Located on one of the highest streets in one of Historic Charleston's most sought out neighborhoods, this reinvented home is just steps away from Wragg Mall's oak allee, and next door to the Aiken-Rhett House Museum. You will find this perfectly appointed home surrounded by mansion walls, paired with the ultimate private rear garden oasis. The extra deep lot has a heated saltwater pool, sumptuous lush gardens, and a historic renovated cottage with full bath and wet bar- perfect for an at-home office, guest quarters, home gym, rental, or pool house. From the exterior to interior, all has been shined to perfection. Updated kitchen, new tile/marble bathrooms, and covered outdoor living space are just a few of the areas that have painstakingly brought into 2021 modernity while preserving thehistoric fabric of this 1800's classic home. You will find high ceilings, original heart pine floors, pocket doors, transoms over doorways, gorgeous windows, multiple fireplaces, and many more historic details throughout! As you enter the front door, you are greeted by a gracious foyer that flows through the dining room, living room, and finally, the large kitchen. The kitchen opens onto a large covered porch overlooking the garden and pool. Also located on the first floor is a full bath and butler's pantry/laundry room. Ascend the stairs and find 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. Both the main house and cottage are on higher elevation and do not require flood insurance. There are 2 meters on the home. The home was featured on the cover of Garden and Gun magazine and is the former personal residence of renowned landscape architect Glen Gardner. The Charleston Museum, Visitor Center, and King Street dining are all within a five-minute walk, and there are 3 city parks within 1 block of the home. Check out the photos as well as the video and prepare to be impressed!
Single-familyProperty Type
1885Year Built
6,969 sq ftLot Size
$1,223Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by • Carriage Properties LLC
Bought with Cuyler Applegate• Applegate Real Estate
Located on one of the highest streets in one of Historic Charleston's most sought out neighborhoods, this reinvented home is just steps from Wragg Mall's oak allee and next door to the Aiken-Rhett House Museum. You will find this perfectly appointed home surrounded by mansion walls with the ultimate private rear garden oasis. The extra deep lot has a heated saltwater pool, sumptuous lush gardens and a historic renovated cottage with full bath and wet bar- perfect for an at-home office, guest quarters, home gym, rental or pool house. From the exterior to interior, all has been shined to perfection. Fresh kitchen, new tile/marble bathrooms, and covered outdoor living are just a few of the rooms that the owners have painstakingly brought into 2020 while preserving the historic fabriof this late 1800's classic home. You will find high ceilings, original heart of pine floors, pocket doors, transoms over doorways, gorgeous windows, multiple fireplaces and many more historic details throughout. As you enter the front door you are greeted by a gracious foyer that flows through the dining room, living room and finally the large kitchen. The kitchen opens onto a large covered porch overlooking the garden and pool. Also located on the first floor is a full bath and butlers pantry/laundry. Ascend the stairs and find 3 bedrooms and two new full bathrooms. Both the main house and cottage are above flood and do not require flood insurance and there are two meters on the home. Charleston Museum, Visitors Center, and King Street dining are all within a five-minute walk, and there are three city parks within one block of the home. Check out the photos as well as the video and prepare to be impressed.
Charleston Trident MLS #2506261
Dec 23, 2005
Sold
$445,000
$165/sq ft
Feb 21, 2005
Listed
$479,000
$177/sq ft
Charleston Trident MLS #2506335
Dec 23, 2005
Sold
$445,000
$165/sq ft
Feb 21, 2005
Listed
$479,000
$177/sq ft
*CONTINGENT ON FIN. & INSP. - PLEASE SHOW FOR BACK UP!* DIRECTLY BESIDE THE AIKEN-RHETT HOUSE IN THE HEART OF WRAGGBOROUGH, THIS HISTORIC HOUSE SITS ON A LARGE LOT. THE LOT IS 401/2 X 1841/2 DEEP. HOME CURRENTLY USED AS DUPLEX WITH TWO (2) TWO BED/ONE BATH APARTMENTS, EACH WITH A SEPARATE POWER METER. THIS PROPERTY AWAITS IMPROVEMENT EITHER AS A SINGLE FAMILY HOME WITH A TREMENDOUS BACK YARD AND A CARRIAGE HOUSE, OR POTENTIALLY AS A CONDOMINIUM PROJECT. PROPERTY SOLD DUE TO A DEATH IN THE FAMILY. PROPERTY SOLD ''AS-IS.'' BRING OFFER.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,200 (+6.4%)
$746,800 + $1,323,200
$2,070,000
2022
$8,645 (+6.2%)
$650,000 + $1,150,000
$1,800,000
2021
$8,141 (+205.7%)
2020
$2,663 (+14.4%)
$550,000 + $1,060,000
$1,610,000
2018
$2,329 (+1.7%)
2017
$2,290 (+4.3%)
2016
$2,195 (+14.3%)
2013
$1,921
Tax history for 12 Judith St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,200 (+6.4%)
$746,800 + $1,323,200
$2,070,000
2022
$8,645 (+6.2%)
$650,000 + $1,150,000
$1,800,000
2021
$8,141 (+205.7%)
2020
$2,663 (+14.4%)
$550,000 + $1,060,000
$1,610,000
2018
$2,329 (+1.7%)
2017
$2,290 (+4.3%)
2016
$2,195 (+14.3%)
2013
$1,921
*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
3
Baths
4
Stories
2
Lot width
40 ft.
Lot depth
178 ft.
Lot size
7,120 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,162
Year built
1885
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Charleston County
APN
4590903137
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 30, 2026.
DR-1F
SR CAT 1
AR
OLD AND HISTORIC DISTRICT
OLD CITY HEIGHTS DISTRICT - 2.5-3
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
Residential Short Term Rental - Category 1
Amusement and Recreation Services Overlay Zone
Old and Historic District
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Golf related
Feb 20, 2020 • Active
Permit - painting
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, Kitchen Island, Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Family, Entrance Foyer, In-Law Floorplan, Separate Dining