Condominiums

New on the Market: An Historic King Street Pied-a-Terre – 350 King St #207

Have you ever wanted a place to call home, or second home, right in the heart of Historic King Street? Just half a block to Marion Square, and a pebble’s throw to all our noteworthy restaurants, shops and arts venues? If so, this is your place. 350 King St #207 is a one-bedroom condominium nestled in the quiet back of...

The Cigar Factory – YES. Condominiums – NO.

The Cigar Factory – YES. Condominiums – NO.

I love being right. Back in January of this year, I wrote a post called “Charleston Shines in 2012, So What’s on Tap for 2013?” In that post, I predicted that the Cigar Factory would rise again. Many of you have asked me about the luxury condos planned, but all I had to tell you was that it was still...

Update: Anson House Condos Going (Went) to the Courthouse Auctions

Update 4/16 – SOLD! Well sort of…I attended the auction for the Anson House condos this morning at the courthouse, and it was standing room only.  Most of the attendees were lookers or information gatherers like myself, but there were about 6 people bidding on the condos. The story behind the bidding is complicated and has to do with the...

New on the Market: A Beautiful Condo at 21 George Street – $474,500

Thanks to my long time blog readers, Dorrie and Mike, for giving me the opportunity to sell their beautiful condo! Just in time for Festival Season in Charleston, I am please to put this gorgeous condo at 21 George Street on the market.  If you don’t know already, 21 George (or XXI George) is a newer construction building, just off...

Great 1BR Condo for Sale in Historic Downtown Charleston – 114-D Beaufain Street

  I am happy to be listing this truly rare property overlooking Colonial Lake in Harleston Village. It’s a great one-bedroom condo at 114-D Beaufain Street with tons of great features like light-filled rooms, eat-in-kitchen with granite counters, and heart pine floors. But the best things about it is the gorgeous 10X20 piazza (that’s a porch to you non-Charlestonians 😉 .)...

Update: Anson House Condo Auctions

Update May 31, 2012 – These three condos sold yesterday/today  – two of them were bid on at the auction but the bids were not accepted.  So here’s your baseline folks. The owners won’t sell for less than this. 1011905 – Details: 2 LAURENS ST, #3F, CHARLESTON, SC – $605,000 1011943 – Details: 2 LAURENS ST, #2B, CHARLESTON, SC – $761,000 1011950...

Anson House Condo Auctions April 30 – A heads up!

For the latest news on this, seem my most recent post – Update: Anson House Condo Auctions. ——————————————- This is not a warning, rather it is more of a heads up… The Anson House Condominiums are coming up for auction on April 30th, apparently led by The National Auction Group.   Here is their advertising headline… Luxury Condominiums in the Charleston Historic District...

Under contract in 45 days or less? You betcha

Under contract in 45 days or less? You betcha

Update 12/16 – 18 Elliot sold for above asking at $703,000 and 316 Grove sold for $505,000. ———————————————– In the past few months I have noticed a selection of homes and condos on the Charleston Peninsula come on the market, then go under contract in 45 days or less. These are not just bank-owned ones which are obviously priced to...

Small is the New BIG – Popularity of Diminutive Spaces is on the Rise

Small is the New BIG – Popularity of Diminutive Spaces is on the Rise

Small spaces – BIG lifestyle is the new choice for many… I caught this article on MSNBC today about the rise in popularity of smaller spaces, not only for Baby Boomers but also for Generation Y.  Lifestyle and proximity to culture, restaurants, shopping, services are seemingly more important than having room for your Costco purchases.  Here’s an excerpt: “John McIlwain,...

Penthouse Living in Charleston – Which Are The Best?

Penthouse Living in Charleston – Which Are The Best?

I’ve written about handy man specials in Wagener Terrace, about the hot million dollar market in Downtown Charleston, about condo buildings and the highest-priced home for sale on the Peninsula…but I haven’t yet touched penthouses.  Inspired by a recent open house in one, held during the Blue Angels performance, I thought I’d let you know what you can find, and...

Condo Buildings on the Charleston Peninsula – where, what and how much.

It can take a long time to understand where all of Charleston’s condo buildings are, what they look like and what their price ranges are so I pulled together a map to help you navigate.  You’ll find luxury penthouse condos with water views at $4,000,000 and loft-style condos starting at $175,000.  Just click the blue pins to see prices and...