172 Mary Ellen Drive, Charleston, SC 29403

$2,250,000

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Rendering of proposed kitchen amendment. For illustrative purposes only; not included in list price.

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Rendering of proposed pool addition; not included in list price.

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 3.5 Square Footage: 4,282 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 6,098 Status: Closed

Current Price: $2,250,000 List Date: 10/01/2025 Last Modified: 1/22/2026

Overview

Description

Enjoy light filled marsh front + Ashley River views & downtown living! Oak floors throughout, elevator to all 4 floors + plenty of space to add 4th & 5th bedroom within the existing footprint of the house. Wood paneled study / media room or flex 4th bedroom. All bedrooms have marsh views & walk in closets. Wood paneled pantry &/or small office off of the kitchen. There are multiple(!) balconies & porches (including a 2 story rooftop deck) to enjoy the beautiful water views & river breezes. New sod & irrigation, new interior paint, new waterfront landing for paddle boards or waterfront enjoyment. Have dinner & entertain on the large brick paved courtyard + there’s room left for a pool! Walk or bike to nearby Hampton Park + enjoy the Longborough dock & green space on the Ashley River.

Supplements: TONS of garage space to house a car + holiday & other storage, outdoor toys, lawn equipment, gym, play area, extra freezers etc + heated/cooled garden shed. Don't miss the opportunity to live in sought after Longborough where homes rarely are for sale, especially homes with water views! Convenient to everything downtown has to offer + you're clos … (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 25026570

Location, Tax & Legal

Tax Map #: 4631002129
Street #: 172
Street Name: Mary Ellen
Street Suffix: Drive
County: Charleston
State: SC
Zip Code: 29403
Area: 52 – Peninsula Charleston Outside of Crosstown
Tax District: 99 – City of Charleston
Subdivision: Longborough
Elementary School: James Simons
Middle School: Simmons Pinckney
High School: Burke
Directions: Left onto 10th Ave from Grove St. Right on Mary Ellen.
Legal Description: LOT 53

Contract Info

Sub-Type: Single Family Detached
MLS List Date: 2025-09-30
Primary Structure List Price/SqFt: 597.38

General Property Info

Primary Bedroom – Main Level: No
Baths – Full: 3
Baths – Half: Yes
Baths – Total: 3.5
Stories: 4
Primary Structure Apx SqFt: 4282
Year Built: 2008
Acreage: 0.14
Other Structures Y/N: No
Potential Short Sale: No
Occupancy: Vacant
Lease Purchase: No
HOA Fee: Yes
HOA Frequency: Quarterly
HOA $: 415
Auction: No

Status Change Info

Sold Date: 2026-01-22
Sold Price/SqFt: 525.46
New Mortgage Type: Cash

Tax/Fees

Special Assessment: No

Office/Member Info

Seller Concessions Negotiable Y/N: No

More Information

SqFt Source

Tax Records: Yes

Lot Description

Marshfront: Yes
Marshview: Yes
Riverview: Yes
Tidal Creek: Yes
Waterfront – Shallow: Yes

Misc Exterior

Balcony: Yes
Deck: Yes
Elevator Shaft: Yes
Lawn Irrigation: Yes
Patio: Yes
Shed: Yes
Storage: Yes
Workshop: Yes

SF Detached Style

Traditional: Yes

Garage/Parking

1 Car Garage: Yes
Attached: Yes
Off-Street Parking: Yes

Stories/Levels

3 Stories: Yes
Multi-Story: Yes

Rooms

Bonus: Yes
Family: Yes
Foyer: Yes
Game: Yes
Laundry: Yes
Media: Yes
Office: Yes
Pantry: Yes
Separate Dining: Yes
Study: Yes

Amenities

Dock Facilities: Yes

Assumable

No: Yes

Primary Bedroom

Ceiling Fan: Yes
Garden Tub/Shower: Yes
Multiple Closets: Yes
Upstairs: Yes
Walk-In Closets: Yes

Proposed Financing

Cash: Yes
Conventional Loan: Yes

Misc Interior

Ceiling – Smooth: Yes
Elevator: Yes
Garden Tub/Shower: Yes
Kitchen Island: Yes
Walk-In Closets: Yes
Wet Bar: Yes

New Owned

Pre-Owned: Yes

Possession

At Closing: Yes
Negotiable: 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 Lot Description: Marshfront; Marshview; Riverview; Tidal Creek; Waterfront – Shallow Misc Exterior: Balcony; Deck; Elevator Shaft; Lawn Irrigation; Patio; Shed; Storage; Workshop Misc Interior: Ceiling – Smooth; Elevator; Garden Tub/Shower; Kitchen Island; Walk-In Closets; Wet Bar New Owned: Pre-Owned Rooms: Bonus; Family; Foyer; Game; Laundry; Media; Office; Pantry; Separate Dining; Study Primary Bedroom: Ceiling Fan; Garden Tub/Shower; Multiple Closets; Upstairs; Walk-In Closets Possession: At Closing; Negotiable Utility Suppliers: Charleston Water Service; Dominion Energy Amenities: Dock Facilities Proposed Financing: Cash; Conventional Loan Assumable: No

Documents

Property Disclosure ›

Floor Plan ›

Longborough Covenants ›

ARB Guidelines ›

Longborough Bylaws ›

Longborough Use Restrictions ›

Listing Office: The Cassina Group

Last Updated: January – 22 – 2026

Broker Attribution: 843-628-0008

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172 Mary Ellen Drive, Charleston, SC 29403 (MLS# 25026570)