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

26 Queen Street, Charleston, SC 29401

$3,500,000

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

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 Type: Residential Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 3.5 Square Footage: 3,000 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 2,178 Status: Closed

Current Price: $3,500,000 List Date: 9/02/2025 Last Modified: 1/09/2026

Overview

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

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, an ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 25023995

Location, Tax & Legal

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.
Legal Description: 26 QUEEN

Contract Info

Sub-Type: Single Family Detached
MLS List Date: 2025-09-02
Primary Structure List Price/SqFt: 1216.67

General Property Info

Primary Bedroom – Main Level: No
Baths - Full: 3
Baths - Half: Yes
Baths - Total: 3.5
Ground Level: Yes
Stories: 4
Primary Structure Apx SqFt: 3000
Ownership: Fee Simple
Year Built: 1790
Acreage: 0.05
Other Structures Y/N: Yes
Potential Short Sale: No
C/R: No
Occupancy: Owner
Lease Purchase: No

Status Change Info

Sold Date: 2026-01-09
Sold Price/SqFt: 1166.67
New Mortgage Type: Cash

Other Structure

Other Structure Type: Guest House
Other Structure Beds: 2
Other Structure Full Baths: Yes
Other Structure Apx SqFt: 966
Other Structure Notes: separate guest house with kitchen and living room

Tax/Fees

Special Assessment: No
Taxes: 8730

More Information

Office/Member Info

Seller Concessions Negotiable Y/N: No

SqFt Source

Previous Listing: Yes
Tax Records: Yes

Roof

Metal: Yes

Lot Description

0 - .5 Acre: Yes
High: Yes
Inside: Yes
Level: Yes

Misc Exterior

Balcony: Yes
Fence - Iron: Yes
Fence - Private: Yes
Garden: Yes
Patio: Yes

Exterior

Block/Masonry: Yes
Brick - Solid: Yes
Stucco: Yes

SF Detached Style

Carriage/Kitchen House: Yes
Georgian: Yes
Traditional: Yes

Foundation

Basement: Yes

Garage/Parking

Other (Use Remarks): Yes

Stories/Levels

Multi-Story: Yes
Other (Use Remarks): Yes

Equipment/Appliances

Dishwasher: Yes
Dryer: Yes
Gas Range: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes
Washer: Yes

Cooling

Central Air: Yes

Heat

Natural Gas: Yes

Rooms

Family: Yes
Formal Living: Yes
Foyer: Yes
Separate Dining: Yes

Assumable

No: Yes

Primary Bedroom

Sitting Room: Yes
Upstairs: Yes

Proposed Financing

Cash: Yes
Conventional Loan: Yes

Misc Interior

Ceilings - 9'+: Yes
Wet Bar: Yes

New Owned

Pre-Owned: Yes

Floors

Wood: Yes

FP Desc/Location

Three +: Yes
Den: Yes
Dining Room: Yes
Family Room: Yes
Living Room: Yes

Possession

At Closing: Yes
Negotiable: 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: 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

Listing Office: Daniel Ravenel Sotheby's International Realty

Last Updated: January - 09 - 2026

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