Sold
Last Sold Price
4 beds3,931 sqft
1 Water St, Charleston, SC 29401
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.11 acresLot Size
1853Year Built
$929/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

This handsome 1857 Italianate style home marks a new era in modern preservation. Two years ago, 1 Water Street became the first historic brick property in Charleston to be elevated eight feet off the ground. The foundation was engineered to the highest level by Morris Construction, offering the next owners' confidence and peace of mind in its forward-thinking design. After Charleston's most recent storm, the interior and mechanicals of the home were securely protected from flood risk and the remainder...This handsome 1857 Italianate style home marks a new era in modern preservation. Two years ago, 1 Water Street became the first historic brick property in Charleston to be elevated eight feet off the ground. The foundation was engineered to the highest level by Morris Construction, offering the next owners' confidence and peace of mind in its forward-thinking design. After Charleston's most recent storm, the interior and mechanicals of the home were securely protected from flood risk and the remainder of the property required minimal cleanup. Its structure also provides the added benefit of lowered insurance costs. 1 Water Street is set in the most desirable location in Charleston - just steps away from the harbor and all the charm of the city's most notable architecture. Built with a side-hall entryway the home has expansive double-gallery rooms opening onto the western piazzas, perfect for entertaining and gatherings. The rear of the home features a gourmet kitchen that opens into the comfortable family room with a back porch. On the second floor you will find the expansive primary suite complete with a spacious walk-in closet, sprawling bathroom and glimpses of the harbor. A generous guest bedroom faces Water Street and is complete with an en suite bath and custom closet. There are two additional bedrooms on the third floor with beautiful city rooftop views. Looking off the side piazzas you will see the two-car driveway and beautifully landscaped garden designed by Glen Gardner. Venture beneath the home where you will find room to store your golf cart and install a future elevator should one need it. Complete with historic details, and built to last, this property is waiting for its next owners to call it home.
  • Listed by: • William Means Real Estate, LLC
Listing closed: 12/20/2023 12:00 AM • Source: CHS Regional MLS, MLS#: 23004219

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$3,345,000

Avg days on market

63

Sale-to-list ratio

95.8%

Charleston, SC

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Location

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Sold By The Cassina Group

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Property Taxes

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Property Information for 1 Water Street

Property Details
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Detached
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Subdivision Name: South of Broad
Building Information
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1853
  • Lot Size: 0.11 AC / 4,791 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Latitude: 32.772571
  • Longitude: -79.928166
  • Directions: From East Bay Street, Take A Right Onto Water Street. It Is The First Home On The Left.
Taxes and HOA
  • Tax Map Number: 4571604063
School Information
  • Elementary School: Memminger
  • High School: Burke
  • Middle Or Junior School: Simmons Pinckney
Parking
  • Attached Garage YN: None
  • Carport Spaces: 0.0
  • Carport YN: False
  • Covered Spaces: 0.0
  • Garage Spaces: 0.0
  • Garage YN: No
  • Parking Features: Off Street
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Lot Information
  • Building Area Total: 3931.0
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Foundation Details: Pillar/Post/Pier
  • Lot Features: 0 - .5 Acre, Level
  • Other Structures: None
  • New Construction YN: No
Property and Assessments
  • Property Attached YN: No
  • Photos Count: 80
  • Photo Rights: I own the photos or have the right to use: Yes
  • Assumable: No
Utilities
  • Utilities: Charleston Water Service, Dominion Energy
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling YN: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Three +
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Wood
  • Heating: Electric
  • Interior Features: Ceiling - Smooth, High Ceilings, Garden Tub/Shower, Walk-In Closet(s), Wet Bar, Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Family, Formal Living, Separate Dining
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Garden Tub/Shower, Outside Access, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Upper
  • Levels: 3 Stories
  • Stories: 2
Exterior Features
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Community Features: Trash
  • Construction Materials: Brick, Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Lighting
  • Roof: Metal

Property History for 1 Water Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 21, 2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1534942961

$3,650,000
Dec 20, 2023

Sold

CHS Regional MLS #23004219

$3,650,000
Oct 30, 2023

Pending

CHS Regional MLS #23004219

DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/21/2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1534942961

$3,650,000
12/20/2023

Sold

CHS Regional MLS #23004219

$3,650,000
10/30/2023

Pending

CHS Regional MLS #23004219

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1 Water Street

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2024$18,166 ($1,514 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt3,931 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,931 SqFtStories2Lot Size4,792 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1853CountyCHARLESTONAPN457-16-04-063

Schools near 1 Water Street

This home is within Charleston 01 School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 3 to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Memminger Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Simmons Pinckney Middle School
Public6 to 8

Burke High School
Public9 to 12

Buist Academy
Public3 to 8

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 1 Water Street, Charleston, SC 29401
$3,650,000
4
3,931
4,791
$850,000
2
1,000
871
3
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