172 Tradd Street, Charleston, SC 29401 $12,500,000
Bedrooms 4
Full Bathrooms 4
SqFt 5,774
Updated 05/15/2025
Half Bathrooms 1
Price/SqFt $2,165
![]() ![]() 172 Tradd Street, Charleston, SC 29401 $12,500,000 |
General Features click to collapse contents
Category Residential
Style Colonial
Stories 2
Lot Description 0 - .5 Acre
County Charleston
City Charleston
Subdivision South Of Broad
MLS number 25012890 (Active)
Address 172 Tradd Street, Charleston, SC 29401 US
Listing Provided by The Cassina Group
Sale Type Not an Auction
MLS Area 51 - Peninsula Charleston Inside of Crosstown
Description : Welcome to Chisolm-Alston House at 172 Tradd Street, an architectural gem in one of Charleston's most iconic areas, South of Broad. click to expand contents
Welcome to Chisolm-Alston House at 172 Tradd Street, an architectural gem in one of Charleston's most iconic areas, South of Broad. This meticulously restored home boasts a grand portico with towering columns, soaring 12-foot ceilings, 4-inch thick cypress doors, a flying staircase and all with a charming blend of rich history and modern luxury. Chisolm House was originally built in 1834 by Alexander Hext Chisolm, the owner of a rice and lumber mill at the west end of Tradd Street, and is attributed to the noted Prussian-trained architect Charles F. Reichardt. It is a striking example of Greek Revival. The unique stately Corinthian columns were modeled on the Choragic Monument of Lysicrates in Athens. The property originally fronted the Ashley River before a large land reclamation project in the early 1900's shaped the peninsula into what it is today. The house is set in a well planned and well established garden with beautiful live oaks, palmettos, magnolias and camellias.
Walk up the front steps to the foyer with spacious parlors left and right, with checkerboard painted floors. The central hall leads past the formal, book-lined, dining room and an equally large family room to the large kitchen, a breakfast area, an airy porch and handsome stairs down to the garden. The upstairs hosts two bedroom suites and two large bedrooms, accessible by either the front or back stairs. The aboveground basement provides extensive storage.
The decor of the house, was by noted designer, Carolyne Roehm, with endless thoughtful detail, from fabric-upholstered walls in every bedroom to the rich wallpapers and floors. The home's graceful spiral staircase sets the tone for the stylish experience that unfolds across each room.
A bright and inviting kitchen features an eat-in breakfast area, large walk-in pantry, double oven and stovetop, spacious island, two sinks, and abundant counter space and custom cabinetry, perfectly designed for both everyday living and entertaining.
The primary suite offers a serene retreat with a spacious walk-in closet, a woven rug carpet for added warmth, and elegantly appointed details throughout.
Additional highlights include a laundry room with generous shelving, a basement, off-street parking and meticulously maintained grounds. Every inch of this home combines form and function, from the large windows that fill each room with light to the refined finishes and handcrafted elements. This home is a work of art.
Exterior Features click to expand contents
Exterior Wood Siding
Foundation Crawl Space
Roof Asphalt
Water / Sewer Public Sewer
Misc. Exterior Rain Gutters
Interior Features click to expand contents
Fireplace Bedroom,Living Room,Three +
Flooring Carpet,Wood
Master Bedroom Walk-In Closet(s)
Cooling Central Air
Heating Forced Air
Schools click to expand contents
Elementary School
Memminger
Memminger
Middle School
Simmons Pinckney
Simmons Pinckney
High School
Burke
Burke
