streams with unmatched versatility. The first floor features a professional office suite with a shared conference room and four private offices, ideal for business tenants or an owner seeking a prestigious Broad Street address. The second floor is a 2-bedroom residence operating as a successful short-term rental with a rare, grandfathered B&B license -- a highly valuable asset in Charleston's tightly regulated market.The top two floors are home to a spacious 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath apartment with updated kitchen and baths, perfect for long-term rental income or owner occupancy. Currently fully leased with tenants in place, the property grosses $242,000 annually. Additional highlights include two off-street parking spaces, updated systems and finishes throughout, and a prime location within walking distance to the Battery, White Point Gardens, award-winning restaurants, coffee shops, and galleries. Whether maintained as a turn-key investment, converted to a live-work arrangement, or adapted for full owner occupancy, 21 Broad Street blends Charleston's historic charm with modern function and proven rental income.
Own a piece of history on one of the most beloved streets in the city! The Gustave Bernardt Marle House at 14 Queen Street has been beautifully reimagined for modern living. This exceptional French Quarter Charleston home blends nearly two centuries of architectural character with refined contemporary updates. Behind an elegant iron gate, a brick garden path leads to the front door of this storied masonry residence, offering a rare amount of privacy in one of the city's most coveted locations.Inside, original wide-plank heart pine floors, soaring ceilings, detailed crown molding, and abundant natural light immediately set the tone. The gracious living room flows seamlessly into the dining room, anchored by a striking center staircase that rises three stories.An enormous working gas fireplace with an ornate mantel highlights the dining space, which opens directly onto a charming walled courtyardideal for alfresco dining and entertaining. The chef's kitchen is both timeless and functional, featuring white marble countertops, three sun-filled windows, a Wolf range, Sub-Zero refrigerator, and thoughtful finishes that complement the home's historic fabric. The second-floor primary suite is a true retreat, complete with dual custom built-in closets, a fireplace, and a luxurious bath with a glass-enclosed shower, and a soaking tub offering views of St. Philip's Church steeple. A guest bedroom with en suite bath overlooks the French Quarter rooftops, while a dedicated laundry room and built-in storage complete the level. The third floor provides two additional bedrooms or flex space along with a newly added bathroom, with previously approved architectural plans by Glenn Keyes to add dormers. Notable recent improvements include a new HVAC system, whole-house dehumidifier, updated windows on the second floor, fully encapsulated crawl space, new washer and dryer, designer window treatments, refreshed stair runner, new courtyard fountain, custom screen door, interior and exterior repainting in 2023, and a resealed metal roof. A newly installed historic plaque further honors the home's role in Charleston's evolving narrative. Originally constructed in the early 19th century following the Great Fire of 1810, the property later housed Marle's Bakery,one of the French Quarter's longest-running neighborhood institutionsbefore its mid-century conversion to a private residence. Later, the site of a tragic high profile crime that resulted in a sensational trial in 1958. Today, it stands as a thoughtfully preserved and respectfully interpreted piece of Charleston history. High and dry in the heart of the French Quarter, just steps from art galleries, Waterfront Park, world-class dining, and King Street shopping, this four-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bath residence epitomizes classic Charleston livingwhere history, beauty, and livability converge.
THE HERMITAGE. on the National Register of Historic Places, an extraordinary 19th century home in classic condition, built in 1849, it is the oldest in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina. In 1990 this beauty, known as the The Hermitage, home of Alice Flagg, was moved from a nearby saltwater creekfront neighborhood to its present location less than one mile away, nestled in alomst four acres, under century's old moss draped Live Oaks and wrapped around the front by a well cared for (1 +/- acre) freshwater pond stocked with bass and bream. Sit on or swim from the dock. Front porch, walkway and chimney brick is known to be from ships ballest coming from England. Each brick was carfully moved in 1990, with the house. This esquisite home is gracious in room sizes, with large cased openings and rooms ideal for entertaining. Enter the large foyer of 22 x 13 feet and set your sights on a beatuful spiral staircase. An upstairs bedroom was Alice's. Google "Alice Flagg and the Hermitage" to learn her story if you don't know it. An Alice Portrait and a purse of hers will convey with this home. The photos are of the furnished home, as it will sell unfurnished. So you'll have a great time looking for the right furnishings for this oh so special home. Lastly, please know all showings must be accompanied by a "Pre-Qualifation Letter, whether you might offer cash or not.
Instant equity from day one! 65 Vanderhorst Street Unit C comes with an appraisal already in hand at $365,000, giving you immediate value and peace of mind. Welcome to your cozy urban retreat--this delightful ground-level condo is tucked into the vibrant heart of the city, just a stone's throw from CofC and MUSC. Enjoy comfort and convenience with an enclosed porch that's perfect for lazy mornings or unwinding in the evening. Say goodbye to parking woes with your own off-street parking space, plus an additional storage area for all your extras. This charming condo checks all the boxes for easy, connected city living--an opportunity you won't want to miss!
LUXURY PROPERTY AUCTION: 15-27 January.Accepting Starting Bids Through 14 January.Starting Bids Expected Between $7M-$10M.Earn an incentive by 14 January.The Nathaniel Ingraham House on Charleston's High Battery represents the pinnacle of historic Lowcountry living. This museum-quality four-story residence of solid brick and stucco offers breathtaking views of Charleston Harbor and Fort Sumter from its prime waterfront setting. Although the entry faces Water Street, the home has always been oriented toward the picturesque harbor, creating an ideal framework for authentic Charleston living. The grand living room features soaring ceilings and exquisite mouldings that create unmatched elegance and sophistication.Finely carved fireplace mantels and intricate details throughout speak to the home's historic provenance. Set on a double lot, the grounds offer a gated off-street parking court, private Charleston garden, sparkling pool, and gracious terrace for outdoor entertaining. An elevator provides convenient access to the second floor, blending modern convenience with timeless grandeur in one of the city's most prestigious neighborhoods.
Historic Cross Keys Property – Once in a lifetime Opportunity for Home, Agri-Tourism, or Heritage InvestmentLocated in south western Union County, this unique property offers the chance to own land tied to one of South Carolina’s most important early crossroads. Set near the intersection of Old Charleston Road (Old Buncombe Road) and Old Ninety-Six Road (the Old Piedmont Stage Road), this site sits within the historic landscape of the once “large and prosperous” Cross Keys Plantation, a major 1800s stagecoach and travel stop. The Cross Keys House (1812–1814) and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.Perfect for those seeking a peaceful country home, the property features open acreage and timeless rural character. Yet it is also ideally suited for agri-tourism or event use, thanks to the rare advantage of having both men’s and women’s bathrooms already on site. This makes it an excellent foundation for weddings, farm-to-table dinners, seasonal festivals, markets, heritage programming, or other income-producing ventures.The location is exceptional: only 10 minutes from I-26, 35 minutes to Spartanburg, and 45 minutes to Greenville-Spartanburg Airport (GSP)—making visitor access easy while preserving the tranquility of its historic setting.For preservation-minded buyers, this property retains strong historic integrity, with magnificent federal architectural features and approaches that echo what travelers saw more than 200 years ago. Most notable ise the rare diamond patterned flemish bond patern in the four exterior chimneys. Here is a rare chance to become a steward of one of the Upstate’s most culturally significant homes that could become a homeplace and/or a business rooted in authenticity, heritage, and the growing agri-tourism market.Whether for personal living, entrepreneurial opportunity, or preservation investment, this Cross Keys property offers unmatched potential in a truly historic setting. Note that the furniture is the property of the Union County Historic Society and will be removed prior to closing. Disclaimer: CMLS has not reviewed and, therefore, does not endorse vendors who may appear in listings.
Probably the most well-known historic city of South Carolina has to be Charleston SC. Given that Charleston SC is featured in all of the best travel magazines, won best #1 tourist city I don’t know how many times, home of Bravo’s Southern Charm hit show, and home to some of the best culinary dining it is no surprise. The Low-country of South Carolina is home to many “Antebellum” homes characterized by large swaths of land, large mature trees, huge mansion-style homes with large columns, and huge stairways.
Charleston is also one of the oldest cities in North America and at one point was the vacation destination for many historic politicians and military generals of both the Revolutionary War and The Civil War. It is not uncommon to find a house that was once owned or lived in by someone famous to our United States Constitution or government.
Columbia SC only about 1.5-hour drive from Charleston and now the capital of South Carolina wasn’t always the capital but ever since it was ransacked by the North in The Civil War Columbia has its own proud history and the historic homes to match it. Certain streets and neighborhoods of downtown Columbia SC have many historic homes, and outside Columbia is Camden SC another place full of plantation homes & mansions. Luckily these historic homes & plantations usually come with large parcels of land usually a minimum of 5 acres unless the house is in the city of course. The outer smaller towns of central South Carolina (The Midlands) is also full of historic homes where you’ll find a lot of acreage that comes with the house. In 1786, in what’s now, Columbia was important to the overall development of the state. The Congarees, a frontier fort on the west bank of the Congaree River, was the head of navigation in the Santee River system. A ferry was established by the colonial government in 1754 to connect the fort with the growing settlements on the higher ground on the east bank. Columbia SC has a “historic district” even where many of the homes are designated historic and subject to many of the same rigorous standards as Charleston’s historic homes as it pertains to renovation and work.
CAMDEN SC
South Carolina has large palatial mansions, Antebellum & plantation-style houses all over the state so if you are one of those people who just love history and the charm of the old south, and don’t mind the stifling heat and humidity that comes along with it then come on down to our home. Just outside of Columbia only a short drive, Camden SC is in Kershaw County and is the oldest inland city and fourth oldest city in South Carolina. It is near the center of the Cofitachequi chiefdom that existed in the 1500s. In 1730, Camden became part of a township plan ordered by King George II. Camden is also home to Lake Wateree, where you can find lakefront homes as well.
know from history class is one of the original 13 colonies that made up what is now known to us as the United States. With that history comes many homes that have been here since that time, especially when Charleston SC was the largest port city in what is now known as the USA. When Charleston SC was the capital of South Carolina before the signing of the Declaration of Independence or the Constitution many of the biggest names & dignitaries in US history called South Carolina home or visited here. Historic homes for sale in Charleston SC can fetch over $10M depending, of course, the neighborhood, size, & street, historical significance, and more. Charleston is not the only city with historic homes for sale in SC, the Midlands (capital) as it’s known, more so Columbia SC historic homes are also very abundant and impressive. 
someone famous to our United States Constitution or government. 
