Historic Charleston Single in beautiful Wraggborough Garden District! NEW HVAC system! This lovely home has it all and is close to everything! Walk to restaurants, shopping, the library and the Gilliard. Home features beautiful heartpine wood flooring, sweeping piazzas, high ceilings, a sunroom and a private courtyard w/water feature. Guest suite has separate entrance from piazza. Four fireplaces, hurricane shutters, gas range and tankless water heater. Security system. Elegant and cozy southern home! Flood insurance very affordable. Seller pays under $ 400. per year.
Single-familyProperty Type
1880Year Built
2,613 sq ftLot Size
$693Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by • Keller Williams Realty Charleston
Bought with Bobbie Rose• Keller Williams Realty Charleston
Fabulous Charleston single with a captivating balance of airy, elegant space and historic character. 103 Alexander is on a quiet block just steps from Starbucks, the library, museums, Farmer's Market, Gaillard, and hip Upper King. The original charm is still there - heartpine floors, fireplaces now with gas logs, handsome staircase, high ceilings, crown molding, and bookcases. The exterior was just completed with a new roof, new piers, and a complete rebuild of double piazzas including columns, Ipe decking... the works! This is absolutely beautiful craftsmanship that will last. Sunroom/breakfast room and cozy den are adjacent to the kitchen. Downstairs guest suite features a private entrance from the piazza. Second floor master bedroom suite includes a spacious dressing room, bathroom and laundry room. It opens to the wide piazza on one side and on the other to a private sundeck overlooking the walled courtyard garden. Slate and brick gated parking. Picket fenced storage area for mechanicals and recycling bins. New HVAC, Rinnai, Security System and roof. Built in 1880 but made for today with clean lines, efficient layout, and 'walk everywhere' location.
Charleston Trident MLS #2533284
Dec 13, 2005
Sold
$735,000
$330/sq ft
Nov 7, 2005
Listed
$735,000
$330/sq ft
THIS CHARLESTON SINGLE IS THE ONE YOU HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR! THIS BEAUTIFULLY MAINTAINED HOME HAS A TREMENDOUS AMOUNT TO OFFER IN THE WAY OF FORMAL AND INFORMAL LIVING SPACE. THE MAIN FLOOR CONSISTS OF THE INVITING FORMAL LIVING ROOM, THE ELEGANT DINING ROOM, UPDATED KITCHEN, A RELAXING DEN POSITIONED NEXT TO THE UPDATED KITCHEN, A SUNROOM THAT LEADS TO THE COURTYARD, AND A BEDROOM WITH A FULL BATH. UPSTAIRS YOU WILL FIND THE INVITING DRAWING ROOM, MASTER BEDROOM W/ UPDATED MASTER BATH (LOTS OF GREAT STORAGE), A GUEST BEDROOM, AND A LAUNDRY ROOM. LAST BUT NOT LEAST ARE THE UPSTAIRS AND DOWNSTAIRS PORCHES WHICH ARE ALWAYS A WONDERFUL PLACE TO ENTERTAIN IN CHARLESTON'S ADVANTAGEOUS WEATHER CONDITIONS.
Charleston Trident MLS #2307309
Jun 24, 2003
Sold
$430,000
$193/sq ft
Apr 9, 2003
Listed
$460,000
$207/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 13, 1999
Sold
$333,000
$150/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 3, 1987
Sold
$90,000
$40/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,173 (+6.5%)
$575,000 + $362,250
$937,250
2022
$3,918 (−4.8%)
$500,000 + $315,000
$815,000
2021
$4,114 (−3.6%)
2020
$4,269 (−64.5%)
$500,000 + $315,000
$815,000
2018
$12,028 (+2.4%)
2017
$11,750 (+38.4%)
2016
$8,490 (+21.8%)
2013
$6,973
Tax history for 103 Alexander St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,173 (+6.5%)
$575,000 + $362,250
$937,250
2022
$3,918 (−4.8%)
$500,000 + $315,000
$815,000
2021
$4,114 (−3.6%)
2020
$4,269 (−64.5%)
$500,000 + $315,000
$815,000
2018
$12,028 (+2.4%)
2017
$11,750 (+38.4%)
2016
$8,490 (+21.8%)
2013
$6,973
*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
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
33 ft.
Lot depth
82 ft.
Lot size
2,706 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,082
Year built
1880
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Charleston County
APN
4591301091
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 14, 2026.
DR-1F
AR
OLD CITY HEIGHTS DISTRICT - 2.5-3
OLD AND HISTORIC DISTRICT
SR CAT 1
Diverse Residential District
The DR districts allow multi-family residential (3 or more) dwellings and one-family attached dwellings as well as single- and two-family dwellings. Density limitations are 6.0, 9.0, 12.0, 19.4, 19.4, 26.4 and 26.4 units per acre respectively. Within the DR-1, DR-1F, DR-2, DR-2F districts, the Board of Zoning Appeals may approve as a special exception, fraternity houses, sorority houses, dormitories, and homes for the elderly.
Zone overlays
Amusement and Recreation Services Overlay Zone
Old and Historic District
Residential Short Term Rental - Category 1
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Golf related
Property details
Parking
Parking & Garage Information
Carport Spaces: 0
Parking Features: Off Street
Interior
Interior Features
Interior Features: Ceiling - Smooth, High Ceilings, Walk-In Closet(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Bonus, Family, Formal Living, Separate Dining, Sun, Utility