517 Carolina Avenue, Summerville, SC 29483

$1,648,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 3.5 Square Footage: 4,028 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 60,984 Status: Active
Current Price: $1,648,000 List Date: 5/15/2026 Last Modified: 7/27/2026

Overview

Description

Discover one of Historic Summerville's most treasured residences. Believed to be the second-oldest home in Summerville, the iconic Ancrum Waring House, dating between 1796 and 1808, is recognized on the National Register of Historic Places as a contributing property within the Summerville Historic District. Situated on nearly 1.5 private acres in the heart of downtown Historic Summerville, this extraordinary property offers a rare combination of historic significance, timeless architecture, expansive grounds, and a convenient location close to local shopping, dining, parks, and year-round community events.

Supplements: Ideally positioned approximately 30 minutes from historic downtown Charleston, Charleston International Airport, major highways, and the area's beautiful beaches, this remarkable home provides convenient access to the best of the Lowcountry while offering the charm, character, and tranquility that make Historic Summerville such a sought-after desti ...

Listing Details MLS# 26014049

Location, Tax & Legal

Tax Map #
1370607011
Street #
517
Street Name
Carolina
Street Suffix
Avenue
County
Dorchester
State
SC
Zip Code
29483
Area
63 - Summerville/Ridgeville
Tax District
207 - City of Summerville
Subdivision
Historic District
Elementary School
Summerville
Middle School
Alston
High School
Summerville
Directions
Central to W Carolina
Legal Description
517 W Carolina

Contract Info

Sub-Type
Single Family Detached
MLS List Date
2026-05-14
Primary Structure List Price/SqFt
409.14

General Property Info

Primary Bedroom – Main Level
Yes
Baths - Full
3
Baths - Half
Yes
Baths - Total
3.5
Ground Level
No
Stories
2
Primary Structure Apx SqFt
4028
Ownership
Fee Simple
Year Built
1796
Acreage
1.4
Other Structures Y/N
No
Potential Short Sale
No
C/R
No
Occupancy
Owner
Lease Purchase
No
HOA Fee
No
Auction
No

Tax/Fees

Special Assessment
No
Taxes
3449.46

SqFt Source

Appraisal
Yes

Roof

Metal
Yes

More Information

Lot Description

1 - 2 Acres
Yes
Level
Yes

Misc Exterior

Garden
Yes
Patio
Yes
Porch - Front Porch
Yes
Porch - Full Front
Yes
Porch - Rear
Yes
Porch - Screened
Yes
Rain Gutters
Yes

Exterior

Wood Siding
Yes

SF Detached Style

Traditional
Yes

Foundation

Crawl Space
Yes

Garage/Parking

1 Car Garage
Yes
Off-Street Parking
Yes

Stories/Levels

2 Stories
Yes

Equipment/Appliances

Ceiling Fan
Yes
Disposal
Yes
Electric Dryer Hookup
Yes
Gas Range
Yes
Washer Hookup
Yes

Cooling

Central Air
Yes

Heat

Central
Yes

Rooms

Bonus
Yes
Eat-In-Kitchen
Yes
Formal Living
Yes
Foyer
Yes
Game
Yes
Laundry
Yes
Pantry
Yes
Separate Dining
Yes
Other (Use Remarks)
Yes

Amenities

Cable TV
Yes
Club Membership Available
Yes
Dog Park
Yes
Golf Membership Available
Yes
Pickleball Court
Yes
RV/Boat Storage
Yes
Tennis Court(s)
Yes
Trash
Yes
Walk/Jog Trails
Yes

Assumable

No
Yes

Primary Bedroom

Ceiling Fan
Yes
Downstairs
Yes
Outside Access
Yes
Sitting Room
Yes

Proposed Financing

Cash
Yes
Conventional Loan
Yes
VA Loan
Yes

Misc Interior

Ceiling - Cathedral/Vaulted
Yes
Ceiling - Smooth
Yes
Ceilings - 9'+
Yes
Window Treatments - Some
Yes
See Remarks
Yes

New Owned

Pre-Owned
Yes

Floors

Wood
Yes

FP Desc/Location

Three
Yes
Bedroom
Yes
Dining Room
Yes
Living Room
Yes

Possession

At Closing
Yes

Water/Sewer

Public Sewer
Yes
Public Water
Yes

Utility Suppliers

Dominion Energy
Yes
Summerville CPW
Yes

Property Features

SqFt Source: Appraisal SF Detached Style: Traditional Lot Description: 1 - 2 Acres; Level Misc Exterior: Garden; Patio; Porch - Front Porch; Porch - Full Front; Porch - Rear; Porch - Screened; Rain Gutters Roof: Metal Exterior: Wood Siding Foundation: Crawl Space Misc Interior: Ceiling - Cathedral/Vaulted; Ceiling - Smooth; Ceilings - 9'+; Window Treatments - Some; See Remarks New Owned: Pre-Owned Rooms: Bonus; Eat-In-Kitchen; Formal Living; Foyer; Game; Laundry; Pantry; Separate Dining; Other (Use Remarks) Primary Bedroom: Ceiling Fan; Downstairs; Outside Access; Sitting Room Cooling: Central Air Floors: Wood Heat: Central Possession: At Closing Utility Suppliers: Dominion Energy; Summerville CPW Amenities: Cable TV; Club Membership Available; Dog Park; Golf Membership Available; Pickleball Court; RV/Boat Storage; Tennis Court(s); Trash; Walk/Jog Trails Proposed Financing: Cash; Conventional Loan; VA Loan Assumable: No
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Listing Office: The Boulevard Company
Last Updated: July - 27 - 2026
Broker Attribution: 843-900-4475

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