49 Battery Street, Charleston, SC 29401

$4,100,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 4 Square Footage: 4,100 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 9,583 Status: Closed
Current Price: $4,100,000 List Date: 5/12/2020 Last Modified: 2/04/2026

Overview

Description

Circa 1760. The Colonel James English House is a perfect blend of classic and new. Located within prestigious South of Broad, this recently restored and impeccably detailed fine home is ideal for those who demand both chic and timeless styles. The elegant historic formal space is perfectly complemented by the comfortable modern additions. This rare ''downtown double'' lot offers exceptional light and green space. The garden/pool terrace is the perfect setting for entertaining or just relaxing with friends and family. This home boasts the finest in quality throughout. Spacious kitchen/rear den all overlook the garden and pool. Second floor master suite is one of the best offered today. Exquisite bath fixtures throughout (Waterworks). More...

Supplements: A complete list of upgrades and repairs can be found in the documents section. Ample parking, gated entry, elevator - this property has it all! No conservation easements have been taken

Listing Details MLS# 20012780

Location, Tax & Legal

Tax Map #
4571603020
Street #
49
Street Name
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
Courtenay
High School
Burke
Directions
South on Meeting Street. Right on South Battery. Cross King Street. House is on left before Legare Street.

Contract Info

Sub-Type
Single Family Detached
MLS List Date
2020-05-11
Total List Price/SqFt
1085.37

General Property Info

Primary Structure Full Baths
3
Primary Structure Half Baths
2
Primary Structure Beds
4
Total Baths - Full
3
Total Baths - Half
2
Total Beds
4
Baths - Total
4
Ground Level
No
Stories
3
Primary Structure Apx SqFt
4100
Total Apx SqFt
4100
Ownership
Fee Simple
Year Built
1795
Acreage
0.22
Potential Short Sale
No
C/R
No
Lease Purchase
No
HOA Fee
No
Auction
No

Status Change Info

Sold Date
2020-07-23
Total Sold Price/SqFt
1000
New Mortgage Type
Conventional

More Information

Property Features

SqFt Source: Hired Measurement SF Detached Style: Traditional Lot Description: 0 - .5 Acre; Inside; Level Misc Exterior: Pool - In Ground Roof: Copper; Slate Exterior: Block/Masonry; Wood Siding Misc Interior: Ceilings - 9'+; Elevator; Wet Bar New Owned: Pre-Owned Rooms: Formal Living Primary Bedroom: Upstairs Cooling: Central Air Floors: Marble; Wood Possession: At Closing Utility Suppliers: Charleston Water Service; Dominion Energy Proposed Financing: Cash; Conventional Loan Assumable: No
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Listing Office: Carriage Properties LLC
Last Updated: February - 04 - 2026
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