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17 Water Street, Charleston, SC 29401

$2,675,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 7 Baths: 6.5 Square Footage: 3,328 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 3,920 Status: Closed
Current Price: $2,675,000 List Date: 9/03/2025 Last Modified: 8/06/2026

Overview

Description

Described by Rachel McAdams as a ''lovely hideaway'' while living here during the filming of The Notebook, 17 Water Street is a rare gem in Charleston's iconic South of Broad neighborhood. Known as ''The Tobias Scott House,'' this historic three-residence estate offers timeless elegance and unmatched character in one of America's most sought-after locations. A truly unique opportunity to own a piece of Charleston's rich history.

Supplements: 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 ...

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

More Information

Property Features

SqFt Source: Previous Listing SF Detached Style: Carriage/Kitchen House; Charleston Single; Cottage Lot Description: 0 - .5 Acre; Inside; Level Misc Exterior: Deck; Fence - Brick; Garden; Lawn Irrigation; Patio; Patio - Covered; Special Yard Lights; Storage Roof: Metal Exterior: Stucco; Wood Siding Foundation: Crawl Space Misc Interior: Ceiling - Smooth; Walk-In Closets; Window Treatments - All New Owned: Pre-Owned Rooms: Eat-In-Kitchen; Family; Laundry; Living/Dining Combo; Mother-In-Law Suite; Pantry; Separate Dining Primary Bedroom: Ceiling Fan; Multiple Closets; Sitting Room; Upstairs; Walk-In Closets Cooling: Central Air Floors: Ceramic Tile; Wood Heat: Electric; Natural Gas Possession: Negotiable Showing Instructions: Contact Listing Agent Utility Suppliers: Charleston Water Service; Dominion Energy Special: Flood Insurance Proposed Financing: Cash; Conventional Loan Assumable: No
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Listing Office: Keller Williams Realty Charleston
Last Updated: August - 06 - 2026
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