Estimated payment $6,871/month
Highlights
- Second Kitchen
- Cathedral Ceiling
- Attic
- Fireplace in Bedroom
- Wood Flooring
- Corner Lot
About This Home
Welcome to Aiken's most beloved address. Whenever you're asked, ''Where do you live?'', simply reply, ''Number 10'', and it's more than likely you'll be answered with, ''Oh, I love that house!''
A flagship of character, Number 10 has a deep history suffused with an unparalleled local affection that has been born out of nearly two centuries of art, literature, leadership, Southern comfort and gentility.
Enter and be welcomed by the warmth of the original heart pine floors, twelve foot ceilings, seven fireplaces, hints of original plaster, a cathedral ceilinged kitchen with rough timbers and the added charm of a cozy loft. There are large and elegant rooms for entertaining as well as private hideaways out of the public view.
The Grandest feature is the study, which was also James LeGare's workshop, where he wrote poetry acclaimed by Longfellow, painted his masterpieces, and invented his patented ''plastic cotton'', used in furniture and objects d'art. A prime example of this is the fireplace surround in the study. He also painted three murals, still on the walls. The 18 inch solid pine panels are a stimulating sight in daylight and soothing in evening candlelight with a friend and a glass.
Zoned commercial/residential and with over forty nearby parking spaces, your possible uses are limited only by imagination. The back room once housed a commercial kitchen when the home was the famous ''10 Downing Street'' restaurant, a source of thousands of happy memories. There is also a handicap ramp, a full ceiling sprinkler system and a whole house sound system. The current owners, Rob and Lynda Bloch had opened the property as an event center, but due to Lynda's rapidly debilitating and fatal illness their plans were shelved.
The parlor chandelier has four tiers of Turkish hand-painted porcelain and lamps, illuminating the room with grandeur. Pass through the massive pocket doors to the dining room and you will find a magnificent three-tier glass chandelier from Murano, Italy. Bronze chandeliers and sconces charm with spacious living room with masterful style. Privacy fencing, a butler's pantry, a utility/mud room, five porches, a spacious wine cellar round out the main home.
Then, come see the Carriage House, which is possibly older than the main house. With two fireplaces, heart pine floors and furnished with elegant antiques, equestrian paintings and prints, it can be your guest house. Morning coffee on the brick-walled rear terrace, lush with roses and azaleas, is a pleasant start to a day. It is currently leased as two apartments, grossing $30,000 plus or minus a year.
So, come. Create your new tradition here at #10. You need not travel to the exotic reaches of the world to experience Old World charm, craftsmanship and a sense of place. It's just a two minute walk from downtown!
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $6,645
Year Built
- Built in 1835
Lot Details
- 0.41 Acre Lot
- Fenced
- Landscaped
- Corner Lot
Home Design
- Cottage
- Bungalow
- Combination Foundation
- Composition Roof
- Wood Siding
Interior Spaces
- 2,888 Sq Ft Home
- 1-Story Property
- Paneling
- Cathedral Ceiling
- Decorative Fireplace
- Gas Fireplace
- Window Treatments
- Family Room with Fireplace
- 7 Fireplaces
- Great Room with Fireplace
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Breakfast Room
- Formal Dining Room
- Property Views
- Attic
Kitchen
- Second Kitchen
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Self-Cleaning Oven
- Range
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Solid Surface Countertops
- Disposal
Flooring
- Wood
- Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 2 Bedrooms
- Fireplace in Bedroom
- 2 Full Bathrooms
Laundry
- Dryer
- Washer
Basement
- Partial Basement
- Crawl Space
Home Security
- Fire and Smoke Detector
- Fire Sprinkler System
Outdoor Features
- Patio
- Porch
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Heating System Uses Gas
- Private Water Source
- Gas Water Heater
- Internet Available
- Cable TV Available
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 1053602012
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
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 | $6,645 | $28,320 | $7,380 | $349,140 |
2022 | $6,567 | $28,320 | $0 | $0 |
2021 | $6,573 | $28,320 | $0 | $0 |
2020 | $6,187 | $26,160 | $0 | $0 |
2019 | $6,187 | $26,160 | $0 | $0 |
Property History
Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
09/12/2025 09/12/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
01/03/2025 01/03/25 | Off Market | $1,195,000 | -- | -- | |
08/21/2024 08/21/24 | Price Changed | $1,195,000 | -7.7% | $414 / Sq Ft | |
04/03/2024 04/03/24 | For Sale | $1,295,000 | 0.0% | $448 / Sq Ft | |
04/23/2019 04/23/19 | Rented | $1,600 | 0.0% | -- | |
03/24/2019 03/24/19 | Under Contract | -- | -- | -- | |
10/01/2018 10/01/18 | For Rent | $1,600 | 0.0% | -- | |
07/03/2018 07/03/18 | Sold | $360,000 | 0.0% | $82 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
06/03/2018 06/03/18 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
07/26/2017 07/26/17 | For Sale | $360,000 | 0.0% | $82 / Sq Ft | |
07/01/2017 07/01/17 | Rented | $700 | -30.0% | -- | |
06/01/2017 06/01/17 | Under Contract | -- | -- | -- | |
12/05/2016 12/05/16 | For Rent | $1,000 | +11.1% | -- | |
04/18/2016 04/18/16 | Rented | $900 | -10.0% | -- | |
04/18/2016 04/18/16 | For Rent | $1,000 | 0.0% | -- | |
11/23/2015 11/23/15 | Rented | $1,000 | 0.0% | -- | |
10/24/2015 10/24/15 | Under Contract | -- | -- | -- | |
09/24/2015 09/24/15 | For Rent | $1,000 | 0.0% | -- | |
09/21/2015 09/21/15 | Sold | $405,000 | -10.0% | $324 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
08/22/2015 08/22/15 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
07/10/2015 07/10/15 | For Sale | $450,000 | +9.8% | $360 / Sq Ft | |
05/25/2012 05/25/12 | Sold | $410,000 | -3.5% | $108 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
05/25/2012 05/25/12 | For Sale | $425,000 | 0.0% | $112 / Sq Ft | |
05/04/2012 05/04/12 | Rented | $1,600 | 0.0% | -- | |
04/04/2012 04/04/12 | Under Contract | -- | -- | -- | |
02/22/2012 02/22/12 | For Rent | $1,600 | -- | -- |
Purchase History
Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
---|---|---|---|
Deed | $360,000 | None Available | |
Deed | $405,000 | -- | |
Deed | $400,000 | -- | |
Deed | $80,000 | None Available | |
Deed | $650,000 | None Available | |
Warranty Deed | $525,000 | -- |
Mortgage History
Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
---|---|---|---|
Previous Owner | $280,000 | New Conventional |
Source: Aiken Association of REALTORS®
MLS Number: 211124

APN: 105-36-02-012
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