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3 Beds
3 Baths
1,508 sqft

$1,085,000

225 Congress Street, Charleston SC, 29403

Price per sqft$719.50
Built in1935
Property size1,508 sqft
Property typeResidential

Overview

Under contract

Active Contingent

Listed Sep 9, 2026

Updated 2 weeks ago

Beautifully reimagined and thoughtfully renovated, this downtown Charleston home offers a refined blend of timeless character, sophisticated modern finishes, and an exceptional Hampton Park location.From the moment you step inside, the home feels bright, polished, and effortlessly inviting. Abundant natural light highlights the beautiful heart pine floors, crisp neutral palette, and thoughtfully selected finishes throughout. Original 1930s details, including the staircase and fireplace mantle, preserve the home's historic character. While the open layout creates an easy flow for both everyday living and entertaining.At the heart of the home, the kitchen makes an immediate impression. White cabinetry, quartz countertops, an oversized island, stainless steel ZLINE appliances, a 36" gas range, designer lighting, and warm brass accents come together to create a space that feels both elevated and approachable. Every detail of the renovation has been considered to give the home a cohesive, timeless aesthetic. The bedrooms offer light filled retreats, while the beautiful bathrooms continue the home's refined design with stylish tilework, modern vanities, brass fixtures, and a glass enclosed shower. Outside, the covered front porch provides a quintessential Charleston welcome, enhanced by gas lanterns that complement the home's historic charm, while off street parking adds an increasingly coveted convenience to downtown living. Beyond the home itself, the location is an integral part of what makes this property so special. Hampton Park, with its picturesque walking and biking paths, gardens, and expansive green space, is just minutes away. Spend an afternoon along the Ashley River at Brittlebank Park, catch a Charleston RiverDogs game at nearby Joseph P. Riley Jr. Park, or enjoy the growing collection of dining, shopping, fitness, and everyday conveniences at WestEdge. The surrounding neighborhood is also home to some of Charleston's favorite local restaurants, cafés, and gathering places. Lillian's Petite Market & Eatery, Berkeley's, Moe's Crosstown Tavern, and other neighborhood favorites are nearby, while the celebrated restaurants, shopping, and energy of Upper King Street are easily accessible. Whether it's a morning walk through Hampton Park, dinner at a neighborhood favorite, an evening at the ballpark, or a night out downtown, this location offers the opportunity to experience Charleston in a way that feels distinctly local. Fully renovated, beautifully appointed, and surrounded by some of the peninsula's most beloved destinations, this is more than a beautifully updated home. It's an opportunity to enjoy the very best of Charleston living, right outside your front door.

$7,219/mo

Est. mortgage payment based on a $1,085,000 home price.

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Additional information

MLS® ID
26025413

Interior Features

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
3
Fireplace
Yes
Cooling
Yes
Basement
No

Exterior Features

Lot Size
0.04 Acres

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