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

2 Water Street, Charleston, SC 29401

$7,400,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 6 Baths: 6.5 Square Footage: 7,748 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 7,405 Status: Closed
Current Price: $7,400,000 List Date: 12/09/2025 Last Modified: 3/16/2026

Overview

Description

AUCTION BIDDING OPEN! ENDING LIVE on JANUARY 27 from Sotheby’s New York. PREVIOUSLY LISTED FOR $17,900,000. CURRENT HIGH BID $6,250,000 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.

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 conve …

Listing Details MLS# 25032121

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
Legal Description
2 AND 4 WATER AND E BAY

Contract Info

Sub-Type
Single Family Detached
MLS List Date
2025-12-09
Primary Structure List Price/SqFt
955.09

General Property Info

Primary Bedroom – Main Level
No
Baths – Full
6
Baths – Half
Yes
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

Status Change Info

Sold Date
2026-03-02
Sold Price/SqFt
955.09
New Mortgage Type
Cash

Tax/Fees

Taxes
31803

Office/Member Info

Seller Concessions Negotiable Y/N
No

More Information

SqFt Source

Hired Measurement
Yes

Roof

Copper
Yes

Lot Description

.5 – 1 Acre
Yes
Corner Lot
Yes
Riverview
Yes

Misc Exterior

Electric Gate
Yes
Fence – Private
Yes
Garden
Yes
Lawn Irrigation
Yes
Pool – In Ground
Yes
Porch – Wrap-Around
Yes
Sauna
Yes

Exterior

Block/Masonry
Yes

SF Detached Style

Traditional
Yes

Foundation

Basement
Yes

Garage/Parking

Off-Street Parking
Yes

Stories/Levels

Multi-Story
Yes

Equipment/Appliances

Built-In Gas Oven
Yes
Dishwasher
Yes
Disposal
Yes
Dryer
Yes
Gas Range
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes
Washer
Yes

Cooling

Central Air
Yes
Heat Pump
Yes
Natural Gas
Yes

Heat

Heat Pump
Yes

Rooms

Eat-In-Kitchen
Yes
Family
Yes
Formal Living
Yes
Foyer
Yes
Laundry
Yes
Separate Dining
Yes
Study
Yes

Assumable

No
Yes

Primary Bedroom

Upstairs
Yes
Walk-In Closets
Yes

Proposed Financing

Cash
Yes

Misc Interior

Ceilings – 9'+
Yes
Elevator
Yes
Kitchen Island
Yes
Sauna
Yes
Walk-In Closets
Yes

New Owned

Pre-Owned
Yes

Floors

Ceramic Tile
Yes
Stone
Yes
Wood
Yes

FP Desc/Location

Bedroom
Yes
Dining Room
Yes
Living Room
Yes

Water/Sewer

Public Sewer
Yes
Public Water
Yes

Utility Suppliers

Charleston Water Service
Yes

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

Documents

Listing Office: Daniel Ravenel Sotheby's International Realty
IDX
Last Updated: March – 16 – 2026
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