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26 Queen Street

Charleston, SC 29401

Off Market 284 days on market Listing ID CHS4591d955775ca1dfb198f86c3d703cb0

$3,500,000

5 bd · 3 ba · 3,000 sqft · $1,167/sqft

5 Beds
3 Baths
3,000 Sq Ft
$1,167/Sq Ft
1790 Built
.05 acresSingle Family ResidenceFrench QuarterJan 9, 2026

Highlights

1790 build5 bedrooms.05 acres lotSingle Family ResidenceFrench QuarterFireplace

About This Home

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 residencehas 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.

Property Details

Overview

Directions
Take Queen Street From East Bay, House Is On The Left Between State And Church. Street Parking Is Easy On Church Street.
Mlsareamajor
51 - Peninsula Charleston Inside of Crosstown
Taxmapnumber
4580901064
Countyorparish
Charleston
Propertysubtype
Single Family Detached
Architecturalstyle
Carriage/Kitchen House, Traditional
Constructionmaterials
Block, Brick, Stucco

Interior Features

Cooling
Central Air
Heating
Natural Gas
Flooring
Wood
Roomtype
Family, Formal Living, Foyer, Separate Dining
Interiorfeatures
High Ceilings, Wet Bar, Family, Formal Living, Entrance Foyer, Separate Dining

Exterior Features

Roof
Metal
Fencing
Wrought Iron, Privacy
Otherstructures
Yes, Guest House
Parkingfeatures
Other
Exteriorfeatures
Balcony, Garden
Patioandporchfeatures
Patio

Lot And Land

Lotfeatures
0 - .5 Acre, High, Interior Lot, Level
Lotsizearea
0.05
Lotsizeacres
0.05
Lotsizeunits
Acres

Systems And Utilities

Sewer
Public Sewer
Utilities
Charleston Water Service, Dominion Energy
Watersource
Public

Financial Information

Listingterms
Cash, Conventional

Room Dimensions

Bathroomshalf
1
Roommasterbedroomlevel
Upper

Listed by Ruthie Ravenel · Daniel Ravenel Sotheby's International Realty

Location

Address
26 Queen Street
City
Charleston, SC 29401
County
Charleston
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Schools

Elementary
Memminger
Middle
Courtenay
High
Burke

School assignments may change. Contact the school district to confirm.

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