About 34 Smith, Charleston, South Carolina, 29401
Originally built by a prosperous Scottish merchant, George Robertson c.1855, 34 Smith Street is an Italianate-style masonry residence that blends architectural grandeur with income-producing versatility. Offered on the open market for the first time in 70 years, this property presents a once in a generation opportunity for an end user or an investor in a prime downtown location. Rich in history and encompassing approximately 12,500 square feet on an expansive .59-acre corner lot, this historic estate offers a rare combination of scale, location, and potential in one of Charleston's most sought-after neighborhoods, Harleston Village.The stately three-story façade is complemented by two south-facing piazzas, offering an inviting place to relax or entertain while overlooking beautifully landscaped grounds. Soaring ceilings, original hardwood floors, and intricate plaster moldings represent the home's enduring interior elegance. The main floor's formal parlor and dining rooms showcase period light fixtures, marble fireplaces, and large pocket doors, illustrating mid-19th century-era craftsmanship at its finest. Historical photos show formal gardens adorned with expansive yards, one of the largest parcels in the entire Harleston Village neighborhood. This grand home is currently configured with ample living space for the owners on the main floor and second floor. In addition, there are 9 total rental units, which include four apartments within the primary residence, four in the historic two-story dependency, and a one-bedroom carriage house apartment. The property offers 14 dedicated off-street parking spaces, a rare amenity in downtown Charleston, and tenants in place with leases that run month to month. This property presents numerous possibilities: restore the entire property into a grand single-family residence, maintain the existing multifamily configuration, or create a blend of private residence and supplemental rental income. 34 Smith Street is more than a homeit is a legacy property, steeped in history and poised for its next chapter and next owner. No easements have been placed on this property and its one property you do not want to miss seeing!
Utilities : Dominion Energy
Water Source : Public
Sewer Source : Public Sewer
Parking Features : Other
Roof : Asphalt, Slate
Utilities : Dominion Energy
Water Source : Public
Sewer Source : Public Sewer
Parking Features : Other
Roof : Asphalt, Slate

Street Address: 34 Smith
City: Charleston
State: South Carolina
Postal Code: 29401
County: Charleston
Directions: Take Rutledge Ave South. Take Left On Beaufain. Home Is On The Corner

Property Information :
Listing Status: Active
Size: 12,500 Sqft
Lot Size: 0.59 Acres
MLS #: 25010601
Price: $7,500,000
Construction Status: Built in 1855
Last Modified : Aug 4 2025 11:34AM

Courtesy of: Middleton Rutledge, Daniel Ravenel Sotheby's International Realty (MLS# 1214)
Source MLS: CTMLS