40 1/2 State St Charleston, SC 29401
French Quarter Neighborhood
2
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,196
Sq Ft
1815
Built
Highlights
- Fireplace in Bedroom
- High Ceiling
- Cooling Available
- Wood Flooring
- Beamed Ceilings
- 4-minute walk to Joe Riley Waterfront Park
About This Home
As of June 2025Circa 1830's, 40 1/2 State Street is one of Charleston's most elegant, meticulously restored 3-story brick kitchen houses. Located in the heart of the French Quarter, the home is within walking distance to all of Charleston's finest restaurants. Located behind 38 & 40 State with a private copper entrance. The ground floor offers a foyer, kitchen with marble counter tops, stainless steel appliances, custom cypress cabinets, and blue stone floors throughout, which leads to a large living room with working gas fireplace, and 3 French doors leading to a lush walled garden. Master suite is located on the top floor with a fireplace and walled terrace overlooking the Old City of Charleston. Additional bed, bath, and laundry on the 2nd floor. One of the finest pied-a-terre's in the area.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Carriage Properties LLC License #4643 Listed on: 12/04/2020
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $5,637
Year Built
- Built in 1815
Lot Details
- Irrigation
Home Design
- Brick Foundation
- Slab Foundation
- Copper Roof
- Stucco
Interior Spaces
- 2,196 Sq Ft Home
- 3-Story Property
- Beamed Ceilings
- Smooth Ceilings
- High Ceiling
- Ceiling Fan
- Entrance Foyer
- Living Room with Fireplace
- 3 Fireplaces
- Combination Dining and Living Room
- Dishwasher
Flooring
- Wood
- Slate Flooring
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 2 Bedrooms
- Fireplace in Bedroom
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Dryer
- Washer
Schools
- Memminger Elementary School
- Simmons Pinckney Middle School
- Burke High School
Utilities
- Cooling Available
- Forced Air Heating System
- Heat Pump System
Community Details
- French Quarter Subdivision
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Nov 6, 2024
Closed on
May 23, 2025
Sold by
Stinson Richard and Taylor Rebecca
Bought by
Simmons Charles Kemp and Simmons Beth H
Seller's Agent
Olin Chamberlain
Carriage Properties LLC
Buyer's Agent
Scotty Brisson
The Cassina Group
List Price
$2,350,000
Sold Price
$1,875,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$475,000
-20.21%
Views
122
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
83.27%
Original Mortgage
$1,499,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,497,724
Interest Rate
6.81%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$568,117
Purchase Details
Listed on
Dec 4, 2020
Closed on
Feb 12, 2021
Sold by
Henry Paula O
Bought by
Stinson Richard and Taylor Rebecca
Seller's Agent
Jane Smith
Carriage Properties LLC
Buyer's Agent
Olin Chamberlain
Carriage Properties LLC
List Price
$1,500,000
Sold Price
$1,500,000
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.33%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 7, 2010
Sold by
Norris Peggy A
Bought by
Henry Paula O
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$200,000
Interest Rate
4.37%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving
Purchase Details
Closed on
Nov 21, 2005
Sold by
Baxter Robert E
Bought by
Norris Peggy A
Purchase Details
Closed on
May 18, 2004
Sold by
Copeland Frederick L
Bought by
Copeland Frederick L and Copeland Matthew T
Purchase Details
Closed on
May 13, 2004
Sold by
Garibaldis Inc
Bought by
Copeland Frederick L
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deed | $1,875,000 | None Listed On Document | |
| Deed | $1,500,000 | None Available | |
| Deed | $950,000 | -- | |
| Deed | -- | None Available | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | -- | |
| Deed | $1,100,000 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $1,499,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $200,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Previous Owner | $417,000 | Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/03/2025 06/03/25 | Sold | $1,875,000 | -6.0% | $854 / Sq Ft |
| 04/23/2025 04/23/25 | Price Changed | $1,995,000 | -11.3% | $908 / Sq Ft |
| 02/28/2025 02/28/25 | Price Changed | $2,250,000 | -4.3% | $1,025 / Sq Ft |
| 11/06/2024 11/06/24 | For Sale | $2,350,000 | +56.7% | $1,070 / Sq Ft |
| 02/16/2021 02/16/21 | Sold | $1,500,000 | 0.0% | $683 / Sq Ft |
| 01/17/2021 01/17/21 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 12/04/2020 12/04/20 | For Sale | $1,500,000 | -- | $683 / 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 | $25,674 | $90,000 | $0 | $0 |
| 2022 | $23,865 | $90,000 | $0 | $0 |
| 2021 | $4,169 | $33,050 | $0 | $0 |
| 2020 | $4,326 | $33,050 | $0 | $0 |
| 2019 | $5,637 | $42,550 | $0 | $0 |
| 2017 | $5,435 | $42,550 | $0 | $0 |
| 2016 | $5,201 | $42,550 | $0 | $0 |
| 2015 | $5,382 | $42,550 | $0 | $0 |
| 2014 | $4,582 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 2011 | -- | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
O
Seller's Agent in 2025
Olin Chamberlain
Carriage Properties LLC
-
S
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Scotty Brisson
The Cassina Group
-
J
Seller's Agent in 2021
Jane Smith
Carriage Properties LLC
Map
Source: CHS Regional MLS
MLS Number: 20032373
APN: 458-09-01-187
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