Charleston's storied Victorian masterpiece reimagined to embrace history, family, and grand celebrations for the next century. Standing proudly among only ten residences along Charleston's most exclusive waterfront address, East Battery, the Drayton House remains a timeless icon of the city's architectural heritage. Once a gracious private home for one of Charleston's founding families, it has now been reborn through a meticulous and inspired remodel - one that celebrates both its rich past and a vibrant future. Every detail, from the intricate millwork to the soaring piazzas overlooking the harbor, pays homage to the elegance and endurance of Charleston's architectural heritage, with a total of over 11,000 SQFT.Drayton house was redesigned with extraordinary living in mind. The incredible kitchen stands alone, like no other in the city, with its own walk-in refrigerator, plus a separate, hidden commercial-grade kitchen, which includes a grill, smoker, deep-fryer, and commercial dishwasher - truly a chef's dream! Step down into the Ralph Lauren inspired media room to a 163" digital wall with state-of-the-art audio which opens to a beautiful custom tiger onyx 4-sided bar to relax with family or entertain on a grand scale. Enter the glass elevator to ascend to the 2,200 SQFT primary suite level which invites you to complete tranquility and peace with luxury spa features that rival the finest homes and hotels in the world. Multiple seating areas allow for views of the Harbor and courtyard. Custom furnishings and lighting, along with an expansive spa bathroom with two grand walk-in closets. These modern luxuries blend seamlessly with the home's historic past. Every space in the home has been thoughtfully curated to offer a gracious and beautiful experience while honoring the historical features of Drayton House. The result is like no other in Charleston; a perfectly restored historic landmark.
Active
$28,000,000
25 E Battery St, Charleston, SC 29401
6beds
11,367sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1885
0.31 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$2,463/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Glass elevatorIncredible kitchenWalk-in refrigeratorSeparate hidden commercial-grade kitchenTwo grand walk-in closetsIntricate millworkLuxury spa features
- 220 days |
- 8,921 |
- 500 |
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Carriage Properties LLC
Source: CTMLS,MLS#: 25031181
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 10
- Full bathrooms: 6
- 1/2 bathrooms: 4
Rooms
- Room types: Family Room, Office, Dining Room, Sun Room, Family, Formal Living, Foyer, Laundry, Pantry, Sauna, Separate Dining, Study, Sun
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- Ceiling - Smooth, High Ceilings, Elevator, Walk-In Closet(s), Formal Living, Entrance Foyer, Pantry, Sauna
- Flooring: Marble, Wood
- Has basement: Yes
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Three +
Interior area
- Total structure area: 11,367
- Total interior livable area: 11,367 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Off Street
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Handicapped Equipped
Features
- Levels: Multi/Split
- Stories: 4
- Exterior features: Balcony, Elevator Shaft, Lawn Irrigation, Lighting
- Fencing: Wrought Iron
- On waterfront: Yes
- Waterfront features: River Front
Lot
- Size: 0.31 Acres
- Features: 0 - .5 Acre
Details
- Additional structures: Guest House
- Parcel number: 4571604081
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Carriage/Kitchen House,Charleston Single,Victorian
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Block, Brick, Stucco
- Roof: Copper
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1885
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Carolina Water Service, Dominion Energy
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Elevators, Security, Trash
- Security: Security System
- Subdivision: South of Broad
Location
- Region: Charleston
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $2,463/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $7,597,000
- Annual tax amount: $35,167
- Date on market: 11/24/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$8,317/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/24/2025 | Listed for sale | $28,000,000+294.4%$2,463/sqft |
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| 12/2/2022 | Sold | $7,100,000+3.6%$625/sqft |
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| 8/2/2022 | Sold | $6,850,000-1.4%$603/sqft |
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| 4/28/2022 | Contingent | $6,950,000$611/sqft |
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| 4/11/2022 | Listed for sale | $6,950,000$611/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $35,167 -0.3% | $303,880 +7% |
| 2024 | $35,256 +4% | $284,000 |
| 2023 | $33,907 -52% | $284,000 +6.3% |
| 2022 | $70,670 +123.5% | $267,090 +36.4% |
| 2021 | $31,613 -1.8% | $195,870 |
| 2020 | $32,186 | $195,870 +15% |
| 2019 | $32,186 | $170,320 |
| 2017 | $32,186 +16.1% | $170,320 |
| 2016 | $27,716 +4.1% | $170,320 |
| 2015 | $26,637 +0% | $170,320 |
| 2014 | $26,625 | -- |
| 2011 | $26,625 +31.7% | -- |
| 2010 | $20,210 -0.1% | $128,780 |
| 2009 | $20,235 +6.4% | $128,780 |
| 2008 | $19,018 -20.2% | $128,780 +4.5% |
| 2006 | $23,839 -21.6% | $123,240 -20.9% |
| 2005 | $30,401 +74.5% | $155,800 +111% |
| 2004 | $17,424 +0.8% | $73,840 |
| 2003 | $17,282 +3% | $73,840 |
| 2002 | $16,783 +54.3% | $73,840 +76.7% |
| 2000 | $10,876 | $41,800 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Charlestowne
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 2/10Memminger Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.8 mi
- 4/10Simmons Pinckney Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.1 mi
- 1/10Burke High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Memminger
- Middle: Simmons Pinckney
- High: Burke
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- South Carolina
- Charleston County
- Charleston
- 29401
- Charlestowne
- 25 E Battery St







