16 Water Street, Charleston, SC 29401 (MLS# 26008504)

16 Water Street, Charleston, SC 29401

$2,695,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2.5 Square Footage: 2,286 Status: Active
Current Price: $2,695,000 List Date: 3/26/2026 Last Modified: 3/31/2026

Overview

Description

Welcome to 16 Water Street, a beautiful circa 1815 home in mint condition, nestled in the heart of the historic district. Meticulous owners have just added two exquisite new bathrooms upstairs, new HVAC units and a new exterior paint job including shutters. Filled with sunshine, this home features honey colored heart pine floors, intricate molding and two lovely fireplaces and mantles. The chef’s kitchen boasts a large Thermador stove and a large Sub-Zero refrigerator. The dining area flows effortlessly into the lovely, intimate garden out back, making this the perfect backdrop to host family and friends. Enjoy being just steps from High Battery and White Point Gardens, as well as world-renowned restaurants, museums, and shopping.

Listing Details MLS# 26008504

Location, Tax & Legal

Tax Map #
4581301027
Street #
16
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
Simmons Pinckney
High School
Burke
Directions
South of Broad between Church and Meeting Street, northside of water.
Legal Description
Unit 16 % Ownership Of Common Elem 60%

Contract Info

Sub-Type
Single Family Detached
MLS List Date
2026-03-26
Primary Structure List Price/SqFt
1178.92

General Property Info

Primary Bedroom – Main Level
No
Baths – Full
2
Baths – Half
Yes
Baths – Total
2.5
Stories
2
Primary Structure Apx SqFt
2286
Year Built
1815
Other Structures Y/N
No
Potential Short Sale
No

Tax/Fees

Taxes
29457

SqFt Source

Tax Records
Yes

Roof

Slate
Yes

More Information

Lot Description

0 – .5 Acre
Yes
Level
Yes

Misc Exterior

Fence – Brick
Yes
Fence – Wooden Enclosed
Yes

Exterior

Wood Siding
Yes

SF Detached Style

Colonial
Yes

Foundation

Crawl Space
Yes

Stories/Levels

2 Stories
Yes

Equipment/Appliances

Built-In Gas Oven
Yes
Dishwasher
Yes
Dryer
Yes
Microwave
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes
Washer
Yes

Cooling

Heat Pump
Yes
Natural Gas
Yes

Heat

Heat Pump
Yes
Natural Gas
Yes

Rooms

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

Assumable

No
Yes

Primary Bedroom

Upstairs
Yes

Proposed Financing

Cash
Yes
Conventional Loan
Yes

Misc Interior

Ceilings – 9'+
Yes
Kitchen Island
Yes

New Owned

Pre-Owned
Yes

Floors

Wood
Yes

FP Desc/Location

Two
Yes
Family Room
Yes
Living Room
Yes

Possession

At Closing
Yes

Showing Instructions

Contact Listing Agent
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: Colonial Lot Description: 0 – .5 Acre; Level Misc Exterior: Fence – Brick; Fence – Wooden Enclosed Roof: Slate Exterior: Wood Siding Foundation: Crawl Space Misc Interior: Ceilings – 9'+; Kitchen Island New Owned: Pre-Owned Rooms: Eat-In-Kitchen; Formal Living; Foyer; Separate Dining Primary Bedroom: Upstairs Cooling: Heat Pump; Natural Gas Floors: Wood Heat: Heat Pump; Natural Gas Possession: At Closing Showing Instructions: Contact Listing Agent Utility Suppliers: Charleston Water Service; Dominion Energy Proposed Financing: Cash; Conventional Loan Assumable: No
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Listing Office: William Means Real Estate, LLC
Last Updated: March – 31 – 2026
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