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44 Church Street, Charleston, SC 29401

$3,155,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 4.5 Square Footage: 3,182 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 4,356 Status: Closed
Current Price: $3,155,000 List Date: 1/24/2026 Last Modified: 2/25/2026

Overview

Description

The iconic Righton-Chisolm House, circa 1780, is a rare architectural jewel gracefully positioned at the bend of Church and Water Street, one of Charleston's most picturesque and historically significant settings. Meticulously and comprehensively renovated in 2021, the residence was thoughtfully reimagined, reconfigured, and expanded to enhance modern livability while reverently preserving its centuries-old character and craftsmanship. At the heart of the home, a chef's gourmet, eat-in kitchen flows seamlessly into a generously scaled screened porch, creating an effortless connection to the professionally landscaped private garden and detached outdoor studio-an ideal retreat for entertaining, creative pursuits, or quiet reflection.

Supplements: A refined library and family room offer intimate, inviting spaces to unwind, while the formal dining room, adorned with exquisite custom wallpaper, sets a sophisticated stage for elegant gatherings. The second-floor primary suite is a true sanctuary, featuring a lavishly extended bath designed for comfort and indulgence. The home's signature piazz ...

Listing Details MLS# 26002084

Location, Tax & Legal

Tax Map #
4571604059
Street #
44
Street Name
Church
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
Courtenay
High School
Burke
Directions
Located on the bend of Church and Water Street.

Contract Info

Sub-Type
Single Family Detached
MLS List Date
2026-01-23
Start Showing Date
2026-01-24
Total List Price/SqFt
1052.8

General Property Info

Primary Structure Full Baths
4
Primary Structure Half Baths
Yes
Primary Structure Beds
5
Total Baths - Full
4
Total Baths - Half
Yes
Total Beds
5
Baths - Total
4.5
Primary Bedroom – Main Level
No
Stories
3
Primary Structure Apx SqFt
3182
Total Apx SqFt
3182
Year Built
1800
Acreage
0.1
Other Structures Y/N
No
Potential Short Sale
No
C/R
No
HOA Fee
No
Auction
No

Status Change Info

Sold Date
2026-02-25
Total Sold Price/SqFt
991.51
New Mortgage Type
Conventional

More Information

Property Features

SqFt Source: Builder/Owner SF Detached Style: Traditional Lot Description: .5 - 1 Acre; Corner Lot Misc Exterior: Fence - Private; Porch - Screened; Rain Gutters Roof: Metal Exterior: Wood Siding Foundation: Crawl Space; Slab Misc Interior: Ceiling - Smooth; Kitchen Island; Walk-In Closets; Window Treatments - Some New Owned: Pre-Owned Rooms: Eat-In-Kitchen; Family; Formal Living; Office; Pantry; Separate Dining Primary Bedroom: Upstairs; Walk-In Closets Cooling: Central Air Floors: Marble; Wood Heat: Natural Gas Possession: At Closing Utility Suppliers: Charleston Water Service; Dominion Energy Proposed Financing: Any Assumable: No Green Features: Tankless Water Heater
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Listing Office: Carolina One Real Estate
Last Updated: February - 25 - 2026
Broker Attribution: 843-779-8660

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