2 Water Street, Charleston, SC 29401 (MLS# 25032121)

$17,900,000

2 Water Street
Charleston, SC 29401
MLS# 25032121
6 beds | 6.5 baths | 7748 sqft

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Property Description
LUXURY PROPERTY AUCTION: 15-27 January. Accepting Starting Bids Through 14 January. Starting Bids Expected Between $7M-$10M. Earn an incentive by 14 January. The Nathaniel Ingraham House on Charleston's High Battery represents the pinnacle of historic Lowcountry living. This museum-quality four-story residence of solid brick and stucco offers breathtaking views of Charleston Harbor and Fort Sumter from its prime waterfront setting. Although the entry faces Water Street, the home has always been oriented toward the picturesque harbor, creating an ideal framework for authentic Charleston living. The grand living room features soaring ceilings and exquisite mouldings that create unmatched elegance and sophistication.

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Contract Info

Sub-Type: Single Family Detached

MLS List Date: 2025-12-09

Status: Active

List Price: $17,900,000

Current Price: $17,900,000

Primary Structure List Price/SqFt: 2310.27

Location Tax Legal

Tax Map #: 4581301078

Street #: 2

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: Courtenay

High School: Burke

Directions: East Bay to Water Street home on the right, facing East Bay. Entrance on Water Street

General Property Info

Bedrooms: 6

Primary Bedroom – Main Level: No

Baths - Full: 6

Baths - Half: 1

Baths - Total: 6.5

Stories: 3

Primary Structure Apx SqFt: 7748

Year Built: 1810

Acreage: 0.17

Other Structures Y/N: No

Potential Short Sale: No

Auction: Yes

Auction Date: 2026-01-27

Property Features

SqFt Source: Hired Measurement

SF Detached Style: Traditional

Lot Description: .5 - 1 Acre; Corner Lot; Riverview

Misc Exterior: Electric Gate; Fence - Private; Garden; Lawn Irrigation; Pool - In Ground; Porch - Wrap-Around; Sauna

Roof: Copper

Exterior: Block/Masonry

Foundation: Basement

Misc Interior: Ceilings - 9'+; Elevator; Kitchen Island; Sauna; Walk-In Closets

New Owned: Pre-Owned

Rooms: Eat-In-Kitchen; Family; Formal Living; Foyer; Laundry; Separate Dining; Study

Primary Bedroom: Upstairs; Walk-In Closets

Cooling: Central Air; Heat Pump; Natural Gas

Floors: Ceramic Tile; Stone; Stone; Wood

Heat: Heat Pump

Utility Suppliers: Charleston Water Service

Proposed Financing: Cash

Assumable: No

Supplements

Finely carved fireplace mantels and intricate details throughout speak to the home's historic provenance. Set on a double lot, the grounds offer a gated off-street parking court, private Charleston garden, sparkling pool, and gracious terrace for outdoor entertaining. An elevator provides convenient access to the second floor, blending modern convenience with timeless grandeur in one of the city's most prestigious neighborhoods.

Listing Office: Daniel Ravenel Sotheby's International Realty

Last Updated: December - 16 - 2025

2 Water Street, Charleston, SC 29401 - MLS# 25032121

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