12 Franklin St Charleston, SC 29401
Harleston Village Neighborhood
3
Beds
5
Baths
2,772
Sq Ft
5,663
Sq Ft Lot
Highlights
- Fireplace in Bedroom
- Wood Flooring
- High Ceiling
- Charleston Architecture
- Bonus Room
- 3-minute walk to Colonial Lake Park
About This Home
As of November 202312 Franklin Street is a stately Italianate residence, including an attached kitchen house and separate carriage house. This Category 2 property is distinguished by its side garden landscape that allows wonderful garden views and access from every room. The delightful garden at the center is framed and made private by gated courtyard parking, piazzas directly adjacent, slate walkways and terrace, and at the rear, the most charming little house designed by architect Glenn Keyes. Thoughtful integration of house and garden is achieved and that is what makes this property so special. Although fully restored, much of the historic detail is intact; there is no better description than that provided by the Historic Charleston Foundation: 12 Franklin is an excellent example of a masonry Charleston town house of the mid-nineteenth century.
It retains integrity of location, design, setting, materials, workmanship, feeling, and association, and contributes to the significance of the Charleston Historic District. The building was rated as Category 2: Excellent in the 1973 Feiss-Wright inventory of Charleston. Described as "High style regional architecture – fine 'Charleston style' - well designed and proportioned – good detail – spirited, dignified, frequently innovative, rare, and always attractive and interesting. Of irreplaceable importance, to be preserved in situ at all costs."
DETAILS: Front gable parapet. Brownstone steps. Cast iron fence. Solid brick scored stucco. English encaustic tiles in vestibule. 5 fireplaces. Heart pine and brick floors. Stained glass doors and restored stenciling. Slate walkways and terrace with pergola. Carriage/garden house with half bath, copper roof, and its own secret garden. Potting/storage shed.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Carriage Properties LLC License #39794 Listed on: 07/11/2015
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $17,920
Year Built
- Built in 1850
Lot Details
- Privacy Fence
- Wood Fence
- Level Lot
Parking
- Off-Street Parking
Home Design
- Charleston Architecture
- Brick Foundation
- Metal Roof
- Stucco
Interior Spaces
- 2,772 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Smooth Ceilings
- High Ceiling
- Ceiling Fan
- Multiple Fireplaces
- Gas Log Fireplace
- Window Treatments
- Entrance Foyer
- Family Room
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Dining Room with Fireplace
- Formal Dining Room
- Home Office
- Bonus Room
- Utility Room
- Laundry Room
- Exterior Basement Entry
Kitchen
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Dishwasher
- Kitchen Island
- Fireplace in Kitchen
Flooring
- Wood
- Ceramic Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- Fireplace in Bedroom
- Dual Closets
- Garden Bath
Outdoor Features
- Patio
- Separate Outdoor Workshop
Schools
- Memminger Elementary School
- Courtenay Middle School
- Burke High School
Utilities
- Cooling Available
- No Heating
Community Details
- Harleston Village Subdivision
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Sep 14, 2023
Closed on
Nov 21, 2023
Sold by
Sercy Chris and Sercy Amy
Bought by
Crantford John Clayton and Crantford Alexandra
Seller's Agent
Lucy Schemel
Constant Properties
Buyer's Agent
Rick Horger
Corcoran HM Properties
List Price
$3,850,000
Sold Price
$3,600,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$250,000
-6.49%
Views
38
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$138,635
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-2.31%
Original Mortgage
$1,600,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,571,674
Interest Rate
5.63%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,889,691
Purchase Details
Listed on
May 16, 2019
Closed on
Dec 13, 2019
Sold by
Page Olga
Bought by
Sercy Chris and Sercy Amy
Seller's Agent
Olga Page
Haven Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Brett Anderson
The Boulevard Company
List Price
$1,800,000
Sold Price
$1,800,000
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
19.18%
Original Mortgage
$1,260,000
Interest Rate
3.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jul 11, 2015
Closed on
May 17, 2016
Sold by
Hayden Stephen A
Bought by
Page Olga
Seller's Agent
Marty Byrd
Carriage Properties LLC
Buyer's Agent
Olga Page
Haven Real Estate
List Price
$1,390,000
Sold Price
$1,390,000
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.47%
Original Mortgage
$700,000
Interest Rate
3.59%
Mortgage Type
Commercial
Purchase Details
Closed on
Dec 4, 2007
Sold by
Obrien John J and Obrien Diane K
Bought by
Hayden Stephen A
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$650,000
Interest Rate
6.22%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deed | $3,600,000 | South Carolina Title | |
| Warranty Deed | $1,800,000 | None Available | |
| Deed | $1,390,000 | -- | |
| Deed | $1,350,000 | Attorney | |
| Quit Claim Deed | -- | Attorney |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $1,600,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $1,217,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $1,260,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $700,000 | Commercial | |
| Previous Owner | $275,000 | Commercial | |
| Previous Owner | $750,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $635,650 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $90,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Previous Owner | $650,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $450,000 | Credit Line Revolving |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/27/2023 11/27/23 | Sold | $3,600,000 | -6.5% | $1,080 / Sq Ft |
| 09/14/2023 09/14/23 | For Sale | $3,850,000 | +113.9% | $1,155 / Sq Ft |
| 12/18/2019 12/18/19 | Sold | $1,800,000 | 0.0% | $547 / Sq Ft |
| 11/18/2019 11/18/19 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 05/16/2019 05/16/19 | For Sale | $1,800,000 | +29.5% | $547 / Sq Ft |
| 05/17/2016 05/17/16 | Sold | $1,390,000 | 0.0% | $501 / Sq Ft |
| 04/17/2016 04/17/16 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 07/11/2015 07/11/15 | For Sale | $1,390,000 | -- | $501 / Sq Ft |
Source: CHS Regional MLS
Tax History Compared to Growth
Tax History
| Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $17,920 | $72,000 | $0 | $0 |
| 2022 | $8,534 | $72,000 | $0 | $0 |
| 2021 | $8,966 | $72,000 | $0 | $0 |
| 2020 | $9,308 | $72,000 | $0 | $0 |
| 2019 | $7,335 | $55,600 | $0 | $0 |
| 2017 | $7,071 | $55,600 | $0 | $0 |
| 2016 | $5,207 | $42,600 | $0 | $0 |
| 2015 | $5,388 | $42,600 | $0 | $0 |
| 2014 | $4,979 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 2011 | -- | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
L
Seller's Agent in 2023
Lucy Schemel
Constant Properties
(843) 743-9934
3 in this area
12 Total Sales
-
Buyer's Agent in 2023
Rick Horger
Corcoran HM Properties
(843) 971-7100
1 in this area
70 Total Sales
-
O
Seller's Agent in 2019
Olga Page
Haven Real Estate
(843) 834-1226
2 in this area
58 Total Sales
-
B
Buyer's Agent in 2019
Brett Anderson
The Boulevard Company
(843) 619-7816
21 Total Sales
-
M
Seller's Agent in 2016
Marty Byrd
Carriage Properties LLC
(843) 509-8789
3 in this area
35 Total Sales
Map
Source: CHS Regional MLS
MLS Number: 15018353
APN: 457-12-01-054
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