#24026229, Listing Office: Maven Realty
40 Laurens St Charleston, SC 29401
Property details
About 40 Laurens St
The grandeur of Downtown Charleston awaits at the Stephen Shrewsbury House in the coveted Ansonborough neighborhood. A solid-brick single house, 40 Laurens Street commands attention with two levels of iconic piazzas and a ground-level veranda courtyard. The circa 1809 home showcases exquisite Adamesque woodworking, including period mantels and mouldings, expertly curated by the original builder, who had a background in carpentry. With 4.5 living levels and over 6,000 square feet, this residence offers ample room to entertain guests for legendary house parties. The courtyard, separate from the generous gated off-street parking area, provides an idyllic walled sanctuary with minimal maintenance for the perfect lock-and-leave lifestyle.Extensively renovated in 2021, the luxury kitchen wows with high-end finishes and appliances like the Wolf six-burner range and Sub Zero refrigerator. A handsome fireplace, lovingly incorporated into the new kitchen design, infuses the space with character. A comfortable, informal dining area completes the space, with additional refrigeration drawers and bar stool seating. Accessible by the grand staircase and the three-stop elevator, the primary suite encompasses the entire second floor, featuring a library, primary bedroom, recently renovated bath, and walk-in closet. The fourth floor offers two spacious full-height guest rooms with a shared bath - also recently redone- and a third bedroom on the upper dormer level. The Garden Level, also accessible by the elevator, provides a spacious guest or nanny suite with a dedicated living space. The location of this stunning and well-preserved property is unbeatable, within two blocks of the grocery store, close proximity to the beating heart of the city's fine dining and nightlife, cultural performance venues, and Marion Square - truly walkable to all of the best that Downtown Charleston has to offer. Live like a local in grand fashion at 40 Laurens; schedule your showing today.
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- MLS Number: 24024476
- Office Name: Daniel Ravenel Sotheby's International Realty
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Price information
Property sales
Date | Event | Price |
---|---|---|
Sep 29, 2008 | Home Sold | $1,525,000 |
Apr 04, 2007 | Home Sold | $1,600,000 |
Tax history
Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
---|---|---|
2023 | $76,290 | $9,201 |
2022 | $76,290 | $9,036 |
2021 | $76,290 | $9,036 |
2020 | $76,290 | $9,494 |
2018 | $68,080 | $8,534 |
2017 | $68,080 | $8,385 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
3
Memminger School Of Global Studies
Public Magnet PK-5
0.5 mi
•20 Beaufain St
4
Charleston Progressive
Public Magnet PK-5
0.5 mi
•382 Meeting St
2
Sanders Clyde Creative Arts Elementary School
Public District PK-5
1.1 mi
•805 Morrison Dr
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $58,971. The most common annual income of people living in Charleston, SC is between $35k-100k. Typical family type is single, no kids. Typical level of education for residents in this area is post secondary degree.
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About 40 Laurens St
This home is located at 40 Laurens St in Charleston, SC and zip code 29401 in the The Peninsula neighborhood. This 6,165 square foot home, which was built in 1809, sits on a 0.13 acre lot. Features: 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since September 21, 2024 and is currently priced at $4,745,000.
While more than 36 listings in Charleston, SC in February 2025 were sold above asking price, there were more than 40 listings sold at asking price, and more than 149 were sold below. The number of homes for sale in Charleston, SC increased by 17.6% between January and February 2025. While the average time on the market in February 2025 was 87 days, the median list price was $589,685.