Step into a piece of Charleston history; the St. Amand/ Aimar house at 181 Queen Street was built in 1841, the same year the Charleston City Market was built. The Current owners worked with the National Parks Service to restore the building in line with the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation in 2021. Just steps to Colonial Lake, this 6 bedroom, 7.5 bath home features a 4 bedroom, 4.5 bath main home with a 2 bedroom, 3 bathroom attached guest house connected via beautiful historic covered piazzas. The private guest house is also perfect for use as an office or income generating unit. This grand Charleston Single-style residence features an open formal living area with soaring 11'+ ceilings, original heart pine flooring, and detailed mouldings throughout.The bright kitchen features custom cabinetry, a Jenn Air appliance suite, and opens up to a large dining room complete with gas fireplace and an original marble mantel. On the second floor, the master suite features a gas fireplace, large bathroom with access to wrap around second story porches with beautiful views of Colonial Lake. With plenty of room for guests, all four bedrooms in the main house feature en-suite baths. The guest house has a full kitchen, living room, master bedroom with large walk in closet, a guest bedroom, and office with en-suite baths. The unique outdoor living space features a travertine deck, heated pool with hot tub, astro turf lawn, and fire pit area. A rare find in downtown Charleston, there is off-street parking for 5 cars, and a Tesla charger already installed. Sit on the grand porches and enjoy the sunshine and views of Colonial Lake. Sit on the grand piazzas and enjoy the breezes flowing in from the Ashley River of stroll to Colonial Lake, the Moultrie playground tennis/pickle bar courts, the Jasper or the Battery. This stunning property is not to be missed!
Single-familyProperty Type
1841Year Built
7,405 sq ftLot Size
$1,222Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by • The Exchange Company, LLC
Listed by • The Boulevard Company
Bought with Anna Gruenloh• The Exchange Company, LLC
*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
6
Baths
7.5
Stories
2
Lot width
52 ft.
Lot depth
142 ft.
Lot size
7,384 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
3,298
Year built
1841
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Charleston County
APN
4571201002
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Oct 30, 2026.
DR-1F
AR
OLD AND HISTORIC DISTRICT
OLD CITY HEIGHTS DISTRICT - 3
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
Old City Heights District 3
Residential Short Term Rental - Category 1
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Golf related
Nov 3, 2025 • Final
Plumbing - single family/duplex dwelling - sub
Install an exterior sink.
Plumbing
Oct 20, 2025 • Final
Permit - building, residential alteration
Perform repairs on slate roofing and the chimney.
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, Garden Tub/Shower, Kitchen Island, Ceiling Fan(s), Family, Formal Living, Office, Separate Dining
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances, Tankless Water Heater