38 Savage St, Charleston
Charleston City, 29401
$2,275,000
Location
Description
Located on one of Charleston's most cherished streets in the coveted South of Broad neighborhood, this handsome historic residence, built circa 1872, offers timeless character, thoughtful updates, and an exceptional opportunity to own a well-priced home in the heart of the peninsula. Positioned on original high ground in historic downtown, the home offers a gracious and highly livable floor plan. A welcoming foyer opens to generous living and dining spaces, ideal for both everyday living and entertaining. The recently updated kitchen features modern finishes and a breakfast bar, creating a natural gathering space at the heart of the home. Just beyond, a private courtyard provides a charming outdoor retreat for dining or quiet relaxation.Upstairs, the second level offers three well-proportioned bedrooms and two bathrooms, creating a comfortable layout for family living or guests. The bathrooms have been thoughtfully upgraded by the current owners with marble and high-quality finishes, complementing the home's historic character. The four fireplaces ground the main rooms with one gas log set functional in the main living room. The downstairs library/den off the kitchen offers a unique opportunity to have a downstairs bedroom as a fourth guest space or main floor master. The bathroom with shower offers unique flexibility that is hard to find downtown. At the rear of the property, a two-story detached garage structure provides valuable off-street parking and additional flexibility rarely found in this neighborhood. The upper level offers a bonus living space well suited for a home office or studio, with the potential to convert the entire structure into a charming guest cottage or efficiency apartment. With its historic provenance, thoughtful updates, and prime South of Broad location just moments from the Battery, parks, and Charleston's renowned dining and culture, this home has the added convenience of the cherished Burbages Corner Grocery store. 38 Savage Street represents an exceptional value in one of the city's most prestigious neighborhoods. Open house is cancelled due to multiple offers.
Bedrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 4
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 Bathrooms: 1
Interior Features
- Ceiling - Smooth
- High Ceilings
- Kitchen Island
- Walk-In Closet(s)
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Family
- Formal Living
- Entrance Foyer
- Separate Dining
- Window Features: Skylight(s), Window Treatments - Some
Heating and Cooling
- Cooling Features: Central Air
- Fireplace Features: Bedroom, Dining Room, Gas Log, Living Room, Three +
- Heating Features: Forced Air, Heat Pump
- Heating: Yes
Exterior and Lot Features
- Stoop
- Fencing: Wrought Iron
- Patio And Porch Features: Porch
- Porch: Yes
Garage and Parking
- Covered Spaces: 1
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Parking Features: 1 Car Garage, Detached, Off Street
- Parking Total: 1
Land Info
- Lot Description: Level
School Information
- Elementary School: Memminger
- High School: Burke
- Middle School: Courtenay
Amenities and Community Features
- Community Features: Bus Line
Other Property Info
- Source Listing Status: Active Under Contract
- County: Charleston
- Source Property Type: Residential
- Area: 51 - Peninsula Charleston Inside of Crosstown
- Source Neighborhood: South of Broad
- Subdivision: South of Broad
- Property Subtype: Single Family Detached
Building and Construction
- Year Built: 1872
- Building Area Total: 2290
- Construction Materials: Wood Siding
- Levels: Two
- Property Age: 154
- Property Attached: No
- Property Condition: Pre-Owned
- Roof: Asphalt
- Levels or Stories: 2
- Architectural Style: Charleston Single
Price History
Listed at $2,275,000 on 2026-03-12. No price changes recorded yet.
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| Price |
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| House Size |
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79 |
| Yard Size |
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10 |
| Features |
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30 |
| Flood Risk |
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50 |
| Year Built |
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30 |
| Single Story |
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50 |
| Price/Sqft |
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5 |
| Days on Market |
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10 |
| HOA Fee |
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70 |
| Near Medical |
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40 |
| Near Grocery |
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40 |
| Community Pool |
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20 |
| Property Tax |
|
74 |
| Lot Ratio |
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40 |
| Price Trend |
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50 |
| Walkability |
|
40 |
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| Source | Realtor |
| First Seen | Mar 12, 2026 |
| Last Updated | Apr 05, 2026 |
| Status | Active |