501 Buncombe Street, Edgefield, SC 29824 (MLS# 536101)

501 Buncombe Street, Edgefield, SC 29824

$399,900
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 3,368 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 33,106 Status: Active
Current Price: $399,900 List Date: 12/03/2024 Last Modified: 2/24/2026

Overview

Description

New price and NEW paint in downstairs! Owner has had restoration work on plaster walls and fresh paint downstairs. Historical two-story home on Edgefield's premier location, Buncombe Street! Original structure built in 1890, enlarged in 1895 by local lawyer, E.H. Folk, and family owned until 1961. Open the victorian architectural front door to a graceful hall with a beautiful staircase. Lovely shady front porch with fretwork spindles overlooks lush yard with renowned camellia garden and other flowering trees. Gardens once contained 500 camellia trees. Many century trees including a tea tree believed to be a gift from Russian Czar to Lucy Pickens in the late 1800's. Large country kitchen with new stove, microwave, and refrigerator at rear of home steps out onto its own private porch and access to privacy fenced back yard. Original wood floors, newly refinished in the downstairs. Dining room has floor to ceiling, large built in corner cabinet for fine China. Fireplaces have surrounds of antique tile. Living room has original coal grate fireplace with cover. Upstairs is another center hall and 4 bedrooms and newly renovated bath. Great metal roof installed 7 years ago. FIVE fireplaces throughout home! Fireplace in kitchen is gas burning, all others are already plumbed for gas. Recent updates to home include two new AC units, insulation, foundation repairs, exterior siding repairs, attic repairs, and re-wiring, and pvc plumbing throughout house. Current owner has completed major restoration for house and garden. Handicapped accessible and High Speed Internet with Carolina Connect. Walking distance to Historic Downtown Edgefield with shops, restaurants and public square. Utilities 235/month! NO City taxes in Edgefield!

Listing Details MLS# 536101

Location, Tax & Legal

Street #
501
Street Name
Buncombe
Street Suffix
Street
County
Edgefield
State
SC
Zip Code
29824
MLS Area Major/Quadrant
Edgefield (1ED)
Subdivision Name
None-1ed
Parcel Number
1370101003000

Contract Info

Property Sub Type
Single Family Residence
Original List Price
449000

General Property Info

Lot Size Acres
0.76
Lot Size Dimensions
143 213 143 212
Elementary School
Parker
Middle School
JET
High School
Strom Thurmond
Rooms Total
9
Bedrooms Total
4
Bathrooms Total
2
Bathrooms Full
2
Owner Suite on Main Y/N
Yes
Total SqFt
3368
Living Area Source
Public Records
Year Built
1900
List Price/Acres
526184.21
List Price/SqFt
118.74
Fireplace Y/N
Yes
Fireplaces Total
5
Association Y/N
No
New Construction Y/N
No
Bathrooms Half
0

Rooms - Searchable

Bedroom 2 Level
Upper
Bedroom 3 Level
Upper
Bedroom 4 Level
Upper
Bonus Room Level
Upper
Dining Room Level
Main
Family Room Level
Main
Kitchen Level
Main
Living Room Level
Main
Primary Bedroom Level
Main
Bedroom 2
Yes
Bedroom 3
Yes
Bedroom 4
Yes
Bonus Room
Yes
Dining Room
Yes
Family Room
Yes
Kitchen
Yes
Living Room
Yes
Primary Bedroom
Yes

Remarks & Misc

Directions
From I-20 East take Exit 5 towards Edgefield. Take Highway 25 North to Edgefield. Turn right on Buncombe at Courthouse. Home on left past Brooks Street.
Public Remarks
New price and NEW paint in downstairs! Owner has had restoration work on plaster walls and fresh paint downstairs. Historical two-story home on Edgefield's premier location, Buncombe Street! Original structure built in 1890, enlarged in 1895 by local lawyer, E.H. Folk, and family owned until 1961. Open the victorian architectural front door to a graceful hall with a beautiful staircase. Lovely shady front porch with fretwork spindles overlooks lush yard with renowned camellia garden and other flowering trees. Gardens once contained 500 camellia trees. Many century trees including a tea tree believed to be a gift from Russian Czar to Lucy Pickens in the late 1800's. Large country kitchen with new stove, microwave, and refrigerator at rear of home steps out onto its own private porch and access to privacy fenced back yard. Original wood floors, newly refinished in the downstairs. Dining room has floor to ceiling, large built in corner cabinet for fine China. Fireplaces have surrounds of antique tile. Living room has original coal grate fireplace with cover. Upstairs is another center hall and 4 bedrooms and newly renovated bath. Great metal roof installed 7 years ago. FIVE fireplaces throughout home! Fireplace in kitchen is gas burning, all others are already plumbed for gas. Recent updates to home include two new AC units, insulation, foundation repairs, exterior siding repairs, attic repairs, and re-wiring, and pvc plumbing throughout house. Current owner has completed major restoration for house and garden. Handicapped accessible and High Speed Internet with Carolina Connect. Walking distance to Historic Downtown Edgefield with shops, restaurants and public square. Utilities 235/month! NO City taxes in Edgefield!

Architectural Style

2-Story
Yes

More Information

Construction Materials

Wood Siding
Yes

Foundation Details

Crawl Space
Yes

Roof

Metal
Yes

Flooring

Hardwood
Yes

Parking Features

None
Yes

Heating

Heat Pump
Yes

Cooling

Central Air
Yes

Water Source

Public
Yes

Sewer

Public Sewer
Yes

Lot Features

Landscaped
Yes
See Remarks
Yes

Attic Features

Pull Down Stairs
Yes

Appliances

Dishwasher
Yes
Electric Water Heater
Yes
Microwave
Yes
Range
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes

Fencing

Privacy
Yes

Patio And Porch Features

Porch
Yes
Wrap Around
Yes

Property Condition

Updated/Remodeled
Yes

Interior Features

Cable Available
Yes
Kitchen Island
Yes
Pantry
Yes
Walk-In Closet(s)
Yes
Washer Hookup
Yes
Electric Dryer Hookup
Yes

Levels

Two
Yes

Fireplace Features

Kitchen
Yes
Living Room
Yes
Primary Bedroom
Yes
Wood Burning Stove
Yes
See Remarks
Yes

Community Features

Street Lights
Yes

Possession

Close Of Escrow
Yes

Listing Terms

Cash
Yes
Conventional
Yes
FHA
Yes
USDA Loan
Yes
VA Loan
Yes

Special Listing Conditions

Not Applicable
Yes

Property Features

Architectural Style: 2-Story Construction Materials: Wood Siding Foundation Details: Crawl Space Roof: Metal Flooring: Hardwood Heating: Heat Pump Cooling: Central Air Water Source: Public Sewer: Public Sewer Parking Features: None Attic Features: Pull Down Stairs Appliances: Dishwasher; Electric Water Heater; Microwave; Refrigerator; Range Lot Features: Landscaped; See Remarks Fencing: Privacy Patio And Porch Features: Porch; Wrap Around Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled Interior Features: Cable Available; Kitchen Island; Pantry; Walk-In Closet(s); Washer Hookup; Electric Dryer Hookup Levels: Two Fireplace Features: Kitchen; Living Room; Primary Bedroom; Wood Burning Stove; See Remarks Community Features: Street Lights Possession: Close Of Escrow Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; USDA Loan; VA Loan Special Listing Conditions: Not Applicable Rooms - Searchable: Bedroom 2; Bedroom 3; Bedroom 4; Bonus Room; Dining Room; Family Room; Kitchen; Living Room; Primary Bedroom

Room Information

Living Room Dimensions: 17 x 17 Level: Main Length: 17.00 Width: 17.00 Dining Room Dimensions: 15 x 16 Level: Main Length: 15.00 Width: 16.00 Family Room Dimensions: 14 x 17 Level: Main Length: 14.00 Width: 17.00 Kitchen Dimensions: 13 x 21 Level: Main Length: 13.00 Width: 21.00 Primary Bedroom Dimensions: 14 x 17 Level: Main Length: 14.00 Width: 17.00 Bedroom 2 Dimensions: 14 x 18 Level: Upper Length: 14.00 Width: 18.00 Bedroom 3 Dimensions: 15 x 15 Level: Upper Length: 15.00 Width: 15.00 Bedroom 4 Dimensions: 14 x 16 Level: Upper Length: 14.00 Width: 16.00 Bonus Room Dimensions: 15 x 16 Level: Upper Length: 15.00 Width: 16.00
Listing Office: Weichert Realtors - Pendarvis Company
Listing Agent: Judy Pendarvis
Last Updated: February - 24 - 2026
Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.