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Seller's Agent in 2023
Lucy Schemel
Constant Properties
(843) 743-9934
3 in this area
12 Total Sales
12 Franklin St Charleston, SC 29401
Harleston Village Neighborhood
3
Beds
5
Baths
3,292
Sq Ft
5,663
Sq Ft Lot
Highlights
- Carriage House
- Marble Flooring
- Home Office
- Fireplace in Kitchen
- High Ceiling
- 3-minute walk to Colonial Lake Park
About This Home
As of November 202312 Franklin Street is an impressive and historic 1850's residence located within easy walking distance of nearly everything on the peninsula. This landmark Italianate-style building is a standout. The home has been beautifully and sensitively restored and updated by the current resident over the last 3 years. The main house has 3 bedrooms, each with a full updated bath ensuite; there is a half bath on the main level. Every room was carefully and sympathetically restored to retain and highlight the home's historical features while receiving updates to every mechanical system to modern standards. Features include impressively high ceilings, original moldings, remarkable stained glass windows and spacious piazzas. The kitchen includes a Subzero refrigerator, La Cornufe range with custom hood,Subzero wine refrigerator, KitchenAid beverage center and Asko dishwasher. Custom cabinets provide for generous storage capacity. Other features include a Rinnai water heater, Sonos sound and alarm system. 12 Franklin sits on a large lot, includes off street parking for 2 cars and a large private newly landscaped garden with bluestone and brick hardscape. Spacious double piazzas with access from every room extends the living space. The property includes a charming standalone carriage house designed by architect Glenn Keyes. This additional living/working space includes a half bath, HVAC system, TV, sound system, copper roof, pergola, secret garden and considerable storage space. 12 Franklin has been recognized as a significant historic home. As noted 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 association, and contributes to the significance of the Charleston Historic District. 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.
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $7,071
Year Built
- Built in 1850
Lot Details
- 5,663 Sq Ft Lot
- Wrought Iron Fence
- Privacy Fence
- Level Lot
- Irrigation
Parking
- Off-Street Parking
Home Design
- Carriage House
- Charleston Architecture
- Brick Foundation
- Slate Roof
- Copper Roof
- Metal Roof
- Stucco
Interior Spaces
- 3,292 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Wet Bar
- Smooth Ceilings
- High Ceiling
- Ceiling Fan
- Multiple Fireplaces
- Window Treatments
- Entrance Foyer
- Family Room with Fireplace
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Dining Room with Fireplace
- Formal Dining Room
- Home Office
- Home Security System
Kitchen
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Dishwasher
- Kitchen Island
- Fireplace in Kitchen
Flooring
- Wood
- Stone
- Marble
- Ceramic Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- Dual Closets
- Walk-In Closet
- Garden Bath
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Dryer
- Washer
Basement
- Exterior Basement Entry
- Crawl Space
Outdoor Features
- Covered Patio or Porch
Schools
- Memminger Elementary School
- Simmons Pinckney Middle School
- Burke High School
Utilities
- Central Air
- Heating Available
- Tankless Water Heater
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
-$153,252
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-2.17%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $17,920 | $144,000 | $0 | $0 |
| 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
-
Lucy Schemel
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Rick Horger
Buyer's Agent in 2023
Rick Horger
Corcoran HM Properties
(843) 971-7100
1 in this area
65 Total Sales
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Olga Page
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Seller's Agent in 2019
Olga Page
Haven Real Estate
(843) 834-1226
2 in this area
57 Total Sales
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Brett Anderson
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Buyer's Agent in 2019
Brett Anderson
The Boulevard Company
(843) 619-7816
19 Total Sales
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Marty Byrd
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Seller's Agent in 2016
Marty Byrd
Carriage Properties LLC
(843) 509-8789
3 in this area
33 Total Sales
Map
Source: CHS Regional MLS
MLS Number: 19014289
APN: 457-12-01-054
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