Circa 1800, this charming cottage-style home, recently updated, is just steps from Charleston's famous Battery. Historic details throughout, double piazzas, early interior woodwork, with a nicely updated kitchen, 4 bedrooms and 3 full baths. The deep rear garden is an extra bonus, plus off-street parking.
Circa 1800, this recently updated historic cottage style home is situated steps from the Battery, in the heart of Charleston's desirable South of Broad neighborhood. Steeped in history and surrounded by incredible architecture. Offering all new HVAC, updated kitchen and baths, period details and a lush walled garden. The 4 bedroom floorplan is extremely flexible with a guest suite to the rear. Enjoy the breezes from the double front piazza. Off-street parking, no easements.
Charleston Trident MLS #21006051
Feb 4, 2022
Sold
$1,900,000
$693/sq ft
Dec 13, 2021
Contingent
—
Mar 8, 2021
Listed
$1,995,000
$728/sq ft
+28
Circa 1800, the Swain-Hussey House is an opportunity to restore an early 19th century home in the heart of Charleston's South of Broad neighborhood. The current configuration features four bedrooms, four full bathrooms, formal living and dining rooms, family room and a rear sunroom complete with an additional kitchenette. Additional highlights include double front piazzas, a private, walled garden, 6 fireplaces, original hardwood floors throughout and off street parking.
Charleston Trident MLS #18012914
Aug 10, 2018
Sold
$1,805,000
$658/sq ft
May 14, 2018
Contingent
—
May 7, 2018
Listed
$1,995,000
$728/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 20, 1979
Sold
$165,000
$60/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$12,984 (+51.7%)
$1,361,600 + $1,452,400
$2,814,000
2022
$8,557 (−4.8%)
2021
$8,990 (−68.0%)
2020
$28,131 (+20.1%)
$1,200,000 + $605,000
$1,805,000
2018
$23,423 (+2.4%)
2017
$22,881 (+3.4%)
2016
$22,128 (+16.0%)
2013
$19,070
Tax history for 10 Water St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$12,984 (+51.7%)
$1,361,600 + $1,452,400
$2,814,000
2022
$8,557 (−4.8%)
2021
$8,990 (−68.0%)
2020
$28,131 (+20.1%)
$1,200,000 + $605,000
$1,805,000
2018
$23,423 (+2.4%)
2017
$22,881 (+3.4%)
2016
$22,128 (+16.0%)
2013
$19,070
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
4
Baths
4
Stories
2
Lot width
46 ft.
Lot depth
101 ft.
Lot size
4,356 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,742
Year built
1800
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Charleston County
APN
4581301081
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 14, 2026.
SR-4
SR CAT 1
AR
OLD CITY HEIGHTS DISTRICT - 3
OLD AND HISTORIC DISTRICT
Single Family Residentilal District
The Single-family Residential (SR) districts allow for one-family detached dwellings with maximum densities of 10.9 units per acre respectively, with varying setback, height and lot occupancy requirements.
Zone overlays
Residential Short Term Rental - Category 1
Amusement and Recreation Services Overlay Zone
Old City Heights District 3
Old and Historic District
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Golf related
Jan 11, 2022 • Active
Permit - painting
Paint the entire exterior of a house.
Remodel
Mar 23, 2020 • Final
Permit - building, residential alteration
Perform an interior non-structural cosmetic renovation including painting, tiling, and appliance replacement. No electrical, gas, plumbing, or mechanical work is included.
Remodel
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking & Garage Information
Carport Spaces: 0
Parking Features: Off Street
Interior
Interior Features
Interior Features: Ceiling - Smooth, High Ceilings, Bonus, Family, Formal Living, Separate Dining
Appliances: Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer
Fireplace Features: Bedroom, Dining Room, Family Room, Living Room, Three +