$2,295,000
Charleston, SC 29403
MLS# 25026917
4 beds | 3 baths | 2266 sqft
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Property Description
Maximum Charm Historic Downtown Charleston Property $60,000 Price Reduction! This incredible Wraggborough property is a unique Mini-Estate with a beautiful main house, plus 2 Carriage Houses on a coveted 12,400 sq ft lot. Nothing else exists like this on the Peninsula! Built in 1870, the main home at 12 John Street has 2,300 sq ft of pure soul, including large covered porch spaces to enjoy fully landscaped front and back yards. The owner has meticulously renovated this 4-bedroom, 3-bath Charleston Victorian by herself over the past 26 years. You can feel the care that went into this home as soon as you step inside. This classic home features a large full kitchen, abundant natural light from tall windows and high ceilings, plus a wood burning stove adding to the ambient mood throughout.
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Contract Info
Primary Structure List Price/SqFt: 1012.8
Sub-Type: Single Family Detached
MLS List Date: 2025-10-03
Status: Active
List Price: $2,295,000
Current Price: $2,295,000
Location, Tax & Legal
Legal Description: LT B
Tax Map #: 4591301111
Street #: 12
Street Name: John
Street Suffix: Street
County: Charleston
State: SC
Zip Code: 29403
Area: 51 - Peninsula Charleston Inside of Crosstown
Tax District: 71 - City of Charleston
Subdivision: Wraggborough
Elementary School: Memminger
Middle School: Courtenay
High School: Burke
Directions: From Meeting Street at Charleston Museum, go east on John Street. House on left.
General Property Info
Primary Bedroom – Main Level: No
Stories: 2
HOA Fee: No
Potential Short Sale: No
Other Structures Y/N: Yes
Bedrooms: 4
Baths - Full: 3
Baths - Total: 3
Primary Structure Apx SqFt: 2266
Year Built: 1870
Acreage: 0.29
Office/Member Info
Seller Concessions Negotiable Y/N: Yes
SqFt Source
Tax Records: 1
Roof
Metal: 1
Lot Description
High: 1
Level: 1
Misc Exterior
Fence - Chain Link: 1
Fence - Partial: 1
Garden: 1
Patio: 1
Porch - Front Porch: 1
Porch - Full Front: 1
Rain Gutters: 1
Some Storm Wnd/Doors: 1
Some Thermal Wnd/Doors: 1
Storage: 1
Storm Doors: 1
Workshop: 1
Exterior
Wood Siding: 1
SF Detached Style
Traditional: 1
Victorian: 1
Foundation
Crawl Space: 1
Garage/Parking
Off-Street Parking: 1
Stories/Levels
2 Stories: 1
Equipment/Appliances
Ceiling Fan: 1
Dishwasher: 1
Disposal: 1
Dryer: 1
Electric Single Oven: 1
Gas Cooktop: 1
Washer: 1
Cooling
Central Air: 1
Heat
Central: 1
Forced Air: 1
Heat Pump: 1
Natural Gas: 1
Rooms
Eat-In-Kitchen: 1
Family: 1
Formal Living: 1
Foyer: 1
Laundry: 1
Separate Dining: 1
Assumable
No: 1
Primary Bedroom
Ceiling Fan: 1
Upstairs: 1
Proposed Financing
Cash: 1
Conventional Loan: 1
Misc Interior
Ceiling - Smooth: 1
Ceilings - 9'+: 1
New Owned
Pre-Owned: 1
Floors
Wood: 1
FP Desc/Location
Three +: 1
Bedroom: 1
Dining Room: 1
Family Room: 1
Gas Logs: 1
Kitchen: 1
Living Room: 1
Wood Burning: 1
Possession
At Closing: 1
Water/Sewer
Public Sewer: 1
Public Water: 1
Utility Suppliers
Charleston Water Service: 1
Dominion Energy: 1
Other Structure
Other Structure Type: Guest House
Other Structure Beds: 6
Other Structure Full Baths: 4
Other Structure Apx SqFt: 2224
Other Structure Notes: 2 guest houses, each 1,112 sft, each 3/2
Property Features
SqFt Source: Tax Records
SF Detached Style: Traditional; Victorian
Lot Description: High; Level
Misc Exterior: Fence - Chain Link; Fence - Partial; Garden; Patio; Porch - Front Porch; Porch - Full Front; Rain Gutters; Some Storm Wnd/Doors; Some Thermal Wnd/Doors; Storage; Storm Doors; Workshop
Roof: Metal
Exterior: Wood Siding
Foundation: Crawl Space
Misc Interior: Ceiling - Smooth; Ceilings - 9'+
New Owned: Pre-Owned
Rooms: Eat-In-Kitchen; Family; Formal Living; Foyer; Laundry; Separate Dining
Primary Bedroom: Ceiling Fan; Upstairs
Cooling: Central Air
Floors: Wood
Heat: Central; Forced Air; Heat Pump; Natural Gas
Possession: At Closing
Utility Suppliers: Charleston Water Service; Dominion Energy
Proposed Financing: Cash; Conventional Loan
Assumable: No
Supplements
in addition to the original four gas fireplaces. The covered front porch is the place to relax and enjoy Charleston life rolling by in historic central downtown.
Included in the offering are two detached carriage houses. Each charming cottage has 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, private entrances, full kitchensperfect for guest accommodations, extended family, or rental income.
A private courtyard connects the main house and rear units, creating a peaceful retreat just steps from King Street, acclaimed dining, shopping, and cultural landmarks.
Whether you're seeking a primary residence with flexible living space, or a smart investment in one of
Charleston's most coveted neighborhoods, this rare opportunity offers exceptional value, character and an ideal, walkable location to soak up all Charleston has to offer.
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Listing Office: Redfin Corporation
Last Updated: December - 14 - 2025
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