42 S Battery Street, Charleston, SC 29401

Local realty services provided by:CENTURY 21 Triangle Group
Listed by: jennifer snowden843-628-0008
Office: the cassina group
MLS#:25018450
Source:SC_CTAR
42 S Battery Street,Charleston, SC 29401
$5,849,000
  • 4 Beds
  • 5 Baths
  • 4,637 sq. ft.
  • Single family
  • Active

Price summary

  • Price:$5,849,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$1,261.38

About this home

**Under Contract pending Home Inspection - still accepting showing appts & backup contracts**42 South Battery, also known as the Robert Murray House is a must see! Built in 1802 & prestigiously located at the corner of King & S Battery, with views of White Point Gardens, the Battery & Charleston Harbor.This iconic estate boasts historically significant gardens designed by Loutrel Briggs which were restored in 2021, with new hardscaping & irrigation added. The crown jewel of the majestic gardens is a round plunge pool surrounded by towering palm trees & hedges.The original architectural features have been remarkably retained with preserved period details such as heart pine floors, moldings & Adams mantels.This home was extensively renovated in 2024-2025, adding exquisite curated interiors to match the exterior beauty. Notable features include: an elevator to 3 floors, bespoke Degournay wallpaper with lacquered wood trim in dining room, a heated & cooled 4th floor room was added for...

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Home facts

  • Year built:1802
  • Listing ID #:25018450
  • Added:252 day(s) ago
  • Updated:March 12, 2026 at 08:29 PM

Rooms and interior

  • Bedrooms:4
  • Total bathrooms:5
  • Full bathrooms:5
  • Flooring:Wood
  • Kitchen Description:Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Pantry
  • Living area:4,637 sq. ft.

Heating and cooling

  • Cooling:Central Air
  • Heating:Electric
  • Central air:Yes

Structure and exterior

  • Year built:1802
  • Building area:4,637 sq. ft.
  • Lot area:0.2 Acres
  • Architectural Style:Charleston Single
  • Foundation Description:Crawl Space
  • Levels:4 Story

Schools

  • High school:Burke
  • Middle school:Simmons Pinckney
  • Elementary school:Memminger

Utilities

  • Water:Public
  • Sewer:Public Sewer

Finances and disclosures

  • Price:$5,849,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$1,261.38

Features and amenities

  • Laundry features:Laundry Room
  • Amenities:Ceiling Cathedral/Vaulted, Ceiling Smooth, Elevator, High Ceilings

Parking

  • Parking description:Off Street
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