Charleston - 52 - Peninsula Charleston Outside of Crosstown
212 Congress Street, Charleston SC 29403
Active · 4 beds · 3 baths · 2,436 sq ft
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Property Description
Imagine beginning your mornings with coffee on the rear porch, overlooking Allen Park, and ending your evenings unwinding to the gentle sound of the park's fountain. Built in 1917 and beautifully updated, this captivating Charleston home offers the rare opportunity to enjoy historic character, modern comfort, and an exceptional park-side lifestyle.Prominently situated on the corner of Congress Street and Glenwood Avenue in the sought-after Hampton Park community, the home is filled with the warmth and charm that make downtown Charleston living so special. Inside, the spacious and versatile floor plan features four bedrooms and three full bathrooms, along with inviting living and dining spaces, a comfortable den, an updated kitchen, and a dedicated laundry area.A durable metal roofcovers both the home and detached garage, while the garage's mini-split system creates additional possibilities for a workshop, studio, home gym, or creative space. Gas heating, central air conditioning, and a tankless water heater add everyday comfort and convenience. From peaceful porch evenings and scenic park views to strolls through one of Charleston's most beloved neighborhoods, this is more than a beautiful home--it is a chance to experience the lifestyle, history, and charm of downtown Charleston.
Additional Details
- Architectural style
- Charleston Single
- Interior features
- High Ceilings, Kitchen Island, Ceiling - Smooth, Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Family, Formal Living, Entrance Foyer, Office, Pantry, Separate Dining
- Heating
- Baseboard, Central
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Flooring
- Ceramic Tile, Wood
- Fireplace features
- Two
- Laundry features
- Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room
- Construction materials
- Cement Siding, Wood Siding
- Foundation details
- Crawl Space
- Roof
- Metal
- Patio and porch
- Porch - Full Front
- Lot features
- Corner Lot, Level, 0 - .5 Acre
- Parking features
- Detached, Off Street, 2 Car Garage, Converted Garage
- Utilities
- Charleston Water Service, Dominion Energy
- Water source
- Public
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Security features
- Security System
- Elementary school
- Charles Pinckney Elementary
- Middle school
- James Simons
- High school
- Burke
- Subdivision
- Hampton Park Terrace
- Directions
- Corner Of Congress St. And Glenwood Ave.
Listing & Financial Details
- Listing office
- Johnson & Wilson Real Estate Co LLC
- Listing agent
- Hattie Fields
- Last updated
- October 30, 2026 8:38 pm
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