208 Sumter Avenue

Summerville, SC 29483

$1,890,000
Last Sold Price
5
Beds
6
Baths
1
1/2 Bath
7,453 Sq. Ft.
$254 / Sq. Ft.
7,453
Sq. Ft.
$254
per Sq. Ft.

Description

The Elizabeth Arden House is a truly exquisite property located in the historic district of downtown Summerville. It is privately situated on the area's most coveted street and walkable to the town square, restaurants, shops, and tennis courts. The home was originally built in 1897 by A. J. Baird for Mr. Samuel Lord, a Charleston attorney. World-renowned businesswoman, Elizabeth Arden, purchased the southern Victorian-style estate as a summer home and sold the property in 1954 while creating her...The Elizabeth Arden House is a truly exquisite property located in the historic district of downtown Summerville. It is privately situated on the area's most coveted street and walkable to the town square, restaurants, shops, and tennis courts. The home was originally built in 1897 by A. J. Baird for Mr. Samuel Lord, a Charleston attorney. World-renowned businesswoman, Elizabeth Arden, purchased the southern Victorian-style estate as a summer home and sold the property in 1954 while creating her cosmetic empire. It is said that Arden painted the front door a different color for each season, but it now remains red, the inspiration for the entrances to her salons. With Charleston-style double piazzas, this property boasts timeless vintage details and exudes welcoming, southern charm. The home has five bedrooms and features soaring 12 ft. ceilings, original heart pine floors, hand-carved moldings, six fireplaces, two laundry rooms, an elevator, and a spacious study on the first level. The chef's kitchen is equipped with custom cabinetry, a Viking range and a spacious pantry. A designated bar room is located off the kitchen and dining room. A picturesque exterior accentuates the manicured grounds, pool house with kitchen and three separate cottages. Additional exterior features include a garden by renowned landscape architect Robert Marvin, a pool, two gazebos, fountain and wrought iron fence surrounding the premises. The property was purchased by the current owners from Mrs. Lillian Bostwick Phipps' estate who was married to the late Ogden Phipps. Their daughter was the fashion designer Lilly Pulitzer. Enriched with stories and legends of previous owners, this historic residence in downtown Summerville is highly regarded and offers a truly remarkable opportunity.
  1. Listed by William Means Real Estate, LLC
  2. Listed by RE/MAX FullSail

Property Details for 208 Sumter Avenue

Architectural Style
Charleston Single
Subdivision Name
None
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LISTING UPDATED: 04/05/2022 12:58 PM

Property Details for 208 Sumter Avenue

StatusClosed
MLS #21011285
Days on Market270
Taxes$7,106 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Detached
Year Built1897
Lot Size1.20 AC / 52,272 SF
CountyDorchester County
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Building Information for 208 Sumter Avenue

Stories3Year Built1897Building Size-Lot Size1.20 AC / 52,272 SF

Payment Calculator

$10,907 per month

30 year fixed, 7.25% Interest

Principal and Interest

$10,315

Property Taxes

$592

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 208 Sumter Avenue

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Latitude: 33.015262
  • Longitude: -80.183317
  • Directions: South Main Street To West 5th South Street. Left On Sumter Avenue, Home Will Then Be On Your Right.
  • Entry Location: Ground Level
Taxes and HOA
  • Tax Map Number: 1371009015
School Information
  • Elementary School: Summerville
  • High School: Summerville
  • Middle Or Junior School: Alston
Parking
  • Attached Garage YN: False
  • Carport Spaces: 0.0
  • Carport YN: False
  • Covered Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: 2 Car Garage, Detached, Off Street
  • Parking Total: 2.0
Property
Lot Information
  • Building Area Total: 7453.0
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Foundation Details: Crawl Space
  • Lot Features: 1 - 2 Acres
  • Other Structures: Gazebo
  • New Construction YN: No
Property and Assessments
  • Property Attached YN: No
  • Photos Count: 71
  • Photo Rights: I own the photos or have the right to use: Yes
  • Assumable: No
Utilities
  • Utilities: Dominion Energy, Summerville CPW
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Cooling YN: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: Bedroom, Den, Dining Room, Family Room, Living Room, Three +
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Marble, Stone, Wood
  • Heating: Electric
  • Interior Features: Ceiling - Smooth, Elevator, Kitchen Island, Walk-In Closet(s), Wet Bar, Eat-in Kitchen, Family, Formal Living, Entrance Foyer, Great, In-Law Floorplan, Office, Pantry, Study
  • Laundry Features: Dryer Connection, Laundry Room
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Garden Tub/Shower, Sitting Room, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Upper
  • Levels: 3 Stories
  • Stories: 3
Exterior Features
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Covered, Porch - Full Front
  • Accessibility Features: Handicapped Equipped
  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Lawn Irrigation
  • Fencing: Wrought Iron
  • Pool Features: In Ground
  • Pool Private YN: Yes
  • Roof: Metal

Property History for 208 Sumter Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

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Public Records for 208 Sumter Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$30,318Additions$54,832Total$85,150
Tax Record2023$25,002 ($2,083 / month)
Home Facts
Beds6Total Finished SqFt5,825 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt5,825 SqFtStories2Lot Size52,235 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1996CountyDORCHESTERAPN137-10-09-015

Schools near 208 Sumter Avenue

This home is within Dorchester 02 School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 6 to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Summerville Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Alston Middle School
Public6 to 8

Summerville High School
Public9 to 12

Rollings Middle School Of The Arts
Public6 to 8

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