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13 & 15 East Battery Street, Charleston, SC 29401

$12,450,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 15 Baths: 12 Square Footage: 14,726 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 25,700 Status: Closed

Current Price: $12,450,000 List Date: 8/16/2023 Last Modified: 8/06/2026

Overview

Description

Lovingly restored over an 8-year period by the current owners, this iconic Charleston estate is offered for the first time in almost 60 years. Rated as ''excellent'' for architectural significance, this fine mansion was built in 1845 as the home of the Ravenel family until the late 1930s. It has only had two owners since. Considered one of the grandest on High Battery, with the clearest view of Fort Sumter in Charleston Harbor. Along with its original outbuildings, the house has been meticulously preserved following the extensive interior and exterior renovation by the current owner. The second floor drawing room, boasting 12' to 14' ceilings, may be the largest in the city, running the entire width of the house with fireplaces at either end, offering commanding views.

Supplements: The lengthy renovation included utilizing historically correct materials, new shutter system, repointing, new roofing, HVAC systems, lath and plaster walls and ceiling medallions, kitchens and baths throughout. With multiple outbuildings intact, various opportunities can be utilized, whether as a 15,000 sqft residence, or with income producing comp ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 23018731

Location, Tax & Legal

Tax Map #: 4571604085
Street #: 13 & 15
Street Name: East Battery
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 of Broad - Between Atlantic and South Battery.

Contract Info

Sub-Type: Single Family Detached
MLS List Date: 2023-08-16
Total List Price/SqFt: 943.91

General Property Info

Primary Structure Full Baths: 11
Primary Structure Half Baths: 2
Primary Structure Beds: 15
Total Baths - Full: 11
Total Baths - Half: 2
Total Beds: 15
Baths - Total: 12
Stories: 4
Primary Structure Apx SqFt: 14726
Total Apx SqFt: 14726
Year Built: 1845
Acreage: 0.59
Other Structures Y/N: Yes
Potential Short Sale: No
C/R: No
Lease Purchase: No
Auction: No

Status Change Info

Sold Date: 2023-10-31
Total Sold Price/SqFt: 845.44
New Mortgage Type: Conventional

Other Structure

Other Structure Type: Other

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Property Features

SqFt Source: Hired Measurement SF Detached Style: Traditional Lot Description: .5 - 1 Acre Exterior: Block/Masonry; Brick - Solid Misc Interior: Ceilings - 9'+; Elevator New Owned: Pre-Owned Cooling: Central Air Floors: Marble; Wood; Other Possession: At Closing; Negotiable Showing Instructions: Contact Listing Agent Utility Suppliers: Charleston Water Service; Dominion Energy Amenities: Cable TV; Trash Proposed Financing: Cash; Conventional Loan Assumable: No

Documents

Listing Office: Carriage Properties LLC

Last Updated: August - 06 - 2026

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