406 S Gum Street
Summerville, SC 29483
4 bd · 3 ba · 3,441 sqft · $262/sqft
Highlights
About This Home
Welcome to 406 South Gum Street--an extraordinary 1895 historic residence set on a sprawling half-acre lot, where timeless Southern charm meets modern comfort just minutes from the heart of downtown Summerville.Framed by blooming azaleas and rich with character, this three-story home invites you in with gracious porches, including a stunning full-length second-floor front porch--perfect for rocking chairs, sweet tea, and quiet Lowcountry evenings.Inside, historic details blend seamlessly with thoughtful updates, including fresh interior and exterior paint, a brand-new metal roof, and a tankless water heater for efficiency and convenience. The home's spacious layout offers room to live, gather, and grow, all while maintaining the warmth a craftsmanship of its 19th-century roots. Step outside and discover your own private retreat. The backyard is designed for both relaxation and entertaining, featuring a saltwater in-ground pool and newly updated back decks that overlook the expansive yard--ideal for hosting, gardening, or simply enjoying the peaceful surroundings.
Adding even more value and versatility, the detached garage includes an upstairs space ready to be transformed into a guest suite, studio, or income-producing ADU.
Located just minutes from downtown Summerville's shops, dining, parks, and the scenic Sawmill Branch Trail, this property offers a rare combination of historic beauty, modern upgrades, and outdoor lifestyle--all in one unforgettable setting.
This is more than a home--it's a piece of history, a private retreat, and an opportunity you don't see every day.
Property Details
Overview
- Directions
- From Berlin G Myers Pkwy Turn Onto E 6th St, Turn Right Onto S Gum St, Home Will Be On The Left Hand Side. From Main St Downtown Summerville, Turn Left On E 3rd St, Turn Right On S Gum St, Home Is On The Right.
- Mlsareamajor
- 63 - Summerville/Ridgeville
- Taxmapnumber
- 1371107004
- Countyorparish
- Dorchester
- Propertysubtype
- Single Family Detached
- Architecturalstyle
- Traditional
- Constructionmaterials
- Wood Siding
Interior Features
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Flooring
- Wood
- Roomtype
- Mother-In-Law Suite
- Windowfeatures
- Window Treatments - Some
- Interiorfeatures
- Ceiling - Smooth, High Ceilings, Walk-In Closet(s), In-Law Floorplan
Exterior Features
- Roof
- Metal
- Fencing
- Privacy, Rear Only, Wood, Fence - Wooden Enclosed
- Otherstructures
- No, Storage, Workshop
- Parkingfeatures
- 2 Car Garage, Detached
- Patioandporchfeatures
- Front Porch
Lot And Land
- Lotfeatures
- .5 - 1 Acre
- Lotsizearea
- 0.5
- Lotsizeacres
- 0.5
- Lotsizeunits
- Acres
Systems And Utilities
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Utilities
- Dominion Energy, Summerville CPW
- Watersource
- Public
Financial Information
- Listingterms
- Any
Room Dimensions
- Bathroomshalf
- 1
- Roommasterbedroomlevel
- Upper
Listed by Erica Phillips · RE/MAX Southern Shores
Location
- Address
- 406 S Gum Street
- City
- Summerville, SC 29483
- Community
- Historic District
- County
- Dorchester
Schools
- Elementary
- Spann
- Middle
- Alston
- High
- Summerville
School assignments may change. Contact the school district to confirm.
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