401 Johnston Street, Saint George, SC 29477

$425,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 2.5 Square Footage: 3,334 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 25,700 Status: Active
Current Price: $425,000 List Date: 5/06/2026 Last Modified: 5/21/2026

Overview

Description

Two families have lovingly owned and meticulously maintained this remarkable home over the past 116 years, preserving both its structural integrity and timeless character. Built from locally sourced, rock-solid old-growth fir, this five-bedroom, three-bath residence stands as a testament to the craftsmanship of a bygone era. Inside, you'll find authentic materials rarely seen in modern construction--solid ¾-inch red oak flooring downstairs and stunning heart pine floors upstairs, which have mellowed beautifully over the decades into rich honey-gold and deep red tones. Unlike today's mass-produced homes, this residence was built with true-dimension lumber, where the 2x4s actually measure 2x4. The home features separate HVAC systems for upstairs and downstairs comfort, including a

Supplements: brand-new 3.5-ton upstairs unit with all-new ductwork and a 4-ton downstairs unit. Numerous plumbing and mechanical upgrades have also been completed throughout the years, ensuring modern reliability while preserving historic charm. As you stroll through the home, you'll notice thoughtful details from another era--from the original wavy glass wind ...

Listing Details MLS# 26013034

Location, Tax & Legal

Tax Map #
0451009005
Street #
401
Street Name
Johnston
Street Suffix
Street
County
Dorchester
State
SC
Zip Code
29477
Area
64 - St. George, Harleyville, Reevesville, Dorchester
Tax District
Unknown
Subdivision
None
Elementary School
Williams
Middle School
Harleyville/Ridgeville
High School
Woodland
Directions
A block away from town hall and down Johnston Street from the County Services Building
Subsection
None
Legal Description
401 Johnston St Saint George, SC 29477-2335

Contract Info

Sub-Type
Single Family Detached
MLS List Date
2026-05-06
Primary Structure List Price/SqFt
127.47

General Property Info

Primary Bedroom – Main Level
Yes
Baths - Full
2
Baths - Half
Yes
Baths - Total
2.5
Stories
2
Primary Structure Apx SqFt
3334
Year Built
1910
Acreage
0.59
Other Structures Y/N
Yes
Potential Short Sale
No

Other Structure

Other Structure Type
Other
Other Structure Apx SqFt
600
Other Structure Notes
Gaarae

Tax/Fees

Taxes
2197.7

SqFt Source

Tax Records
Yes

More Information

SF Detached Style

Other
Yes

Assumable

No
Yes

Proposed Financing

Any
Yes

New Owned

Pre-Owned
Yes

Water/Sewer

Public Sewer
Yes
Public Water
Yes

Property Features

SqFt Source: Tax Records SF Detached Style: Other New Owned: Pre-Owned Proposed Financing: Any Assumable: No

Documents

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Listing Office: Coldwell Banker Comm/Atlantic Int'l
Last Updated: May - 21 - 2026
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