2 Water Street, Charleston, SC 29401
$6,250,000
Property Type:
Residential
Bedrooms:
6
Baths:
6.5
Square Footage:
7,748
Lot Size (sq. ft.):
7,405
Status:
Active
Current Price:
$6,250,000
List Date:
12/09/2025
Last Modified:
1/16/2026
Description
AUCTION BIDDING OPEN! ENDING LIVE on JANUARY 27 from Sotheby's New York. PREVIOUSLY LISTED FOR $17,900,000. CURRENT HIGH BID $6,250,000
The Nathaniel Ingraham House on Charleston's High Battery represents the pinnacle of historic Lowcountry living. This museum-quality four-story residence of solid brick and stucco offers breathtaking views of Charleston Harbor and Fort Sumter from its prime waterfront setting. Although the entry faces Water Street, the home has always been oriented toward the picturesque harbor, creating an ideal framework for authentic Charleston living. The grand living room features soaring ceilings and exquisite mouldings that create unmatched elegance and sophistication.
Supplements: Finely carved fireplace mantels and intricate details throughout speak to the home's historic provenance. Set on a double lot, the grounds offer a gated off-street parking court, private Charleston garden, sparkling pool, and gracious terrace for outdoor entertaining. An elevator provides convenient access to the second floor, blending modern convenience with timeless grandeur in one of the city's most prestigious neighborhoods.
Details
Property Features
SqFt Source: Hired Measurement
SF Detached Style: Traditional
Lot Description: .5 - 1 Acre; Corner Lot; Riverview
Misc Exterior: Electric Gate; Fence - Private; Garden; Lawn Irrigation; Pool - In Ground; Porch - Wrap-Around; Sauna
Roof: Copper
Exterior: Block/Masonry
Foundation: Basement
Misc Interior: Ceilings - 9'+; Elevator; Kitchen Island; Sauna; Walk-In Closets
New Owned: Pre-Owned
Rooms: Eat-In-Kitchen; Family; Formal Living; Foyer; Laundry; Separate Dining; Study
Primary Bedroom: Upstairs; Walk-In Closets
Cooling: Central Air; Heat Pump; Natural Gas
Floors: Ceramic Tile; Stone; Stone; Wood
Heat: Heat Pump
Utility Suppliers: Charleston Water Service
Proposed Financing: Cash
Assumable: No
Contract Info
Sub-Type: Single Family Detached
MLS List Date: 2025-12-09
Status: Active
List Price: $6,250,000
Current Price: $6,250,000
Primary Structure List Price/SqFt: 806.66
Location Tax Legal
Tax Map #: 4581301078
Street #: 2
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: Courtenay
High School: Burke
Directions: East Bay to Water Street home on the right, facing East Bay. Entrance on Water Street
General Property Info
Bedrooms: 6
Primary Bedroom – Main Level: No
Baths - Full: 6
Baths - Half: 1
Baths - Total: 6.5
Stories: 3
Primary Structure Apx SqFt: 7748
Year Built: 1810
Acreage: 0.17
Other Structures Y/N: No
Potential Short Sale: No
Auction: Yes
Auction Date: 2026-01-27
Documents
Property Disclosure ›ASK EVE OLASOV ABOUT MLS 25032121 »
Listing Office: Daniel Ravenel Sotheby's International Realty
Last Updated: January - 16 - 2026
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