41 Ashton Street, Charleston, SC, 29403

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Address

41 Ashton Street, Charleston, SC

Listing Type

Active Contingent

Price

$ 614,000

Your Agent

Greg Flanagan

Broker in Charge/Owner

843-952-4444

Property Attributes

MLS#26023861
TypeSingle Family
Listing Status Active Contingent
CountyCharleston
CityCharleston
Area52 - Peninsula Charleston Outside of Crosstown
NeighborhoodWestside
Zip29403
StyleTraditional
Year Built1930
Price$ 614,000
Bedrooms3
Full Bathrooms2
Half Bathrooms0
Sqr Footage1496
Lot Size0.1 Acres

Data Source:

Charleston Trident MLS (CTARMLS)

Property Description

If you've been looking for an opportunity to own a downtown Charleston home without paying for someone else's top-to-bottom renovation, 41 Ashton Street is worth a look.This home has been owned by the same seller since 2003 and has primarily been used as a rental during that time, with a short period as the owner's primary residence. It was most recently rented for $3,100/month and is being offered in move-in condition, with a number of updates already completed while still leaving room for a future owner to make it their own.The home has three bedrooms, two full baths and a fourth room that can easily serve as an office, playroom, workout room or additional flex space. There is also a separate laundry room and mudroom.Inside, you'll find high ceilings, lots of natural light and original hardwood floors that have been refinished. The entire interior has recently been repainted, and vinyl windows were installed in 2005. The electrical system and kitchen have also been updated. The kitchen has an open layout, granite countertops, newer appliances and original beadboard walls and ceiling that add some of the character you hope to find in an older Charleston home. An original fireplace is no longer in use but remains as a great architectural feature. A full bank of doors opens to the traditional side porch, bringing in even more light and giving the house that classic Charleston feel. Some doors have been sealed shut but could easily be made functional again. Outside, the fenced backyard is surprisingly private for downtown, with a full privacy fence and room for pets, entertaining or simply having some outdoor space of your own. There is also one dedicated off-street parking space. One of the more unusual features is the detached garage in the backyard. It is a very large storage space, which is hard to come by downtown. The structure was built by a previous owner with the intention of creating living quarters above, but that space was never finished and the current owner has only used the building for storage. Someone may choose to explore other possibilities for it in the future, subject to permits, zoning and any necessary improvements. The stairs to the upper portion have not been verified as safe and should not be used during showings. The original metal roof was recoated in 2023, and a new HVAC condenser was installed in 2026. The location is incredibly convenient. You can easily walk or bike to MUSC, The Citadel, WestEdge, Publix, coffee shops and restaurants, while being just off the Crosstown for quick access to I-26, West Ashley, James Island and the rest of Charleston. The new Ashley River Crossing pedestrian and bicycle bridge is also currently under construction nearby. When complete, it will connect downtown Charleston with West Ashley and the West Ashley Greenway, with connections into Brittlebank Park and the Ashley River Walk. The property is located in an AE flood zone, but neither the home nor the yard has flooded during the seller's 23+ years of ownership, including during periods of heavy rain when other downtown streets experienced flooding. This is not being marketed as a completely renovated home. There are additional updates a future owner could make if they want to take it to its highest potential. The seller has priced the property with that in mind and intends to sell it as-is, with no repairs planned unless a structural issue is discovered. What it does offer today is a move-in-ready downtown house with three bedrooms plus a flex room, two baths, high ceilings, hardwood floors, an updated kitchen, a full side porch, fenced backyard, off-street parking, and an unusually large detached garage/storage building. That is a lot of house, space and functionality for downtown Charleston at this price point. *Seller is a licensed SC Real Estate broker.

Elementary School	Middle School	High School
Mitchell Elementary School	Simmons Pinckney Middle School	Burke High School

Price History
8/21/2026	Listed $774,000
8/22/2026	5$739,000
9/1/2026	17$614,000

General Features

County	Charleston
Property Type	Residential
Subdivision Name	Westside
Status	Active Contingent
Directions	Turn Onto Hagood From The Crosstown, Right On Ashton. House Is On The Right.
High School	Burke
City	Charleston
MLS Area	52 - Peninsula Charleston Outside of Crosstown
Lot Size Units	Acres
Lot Size Square Feet	4356
Elementary School	Mitchell
Middle/Junior High School	Simmons Pinckney
Building Area Units	Square Feet
Standard Status	Active Under Contract
Utilities	Charleston Water Service,Dominion Energy
Sewer	Public Sewer
Heating	Heat Pump
Cooling	Central Air
Roof	Metal
Construction Materials	Wood Siding
Year Built	1930
Community Features	Park,Trash
New Construction	false
Garage Y/N	false
Other Structures	No
Patio/Porch Features	Porch - Full Front
Architectural Style	Traditional
Stories Count	1
Levels	One
Property Subtype	Single Family Detached
Full Baths	2
Carport Y/N	false
Property Attached Y/N	false
Entry Location	Ground Level
Primary Bedroom Level	Lower

Interior Features

Interior Amenities	Ceiling - Smooth,High Ceilings,Walk-In Closet(s),Eat-in Kitchen,Family
Air Conditioning Y/N	true
Heating Y/N	true
Total Bedrooms	3
Fireplace Y/N	true
Room Type	Eat-In-Kitchen,Family
Primary Bedroom Features	Walk-In Closet(s)
Flooring	Wood
Fireplace Features	Living Room,One
Window Features	Some Storm Wnd/Doors
Total Fireplaces	1

Exterior Features

Lot Size Area	0.1
Lot Size Acres	0.1
Lot Features	High
Parking Features	Off Street
Water Source	Public
Foundation Details	Crawl Space
Building Area Total	1496
Fencing	Privacy,Wood
Door Features	Some Storm Door(s)