
317 Sumter Avenue · Summerville, SC 29483
Welcome to the expansive porch of 317 Sumter Avenue. This circa 1884 Charming Cottage is more than you can imagine! The main house is 2470sq.ft and the totally remodeled apartment over the 4-bay (tandem) garage is 879sq.ft. What a wonderful use of 3367sq.ft for living. The entire home has been renovated with perfect touches. The front door opens to a traditional center hall with living space on both sides. The spacious living and dining rooms open to one another and allow for so much living and entertaining space. Travel through the butler's pantry with great cabinetry to reach a fantastic kitchen with windows that bring the outside in, plus a corner breakfast area featuring 2 built-in benches that open for storage. Across from the butler's pantry is a large laundry room with space for sewing machine and all your cleaning supplies At the back of the house is a comfortable family room with great cabinet storage plus this room offers a fantastic view of the private brick patio area. This home also features 3 large bedrooms. The master bedroom has ensuite bath and spacious walk-in closet. The other 2 Bedrooms are generously sized and have convenient hall bath access. A rear breezeway connects the main house to the 4-car tandem parking garage. Front porch on side of garage leads to a walk up the staircase to the renovated 1br/1ba apartment perfect for family, guests, or as an income producing rental property. There is a spacious living room, comfortable kitchen with ample counter space, double sink, stove, microwave, and refrigerator. The bedroom is a spacious size with walk-in closet and bathroom with standup shower. The washer and dryer also conveys. The apartment is metered separately for water/sewer and electricity and there is currently a tenant in place paying $1500/month. Many windows in the home are original and in good condition. The windows in the main house family room and kitchen are thermal pane. The windows in the apartment are thermal pane. Central HVAC is also in the apartment. The 0.61 acre lot is a showplace for gorgeous landscaping and native plants that have been meticulously maintained.
The brick patio is screened by fencing. This offers a wonderful place for outside cooking and dining. There is also a beautiful water feature that adds to the peaceful setting of the entire yard. This property is truly a Summerville treasure.
There is about a 2 block walk to Summerville Elementary School and McKissick Stadium. A wonderful children's playground is just down the path which is directly across from the full front porch of the house. Pickle Ball courts are just over at the parallel street, Laurel Street. Walk to Azalea Park for tennis or walking trails. You are just a short walk to Historic downtown restaurants, shopping, Timrod Library, and Flowertown Theater. Please click on video to see the surrounding area. Summerville is a fabulous place to live. Come look at this terrific area and home.
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Last Updated: Sep 16, 2026