$11,000,000
172 Tradd Street
Charleston, SC 29401
MLS# 25023986
4 beds  |  4.5 baths  |  5774 sqft


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Property Description
Welcome to Chisolm-Alston House at 172 Tradd Street, an architectural gem in one of Charleston's most iconic areas, South of Broad. This meticulously restored home boasts a grand portico with towering columns, soaring 12-foot ceilings, 4-inch thick cypress doors, a flying staircase and all with a charming blend of rich history and modern luxury. Chisolm House was originally built in 1834 by Alexander Hext Chisolm, the owner of a rice and lumber mill at the west end of Tradd Street, and is attributed to the noted Prussian-trained architect Charles F. Reichardt. It is a striking example of Greek Revival. The unique stately Corinthian columns were modeled on the Choragic Monument of Lysicrates in Athens

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Contract Info
Primary Structure List Price/SqFt: 1905.09
Sub-Type: Single Family Detached
MLS List Date: 2025-09-02
Status: Active
List Price: $11,000,000
Current Price: $11,000,000
Location, Tax & Legal
Legal Description: 172 Tradd St And Rutledge Ave
Tax Map #: 4571203001
Street #: 172
Street Name: Tradd
Street Suffix: Street
County: Charleston
State: SC
Zip Code: 29401
Area: 51 - Peninsula Charleston Inside of Crosstown
Tax District: 99 - City of Charleston
Subdivision: South of Broad
Elementary School: Memminger
Middle School: Simmons Pinckney
High School: Burke
Directions: Take a right off Broad St onto Rutledge Ave. The house is on the corner of Rutledge Ave and Tradd Street
General Property Info
Primary Bedroom – Main Level: No
Stories: 2
Potential Short Sale: No
Other Structures Y/N: No
Bedrooms: 4
Baths - Full: 4
Baths - Half: 1
Baths - Total: 4.5
Primary Structure Apx SqFt: 5774
Year Built: 1834
Acreage: 0.44
SqFt Source
Previous Listing: 1
Roof
Asphalt Shingle: 1
Lot Description
0 - .5 Acre: 1
Corner Lot: 1
Misc Exterior
Electric Gate: 1
Fence - Iron: 1
Fence - Private: 1
Garden: 1
Patio: 1
Porch - Front Porch: 1
Rain Gutters: 1
Storage: 1
Exterior
Wood Siding: 1
SF Detached Style
Colonial: 1
Foundation
Crawl Space: 1
Garage/Parking
Off-Street Parking: 1
Stories/Levels
2 Stories: 1
Equipment/Appliances
Ceiling Fan: 1
Dishwasher: 1
Gas Cooktop: 1
Gas Double Oven: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Washer Hookup: 1
Cooling
Central Air: 1
Heat
Forced Air: 1
Rooms
Eat-In-Kitchen: 1
Formal Living: 1
Foyer: 1
Great: 1
Laundry: 1
Pantry: 1
Separate Dining: 1
Assumable
No: 1
Primary Bedroom
Upstairs: 1
Walk-In Closets: 1
Proposed Financing
Cash: 1
Conventional Loan: 1
Misc Interior
Ceiling - Smooth: 1
Ceilings - 9'+: 1
Garden Tub/Shower: 1
Kitchen Island: 1
Walk-In Closets: 1
New Owned
Pre-Owned: 1
Floors
Carpet: 1
Wood: 1
FP Desc/Location
Three +: 1
Bedroom: 1
Living Room: 1
Possession
At Closing: 1
Water/Sewer
Public Sewer: 1
Public Water: 1
Utility Suppliers
Charleston Water Service: 1
Dominion Energy: 1
Property Features
SqFt Source: Previous Listing
SF Detached Style: Colonial
Lot Description: 0 - .5 Acre; Corner Lot
Misc Exterior: Electric Gate; Fence - Iron; Fence - Private; Garden; Patio; Porch - Front Porch; Rain Gutters; Storage
Roof: Asphalt Shingle
Exterior: Wood Siding
Foundation: Crawl Space
Misc Interior: Ceiling - Smooth; Ceilings - 9'+; Garden Tub/Shower; Kitchen Island; Walk-In Closets
New Owned: Pre-Owned
Rooms: Eat-In-Kitchen; Formal Living; Foyer; Great; Laundry; Pantry; Separate Dining
Primary Bedroom: Upstairs; Walk-In Closets
Cooling: Central Air
Floors: Carpet; Wood
Heat: Forced Air
Possession: At Closing
Utility Suppliers: Charleston Water Service; Dominion Energy
Proposed Financing: Cash; Conventional Loan
Assumable: No
Supplements
The property originally fronted the Ashley River before a large land reclamation project in the early 1900's shaped the peninsula into what it is today. The house is set in a well planned and well established garden with beautiful live oaks, palmettos, magnolias and camellias. Walk up the front steps to the foyer with spacious parlors left and right, with checkerboard painted floors. The central hall leads past the formal, book-lined, dining room and an equally large family room to the large kitchen, a breakfast area, an airy porch and handsome stairs down to the garden. The upstairs hosts two bedroom suites and two large bedrooms, accessible by either the front or back stairs. The aboveground basement provides extensive storage. The decor of the house, was by noted designer, Carolyne Roehm, with endless thoughtful detail, from fabric-upholstered walls in every bedroom to the rich wallpapers and floors. The home's graceful spiral staircase sets the tone for the stylish experience that unfolds across each room. A bright and inviting kitchen features an eat-in breakfast area, large walk-in pantry, double oven and stovetop, spacious island, two sinks, and abundant counter space and custom cabinetry, perfectly designed for both everyday living and entertaining. The primary suite offers a serene retreat with a spacious walk-in closet, a woven rug carpet for added warmth, and elegantly appointed details throughout. Additional highlights include a laundry room with generous shelving, a basement, off-street parking and meticulously maintained grounds. Every inch of this home combines form and function, from the large windows that fill each room with light to the refined finishes and handcrafted elements. This home is a work of art.

IDX
Listing Office: The Cassina Group

Last Updated: September - 02 - 2025

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