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Iconic Robert Murray House: Exquisite Renovation on Charleston Battery

South of Broad
Battery ViewsPlunge PoolExtensive Renovation

42 S Battery Street, Charleston, SC 29401

$6,980,000

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21 saves
Property Highlights

Bedrooms

4

Bathrooms

5

Property Details

Battery ViewsPlunge PoolExtensive Renovation

Like stepping onto a Slim Aarons set, 42 South Battery, also known as the Robert Murray House is a must see! Built in 1802 & prestigiously located at the corner of King & S Battery, with views of White Point Gardens, the Battery & Charleston Harbor.This iconic estate boasts historically significant gardens designed by Loutrel Briggs which were restored in 2021, with new hardscaping & irrigation added.

Time on Site

1 month ago

Property Type

Residential

Year Built

1802

Lot Size

8,712 SqFt

Price/Sq.Ft.

N/A

HOA Dues

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Listing Information
  • LocationCharleston
  • MLS #CHS9801e615c78cd91501e0dddd817e369d
  • Last UpdatedAugust 14, 2025

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(864) 670-2100

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Property Details
Bedrooms:
4
Bathrooms:
5
Total Building Area:
4,637 SqFt
Property Sub-Type:
SingleFamilyResidence
Pool:
Yes
School Information
Elementary:
Memminger
Middle:
Simmons Pinckney
High:
Burke
School assignments may change. Contact the school district to confirm.

Additional Information

Region

0
C
1
H
2
S

Lot And Land

Lot Size Area
0.2
Lot Size Acres
0.2
Lot Size Units
Acres

Agent Contacts

List Agent Mls Id
39405
List Office Name
The Cassina Group
List Office Mls Id
8244
List Agent Full Name
Jennifer Snowden

Community & H O A

Community Features
Gated, Trash

Room Dimensions

Bathrooms Half
0
Room Master Bedroom Level
Upper

Property Details

Directions
South On Meeting Street. Right Onto South Battery Street. House Will Be On Your Right, Just After King St.
M L S Area Major
51 - Peninsula Charleston Inside of Crosstown
Tax Map Number
4571601051
County Or Parish
Charleston
Property Sub Type
Single Family Detached
Architectural Style
Charleston Single
Construction Materials
Block, Stucco, Wood Siding

Exterior Features

Roof
Copper, Metal
Fencing
Brick, Privacy
Other Structures
No
Parking Features
Off Street
Exterior Features
Lawn Irrigation, Rain Gutters, Lighting, Stoop
Patio And Porch Features
Patio, Covered, Wrap Around, Porch

Interior Features

Cooling
Central Air
Heating
Electric
Flooring
Other, Wood
Room Type
Bonus, Eat-In-Kitchen, Family, Formal Living, Foyer, Laundry, Mother-In-Law Suite, Office, Pantry, Separate Dining, Study, Sun
Laundry Features
Laundry Room
Interior Features
Ceiling - Cathedral/Vaulted, Ceiling - Smooth, High Ceilings, Elevator, Kitchen Island, Walk-In Closet(s), Bonus, Eat-in Kitchen, Family, Formal Living, Entrance Foyer, In-Law Floorplan, Office, Pantry, Separate Dining, Study, Sun

Systems & Utilities

Sewer
Public Sewer
Utilities
Charleston Water Service, Dominion Energy
Water Source
Public

Financial Information

Listing Terms
Cash, Conventional

Additional Information

Stories
4
Garage Y N
false
Carport Y N
false
Cooling Y N
true
Feed Types
  • IDX
Heating Y N
true
Listing Id
25018450
Mls Status
Active
Listing Key
9801e615c78cd91501e0dddd817e369d
Coordinates
  • -79.932489
  • 32.770888
Fireplace Y N
true
Carport Spaces
0
Covered Spaces
0
Pool Private Y N
true
Standard Status
Active
Source System Key
20250623222700058225000000
Building Area Units
Square Feet
Foundation Details
  • Crawl Space
New Construction Y N
false
Property Attached Y N
false

Showing & Documentation

Internet Address Display Y N
true
Internet Consumer Comment Y N
true
Internet Automated Valuation Display Y N
true