171 Wentworth Street, Charleston, SC 29401

$4,200,000

Virtual Tour

https://www.zillow.com/view-imx/c751664b-8d84-4a82-b2f7-63c8e37e8954?initialViewType=pano&hidePhotos=true&setAttribution=mls&wl=true&utm_source=email&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=emo-floorplancompleted

View onto the piazza with door leading into kitchen area

Wet bar off kitchen with door leading into the garden.Back steps lead up to the primary bedroom.

Sitting area or office space off of the primary bedroom

2nd bedroom with access to the 2nd floor piazza

View into the garden from the 2nd floor piazza

View into the garden from 2nd floor piazza

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 4.5 Square Footage: 3,621 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 7,405 Status: Closed

Current Price: $4,200,000 List Date: 12/01/2025 Last Modified: 1/31/2026

Overview

Description

Timeless Charleston elegance meets modern sophistication at 171 Wentworth Street, an exquisitely restored circa-1850's residence in the heart of Harleston Village. Iconic double piazzas, a light-filled open floor plan, and thoughtful modern upgrades blend historic character with contemporary comfort. With 4 bedrooms, 4.5 bath, rare off-street parking, and a generously sized private English garden ideal for entertaining, the property also includes a large storage shed providing adundant additional space. Just one block from picturesque Colonial Lake and a short stroll to renowned restaurants, boutiques, and cultural attractions, this exceptional home delivers the very best of walkable Charleston living.

Listing Details MLS# 25031184

Location, Tax & Legal

Tax Map #: 4570304013
Street #: 171
Street Name: Wentworth
Street Suffix: Street
County: Charleston
State: SC
Zip Code: 29401
Area: 51 - Peninsula Charleston Inside of Crosstown
Tax District: 71 - City of Charleston
Subdivision: Harleston Village
Elementary School: Memminger
Middle School: Simmons Pinckney
High School: Burke
Directions: Located between Rutledge and Ashley on the South side of the street
Legal Description: 171 WENTWORTH

Contract Info

Sub-Type: Single Family Detached
MLS List Date: 2025-11-24
Start Showing Date: 2025-12-01
Primary Structure List Price/SqFt: 1208.23

General Property Info

Primary Bedroom – Main Level: No
Baths - Full: 4
Baths - Half: Yes
Baths - Total: 4.5
Ground Level: No
Stories: 2
Primary Structure Apx SqFt: 3621
Ownership: Fee Simple
Year Built: 1850
Acreage: 0.17
Other Structures Y/N: No
Potential Short Sale: No
Occupancy: Owner
Lease Purchase: No
HOA Fee: No
Auction: No

Status Change Info

Sold Date: 2026-01-30
Sold Price/SqFt: 1159.9
New Mortgage Type: Conventional

Tax/Fees

Special Assessment: No
Regime Fee: No

SqFt Source

Hired Measurement: Yes

More Information

Lot Description

0 - .5 Acre: Yes
Inside: Yes

Misc Exterior

Fence - Brick: Yes
Fence - Private: Yes
Garden: Yes
Lawn Irrigation: Yes
Patio: Yes
Porch - Rear: Yes
Porch - Screened: Yes
Shed: Yes
Storage: Yes

Exterior

Wood Siding: Yes

SF Detached Style

Charleston Single: Yes
Traditional: Yes

Foundation

Crawl Space: Yes

Garage/Parking

Off-Street Parking: Yes

Stories/Levels

2 Stories: Yes

Equipment/Appliances

Dishwasher: Yes
Disposal: Yes
Electric Dryer Hookup: Yes
Gas Range: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes
Washer Hookup: Yes

Cooling

Central Air: Yes

Heat

Electric: Yes

Rooms

Eat-In-Kitchen: Yes
Formal Living: Yes
Foyer: Yes
Laundry: Yes
Office: Yes
Separate Dining: Yes

Amenities

Cable TV: Yes
Storage: Yes
Trash: Yes

Assumable

No: Yes

Primary Bedroom

Upstairs: Yes

Proposed Financing

Cash: Yes
Conventional Loan: Yes

Misc Interior

Ceilings - 9'+: Yes
Walk-In Closets: Yes
Wet Bar: Yes

New Owned

Pre-Owned: Yes

Floors

Wood: Yes

FP Desc/Location

Three +: Yes

Showing Instructions

Contact Listing Agent: Yes

Special

Flood Insurance: Yes
Termite Bond: Yes

Water/Sewer

Public Sewer: Yes
Public Water: Yes

Utility Suppliers

Charleston Water Service: Yes
Dominion Energy: Yes

Property Features

SqFt Source: Hired Measurement SF Detached Style: Charleston Single; Traditional Lot Description: 0 - .5 Acre; Inside Misc Exterior: Fence - Brick; Fence - Private; Garden; Lawn Irrigation; Patio; Porch - Rear; Porch - Screened; Shed; Storage Exterior: Wood Siding Foundation: Crawl Space Misc Interior: Ceilings - 9'+; Walk-In Closets; Wet Bar New Owned: Pre-Owned Rooms: Eat-In-Kitchen; Formal Living; Foyer; Laundry; Office; Separate Dining Primary Bedroom: Upstairs Cooling: Central Air Floors: Wood Heat: Electric Showing Instructions: Contact Listing Agent Utility Suppliers: Charleston Water Service; Dominion Energy Special: Flood Insurance; Termite Bond Amenities: Cable TV; Storage; Trash Proposed Financing: Cash; Conventional Loan Assumable: No

Listing Office: Smith Spencer Real Estate

Last Updated: January - 31 - 2026

Properties marked with IDX logo are provided courtesy of Charleston Trident Multiple Listing Service, Inc. The data relating to real estate for sale on this web site comes in part from the Broker Reciprocity Program of the Charleston Trident Multiple Listing Service. Real estate listings held by brokerage firms other than the website owner are marked with the Broker Reciprocity logo or the Broker Reciprocity thumbnail logo and detailed information about them includes the name of the listing brokers. The broker providing this data believes it to be correct, but advises interested parties to confirm them before relying on them in a purchase decision. Information is provided exclusively for consumers' personal, non-commerical use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing.

171 Wentworth Street, Charleston, SC 29401 (MLS# 25031184)