26 Queen Street, Charleston, SC 29401 (MLS# 25023995)

$3,650,000

26 Queen Street
Charleston, SC 29401
MLS# 25023995
Status: Active Contingent
5 beds | 3.5 baths | 3000 sqft

Refined and elegant historic row home in the heart of the French Quarter

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Built circa 1790, this Johnson's Row Townhome offers an exceptional lifestyle replete with historical charm and gravitas

Steeple views, a generous courtyard and beautiful spaces complement a period home unlike any other.

Style and grace greet you at every turn, with historic character preserved and enhanced with careful renovations.

A stunning breezeway welcomes you into a world of your own at 26 Queen.

Period mantles and historic details abound

The courtyard is the heart of the home and is perfect for entertaining, separating the main house from the detached guest house.

The hand hewn cypress millwork in the original dining room remain as one of the last examples of its type in the city.

Uncovered by thoughtful renovation, the kitchen features a window into the past.

Solid brick construction with original beams and the highest level of craftsmanship.

A welcoming foyer into the main house invites guests to step back in time.

Number 26 Queen stands alone as an exceptional piece of living art.

Spacious and bright drawing room/formal living room on the second floor.

The dining room is one of the last unpainted original Cypress rooms in the city.

Moody and refined, yet offering ample light through windows and doors.

Situated just off the kitchen, the dining room flows nicely into the gardens for entertaining.

The kitchen was fully renovated in 2020/2021 with all new appliances and cabinetry, restoration of historic details and custom mural.

Truly a window into the past, yet with all the modern conveniences of today's buyer.

This home is located in the heart of the French Quarter, in the old walled city of Charles Towne - the highest and most historic ground, so no flooding concerns here.

Inviting and modern, yet with historic character entirely intact, the kitchen is a triumph of design and functionality.

The upstairs formal living room offers high ceilings, and magnificent light.

All fireplaces have been reworked and relined to function.

The charming wet bar is tucked away near the powder room on the second level, adjacent to the library and formal living room.

A private powder room for guests on the second floor. There is room to add a powder on the first floor if desired

Master Suite with ample light and high ceilings

Featuring a fireplace and multiple closets

Full bathroom adjacent to the master bedroom

The large den off the master bedroom would make a great dressing room, or an additional bedroom if needed/desired.

Great light and views of the courtyard below from this charming room.

Above the master level the original staircase continues up to another bedroom.

Currently used as an office, this could function as a master suite if desired.

Fireplace mantle in this room will not convey.

The full bathroom is a proper retreat with separate tub and shower.

Laundry is located in the closet pictured here in the top floor bathroom

A respite from the "bustle of the city" this sweet retreat is a welcome guest space or secondary master.

Enter the courtyard through the stunning passageway

Delight in the Charleston Gardens coveted by so many

Plenty of conversation corners and garden rooms

The guest house, or studio is located at the back of the courtyard behind this charming fountain.

A private courtyard for your guest house residents

Large living room or family room in the guest house/Studio

Ample storage and functionality in the Studio kitchenette

Views of St Philip's Churchyard from the Studio Kitchenette window

Upstairs features two bedrooms and a full bath

Lovely private spaces for your long term guests or tenants.

The full bathroom has been well renovated with large glass shower.

A charming guest space for a secondary bedroom or office

Plenty of space to make your own for a guest or tenant in the studio

Replete with surprises and charming details, 26 Queen will not disappoint

The high ground of the old walled city ensures no flooding, giving you true piece of mind at this lock and leave residence.

Just next door is the historic Footlight Players theatre with local performances and authentic Charleston Charm.

Philadelphia Alley is just a few yards away, one of Charleston's charming hidden alleyways.

Every Home in the French Quarter is a special piece of our shared history.

The French Quarter offers a lifestyle unlike any other part of Charleston

Property Description
Step into the heart of Charleston's Historic French Quarter and discover 26 Queen Street, a fully restored circa 1790 gem located in the sought-after Johnson's Row. Mere yards from iconic landmarks like Dock Street Theatre, the Huguenot Church, and St. Philip's Church, this exceptional property blends 18th-century charm with modern luxury across nearly 4,000 square feet of living space. The 3,000 SF main house welcomes you through an arched entryway with an antique iron gate, leading into elegant interiors with tall ceilings, original hardwood floors, and historic mantels. A highlight is the unpainted cypress-paneled dining room—believed to be the last of its kind in Charleston. The renovated kitchen features brands like Wolf and Sub-Zero appliances, and the entire residence

Details

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Contract Info

Primary Structure List Price/SqFt: 1216.67

Sub-Type: Single Family Detached

MLS List Date: 2025-09-02

Status: Active Contingent

List Price: $3,650,000

Current Price: $3,650,000

Location, Tax & Legal

Legal Description: 26 QUEEN

Tax Map #: 4580901064

Street #: 26

Street Name: Queen

Street Suffix: Street

County: Charleston

State: SC

Zip Code: 29401

Area: 51 - Peninsula Charleston Inside of Crosstown

Tax District: 71 - City of Charleston

Subdivision: French Quarter

Elementary School: Memminger

Middle School: Courtenay

High School: Burke

Directions: Take Queen Street from East Bay, house is on the Left between State and Church. Street parking is easy on Church Street.

General Property Info

Lot Size: .05

Primary Bedroom – Main Level: No

C/R: No

Ground Level: Yes

Stories: 4

Ownership: Fee Simple

Occupancy: Owner

Lease Purchase: No

Potential Short Sale: No

Other Structures Y/N: Yes

Bedrooms: 5

Baths - Full: 3

Baths - Half: 1

Baths - Total: 3.5

Primary Structure Apx SqFt: 3000

Year Built: 1790

Acreage: 0.05

Tax/Fees

Special Assessment: No

Taxes: 8730

Office/Member Info

Seller Concessions Negotiable Y/N: No

SqFt Source

Previous Listing: 1

Tax Records: 1

Roof

Metal: 1

Lot Description

0 - .5 Acre: 1

High: 1

Inside: 1

Level: 1

Misc Exterior

Balcony: 1

Fence - Iron: 1

Fence - Private: 1

Garden: 1

Patio: 1

Exterior

Block/Masonry: 1

Brick - Solid: 1

Stucco: 1

SF Detached Style

Carriage/Kitchen House: 1

Georgian: 1

Traditional: 1

Foundation

Basement: 1

Garage/Parking

Other (Use Remarks): 1

Stories/Levels

Multi-Story: 1

Other (Use Remarks): 1

Equipment/Appliances

Dishwasher: 1

Dryer: 1

Gas Range: 1

Refrigerator: 1

Washer: 1

Cooling

Central Air: 1

Heat

Natural Gas: 1

Rooms

Family: 1

Formal Living: 1

Foyer: 1

Separate Dining: 1

Assumable

No: 1

Primary Bedroom

Sitting Room: 1

Upstairs: 1

Proposed Financing

Cash: 1

Conventional Loan: 1

Misc Interior

Ceilings - 9'+: 1

Wet Bar: 1

New Owned

Pre-Owned: 1

Floors

Wood: 1

FP Desc/Location

Three +: 1

Den: 1

Dining Room: 1

Family Room: 1

Living Room: 1

Possession

At Closing: 1

Negotiable: 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 Apx SqFt: 966

Other Structure Notes: separate guest house with kitchen and living room

Green Features

Tankless Water Heater: 1

Property Features

SqFt Source: Previous Listing; Tax Records

SF Detached Style: Carriage/Kitchen House; Georgian; Traditional

Lot Description: 0 - .5 Acre; High; Inside; Level

Misc Exterior: Balcony; Fence - Iron; Fence - Private; Garden; Patio

Roof: Metal

Exterior: Block/Masonry; Brick - Solid; Stucco

Foundation: Basement

Misc Interior: Ceilings - 9'+; Wet Bar

New Owned: Pre-Owned

Rooms: Family; Formal Living; Foyer; Separate Dining

Primary Bedroom: Sitting Room; Upstairs

Cooling: Central Air

Floors: Wood

Heat: Natural Gas

Possession: At Closing; Negotiable

Utility Suppliers: Charleston Water Service; Dominion Energy

Proposed Financing: Cash; Conventional Loan

Assumable: No

Green Features: Tankless Water Heater

Supplements

has been restored and refinished in 2020/2021, to appeal to the modern buyer while still retaining its authentic period charm. Enjoy the hand painted walls featuring murals and custom details, all artfully executed by renowned local artisan Karl Beckwith Smith. Upstairs, the spacious primary suite includes a cedar closet, wood-burning fireplace, and luxurious full bath. Complementing the primary suite is a very comfortable office or additional bedroom with balcony overlooking the gardens, a charming space which could also make a generous dressing room for any true collector of couture. All fireplaces have been updated to be compatible with gas, chimneys relined, and dampers replaced. Other features include original 18th-century doors with custom graining, all-new electrical, sump pump system tied to city drainage, and newer HVAC systems for year-round comfort. The 966 SF detached guest house offers two bedrooms, a full bath, and an efficient kitchenideal for visitors or additional rental potential. Enjoy beautiful views of St. Philip's churchyard, abundant natural light, and complete privacy in this studio/carriage house. Set in an X flood zone, this property requires no flood insurance. Relax in the lush Charleston courtyard gardens, and enjoy convenient on-street parking with two city passes available for owners. This is a rare opportunity to own a one of a kind piece of Charleston's storied culturemodernized for today's lifestyle, yet timeless in its authenticity and historic charms.

Listing Office: Daniel Ravenel Sotheby's International Realty

Last Updated: October - 16 - 2025

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