Ansonborough

Ansonborough was Charleston’s first neighborhood. It was laid out in 1745-46 for Captain George Anson. Captain Anson was titled Baron Anson after seizing a Spanish treasure fleet. Later he became First Lord of the Admiralty. Much of the neighborhood was destroyed in a fire in 1838 and had to be rebuilt. Many of the rebuilt houses adopted Greek Revival characteristics.

Just to the east of’ Ansonborough, are luxury condominiums Anson House and Laurens Place. You will also see the Charleston Maritime Center, the South Carolina Aquarium and the future home of a state of the art cruise terminal.  Watch as the Waterfront corridor is developed and refined.

Historic homes are available from $750,000 – $2,000,000, while you’ll find condos starting at $350,000, up to $2,000,000 for a luxury space with Harbor views.

Insider Tip:
Take every opportunity to walk to the riverside for great views of the water and of the Ravenel Bridge. You’ll see why ‘The Port City” is one of Charleston’s nicknames. On your way there, be sure to check out the crumbling facade of the Old Bennett Rice Mill and when you return, stop by Ted’s Butcherblock, our favorite neighborhood butcher shop and gourmet market.

Meet an Expert on Historic Charleston:

Bryan McElveen

Bryan McElveen

Realtor®

Specializes in: First-Time Buyers, Walkable Communities As an authority in eco-friendly buildings, Bryan McElveen brings a unique perspective to the real estate market in Charleston. He specializes in communities located in Downtown Charleston, North Charleston, and Mount Pleasant – from high-performance homes in Park Circle, to faithfully preserved historic homes on the Charleston Peninsula....

Know about me Bryan McElveen

Bryan McElveen

Designation:

Realtor®

Phone:

843.276.0352

Email:

bmcelveen@dunesproperties.com

Website URL:

https://www.charlestonlivability.com

Department:

Downtown,Mt. Pleasant

Specializes in: First-Time Buyers, Walkable Communities

As an authority in eco-friendly buildings, Bryan McElveen brings a unique perspective to the real estate market in Charleston. He specializes in communities located in Downtown Charleston, North Charleston, and Mount Pleasant – from high-performance homes in Park Circle, to faithfully preserved historic homes on the Charleston Peninsula. Since 2012 Bryan has authored Charleston Livability, a website pertaining to sustainability-minded real estate, eco-conscious retrofitting, and local livability.

Bryan is a South Carolina native, instilled with a love for the natural environment that makes Charleston one of the greatest places to live. When not creating masterpieces in the garden or kitchen, he can be found enjoying life on the rivers and beaches of Charleston.

Main Corporate Office

Dunes Properties Mount Pleasant Office

Telephone: 843.881.5600

Address: 835 Coleman Blvd Ste. 200
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464