17 Chalmers St

1,017 Sq. Ft.
$610 / Sq. Ft.
1,017
Sq. Ft.
$610
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Circa 1688. Known as the Charleston Pink House, this historic home is America's second oldest masonry residence and Charleston's oldest residence. This perfectly placed pied-a-terre sits on one of the City's original cobblestone streets and is constructed of 18-inch thick pink Bermuda stone. The property retains many of its original details and features a beautiful Loutrel Briggs walled garden. This home stands alone with its unparalleled charm and historic significance. Past uses of the Pink House...Circa 1688. Known as the Charleston Pink House, this historic home is America's second oldest masonry residence and Charleston's oldest residence. This perfectly placed pied-a-terre sits on one of the City's original cobblestone streets and is constructed of 18-inch thick pink Bermuda stone. The property retains many of its original details and features a beautiful Loutrel Briggs walled garden. This home stands alone with its unparalleled charm and historic significance. Past uses of the Pink House have included a residence, a tavern, a law office, and an art gallery. Currently zoned and used as residential. With proper approvals from the City of Charleston Zoning, commercial uses could possibly be pursued.
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Property Details for 17 Chalmers Street

Architectural Style
Carriage/Kitchen House, Colonial, Cottage
Subdivision Name
French Quarter
LISTING UPDATED: 05/15/2020 10:27 AM

Property Details for 17 Chalmers Street

StatusClosed
MLS #16012156
Days on Market554
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Detached
Year Built1688
Lot Size0.00 AC / 0 SF
CountyCharleston County

Location

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Building Information for 17 Chalmers Street

Stories3Year Built1688Building Size-Lot Size0.00 AC / 0 SF

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$4,055 per month

30 year fixed, 6.46% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,122

Property Taxes

$933

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 17 Chalmers Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Latitude: 32.777509
  • Longitude: -79.928959
  • Directions: Chalmers Street Between Church Street And State Street
Taxes and HOA
  • Tax Map Number: 4580903016
School Information
  • Elementary School: Memminger
  • High School: Burke
  • Middle Or Junior School: Courtenay
Parking
  • Attached Garage YN: None
  • Carport YN: None
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Lot Information
  • Building Area Total: 1017.0
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Foundation Details: Crawl Space
  • New Construction YN: No
Property and Assessments
  • Property Attached YN: No
  • Photos Count: 32
  • Assumable: No
Utilities
  • Utilities: SCE & G
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling YN: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: Bedroom, Living Room, Two
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 2
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Heating: Forced Air, Heat Pump
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Upper
  • Levels: 3 Stories
  • Stories: 3
Exterior Features
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Construction Materials: Block/Masonry
  • Fencing: Privacy
  • Roof: Tile

Property History for 17 Chalmers Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 21, 2017

Sold

CHS Regional MLS #16012156

$620,000
Nov 17, 2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #611816177

$620,000
Nov 11, 2017

Pending

CHS Regional MLS #16012156

DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/21/2017

Sold

CHS Regional MLS #16012156

$620,000
11/17/2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #611816177

$620,000
11/11/2017

Pending

CHS Regional MLS #16012156

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Public Records for 17 Chalmers Street

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2024$11,190 ($933 / month)
Home Facts
Total Finished SqFt140 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt140 SqFtStories3Lot Size871 SqFtStyleMiscellaneous CommercialYear Built1975CountyCHARLESTONAPN458-09-03-016

Schools near 17 Chalmers Street

This home is within Charleston 01 School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 3 to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Memminger Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Simmons Pinckney Middle School
Public6 to 8

Burke High School
Public9 to 12

Buist Academy
Public3 to 8

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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