55 Ashley Avenue 23

Charleston, SC 29401

Move-in ready, lock-and-leave, tastefully updated 2-story, top floor unit in the Baker House, along the banks of Colonial Lake in historic downtown Charleston's Harleston Village.Condo 23 is luxurious, bright and airy, with a living room anchored by a character-rich original exposed brick wall. The dining room is surrounded by distinctive arched windows overlooking Colonial Lake. The stylish kitchen has stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, and a walk-in pantry. Upstairs, the master bedroom has an adjoining bath, dual closets for plenty of storage, and views of Colonial Lake. A second bedroom also has 2 closets and an en suite full bath with expansive views of the city. The third bedroom is currently used as an office and includes a full-sized washer and dryerThe unit includes 2 off-street parking passes for the lot behind the building, as well as access to 2 communal outbuildings, one for bike storage and one for general storage, in which the current owners constructed a secured locker.

BAKER HOUSE Baker House is one of historic downtown Charleston's most recognizable landmarks. It opened in 1912 as Charleston's first private hospital and first maternity hospital. In a time when most births still occurred at home, it provided a medical space where generations of Charlestonians were born before it moved off the peninsula in 1981. The building was converted to condominiums in 1984, a prominent example of adaptive reuse in the city.

LOCATION Baker House is an ideal location for outdoor and fitness enthusiasts. It sits directly across from Colonial Lake, providing access to its park, gardens, and walking/jogging paths.. Baker House is an easy walk to the Battery and all the best downtown Charleston has to offer.

In the same block, you can find shops and restaurants in The Jasper. Harleston Village is one of the most walkable areas of the city. Whether you are looking for a primary residence, a lock-and-leave second home, or an investment property, 55 Ashley Avenue 23 provides the perfect combination of history, charm, and convenience.

CHS MLS Listed by Disher Hamrick & Myers Res Inc Data source: Charleston Trident MLS Updated 2026-06-04T04:50:03+00:00
$1,249,000
Active
$717/sqft
Beds
3
Baths
2.5
Sq Ft
1,742
Year Built
1912

Property Details

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Property Details

Listing ID
25026090
Status
Active
Property Type
Residential
Property Subtype
Single Family Attached
Market Area
51 - Peninsula Charleston Inside of Crosstown
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2.5
Living Area
1,742 sq ft
Lot Size
0 acres
Year Built
1912
Stories
2
Days on Market
253

Features

Style
  • Condo Regime
Architectural Style
  • Condo Regime
Structure Type
Condo Regime
Fireplace
No

Parking

Garage Spaces
0
Parking Features
  • Off Street

Lot & Community

Lot Size
0 acres
Subdivision
Harleston Village
City
Charleston
State
SC

Schools

Elementary School
Memminger
Middle School
Simmons Pinckney
High School
Burke

Source & Freshness

Data Source
Charleston Trident MLS
Source System
CHS Regional MLS
Listing Modified
May 25, 2026
Bridge Modified
May 25, 2026
Last Refreshed
Jun 4, 2026
Compliance Contract
idx-compliance-v1

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55 Ashley Avenue 23

Charleston, SC, 29401

Location Context

City
Charleston
State
SC
Postal Code
29401
Market Area
51 - Peninsula Charleston Inside of Crosstown
Subdivision
Harleston Village

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