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17 Water Street, Charleston, SC 29401
Overview
Description
Supplements: ... (Read more) 17 Water Street is a historic property offering charm, flexibility, and income potential. Built in the late 1860s, the residence was once home to Tobias Scott, an emancipated artisan and fan maker, and his wife Christiana. The property is composed of three thoughtfully restored structures arranged around a private walled courtyard: a main house, a kitchen house, and a carriage house. The main residence features 3 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms, showcasing original architectural details blended seamlessly with modern updates. The kitchen house offers 2 bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms, while the carriage house provides additional living spacemaking the property ideal for multigenerational living, guest accommodations, or rental income. Each home enjoys its own private outdoor living space as well as a dedicated laundry room, adding convenience and comfort for both owners and guests. Off-street parking, lush landscaping, and close proximity to the Battery, White Point Garden, and the city's finest dining and shopping further enhance this property's appeal. With its rich history, versatile layout, and prime location, 17 Water Street presents a rare opportunity to own a piece of Charleston's storied past while enjoying the comforts of modern living.
Listing Details MLS# 25024105
Location, Tax & Legal
- Tax Map #
- 4571604097
- Street #
- 17
- Street Name
- Water
- Street Suffix
- Street
- County
- Charleston
- State
- SC
- Zip Code
- 29401
- Area
- 51 - Peninsula Charleston Inside of Crosstown
- Tax District
- 71 - City of Charleston
- Subdivision
- South of Broad
- Elementary School
- Memminger
- Middle School
- Simmons Pinckney
- High School
- Burke
- Directions
- South on Meeting Street, Left on Water Street, 17 Water Street on Right. NOTE: GPS or Google Maps.
Contract Info
- Sub-Type
- Single Family Detached
- MLS List Date
- 2025-09-03
- Total List Price/SqFt
- 826.32
General Property Info
- Primary Structure Full Baths
- 4
- Primary Structure Half Baths
- 2
- Primary Structure Beds
- 5
- Total Baths - Full
- 5
- Total Baths - Half
- 3
- Total Beds
- 7
- Baths - Total
- 6.5
- Primary Bedroom – Main Level
- No
- Stories
- 2
- Primary Structure Apx SqFt
- 3328
- Total Apx SqFt
- 3328
- Year Built
- 1867
- Acreage
- 0.09
- Other Structures Y/N
- Yes
- Potential Short Sale
- No
- Occupancy
- Leased
- Lease Purchase
- No
- HOA Fee
- No
- Auction
- No
Status Change Info
- Sold Date
- 2025-10-17
- Total Sold Price/SqFt
- 803.79
- New Mortgage Type
- Conventional
Other Structure
- Other Structure Type
- Guest House
- Other Structure Beds
- 2
- Other Structure Full Baths
- Yes
- Other Structure Half Baths
- Yes
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