The Colonel James English House: Beautifully sited on a double wide lot within historic South of Broad. This recently restored double-piazza masonry home features impeccable details with fabulous modern updates, including a spacious kitchen/family space to the rear, plus an equally grand primary suite above with elevator access, marble bath finishes, and multiple closets with a separate dressing area.The generous garden offers exceptional light and space. The lot width allows for side by side gated parking and a large pool at the rear of the lush garden. Other amenities include an elevator from the parking area, and a new slate roof. 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths, and 2 half baths. 4,100 SQFT of interior space.No conservation easements have been taken on the property.
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$5,500,000
49 S Battery St, Charleston, SC 29401
4beds
4,100sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1795
9,583.2 Square Feet Lot
$5,532,000 Zestimate®
$1,341/sqft
$11,740 Estimated rent
Home value
$5,532,000
$5.26M - $5.81M
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Large poolImpeccable detailsGenerous gardenModern updatesMarble bath finishesDouble wide lotGrand primary suite
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Listed by:
Carriage Properties LLC
Bought with:
Carriage Properties LLC
Source: CTMLS,MLS#: 25024915
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- High Ceilings, Elevator, Wet Bar, Formal Living
- Flooring: Marble, Wood
- Number of fireplaces: 3
- Fireplace features: Three
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,100
- Total interior livable area: 4,100 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Off Street
Features
- Levels: Three Or More
- Stories: 3
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: In Ground
Lot
- Size: 9,583 sqft
- Features: 0 - .5 Acre, Interior Lot, Level
Details
- Parcel number: 4571603020
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Block, Wood Siding
- Roof: Copper,Slate
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1795
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Charleston Water Service, Dominion Energy
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Charleston
- Subdivision: South of Broad
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/4/2026 | Sold | $5,500,000-11.3%$1,341/sqft |
Source:  CTMLS #25024915 Report a problem | ||
| 9/11/2025 | Listed for sale | $6,200,000+51.2%$1,512/sqft |
Source: CTMLS #25024915 Report a problem | ||
| 7/23/2020 | Sold | $4,100,000-7.9%$1,000/sqft |
Source: CTMLS #20012780 Report a problem | ||
| 6/16/2020 | Pending sale | $4,450,000$1,085/sqft |
Source: Carriage Properties LLC #20012780 Report a problem | ||
| 5/13/2020 | Listed for sale | $4,450,000+8.3%$1,085/sqft |
Source: Carriage Properties LLC #20012780 Report a problem | ||
| 5/12/2020 | Listing removed | $12,000$3/sqft |
Source: Carriage Properties LLC #20009761 Report a problem | ||
| 4/10/2020 | Listed for rent | $12,000$3/sqft |
Source: Carriage Properties LLC #20009761 Report a problem | ||
| 10/3/2016 | Sold | $4,109,000-14.3%$1,002/sqft |
Source: CTMLS #16010443 Report a problem | ||
| 8/2/2016 | Pending sale | $4,795,000$1,170/sqft |
Source: Carriage Properties LLC #16010443 Report a problem | ||
| 4/20/2016 | Price change | $4,795,000-3.8%$1,170/sqft |
Source: Carriage Properties LLC #16010443 Report a problem | ||
| 6/2/2015 | Listed for sale | $4,985,000+2.8%$1,216/sqft |
Source: William Means Real Estate, LLC #15014540 Report a problem | ||
| 10/31/2014 | Sold | $4,850,000-10.2%$1,183/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 5/15/2014 | Listing removed | $5,400,000$1,317/sqft |
Source: Handsome Properties Inc. #1328686 Report a problem | ||
| 11/13/2013 | Listed for sale | $5,400,000+96.3%$1,317/sqft |
Source: Handsome Properties Inc. #1328686 Report a problem | ||
| 6/7/2005 | Sold | $2,751,000+88.1%$671/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 6/1/2000 | Sold | $1,462,500$357/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $21,896 +7.4% | $188,600 +15% |
| 2024 | $20,388 +4% | $164,000 |
| 2023 | $19,609 +1.5% | $164,000 |
| 2022 | $19,312 -4.8% | $164,000 |
| 2021 | $20,296 -4.6% | $164,000 -34% |
| 2020 | $21,278 -67% | $248,390 +0.8% |
| 2019 | $64,391 | $246,540 |
| 2017 | $64,391 +0.6% | $246,540 -15.3% |
| 2016 | $64,019 -12.4% | $291,000 |
| 2015 | $73,053 +4.8% | $291,000 |
| 2014 | $69,677 | -- |
| 2011 | $69,677 +98.1% | -- |
| 2010 | $35,170 +180.1% | $148,440 +50% |
| 2009 | $12,558 +8.6% | $98,960 |
| 2008 | $11,569 -60.1% | $98,960 -29.4% |
| 2006 | $28,965 +63.1% | $140,220 +50% |
| 2005 | $17,755 +46.7% | $93,480 +76.9% |
| 2004 | $12,100 +6.1% | $52,840 +5.2% |
| 2003 | $11,408 +3% | $50,240 |
| 2002 | $11,070 +67.3% | $50,240 +87.2% |
| 2000 | $6,616 | $26,840 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Charlestowne
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 2/10Memminger Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.7 mi
- 4/10Simmons Pinckney Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2 mi
- 1/10Burke High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Memminger
- Middle: Simmons Pinckney
- High: Burke
Source: CTMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- South Carolina
- Charleston County
- Charleston
- 29401
- Charlestowne
- 49 S Battery St
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