Featured Listing

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 4.5 Square Footage: 3,182 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 4,356 Status: Closed

Current Price: $3,155,000 List Date: 1/24/2026 Last Modified: 2/25/2026

Overview

Description

The iconic Righton-Chisolm House, circa 1780, is a rare architectural jewel gracefully positioned at the bend of Church and Water Street, one of Charleston's most picturesque and historically significant settings. Meticulously and comprehensively renovated in 2021, the residence was thoughtfully reimagined, reconfigured, and expanded to enhance modern livability while reverently preserving its centuries-old character and craftsmanship. At the heart of the home, a chef's gourmet, eat-in kitchen flows seamlessly into a generously scaled screened porch, creating an effortless connection to the professionally landscaped private garden and detached outdoor studio-an ideal retreat for entertaining, creative pursuits, or quiet reflection.

Supplements: A refined library and family room offer intimate, inviting spaces to unwind, while the formal dining room, adorned with exquisite custom wallpaper, sets a sophisticated stage for elegant gatherings. The second-floor primary suite is a true sanctuary, featuring a lavishly extended bath designed for comfort and indulgence. The home's signature piazz ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 26002084

Location, Tax & Legal

Tax Map #: 4571604059
Street #: 44
Street Name: Church
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: Located on the bend of Church and Water Street.
Legal Description: 44 CHURCH & WATER

Contract Info

Sub-Type: Single Family Detached
MLS List Date: 2026-01-23
Start Showing Date: 2026-01-24
Primary Structure List Price/SqFt: 1052.8

General Property Info

Primary Bedroom – Main Level: No
Baths - Full: 4
Baths - Half: Yes
Baths - Total: 4.5
Stories: 3
Primary Structure Apx SqFt: 3182
Year Built: 1800
Acreage: 0.1
Other Structures Y/N: No
Potential Short Sale: No
C/R: No
HOA Fee: No
Auction: No

Status Change Info

Sold Date: 2026-02-25
Sold Price/SqFt: 991.51
New Mortgage Type: Conventional

Tax/Fees

Special Assessment: No

Office/Member Info

Seller Concessions Negotiable Y/N: Yes

More Information

SqFt Source

Builder/Owner: Yes

Roof

Metal: Yes

Lot Description

.5 - 1 Acre: Yes
Corner Lot: Yes

Misc Exterior

Fence - Private: Yes
Porch - Screened: Yes
Rain Gutters: Yes

Exterior

Wood Siding: Yes

SF Detached Style

Traditional: Yes

Foundation

Crawl Space: Yes
Slab: Yes

Garage/Parking

Off-Street Parking: Yes

Stories/Levels

3 Stories: Yes

Equipment/Appliances

Dishwasher: Yes
Dryer: Yes
Gas Cooktop: Yes
Gas Double Oven: Yes
Microwave: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes
Trash Compactor: Yes
Washer: Yes

Cooling

Central Air: Yes

Heat

Natural Gas: Yes

Rooms

Eat-In-Kitchen: Yes
Family: Yes
Formal Living: Yes
Office: Yes
Pantry: Yes
Separate Dining: Yes

Assumable

No: Yes

Primary Bedroom

Upstairs: Yes
Walk-In Closets: Yes

Proposed Financing

Any: Yes

Misc Interior

Ceiling - Smooth: Yes
Kitchen Island: Yes
Walk-In Closets: Yes
Window Treatments - Some: Yes

New Owned

Pre-Owned: Yes

Floors

Marble: Yes
Wood: Yes

FP Desc/Location

Three: Yes
Bedroom: Yes
Dining Room: Yes
Living Room: Yes

Possession

At Closing: Yes

Water/Sewer

Public Sewer: Yes
Public Water: Yes

Utility Suppliers

Charleston Water Service: Yes
Dominion Energy: Yes

Green Features

Tankless Water Heater: Yes

Property Features

SqFt Source: Builder/Owner SF Detached Style: Traditional Lot Description: .5 - 1 Acre; Corner Lot Misc Exterior: Fence - Private; Porch - Screened; Rain Gutters Roof: Metal Exterior: Wood Siding Foundation: Crawl Space; Slab Misc Interior: Ceiling - Smooth; Kitchen Island; Walk-In Closets; Window Treatments - Some New Owned: Pre-Owned Rooms: Eat-In-Kitchen; Family; Formal Living; Office; Pantry; Separate Dining Primary Bedroom: Upstairs; Walk-In Closets Cooling: Central Air Floors: Marble; Wood Heat: Natural Gas Possession: At Closing Utility Suppliers: Charleston Water Service; Dominion Energy Proposed Financing: Any Assumable: No Green Features: Tankless Water Heater

Documents

Paint Disclosure ›

Property Disclosures ›

Elevation Certificate ›

Potential dormer and stair renovation ›

Listing Office: Carolina One Real Estate

Last Updated: February - 25 - 2026

Broker Attribution: 843-779-8660

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