#543866, Donna Hamilton, Listing office: Donna Hamilton Realty
501 Buncombe St Edgefield, SC 29824
Property details
About 501 Buncombe St
Historical two-story home on Edgefield's premier location, Buncombe Street! Original structure built in 1890, enlarged in 1895 by local lawyer, E.H. Folk, and family owned until 1961. Open the beautiful front door to a graceful hall with a beautiful staircase. Lovely shady front porch with fretwork spindles overlooks lush yard with renowned camellia garden and other flowering trees. Gardens once contained 500 camellia trees. Many century trees including a tea tree believed to be a gift from Russia Czar to Lucy Pickens in the late 1800's. Large country kitchen with new stove, microwave, and refrigerator at rear of home steps out onto its own private porch and access to privacy fenced back yard. Original wood floors, newly refinished, throughout home. Dining room has floor to ceiling, large, built in corner cabinet for fine China. Fireplace surround of antique tile. Living room has original coal gate fireplace with cover. Upstairs is another center hall and 4 bedrooms and newly renovated bath. Great metal roof installed 8 years ago. FIVE fireplaces throughout home! Fireplace in kitchen is gas burning, all others are already plumbed for gas. Recent updates to home include two new AC units, insulations, foundation repairs, exterior siding repairs, attic repairs, and re-wiring, and pic plumbing throughout house. Current owner has completed major restoration for house and garden. Handicapped accessible and high speed internet with Carolina Connect. Walking distance to Historic Downtown Edgefield with shops, restaurants and public square.
Highlights
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Electric Oven
- Basement: No
- Flooring Type: Wood
- Interior: Cable Available, Ceiling 9ft+, Countertops-Solid Surface, Walk In Closet
- Fireplace: Gas Logs
- Total Bedroom Count: 4
- Parking: None
- Exterior: Porch-Front, Other/See Remarks
- Architectural Style: Colonial, Traditional
- Heating: Heat Pump
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $389,900
- Annual Tax Amount: $826
- Tax Year: 2023
- Lot: Corner Lot
- Year Built: 1900
- Stories: 2
- Lot Size: 0.76 Acres
- MLS Number: 1559501
- Office Name: Weichert, Realtors - Pendarvis
- Listing Agent: Summers Pendarvis
- Agent Phone: (803) 645-4176
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Price information
Property sales
Date | Event | Price |
---|---|---|
Jan 06, 2022 | Home Sold | $240,000 |
Sep 01, 2015 | Home Sold | $167,000 |
Tax history
Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
---|---|---|
2023 | $6,750 | $826 |
2021 | $6,750 | $840 |
2020 | $168,820 | $1,181 |
2018 | $168,820 | $924 |
2017 | $168,820 | $924 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
4
W. E. Parker Elementary School
Public District PK-5
0.7 mi
•41 Crest Rd
3
Douglas Elementary School
Public District PK-5
6.9 mi
•215 Samuel E Diggs Rd
3
Johnston Elementary School
Public District PK-5
7.8 mi
•514 Lee St
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 $27,976. The most common annual income of people living in Edgefield, SC is less than $<35k. The majority of families are single, no kids. Residents of this area typically have high school diploma education.
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Frequently asked questions
About 501 Buncombe St
The listing price of 501 Buncombe St property is $389,900.
The property 501 Buncombe St is a house located in Edgefield, South Carolina, 29824.
Active Listing: 501 Buncombe St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 501 Buncombe St are: W. E. Parker Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Douglas Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Johnston Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Johnston-Edgefield-Trenton Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Merriwether Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Leavelle McCampbell Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Strom Thurmond High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Fox Creek High School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Ridge Spring-Monetta High School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $826 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on January 6, 2022 for $240,000 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 501 Buncombe St has 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
The year of construction for 501 Buncombe St is 1900.
This home is located at 501 Buncombe St in Edgefield, SC and zip code 29824. Features: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since June 5, 2025 and is currently priced at $389,900.
Over 0 listings were sold over their listed price in June 2025 in Edgefield, SC. In the same period over 4 listings were sold below the listed price and 1 listings were sold for the listed price. The number of listings in Edgefield, SC increased by 10.6% between May and June 2025.