$2,750,000
Charleston, SC 29401
MLS# 25024106
Status: Active Contingent
3328 sqft
1 / 48
Property Description
Described by Rachel McAdams as a ''lovely hideaway'' while living here during the filming of The Notebook, 17 Water Street is a rare gem in Charleston's iconic South of Broad neighborhood. Known as ''The Tobias Scott House,'' this historic three-residence estate offers timeless elegance and unmatched character in one of America's most sought-after locations. A truly unique opportunity to own a piece of Charleston's rich history.
Details
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Contract Info
Primary Structure List Price/SqFt: 826.32
MLS List Date: 2025-09-03
Status: Active Contingent
List Price: $2,750,000
Current Price: $2,750,000
Location, Tax & Legal
Legal Description: 457-16-04-097, 457-16-04-098
Tax Map #: 4571604097
Street #: 17
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: Simmons Pinckney
High School: Burke
Directions: South on Meeting Street, Left on Water Street, 17 Water Street on Right. NOTE: GPS or Google Maps.
General Property Info
# Stories: 2
Occupancy: Leased
Lease Purchase: No
Potential Short Sale: No
Other Structures Y/N: Yes
Number of Units: 3
Primary Structure Apx SqFt: 3328
Year Built: 1867
Acreage: 0.09
Office/Member Info
Seller Concessions Negotiable Y/N: Yes
SqFt Source
Previous Listing: 1
Unit 1
SqFt: 1968
Bedrooms: 3
Baths: 2.5
Unit 2
SqFt: 995
Bedrooms: 2
Baths: 1.5
Unit 3
SqFt: 365
Bedrooms: 1
Baths: 1
Roof
Metal: 1
Exterior
Stucco: 1
Wood Siding: 1
Foundation
Crawl Space: 1
Garage/Parking
1 Car: 1
Other (Use Remarks): 1
Driveway
Gravel: 1
Architectural Style
Single Family Detached: 1
Other: 1
New Owned/Pre-owned
Pre-Owned: 1
Equipment/Appliances
Ceiling Fan: 1
Dishwasher: 1
Disposal: 1
Electric Dryer Hookup: 1
Gas Range: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Stacked Washer/Dryer: 1
Washer: 1
Washer Hookup: 1
Cooling
Central Air: 1
Heat
Electric: 1
Natural Gas: 1
Sale Includes
Building and Land: 1
Some Furniture: 1
Proposed Financing
Cash: 1
Conventional Loan: 1
Possession
Negotiable: 1
Special
Flood Insurance: 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: 2
Other Structure Full Baths: 1
Other Structure Half Baths: 1
Other Structure Apx SqFt: 995
Property Features
SqFt Source: Previous Listing
Roof: Metal
Exterior: Stucco; Wood Siding
Foundation: Crawl Space
Driveway: Gravel
Architectural Style: Single Family Detached; Other
Cooling: Central Air
Heat: Electric; Natural Gas
Sale Includes: Building and Land; Some Furniture
Proposed Financing: Cash; Conventional Loan
Possession: Negotiable
Special: Flood Insurance
Utility Suppliers: Charleston Water Service; Dominion Energy
Supplements
17 Water Street is a historic property offering charm, flexibility, and income potential. Built in the late 1860s, the residence was once home to Tobias Scott, an emancipated artisan and fan maker, and his wife Christiana. The property is composed of three thoughtfully restored structures arranged around a private walled courtyard: a main house, a kitchen house, and a carriage house. The main residence features 3 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms, showcasing original architectural details blended seamlessly with modern updates. The kitchen house offers 2 bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms, while the carriage house provides additional living spacemaking the property ideal for multigenerational living, guest accommodations, or rental income. Each home enjoys its own private outdoor living space as well as a dedicated laundry room, adding convenience and comfort for both owners and guests. Off-street parking, lush landscaping, and close proximity to the Battery, White Point Garden, and the city's finest dining and shopping further enhance this property's appeal. With its rich history, versatile layout, and prime location, 17 Water Street presents a rare opportunity to own a piece of Charleston's storied past while enjoying the comforts of modern living.
Listing Office: Keller Williams Realty Charleston
Last Updated: September - 20 - 2025
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