78 Vanderhorst Street, Charleston, SC 29403 | Maxey Blackstream Christie's International Real Estate

$1,899,000

78 Vanderhorst is a 3-bedroom Charleston single built in the 1890s. It was raised 13.9 feet by Luxury Simplified Construction in 2020 and elegantly renovated in 2023. LOCATION: Prime historic district location near MUSC, King Street and the College of Charleston. LIFESTYLE: Area is renowned for its hip culinary… Read More scene and culture. Think... Chubby Fish, Malagón, Vern's, Wild Common, Spoleto Art Festival, Int'l African American Museum, Sophia Institute, Gaillard Center, luxury retail and more. AESTHETIC: Antique hardwood floors and woodwork, high ceilings. Abundant natural light animates the color story, high-end window treatments and custom-made cabinetry, unlacquered brass finishes. INTERIOR: To step in Vanderhorst's front door is to appreciate its rich historical ambience. Original gas brick fireplaces anchor the living room and kitchen. Living room features plantation shutters and handsome built-ins. Serving the formal dining room is a spacious kitchen with all-new refrigerator, stove & dishwasher, ample counter space, a Miele flush-mount coffee-maker, closed cupboards and banquette breakfast nook. Laundry includes tailor-made cabinetry and a farm sink. An exquisitely nuanced powder room perfects the first floor. Three bedrooms and two full baths lie up the stairway. The primary bedroom features a marble bath, a custom-built-in wardrobe and a private piazza. Recent refinements include three handcrafted, solid mahogany entrance doors and a new sliding door leading to the back balcony. EXTERIOR: Double piazza is a signature of 19th century Charleston architecture. It follows true to Gullah folklore with haint paint ceilings. The hanging ferns, a Victorian-era trend, remain a popular southern accessory for porch living. The foundation and window box planters polish the historic charm. Private, fenced patio/courtyard. RARE FIND: one private driveway parking space + permit street parking. Huge ground-level storage area with new shelves. Twenty-minute drive to beach and golf. OTHER: 2023 HVAC, kitchen mini-split, attic dehumidifier, gas-fired, tankless water heater, closed-cell spray foam insulation plus 2020 smart water vents; 2018 roof hydro-stop system. Assumable flood policy. Buyer/Buyer Agent verifies all information during due diligence. Audio & video recording devices are in use on this property. Showing by appointment. Quick closing now possible! MOVE-IN-READY! Read Less

Courtesy of Leanne Sturms, Realty One Group - Lowcountry 843-290-0911

Listing Snapshot

Days Online

165

Last Updated

Jun 3, 2026

Property Type

Single Family Residence

Beds

Full Baths

Partial Baths

Square Ft.

1,914

Year Built

1890

MLS Number

502922

Additional Details

Appliances & Equipment

ConvectionOven, Dryer, Dishwasher, Disposal, GasRange, Microwave, Refrigerator, SelfCleaningOven, Washer, TanklessWaterHeater, Other equipment: Dehumidifier

Building

Built in 1890, Living area: 1914, 2 stories, Architectural style: TwoStory, Construction materials: Block, Concrete, WoodSiding

Cooling

CentralAir, Electric, WallUnits, WallWindowUnits

Exterior Features

Balcony, Fence, PavedDriveway, Porch, RainGutters, Storage, OutdoorGrill

Property

Balcony, RearPorch, Patio, City

Floors

Tile, Wood

Heating

Electric, HeatPump, WallFurnace

Home Owner's Association

Association amenities: None

Interior Features

Attic, BuiltInFeatures, CeilingFans, Fireplace, PullDownAtticStairs, SmoothCeilings, SeparateShower, CableTv, UpperLevelPrimary, WindowTreatments, EntranceFoyer

Lot

LessThanQuarterAcre

Energy Saving

Green energy efficient: Insulation, WaterHeater

Parking

Driveway

Pool

None

Roof

Metal

Windows

WindowTreatments

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