28 Council Street, Charleston, SC 29401

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28 Council Street, Charleston, SC 29401

$2,950,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 3.5 Square Footage: 2,851 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 7,405 Status: Active Contingent

Current Price: $2,950,000 List Date: 1/07/2026 Last Modified: 1/11/2026

Description

Perfectly positioned South of Broad, this sophisticated brick residence has been beautifully restored and thoughtfully updated, preserving its historic character while seamlessly integrating modern comforts. Eminently livable and comfortable, the home offers generous entertaining spaces opening out into an amazing curated garden setting on the oversized private lot. The inviting floor plan is equally suited for everyday living and elegant entertaining, having been thoughtfully renovated and expanded. An emphasis on storage and attention to detail are evident throughout this sun-filled three-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bath home, which opens to a covered porch overlooking a stunning, garden. Breezes from the Ashley River just steps away and the quiet charm of the street naturally draw

Supplements: neighbors toward the welcoming screened side porch. The chef's kitchenappointed with top-of-the-line appliancesoffers ample prep and storage space, and an adjacent comfortable den for easy conversations. The added breakfast area with vaulted ceiling is thoughtfully oriented to frame views of the garden, designed by renowned landscape architect Glenn Gardner. The oversized living room offers a gas fireplace and lovely screen porch and a spacious formal dining room features double doors that open directly to the covered rear porch, creating a seamless indoor-outdoor flow for elegant entertaining and everyday enjoyment. Each bedroom offers a dedicated bath, providing privacy and comfort throughout. The spacious primary suite is a true retreat, featuring a sunlit bath, walk-in closet, and fireplace plumbed for gas. Enjoy a quiet respite in the primary suite's delightfully spacious sunroom- ideal for a home office, art studio, or quiet reading space. Property has a tankless hot water heater and of special note is the eco-friendly geothermal HVAC systeman exceptional and rarely found feature in a home downtown. Off-street parking and ample/easy street parking for guests rounds out the easy downtown lifestyle. Beautifully maintained and truly move-in ready, this South of Broad home offers timeless elegance, modern efficiency, and an exceptional Charleston lifestyle.

More Information MLS# 26000435

Contract Info

Start Showing Date: 2026-01-07 Primary Structure List Price/SqFt: 1034.72 Sub-Type: Single Family Detached MLS List Date: 2026-01-06 Status: Active Contingent List Price: $2,950,000 Current Price: $2,950,000

Location, Tax & Legal

Legal Description: PT LTS 37 38 Tax Map #: 4571104014 Street #: 28 Street Name: Council 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: On East side of Council near Gibbes Street. Come down Rutledge Ave past Broad and Tradd. Turn left on Gibbes and left on Council.

General Property Info

Primary Bedroom – Main Level: No Ground Level: Yes Stories: 2 Ownership: Fee Simple Potential Short Sale: No Other Structures Y/N: No Bedrooms: 3 Baths - Full: 3 Baths - Half: 1 Baths - Total: 3.5 Primary Structure Apx SqFt: 2851 Year Built: 1929 Acreage: 0.17

Tax/Fees

Taxes: 5544

Office/Member Info

Seller Concessions Negotiable Y/N: No

SqFt Source

Previous Listing: 1

Roof

Architectural: 1

Lot Description

0 - .5 Acre: 1 Level: 1

Misc Exterior

Fence - Private: 1 Lawn Irrigation: 1 Patio - Covered: 1 Porch - Screened: 1 Some Storm Wnd/Doors: 1 Special Yard Lights: 1 Storage: 1

Exterior

Brick - Veneer: 1

SF Detached Style

Traditional: 1

Foundation

Crawl Space: 1

Garage/Parking

Off-Street Parking: 1

Stories/Levels

2 Stories: 1

Equipment/Appliances

Built-In Electric Oven: 1 Dishwasher: 1 Gas Cooktop: 1 Refrigerator: 1 Security System: 1

Cooling

Attic Fan: 1 Central Air: 1

Heat

Electric: 1 See Remarks: 1

Rooms

Eat-In-Kitchen: 1 Formal Living: 1 Foyer: 1 Laundry: 1 Office: 1 Separate Dining: 1 Study: 1 Sun: 1

Assumable

No: 1

Primary Bedroom

Ceiling Fan: 1 Sitting Room: 1 Upstairs: 1 Walk-In Closets: 1

Proposed Financing

Cash: 1 Conventional Loan: 1

Misc Interior

Ceiling - Smooth: 1 Kitchen Island: 1 Walk-In Closets: 1

New Owned

Pre-Owned: 1

Floors

Ceramic Tile: 1 Wood: 1

FP Desc/Location

Two: 1 Bedroom: 1 Gas Logs: 1 Living Room: 1

Possession

Negotiable: 1

Water/Sewer

Public Sewer: 1 Public Water: 1

Utility Suppliers

Charleston Water Service: 1 Dominion Energy: 1

Property Features

SqFt Source: Previous Listing SF Detached Style: Traditional Lot Description: 0 - .5 Acre; Level Misc Exterior: Fence - Private; Lawn Irrigation; Patio - Covered; Porch - Screened; Some Storm Wnd/Doors; Special Yard Lights; Storage Roof: Architectural Exterior: Brick - Veneer Foundation: Crawl Space Misc Interior: Ceiling - Smooth; Kitchen Island; Walk-In Closets New Owned: Pre-Owned Rooms: Eat-In-Kitchen; Formal Living; Foyer; Laundry; Office; Separate Dining; Study; Sun Primary Bedroom: Ceiling Fan; Sitting Room; Upstairs; Walk-In Closets Cooling: Attic Fan; Central Air Floors: Ceramic Tile; Wood Heat: Electric; See Remarks Possession: Negotiable Utility Suppliers: Charleston Water Service; Dominion Energy Proposed Financing: Cash; Conventional Loan Assumable: No

Listing Office: Daniel Ravenel Sotheby's International Realty

Last Updated: January - 11 - 2026

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28 Council Street, Charleston, SC 29401 (MLS# 26000435)