527 Wichman Street, Walterboro, SC 29488

$1,250,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 8 Baths: 7.5 Square Footage: 9,929 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 317,988 Status: Active
Current Price: $1,250,000 List Date: 4/02/2026 Last Modified: 8/13/2026

Overview

Description

The Elmore-Henderson House | c. 1821 Some homes were built to impress. This one was built to endure. Established in the early 1820s by U.S. Congressman Franklin Harper Elmore, this historic Federal-style residence remains one of Walterboro's most significant and recognizable estates. Set behind gates on over seven private acres within the Hickory Valley Historic District, the property offers a rare combination of architectural presence, land, and legacy--just over an hour from Charleston. From the moment you enter the property, there is a sense of arrival that cannot be replicated. A long approach framed by mature trees and established plantings gradually reveals the residence, positioned with intention and surrounded by grounds that have been thoughtfully designed to complement both th

Supplements: architecture and the natural landscape. The main residence encompasses approximately 5,800+ square feet, offering 4 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms arranged within a traditional central hall floor plan. The home retains the symmetry and proportion characteristic of the Federal period, with 11-foot ceilings, expansive formal and informal living spaces, a ...

Listing Details MLS# 26009306

Location, Tax & Legal

Tax Map #
1630800004000
Street #
527
Street Name
Wichman
Street Suffix
Street
County
Colleton
State
SC
Zip Code
29488
Area
82 - CLN - Colleton County
Tax District
10 - Walterboro
Subdivision
None
Elementary School
Bells Elementary
Middle School
Colleton
High School
Colleton
Directions
From Charleston take Hwy 17 South to Jacksonboro, then Hwy 64 to Walterboro. Take right on Hwy 64 Business, then left on 64 Business at flashing light. Go thru 2 lights. Private drive on the right

Contract Info

Sub-Type
Single Family Detached
MLS List Date
2026-04-02
Total List Price/SqFt
125.89

General Property Info

Primary Structure Full Baths
3
Primary Structure Half Baths
Yes
Primary Structure Beds
4
Total Baths - Full
7
Total Baths - Half
Yes
Total Beds
8
Baths - Total
7.5
Primary Bedroom – Main Level
No
Stories
2
Primary Structure Apx SqFt
6011
Total Apx SqFt
9929
Ownership
Fee Simple
Year Built
1825
Acreage
7.3
Other Structures Y/N
Yes
Potential Short Sale
No
C/R
No
Lease Purchase
No
HOA Fee
No

Other Structure

Other Structure Type
Guest House
Other Structure Beds
4
Other Structure Full Baths
4
Other Structure Apx SqFt
3918
Other Structure Notes
3 guest cottages total

More Information

Property Features

SqFt Source: Tax Records SF Detached Style: Colonial Lot Description: 5 - 10 Acres; Wooded Misc Exterior: Fence - Brick; Fence - Private; Fence - Wire; Garden; Patio; Porch - Front Porch; Porch - Full Front; Porch - Rear; Porch - Wrap-Around; Storage Roof: Metal Exterior: Vinyl Siding Attic Features: Pull-Down Stairs Foundation: Crawl Space Misc Interior: Ceilings - 9'+; Garden Tub/Shower; Kitchen Island; Walk-In Closets New Owned: Pre-Owned Rooms: Eat-In-Kitchen; Family; Formal Living; Foyer; Great; Laundry; Office; Separate Dining; Study; Sun Primary Bedroom: Downstairs; Garden Tub/Shower; Outside Access; Walk-In Closets Cooling: Central Air Floors: Wood Heat: Heat Pump Possession: At Closing Utility Suppliers: City of Walterboro; Dominion Energy; Palmetto Tel Rural Coop Amenities: Trash Proposed Financing: Any Assumable: No
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Listing Office: Daniel Ravenel Sotheby's International Realty
Last Updated: August - 13 - 2026
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