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.
Active
$2,695,000
16 Water St, Charleston, SC 29401
3beds
2,286sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1815
-- sqft lot
$2,625,400 Zestimate®
$1,179/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Large sub-zero refrigeratorLarge thermador stoveFilled with sunshineIntricate molding
- 14 days |
- 2,040 |
- 62 |
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: March 31, 2026 at 06:55am
Listed by:
William Means Real Estate, LLC
Source: CTMLS,MLS#: 26008504
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Dining Room, Eat-In-Kitchen, Formal Living, Foyer, Separate Dining
Heating
- Heat Pump, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Has cooling: Yes
Features
- High Ceilings, Kitchen Island, Eat-in Kitchen, Formal Living, Entrance Foyer
- Flooring: Wood
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Living Room, Two
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,286
- Total interior livable area: 2,286 sqft
Property
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Fencing: Brick,Wood
Lot
- Features: 0 - .5 Acre, Level
Details
- Parcel number: 4581301027
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Crawl Space
- Roof: Slate
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1815
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Charleston Water Service, Dominion Energy
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: South of Broad
Location
- Region: Charleston
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,179/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,565,000
- Annual tax amount: $26,780
- Date on market: 3/26/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Estimated market value
$2,625,400
$2.49M - $2.76M
$5,104/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/26/2026 | Listed for sale | $2,695,000+72.2%$1,179/sqft |
Source:  CTMLS #26008504 Report a problem | ||
| 4/16/2018 | Sold | $1,565,000-1.9%$685/sqft |
Source: CTMLS #17027492 Report a problem | ||
| 1/9/2018 | Pending sale | $1,595,000$698/sqft |
Source: Carriage Properties LLC #17027492 Report a problem | ||
| 10/9/2017 | Listed for sale | $1,595,000$698/sqft |
Source: Carriage Properties LLC #17027492 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $26,780 +3.6% | $93,900 |
| 2023 | $25,850 +3.8% | $93,900 |
| 2022 | $24,895 +1.3% | $93,900 |
| 2021 | $24,585 +0.7% | $93,900 |
| 2020 | $24,403 | $93,900 |
| 2019 | $24,403 | $93,900 +126.5% |
| 2017 | $24,403 +383.6% | $41,450 |
| 2016 | $5,046 +4.5% | $41,450 |
| 2015 | $4,829 -3.4% | $41,450 |
| 2014 | $4,997 | -- |
| 2011 | $4,997 +26.6% | -- |
| 2010 | $3,947 -6.6% | $32,760 |
| 2009 | $4,223 +8.4% | $32,760 |
| 2008 | $3,896 -35.5% | $32,760 |
| 2006 | $6,041 -0.8% | $32,760 |
| 2005 | $6,091 +49.3% | $32,760 +77.3% |
| 2004 | $4,079 +0.8% | $18,480 |
| 2003 | $4,047 +2.9% | $18,480 |
| 2002 | $3,934 +53.3% | $18,480 +68% |
| 2000 | $2,566 | $11,000 |
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Monthly payment
Est. payment
$14,639/mo
Principal & interest
$13898
Property taxes
$741
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Charlestowne
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 2/10Memminger Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.6 mi
- 4/10Simmons Pinckney Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2 mi
- 1/10Burke High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Memminger
- Middle: Simmons Pinckney
- High: Burke
Source: CTMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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