8 St. Michaels Alley, sold May 2017. Photo courtesy of Carriage Properties, LLC.

While the world of luxury real estate can truly be a competitive environment, it seems that our very own Charles “Chuck” Sullivan has come out on top once again. For Charleston County’s 2017 sales year, Charles had the greatest total sales of any single agent for homes listed at $500,000 and higher. While transactions are usually the measure of the profession, there is much more to the luxury market than sales. The Charleston market often deals with hundreds of years worth of history, delicate architecture, and a growing population of affluent residents who appreciate being “stewards” of ownership.

17 Legare Street, sold March 2017. Photo courtesy of Carriage Properties, LLC.

For the 2017 sales year alone, Sullivan managed to close over 80 million dollars worth of real estate within Charleston county. This includes 38 Church, otherwise known as “The George Keenan House” or the “George Keenan Brick House,” though not to be confused with another mansion in Wisconsin. This particular home was built around 1812 by shopkeeper George Keenan, and later purchased and renovated by Dr. Vincent LeSeigneur in 1814, who added two adjacent lots to create the unique garden pictured below. The property was then sold in the early 1900’s to the Hopkins/Lebby families, who owned the home for roughly 125 years.

The garden of 38 Church, the “George Keenan House,” sold July 2017. Photo courtesy of Carriage Properties, LLC.

The average price for the homes Sullivan has sold sits at roughly 2 million dollars or more. In any luxury market, this is no easy feat. Whether his clients are trying to sell a quaint two bedroom cottage or finding a luxurious multi-million dollar home, Charles continues to go above and beyond for all of his clients.

Chuck Sullivan. Photo courtesy of Carriage Properties, LLC.

As one of the six founding members of Carriage Properties, he says it is a pleasure to stay on top of his game. While Charles sets the bar high for agents in the office and in the Charleston area, he encourages those around him to dedicate themselves and work hard to achieve their personal goals. His ability to be readily available to a client in need, despite the busy schedule he creates for himself, sets him apart. We are all very proud of his accomplishments during the last year.