12 John Street, Charleston, SC 29403

$2,225,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 2,266 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 12,632 Status: Closed
Current Price: $2,250,000 List Date: 10/03/2025 Last Modified: 3/12/2026

Overview

Description

Historic Downtown Charleston Property. This incredible Wraggborough property is a unique Mini-Estate with a beautiful main house, plus 2 Carriage Houses on a coveted 12,400 sq ft lot. Nothing else exists like this on the Peninsula! Built in 1870, the main home at 12 John Street has 2,300 sq ft of pure soul, including large covered porch spaces to enjoy fully landscaped front and back yards. The owner has meticulously renovated this 4-bedroom, 3-bath Charleston Victorian by herself over the past 26 years. You can feel the care that went into this home as soon as you step inside. This classic home features a large full kitchen, abundant natural light from tall windows and high ceilings, plus a wood burning stove adding to the ambient mood throughout.

Supplements: in addition to the original four gas fireplaces. The covered front porch is the place to relax and enjoy Charleston life rolling by in historic central downtown. Included in the offering are two detached carriage houses. Each charming cottage has 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, private entrances, full kitchensperfect for guest accommodations, extended family ...

Listing Details MLS# 25026917

Location, Tax & Legal

Tax Map #
4591301111
Street #
12
Street Name
John
Street Suffix
Street
County
Charleston
State
SC
Zip Code
29403
Area
51 - Peninsula Charleston Inside of Crosstown
Tax District
71 - City of Charleston
Subdivision
Wraggborough
Elementary School
Memminger
Middle School
Courtenay
High School
Burke
Directions
From Meeting Street at Charleston Museum, go east on John Street. House on left.
Legal Description
LT B

Contract Info

Sub-Type
Single Family Detached
MLS List Date
2025-10-03
Primary Structure List Price/SqFt
992.94

General Property Info

Primary Bedroom – Main Level
No
Baths - Full
3
Baths - Total
3
Stories
2
Primary Structure Apx SqFt
2266
Year Built
1870
Acreage
0.29
Other Structures Y/N
Yes
Potential Short Sale
No
HOA Fee
No

Status Change Info

Sold Date
2026-03-11
Sold Price/SqFt
981.91
New Mortgage Type
Cash

Other Structure

Other Structure Type
Guest House
Other Structure Beds
6
Other Structure Full Baths
4
Other Structure Apx SqFt
2224
Other Structure Notes
2 guest houses, each 1,112 sft, each 3/2

Office/Member Info

Seller Concessions Negotiable Y/N
Yes

More Information

SqFt Source

Tax Records
Yes

Roof

Metal
Yes

Lot Description

High
Yes
Level
Yes

Misc Exterior

Fence - Chain Link
Yes
Fence - Partial
Yes
Garden
Yes
Patio
Yes
Porch - Front Porch
Yes
Porch - Full Front
Yes
Rain Gutters
Yes
Some Storm Wnd/Doors
Yes
Some Thermal Wnd/Doors
Yes
Storage
Yes
Storm Doors
Yes
Workshop
Yes

Exterior

Wood Siding
Yes

SF Detached Style

Traditional
Yes
Victorian
Yes

Foundation

Crawl Space
Yes

Garage/Parking

Off-Street Parking
Yes

Stories/Levels

2 Stories
Yes

Equipment/Appliances

Ceiling Fan
Yes
Dishwasher
Yes
Disposal
Yes
Dryer
Yes
Electric Single Oven
Yes
Gas Cooktop
Yes
Washer
Yes

Cooling

Central Air
Yes

Heat

Central
Yes
Forced Air
Yes
Heat Pump
Yes
Natural Gas
Yes

Rooms

Eat-In-Kitchen
Yes
Family
Yes
Formal Living
Yes
Foyer
Yes
Laundry
Yes
Separate Dining
Yes

Assumable

No
Yes

Primary Bedroom

Ceiling Fan
Yes
Upstairs
Yes

Proposed Financing

Cash
Yes
Conventional Loan
Yes

Misc Interior

Ceiling - Smooth
Yes
Ceilings - 9'+
Yes

New Owned

Pre-Owned
Yes

Floors

Wood
Yes

FP Desc/Location

Three +
Yes
Bedroom
Yes
Dining Room
Yes
Family Room
Yes
Gas Logs
Yes
Kitchen
Yes
Living Room
Yes
Wood Burning
Yes

Possession

At Closing
Yes

Water/Sewer

Public Sewer
Yes
Public Water
Yes

Utility Suppliers

Charleston Water Service
Yes
Dominion Energy
Yes

Property Features

SqFt Source: Tax Records SF Detached Style: Traditional; Victorian Lot Description: High; Level Misc Exterior: Fence - Chain Link; Fence - Partial; Garden; Patio; Porch - Front Porch; Porch - Full Front; Rain Gutters; Some Storm Wnd/Doors; Some Thermal Wnd/Doors; Storage; Storm Doors; Workshop Roof: Metal Exterior: Wood Siding Foundation: Crawl Space Misc Interior: Ceiling - Smooth; Ceilings - 9'+ New Owned: Pre-Owned Rooms: Eat-In-Kitchen; Family; Formal Living; Foyer; Laundry; Separate Dining Primary Bedroom: Ceiling Fan; Upstairs Cooling: Central Air Floors: Wood Heat: Central; Forced Air; Heat Pump; Natural Gas Possession: At Closing Utility Suppliers: Charleston Water Service; Dominion Energy Proposed Financing: Cash; Conventional Loan Assumable: No
Listing Office: Redfin Corporation
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Last Updated: March - 12 - 2026
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