2 Bedons Alley, Charleston, SC 29401

$5,500,000

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Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 4.5 Square Footage: 5,197 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 3,485 Status: Closed

Current Price: $5,500,000 List Date: 6/20/2025 Last Modified: 1/17/2026

Overview

Description

A rare and sophisticated Southern residence awaits at the Humphrey Sommers House, c. 1778.Situated on a quiet corner of Bedons Alley in the old walled city of Charleston, this refined 18th century residence effortlessly marries period charm with contemporary grace. Located just steps from Charleston’s sparkling waterfront, this South of Broad home sits on high ground in the X flood zone (no flood insurance required) and offers an easy Low Country lifestyle in the heart of the best historic Downtown has to offer. Walk to restaurants, bakeries, galleries and shops from this truly convenient lock and leave home.

Supplements: The gracious entryway offers a sweeping staircase upon entry, with access to the large formal living room and dining rooms, each with inviting historic fireplaces. The expansive kitchen offers an open plan and great light with updated appliances and high end countertops and cabinetry. Designed for entertaining, the appliance package includes double … (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 25017178

Location, Tax & Legal

Tax Map #: 4580903158
Street #: 2
Street Name: Bedons
Street Suffix: Alley
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: From Broad Street: Turn right on to Church St. Make a Left on to Tradd Street. Home is on the corner of Tradd and Bedons.
Legal Description: 18 TRADD & BEDONS ALLEY

Contract Info

Sub-Type: Single Family Detached
MLS List Date: 2025-06-19
Primary Structure List Price/SqFt: 1096.79

General Property Info

Primary Bedroom – Main Level: No
Baths – Full: 4
Baths – Half: Yes
Baths – Total: 4.5
Ground Level: Yes
Stories: 3
Primary Structure Apx SqFt: 5197
Ownership: Fee Simple
Year Built: 1778
Acreage: 0.08
Other Structures Y/N: No
Potential Short Sale: No

Status Change Info

Sold Date: 2026-01-15
Sold Price/SqFt: 1058.3
New Mortgage Type: Cash

Tax/Fees

Taxes: 65236

SqFt Source

Previous Listing: Yes

More Information

Roof

Copper: Yes
Metal: Yes

Lot Description

0 – .5 Acre: Yes
Corner Lot: Yes
Level: Yes

Misc Exterior

Balcony: Yes
Fence – Brick: Yes
Fence – Private: Yes
Lawn Irrigation: Yes
Patio: Yes
Rain Gutters: Yes
Special Yard Lights: Yes
Stoop: Yes
Storage: Yes

Exterior

Brick – Solid: Yes
Stucco: Yes

SF Detached Style

Traditional: Yes

Foundation

Basement: Yes
Crawl Space: Yes

Garage/Parking

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

Stories/Levels

3 Stories: Yes

Equipment/Appliances

Built-In Gas Oven: Yes
Ceiling Fan: Yes
Dishwasher: Yes
Disposal: Yes
Electric Dryer Hookup: Yes
Garage Door Opener: Yes
Gas Cooktop: Yes
Gas Range: Yes
Microwave: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes
Security System: Yes
Washer Hookup: Yes

Cooling

Central Air: Yes

Heat

Natural Gas: Yes

Rooms

Eat-In-Kitchen: Yes
Family: Yes
Formal Living: Yes
Foyer: Yes
Frog Attached: Yes
Great: Yes
Laundry: Yes
Office: Yes
Pantry: Yes
Separate Dining: Yes
Study: Yes
Utility: Yes
Other (Use Remarks): Yes

Amenities

Cable TV: Yes
Storage: Yes
Trash: Yes

Assumable

No: Yes

Primary Bedroom

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

Proposed Financing

Cash: Yes
Conventional Loan: Yes

Misc Interior

Ceiling – Smooth: Yes
Ceilings – 9'+: Yes
Garden Tub/Shower: Yes
Kitchen Island: Yes
Walk-In Closets: Yes
Window Treatments – Some: Yes

New Owned

Pre-Owned: Yes

Floors

Ceramic Tile: Yes
Wood: Yes

FP Desc/Location

Three +: Yes
Bedroom: Yes
Den: Yes
Dining Room: Yes
Family Room: Yes
Gas Connection: Yes
Gas Logs: Yes
Great Room: Yes
Living Room: Yes
Other (Use Remarks): Yes

Possession

At Closing: Yes

Water/Sewer

Public Sewer: Yes
Public Water: Yes

Utility Suppliers

Charleston Water Service: Yes
Dominion Energy: Yes

Property Features

SqFt Source: Previous Listing SF Detached Style: Traditional Lot Description: 0 – .5 Acre; Corner Lot; Level Misc Exterior: Balcony; Fence – Brick; Fence – Private; Lawn Irrigation; Patio; Rain Gutters; Special Yard Lights; Stoop; Storage Roof: Copper; Metal Exterior: Brick – Solid; Stucco Foundation: Basement; Crawl Space Misc Interior: Ceiling – Smooth; Ceilings – 9'+; Garden Tub/Shower; Kitchen Island; Walk-In Closets; Window Treatments – Some New Owned: Pre-Owned Rooms: Eat-In-Kitchen; Family; Formal Living; Foyer; Frog Attached; Great; Laundry; Office; Pantry; Separate Dining; Study; Utility; Other (Use Remarks) Primary Bedroom: Ceiling Fan; Garden Tub/Shower; Multiple Closets; Sitting Room; Upstairs; Walk-In Closets Cooling: Central Air Floors: Ceramic Tile; Wood Heat: Natural Gas Possession: At Closing Utility Suppliers: Charleston Water Service; Dominion Energy Amenities: Cable TV; Storage; Trash Proposed Financing: Cash; Conventional Loan Assumable: No

Listing Office: Daniel Ravenel Sotheby's International Realty

Last Updated: January – 17 – 2026

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2 Bedons Alley, Charleston, SC 29401 (MLS# 25017178)