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Property Details | ||
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| Price | $7,400,000 | |
| Bedrooms | 4 | |
| Full Baths | 4 | |
| Property Style | Traditional | |
| Lot Size Area | 0.37 | |
| Lot Size Area Units | Acres | |
| Acres | 0.37 | |
| Property Type | Residential | |
| Sub type | SingleFamilyResidence | |
| MLS Sub type | Single Family Detached | |
| Stories | 3 | |
| Features | Ceiling - Smooth, High Ceilings, Kitchen Island, Walk-In Closet(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Family, Formal Living, Entrance Foyer, Living/Dining Combo, In-Law Floorplan, Office, Pantry, Separate Dining, Study, Sun, Utility | |
| Exterior Features | Garden, Lighting | |
| Year Built | 1837 | |
| Subdivision | Harleston Village | |
| Foundation | Basement | |
| Lot Description | 0 - .5 Acre | |
| Laundry Features | Laundry Room | |
| Pool features | In Ground | |
| Parking Description | 1 Car Garage, Detached, Off Street | |
| Parking Spaces | 1 | |
| Garage spaces | 1 | |
Geographic Data | ||
| Directions | From Broad - Turn North On Rutledge. Turn Left Onto Wentworth. Home Will Be On Your Left. | |
| County | Charleston | |
| Latitude | 32.778962 | |
| Longitude | -79.942044 | |
| Market Area | 51 - Peninsula Charleston Inside of Crosstown | |
Address Information | ||
| Address | 169 Wentworth Street, Charleston, SC 29401 | |
| Postal Code | 29401 | |
| City | Charleston | |
| State | SC | |
| Country | United States | |
Listing Information | ||
| Listing Office | Maison Real Estate | |
| Listing Agent | Mary Lou Wertz | |
| Terms | Any | |
School Information | ||
| Elementary School | Memminger | |
| Middle School | Courtenay | |
| High School | Burke | |
MLS Information | ||
| MLS Status | Active | |
| Listing Last Modified | Feb 17, 2026 | |
| MLS Area | 51 - Peninsula Charleston Inside of Crosstown | |
| MLS # | 26003133 | |
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