28 Council Street, Charleston, SC 29401

$3,076,000

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Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 3.5 Square Footage: 2,851 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 7,405 Status: Closed

Current Price: $3,076,000 List Date: 1/07/2026 Last Modified: 3/31/2026

Overview

Description

Perfectly positioned South of Broad, this sophisticated brick residence has been beautifully restored and thoughtfully updated, preserving its historic character while seamlessly integrating modern comforts. Eminently livable and comfortable, the home offers generous entertaining spaces opening out into an amazing curated garden setting on the oversized private lot. The inviting floor plan is equally suited for everyday living and elegant entertaining, having been thoughtfully renovated and expanded. An emphasis on storage and attention to detail are evident throughout this sun-filled three-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bath home, which opens to a covered porch overlooking a stunning, garden. Breezes from the Ashley River just steps away and the quiet charm of the street naturally draw

Supplements: neighbors toward the welcoming screened side porch. The chef's kitchenappointed with top-of-the-line appliancesoffers ample prep and storage space, and an adjacent comfortable den for easy conversations. The added breakfast area with vaulted ceiling is thoughtfully oriented to frame views of the garden, designed by renowned landscape architect Gl … (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 26000435

Location, Tax & Legal

Tax Map #: 4571104014
Street #: 28
Street Name: Council
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: On East side of Council near Gibbes Street. Come down Rutledge Ave past Broad and Tradd. Turn left on Gibbes and left on Council.
Legal Description: PT LTS 37 38

Contract Info

Sub-Type: Single Family Detached
MLS List Date: 2026-01-06
Start Showing Date: 2026-01-07
Primary Structure List Price/SqFt: 1034.72

General Property Info

Primary Bedroom – Main Level: No
Baths – Full: 3
Baths – Half: Yes
Baths – Total: 3.5
Ground Level: Yes
Stories: 2
Primary Structure Apx SqFt: 2851
Ownership: Fee Simple
Year Built: 1929
Acreage: 0.17
Other Structures Y/N: No
Potential Short Sale: No

Status Change Info

Sold Date: 2026-03-30
Sold Price/SqFt: 1078.92
New Mortgage Type: Conventional

Tax/Fees

Taxes: 5544

Office/Member Info

Seller Concessions Negotiable Y/N: No

More Information

SqFt Source

Previous Listing: Yes

Roof

Architectural: Yes

Lot Description

0 – .5 Acre: Yes
Level: Yes

Misc Exterior

Fence – Private: Yes
Lawn Irrigation: Yes
Patio – Covered: Yes
Porch – Screened: Yes
Some Storm Wnd/Doors: Yes
Special Yard Lights: Yes
Storage: Yes

Exterior

Brick – Veneer: Yes

SF Detached Style

Traditional: Yes

Foundation

Crawl Space: Yes

Garage/Parking

Off-Street Parking: Yes

Stories/Levels

2 Stories: Yes

Equipment/Appliances

Built-In Electric Oven: Yes
Dishwasher: Yes
Gas Cooktop: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes
Security System: Yes

Cooling

Attic Fan: Yes
Central Air: Yes

Heat

Electric: Yes
See Remarks: Yes

Rooms

Eat-In-Kitchen: Yes
Formal Living: Yes
Foyer: Yes
Laundry: Yes
Office: Yes
Separate Dining: Yes
Study: Yes
Sun: Yes

Assumable

No: Yes

Primary Bedroom

Ceiling Fan: Yes
Sitting Room: Yes
Upstairs: Yes
Walk-In Closets: Yes

Proposed Financing

Cash: Yes
Conventional Loan: Yes

Misc Interior

Ceiling – Smooth: Yes
Kitchen Island: Yes
Walk-In Closets: Yes

New Owned

Pre-Owned: Yes

Floors

Ceramic Tile: Yes
Wood: Yes

FP Desc/Location

Two: Yes
Bedroom: Yes
Gas Logs: Yes
Living Room: Yes

Possession

Negotiable: 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; Level Misc Exterior: Fence – Private; Lawn Irrigation; Patio – Covered; Porch – Screened; Some Storm Wnd/Doors; Special Yard Lights; Storage Roof: Architectural Exterior: Brick – Veneer Foundation: Crawl Space Misc Interior: Ceiling – Smooth; Kitchen Island; Walk-In Closets New Owned: Pre-Owned Rooms: Eat-In-Kitchen; Formal Living; Foyer; Laundry; Office; Separate Dining; Study; Sun Primary Bedroom: Ceiling Fan; Sitting Room; Upstairs; Walk-In Closets Cooling: Attic Fan; Central Air Floors: Ceramic Tile; Wood Heat: Electric; See Remarks Possession: Negotiable Utility Suppliers: Charleston Water Service; Dominion Energy Proposed Financing: Cash; Conventional Loan Assumable: No

Listing Office: Daniel Ravenel Sotheby's International Realty

Last Updated: March – 31 – 2026

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28 Council Street, Charleston, SC 29401 (MLS# 26000435)