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$300,000
Est. payment /mo
5 Beds
5 Baths
4,931 SqFt
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Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 4,931 sqft
Price per Sqft $60
MLS Listing ID 626193
Style Antebellum
Bedrooms 5
Full Baths 4
Half Baths 1
Construction Status Resale
HOA Y/N No
Year Built 1872
Lot Size 0.890 Acres
Property Sub-Type Single Family
Property Description
Welcome to 1234 Calhoun Street—the Walter Hunt House—where architectural distinction, civic legacy, and neighborhood pride converge.Built circa 1872, this remarkable residence stands on one of Newberry's most established historic streets. Its pedimented portico and classic detailing reflect a time when craftsmanship and permanence mattered.Calhoun Street is more than an address—it's a community. Lined with gracious historic homes and cared for by neighbors who value stewardship and tradition, it offers a quiet, walkable setting 10 Minutes walk from Newberry's Opera House, where front porches still invite conversation and pride of place defines daily life. This property contributes to the National Register–listed Newberry Historic District, underscoring its architectural and cultural significance.The home's history is inseparable from Newberry's civic story. Walter Hunt (1861–1927), a prominent attorney, industrial leader, and trustee of Newberry College, helped shape the town's economic and educational foundations. In later years, the home was also owned by James Wiseman, a respected community leader who led the effort to restore the Newberry Opera House, securing its future as the cultural heart of the town.The wonderful yard features historic Southern plantings, including mature Magnolias and camellias, awaiting a new owner to breathe life back into this classic garden landscape. Large shade trees grace both the front and rear yards, including what is believed to be one of the largest magnolia trees in Newberry County—a living landmark anchoring the property in time.Expanded again in 1927 the residence has evolved gracefully. Today, however, it stands at a crossroads. Vacant for decades, this magnificent home requires a full rehabilitation and is currently uninhabitable. Important infrastructure work has already been completed, including a new roof and updated electrical wiring within the past ten years, but a comprehensive restoration is needed.This is not a turnkey home, but a rare opportunity for a preservation-minded buyer to steward a landmark property, revive a historic garden, and write the next chapter of a place deeply rooted in Newberry's past. Disc
Location
State SC
County Newberry
Area Newberry County
Rooms
Primary Bedroom Level Second
Interior
Heating None
Cooling None
Fireplaces Number 8
Exterior
Parking Features None
Street Surface Paved
Building
Story 3
Foundation Crawl Space
Sewer Public
Water Public
Structure Type Wood
Construction Status Resale
Schools
Elementary Schools Newberry-Cnty
Middle Schools Newberry
High Schools Newberry
School District Newberry County
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Listed by Blackstream International RE LLC