16 Buford Street, Sumter, SC 29150

New Listing

$895,000

Entrance into grounds from parking area.

Back door entrance from secondary parking and driveway.

Study, small den with wood burning fireplace.

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 5 Square Footage: 3,350 Status: Active

Current Price: $895,000 List Date: 11/03/2026 Last Modified: 11/03/2026

Overview

Description

An exceptional opportunity to own a truly distinctive residence in Sumter, SC. Tucked privately into a serene hollow bordering the tranquil woods and trails of Swan Lake, 16 Buford St. is an architectural masterpiece designed and built as the personal residence of a prominent architect. This 3350 sq. ft. home seamlessly blends European/Swiss inspiration with modern, efficient, passive solar engineering. The textured, weeping mortar detail on the solid brick interior and exterior, are striking as well as the expansive south-facing wall of windows and skylights engineered with a dramatic sloping roofline and the massive south-facing bank of glass windows is impressive and floods the living area with natural light. Built in 1981, this impressive home offers 4 spacious en-suite bedrooms, and 41/2 baths, combining generous living spaces with architectural and carefully selected materials rarely found in today's homes. Among its most striking features are 200-year-old heart of pine floori ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 204284

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 4
Bathrooms Total: 5
Bathrooms Full: 4
Bathrooms Half: Yes
Above Grade Finished Area: 3350
Living Area: 3350
Living Area Source: Appraiser
Accessibility Features YN: No
New Construction YN: No
Year Built: 1981
Garage YN: No
Carport YN: No
Parking Total: 5
Lot Size Dimensions: IRREGULAR
Association YN: No
Water Body Access YN: No
Outdoor Living Spaces YN: Yes
Basement YN: No
Fireplace YN: Yes
Community Pool YN: No
Pool Private YN: No
Senior Community YN: No
Home Warranty YN: Yes
Sign On Property YN: Yes
Auction YN: No
Flood Zone YN: No
List Price/SqFt: 267.16

Property Features

Appliances: Cooktop; Dishwasher; Disposal; Microwave; Oven; Refrigerator Architectural Style: Contemporary Assumable: No Cooling: Central Air; Heat Pump Door Features: Storm Door(s) Exterior Features: Entry Flat; Fire Pit; Kennel; Private Yard Fencing: Brick; Privacy Fireplace Features: Wood Burning Flooring: Brick; Carpet; Hardwood Foundation Details: Slab Heating: Electric; Heat Pump Interior Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s); Double Vanity; Dual Closets; Entrance Foyer; Kitchen Island; Open Floorplan; Pantry; Primary Downstairs; Walk-In Closet(s); Wide Interior Halls and Doors Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup; Washer Hookup Levels: Tri-Level Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; VA Loan Lock Box Type: Supra Lot Features: Landscaped; Sprinklers In Front; Sprinklers In Rear Other Equipment: None Other Structures: Other Outdoor Living Spaces Features: Courtyard; Other Parking Features: Accessible Parking Possession: Close Of Escrow Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road Road Surface Type: Paved Roof: Architectural Shingles Security Features: Smoke Detector(s) Sewer: Public Sewer Showing Considerations: Occupied Siding: Brick; Hardboard; Stone Special Listing Conditions: Deeded Structure Type: House Utilities: Cable Available; Electricity Available; Sewer Available; Water Available View: Neighborhood Water Source: Public Window Features: Insulated Windows Showing Requirements: Appointment Only; Call Listing Agent; Lockbox

Contract Information

Comp Sale YN: No
Original List Price: 895000
Listing Contract Date: 2026-10-28
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Listing Agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
Owner Name: Kerrigan Michael Kimberly
Occupant Type: Owner

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 16
Street Name: Buford
Street Suffix: Street
County: Sumter
State: SC
Postal Code: 29150
MLS Area Major: Sumter

Remarks and Miscellaneous

Public Remarks: An exceptional opportunity to own a truly distinctive residence in Sumter, SC. Tucked privately into a serene hollow bordering the tranquil woods and trails of Swan Lake, 16 Buford St. is an architectural masterpiece designed and built as the personal residence of a prominent architect. This 3350 sq. ft. home seamlessly blends European/Swiss inspiration with modern, efficient, passive solar engineering. The textured, weeping mortar detail on the solid brick interior and exterior, are striking as well as the expansive south-facing wall of windows and skylights engineered with a dramatic sloping roofline and the massive south-facing bank of glass windows is impressive and floods the living area with natural light. Built in 1981, this impressive home offers 4 spacious en-suite bedrooms, and 41/2 baths, combining generous living spaces with architectural and carefully selected materials rarely found in today's homes. Among its most striking features are 200-year-old heart of pine flooring complimented by brick floors, soaring ceilings and skylights, solid wood doors, and a wood burning fireplace, all bringing warmth, texture and timeless appeal throughout the home. The outside of the home features multi-tiered courtyards, hand laid brick/stone retaining walls, integrated staircases with vertical rebar reinforcement and an expansive outdoor fire pit ideal for entertaining under the canopy of mature hardwoods. A unique residential offering for the buyer who appreciates quality, individuality and enduring materials. This property is meant for someone who appreciates the difference between a house that is built and a home that is crafted.

Status Change Information

Major Change Type: New Listing
Status Change Timestamp: 2026-11-03

More Information

Utility Providers

Electric/Power Provider: Duke
Water Provider: City of Sumter

Listing Office: ERA-Wilder Realty-Sumter

Office Email: wilder-sumter@erawilderrealty.com

Listing Agent: Heidi A Burkett