212 Congress Street
About this home
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.
Details
Property Details
- Listing ID
- 26023939
- Status
- Active
- Property Type
- Residential
- Property Subtype
- Single Family Detached
- Market Area
- 52 - Peninsula Charleston Outside of Crosstown
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 3.0
- Living Area
- 2,436 sq ft
- Lot Size
- 0.12 acres
- Year Built
- 1917
- Stories
- 2
- Days on Market
- 2
Parking
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Features
-
- 2 Car Garage
- Detached
- Off Street
- Converted Garage
Features
- Style
-
- Charleston Single
- Architectural Style
-
- Charleston Single
- Fireplace
- Yes
Lot & Community
- Lot Size
- 0.12 acres
- Subdivision
- Hampton Park Terrace
- City
- Charleston
- State
- SC
Schools
- Elementary School
- Charles Pinckney Elementary
- Middle School
- James Simons
- High School
- Burke
Source & Freshness
- Data Source
- Charleston Trident MLS
- Source System
- CHS Regional MLS
- Listing Modified
- Aug 22, 2026
- Bridge Modified
- Aug 23, 2026
- Last Refreshed
- Aug 23, 2026
- Compliance Contract
- idx-compliance-v1
Location
212 Congress Street
Location Details
- City
- Charleston
- State
- SC
- Postal Code
- 29403
- Market Area
- 52 - Peninsula Charleston Outside of Crosstown
- Subdivision
- Hampton Park Terrace