$6,150,000

70 King St Charleston, SC 29401

4 beds
4 full, 1 partial
3,756 sqft
0.09 acres
$1,637 / sqft
House

Property details

About 70 King St

Absolutely stunning renovated c. 1842 masonry South Of Broad home! Parking, high ground, guest house, pool, luxury gourmet kitchen, home office/den. This home checks all of the boxes for a Charleston residence in the city's most desirable neighborhood. Originally a bake house, this home was thoughtfully renovated to the studs by the prior owner in 2022 with architectural design by E.E. Fava including re-imagining the floorplan and adding a stunning room of windows overlooking the outdoor space, an expanded two story carriage house with a wall of glass overlooking the pool, and a primary suite with plentiful closet space and large bathroom. 2 additional spacious bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms in the main house.

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingElectric, Heat Pump, Natural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size3,756 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.09 Acres
Year built1842
ParkingOff Street
MLS #25010220
FireplaceGas Log, Two
Private poolYes

Summary

  • Partial Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Basement: Yes
  • Interior: Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Fireplace: Gas Log, Two
  • Total Bedroom Count: 4
  • Private Pool: Yes
  • Parking: Off Street
  • Exterior: Lawn Irrigation
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Heating: Electric, Heat Pump, Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • List Price: $6,150,000
  • Price/SqFt: $1,637
  • Annual Tax Amount: $11,837
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Directions: Broad Or Tradd To King
  • Year Built: 1842
  • Stories: 2
  • Living Area: 3,756 SqFt
  • Lot Size: 0.09 Acres
  • MLS Number: 25010220
  • Office Name: The Boulevard Company

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Sep 26, 2024
Home Sold
$5,800,000
Apr 14, 2021
Home Sold
$2,325,000
Oct 27, 2016
Home Sold
$1,730,000
Mar 16, 2010
Home Sold
$1,550,000
Jun 05, 2007
Home Sold
$1,480,000

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2023$98,000$11,837
2022$93,000$11,034
2021$119,370$11,034
2020$119,370$31,267
2018$103,800$27,691
2017$69,200$35,270

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

1.2 mi

382 Meeting St

1

Julian Mitchell Elementary School

Public Magnet PK-5

1.7 mi

2 Perry St

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $126,136. Most Charleston, SC residents have annual incomes $200k+. Typical family type is single, no kids. The majority of residents in this area have post secondary degree education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

10%
<35k
28%
35k-100k
30%
100k-200k
32%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate

What types of families live nearby?

44%
Single, No Kids
2%
Single, with Kids
44%
Married, No Kids
10%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

5%
<11 yrs old
5%
12-17 yrs old
15%
18-34 yrs old
45%
35-64 yrs old
30%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Men's TennisMen's Tennis
  • Skiing/snowboardingSkiing/snowboarding
  • PGA/LPGAPGA/LPGA

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • BloomingdalesBloomingdales
  • NordstromNordstrom
  • Chico'sChico's

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • Bonefish GrillBonefish Grill
  • California Pizza KitchenCalifornia Pizza Kitchen
  • StarbucksStarbucks

What do the neighbors drive?

  • LexusLexus
  • BMWBMW
  • CadillacCadillac

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • NewsNews
  • Talk/PersonalityTalk/Personality
  • ClassicalClassical
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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Frequently asked questions

About 70 King St

The listing price of 70 King St property is $6,150,000.

The property 70 King St is a house located in Charleston, South Carolina, 29401.

Active Listing: 70 King St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

The nearby schools for 70 King St are: Memminger School Of Global Studies (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Charleston Progressive (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Julian Mitchell Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Buist Academy (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Charleston Development Academy (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Simmons-Pinckney Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Burke High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Charleston Charter School for Math and Science (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), James Island Charter High School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10).

According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $11,837 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

The last sale was on September 26, 2024 for $5,800,000 (source: MLS/tax record).

The property at 70 King St has 4 bedrooms and 4 full and 1 half bathrooms.

The property 70 King St is 3,756 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

The year of construction for 70 King St is 1842.

This home is located at 70 King St in Charleston, SC and zip code 29401 in the The Peninsula neighborhood. This 3,756 square foot home, which was built in 1842, sits on a 0.09 acre lot. Features: 4 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 14, 2025 and is currently priced at $6,150,000.

In April 2025 more than 57 listings in Charleston, SC were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 81 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 189 were sold below. In April 2025 in Charleston, SC there were 15.2% more homes for sale than in March.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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