2 St Michaels Alley

Charleston, SC 29401

$1,675,000
Last Sold Price
2
Beds
2,340 Sq. Ft.
$716 / Sq. Ft.
2,340
Sq. Ft.
$716
per Sq. Ft.
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Closed 2/10/23
Closed 2/10/23
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Description

In the Heart of Charleston's Old Walled City, down a quiet one way street, sits 2 Saint Michaels Alley, shaded by distinctive Italian cypress trees. This one of a kind architectural treasure (c. 1740) has not been offered on the market in 50 years and offers a once in a generation opportunity for a truly exceptional downtown lifestyle. This 2 1/2 story masonry home with a turned metal, gable roof, and double piazzas is believed to have been built just after the fire of 1740, which swept through the...In the Heart of Charleston's Old Walled City, down a quiet one way street, sits 2 Saint Michaels Alley, shaded by distinctive Italian cypress trees. This one of a kind architectural treasure (c. 1740) has not been offered on the market in 50 years and offers a once in a generation opportunity for a truly exceptional downtown lifestyle. This 2 1/2 story masonry home with a turned metal, gable roof, and double piazzas is believed to have been built just after the fire of 1740, which swept through the city on November 18, burning close to 334 homes and businesses, according to historical records. There have been many notable owners of this 2340-square-foot home during its illustrious history, including the founder of the Society for the Preservation of Old Dwellings, Susan Pringle Frost. Records show she purchased and rehabilitated 2,4, and 6 Saint Michaels in the early 20th century. Winning a Carolopolis Award in 1978 for preservation, the house offers a formal living room, formal dining, and a kitchen on the first floor. There are 11-foot ceilings and brilliant hardwood floors along with a tranquil and private courtyard garden. A custom, commissioned wrought iron gate was built by Charleston's most famous blacksmith, Phillip Simmons, and there is a holy cross and heron scrolled into the iron as per the owner's request. An elegant, free-floating circular stairwell with a mahogany banister was designed and built for the current owner. It leads you to a beautiful second-floor drawing room with a fireplace. Some original mantles, wainscotting, and chair rails still exist within the space, adding to its charm. The primary bedroom is located on the second floor and provides a generous bathroom and an unfinished walk-in closet, which can be built out to your liking. An elevator services both the first and second floor. The second-floor piazza has been glassed in and is currently used as an office and sitting room. The third floor comprises a bedroom and a bathroom/laundry room, both of which may be easily updated. The third-floor piazza is a wonderful outdoor space offering amazing vistas of the city's church steeples and roof lines. If you want to live in the oldest part of downtown Charleston and take advantage of everything the city has to offer, don't miss seeing this!
  1. Listed by Daniel Ravenel Sotheby's International Realty
  2. Listed by Daniel Ravenel Sotheby's International Realty

Property Details for 2 St Michaels Alley

Architectural Style
Colonial
Subdivision Name
South of Broad
LISTING UPDATED: 03/08/2023 09:46 AM

Property Details for 2 St Michaels Alley

StatusClosed
MLS #22015170
Days on Market148
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Detached
Year Built1740
Lot Size0.03 AC / 1,306 SF
CountyCharleston County
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Sold By Highgarden Real Estate

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Building Information for 2 St Michaels Alley

Stories3Year Built1740Building Size-Lot Size0.03 AC / 1,306 SF

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$8,434

Property Taxes

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Property Information for 2 St Michaels Alley

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Latitude: 32.776066
  • Longitude: -79.929602
  • Directions: Broad Street To Church. Right Onto St. Michael's Alley.
Taxes and HOA
  • Tax Map Number: 4580903055
School Information
  • Elementary School: Memminger
  • High School: Burke
  • Middle Or Junior School: Courtenay
Parking
  • Attached Garage YN: None
  • Carport Spaces: 0.0
  • Carport YN: False
  • Covered Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: 1 Car Garage, Off Street
  • Parking Total: 1.0
Property
Lot Information
  • Building Area Total: 2340.0
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Foundation Details: Crawl Space, Raised
  • Lot Features: 0 - .5 Acre
  • New Construction YN: No
Property and Assessments
  • Property Attached YN: No
  • Photos Count: 10
  • 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: 2
  • Cooling YN: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: Two
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 2
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Heating: Heat Pump
  • Interior Features: Ceiling - Smooth, High Ceilings, Elevator, Walk-In Closet(s), Family, Formal Living, Separate Dining
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Outside Access
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Upper
  • Levels: 3 Stories
  • Stories: 3
Exterior Features
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Security Features: Security System
  • Construction Materials: Block/Masonry
  • Fencing: Brick
  • Roof: Metal

Property History for 2 St Michaels Alley

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 10, 2023

Sold

CHS Regional MLS #22015170

$1,675,000—
Jan 17, 2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1508438514

$1,675,000—
Dec 8, 2022

Pending

CHS Regional MLS #22015170

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/10/2023

Sold

CHS Regional MLS #22015170

$1,675,000
01/17/2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1508438514

$1,675,000
12/08/2022

Pending

CHS Regional MLS #22015170

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Public Records for 2 St Michaels Alley

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2024$8,418 ($701 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths2Total Finished SqFt2,364 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,364 SqFtStories2Lot Size1,307 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1740CountyCHARLESTONAPN458-09-03-055Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 2 St Michaels Alley

This home is within Charleston 01 School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Memminger Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
Simmons Pinckney Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Burke High School
Public - 9 to 12
Buist Academy
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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