2 Water Street, Charleston, SC 29401 (MLS# 25032121)

2 Water Street, Charleston, SC 29401

$7,400,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 6 Baths: 6.5 Square Footage: 7,748 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 7,405 Status: Closed

Current Price: $7,400,000 List Date: 12/09/2025 Last Modified: 3/16/2026

Overview

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 conve ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 25032121

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
Legal Description: 2 AND 4 WATER AND E BAY

Contract Info

Sub-Type: Single Family Detached
MLS List Date: 2025-12-09
Primary Structure List Price/SqFt: 955.09

General Property Info

Primary Bedroom – Main Level: No
Baths - Full: 6
Baths - Half: Yes
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

Status Change Info

Sold Date: 2026-03-02
Sold Price/SqFt: 955.09
New Mortgage Type: Cash

Tax/Fees

Taxes: 31803

Office/Member Info

Seller Concessions Negotiable Y/N: No

More Information

SqFt Source

Hired Measurement: Yes

Roof

Copper: Yes

Lot Description

.5 - 1 Acre: Yes
Corner Lot: Yes
Riverview: Yes

Misc Exterior

Electric Gate: Yes
Fence - Private: Yes
Garden: Yes
Lawn Irrigation: Yes
Pool - In Ground: Yes
Porch - Wrap-Around: Yes
Sauna: Yes

Exterior

Block/Masonry: Yes

SF Detached Style

Traditional: Yes

Foundation

Basement: Yes

Garage/Parking

Off-Street Parking: Yes

Stories/Levels

Multi-Story: Yes

Equipment/Appliances

Built-In Gas Oven: Yes
Dishwasher: Yes
Disposal: Yes
Dryer: Yes
Gas Range: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes
Washer: Yes

Cooling

Central Air: Yes
Heat Pump: Yes
Natural Gas: Yes

Heat

Heat Pump: Yes

Rooms

Eat-In-Kitchen: Yes
Family: Yes
Formal Living: Yes
Foyer: Yes
Laundry: Yes
Separate Dining: Yes
Study: Yes

Assumable

No: Yes

Primary Bedroom

Upstairs: Yes
Walk-In Closets: Yes

Proposed Financing

Cash: Yes

Misc Interior

Ceilings - 9'+: Yes
Elevator: Yes
Kitchen Island: Yes
Sauna: Yes
Walk-In Closets: Yes

New Owned

Pre-Owned: Yes

Floors

Ceramic Tile: Yes
Stone: Yes
Wood: Yes

FP Desc/Location

Bedroom: Yes
Dining Room: Yes
Living Room: Yes

Water/Sewer

Public Sewer: Yes
Public Water: Yes

Utility Suppliers

Charleston Water Service: Yes

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

Documents

Property Disclosure ›

Listing Office: Daniel Ravenel Sotheby's International Realty

Last Updated: March - 16 - 2026

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