$3,840,000
5 Alexander Street
Charleston, SC 29401
MLS# 25006696
Status: Closed
5 beds  |  5.5 baths  |  3800 sqft


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5 & 5 1/2 Alexander St. Off-Street parking for 3 total 2021-2023 Renovation Aqua Blue pool IMG_6457 Designed by Glen Gardner Subzero, Miele, etc. Reclaimed limestine flooring 012-5AlexanderSt-Charleston-SC-29401-Edi IMG_2010 1st fl. powder Rm. 010-5AlexanderSt-Charleston-SC-29401-Edi Gas Fireplace 008-5AlexanderSt-Charleston-SC-29401-Edi IMG_2006 018-5AlexanderSt-Charleston-SC-29401-Edi 020-5AlexanderSt-Charleston-SC-29401-Edi 019-5AlexanderSt-Charleston-SC-29401-Edi 2nd Fl. Waterworks fixtures Her Closet Primary Bed rm. 024-5AlexanderSt-Charleston-SC-29401-Edi 2nd Fl Piazza Bed rm. 2 Bed rm. 2 ensuite bath 2 Bed Rm. 3 Bed Rm. 3 Ensuite Bath 3 Separately metered for Gas, electric and Water. Separate private & gated parking for 5 1/2 Alexander St. court yard 5 1/2 Alexander St 5 1/2 Alexander St. New Kitchen IMG_2050 IMG_2052 Historic Bee Hive oven IMG_2058 009-5_HalfAlexanderSt-Charleston-SC-2940 Primary Bath Primary Bath IMG_2037 Primary Bed Rm Bed and most furnishings to convey IMG_2041 2 nd Bed Rm IMG_2032 Great Closet Space IMG_2031 2nd full Bath IMG_2027 5AlexanderSt-KeenEyeMarketing-078 landscape LightingIMG_8101 IMG_2262 5AlexanderSt-KeenEyeMarketing-003 001-5AlexanderSt-Charleston-SC-29401-Edi 5 Alexander Floor plans

Property Description
The Simon Jude Chancognie Property, c. 1812 boasts a quiet and flood-free location in the sought-after Ansonborough neighborhood of Charleston. Fully renovated 2021-2023, this home and furnished guest house offer the perfect balance of historic details and modern living. With off-street parking for 3 (& on street for up to 4), a lovely southern exposure, all NEW SYSTEMS, a NEW POOL, a NEW electrified 150 sq. ft. outbuilding this property is situated at the end of a rare dead end street. 5 and 5 1/2 Alexander St. are separately metered which offers the owner choices. The main house boasts 3 Bd rm, 3.5 Baths & is complimented by a new garden shed and the 2 bd. rm, 2 Ba guest cottage has a separate entrance off of George St. This property, with its Glen Gardiner designed grounds is LOVELY!

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Contract Info
Sub-Type: Single Family Detached
MLS List Date: 2025-03-13
Status: Closed
List Price: $3,995,000
Current Price: $3,840,000
Total List Price/SqFt: 1051.32
Location, Tax & Legal
Tax Map #: 4580101010
Street #: 5
Street Name: Alexander
Street Suffix: Street
County: Charleston
State: SC
Zip Code: 29401
Area: 51 - Peninsula Charleston Inside of Crosstown
Tax District: 71 - City of Charleston
Subdivision: Ansonborough
Elementary School: Memminger
Middle School: Courtenay
High School: Burke
Directions: Off of Laurens St. between Anson & East Bay.
General Property Info
Primary Structure Full Baths: 5
Primary Structure Half Baths: 1
Primary Structure Beds: 5
Total Baths - Full: 5
Total Baths - Half: 1
Total Beds: 5
Baths - Total: 5.5
Primary Bedroom – Main Level: No
Stories: 3
Primary Structure Apx SqFt: 3800
Total Apx SqFt: 3800
Lot Size: .1
Ownership: Fee Simple
Year Built: 1813
Acreage: 0.1
Other Structures Y/N: No
Potential Short Sale: No
C/R: No
Occupancy: Owner
Lease Purchase: No
HOA Fee: No
Auction: No
Status Change Info
Sold Date: 2025-08-15
Total Sold Price/SqFt: 1010.53
New Mortgage Type: Cash
Property Features
SqFt Source: Previous Listing
SF Detached Style: Colonial
Lot Description: High
Misc Exterior: Fence - Brick; Fence - Wood; Garden; Pool - In Ground; Porch - Full Front; Workshop
Roof: Metal; Slate
Attic Features: Pull-Down Stairs
Foundation: Crawl Space
Misc Interior: Ceilings - 9'+; Kitchen Island; Walk-In Closets
New Owned: Pre-Owned
Primary Bedroom: Multiple Closets; Upstairs; Walk-In Closets
Floors: Stone; Stone; Wood
Heat: Forced Air
Possession: At Closing
Utility Suppliers: Dominion Energy
Proposed Financing: Any; Cash
Assumable: No

IDX
Listing Office: The Boulevard Company

Last Updated: August - 24 - 2026

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