$14,500,000
8 Beds
7.5 Baths
11,355 sqft (on 0.53 acres)
9 E Battery St, Charleston, SC 29401
Est. Mortgage $79,841/mo*
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Single-Family Home
Built in 1838
0.53 acre lot
$1,277/sqft
Garage
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About this House
Constructed in 1838 for wealthy Charleston planter and South Carolina legislator Robert William Roper, No. 9 East Battery stands among the country's finest surviving examples of antebellum urban architecture as a designated National Historic Landmark. Its monumental scale, classical proportions, symmetrical composition, and sophisticated ornamentation collectively illustrate its Greek Revival design, a defining architectural style of mid-nineteenth-century America. The house occupies a double lot along Charleston's iconic High Battery and reflects the emphasis on architectural refinement among the city's elite during the 1830s and 1840s. The most distinctive feature is the dwelling's full-height portico, a notable synthesis of Greek Revival design elements with the city's vernacular piazza tradition to maximize shade, ventilation, and outdoor living in the Lowcountry climate. The residence served as the town home of Martha Rutledge Laurens Roper, granddaughter of Founding Father John Rutledge, the governor of South Carolina during the American Revolution and a signer of the United States Constitution, and Robert William Roper from its completion in 1838 until Robert William Roper's death in 1845. Owned by other prominent Charleston families over the following decades, the house was acquired in 1929 by New York industrialist and philanthropist Solomon R. Guggenheim, founder of the Guggenheim Museum, who established it as the family's winter residence. Perhaps most notably, it was purchased in 1968 by New York financier Richard H. Jenrette, who later credited the house with sparking his appreciation for historic preservation and his longstanding devotion to restoring some of America's great classical houses - a vision that ultimately led to the founding of the Classical American Homes Preservation Trust, now the Richard Hampton Jenrette Foundation. A witness to defining moments in American history, including the opening shots of the Civil War across Charleston Harbor, the residence has been meticulously preserved and stewarded by preservation professionals and master craftspeople over the past several decades. Described by the Jenrette Foundation as "a remarkably intact document of the city's architectural, cultural, and social history," with significance rooted in the "authenticity of its historic fabric," the Roper House offers a rare privilege of stewarding one of Charleston's most significant historic residences. Entering from East Battery, one first passes through an etched-glass vestibule, representing the dwelling's later Victorian-era ownership by the Siegling family, before arriving in a grand side-hall foyer, a defining characteristic of Charleston's finest early nineteenth-century residences. A spiral staircase, framed by classical niches, rises to the full height of the home and organizes the interior around two principal rooms on each floor, reflecting the traditional Charleston single house typology. The dwelling's most significant interior spaces are the second-floor double drawing rooms, connected by original pocket doors and opening onto the piazza through full-height triple-hung windows, a configuration intentionally designed for entertaining while enhancing natural light, ventilation, and views of Charleston Harbor. Black marble mantelpieces, original heart pine floors, high ceilings, and substantial classical-inspired moldings and millwork further define the principal floor, which once served as the backdrop for an overnight visit by His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales, now King Charles III, in 1990. Anterooms at either end of the principal drawing rooms historically served as music rooms, libraries, and private sitting rooms. Formal bedchambers above exhibit increasingly restrained ornamentation compared with the principal entertaining spaces below, while still conveying the classical dialogue of the building's overall design. A late-nineteenth-century rear addition sensitively expands the house's footprint to include modern amenities for twenty-first-century living, with southeastern views of the harbor and a distinctive side yard.
Last check for updates: about 17 hours ago
Listing courtesy of The Cassina Group, (843) 628-0008
Source: CTMLS, MLS#26022994
Also Listed on CTMLS.
Home Details for 9 E Battery St
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MLS Status: Active Contingent |
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Beds & Baths Number of Bedrooms: 8Number of Bathrooms: 8Number of Bathrooms (full): 7Number of Bathrooms (half): 1 |
Dimensions and Layout Living Area: 11355 Square Feet |
Appliances & Utilities Utilities: Charleston Water Service, Dominion EnergyLaundry: Laundry Room |
Heating & Cooling No CoolingNo Heating |
Fireplace & Spa Fireplace: Dining Room, Great Room, Living Room, Three +Has a Fireplace |
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls Flooring: Carpet, Wood |
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 4Levels: Multi/SplitElevatorFloors: Carpet, Wood |
Security Security: Security System |
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Exterior Home Features Fencing: Wrought IronOther Structures: Guest House |
Parking & Garage Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2No CarportHas a GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Garage,Off Street |
Frontage Not on Waterfront |
Water & Sewer Sewer: Public Sewer |
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Days on Market: 29 |
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Year Built Year Built: 1838 |
Property Type / Style Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Charleston Single,Traditional |
Building Construction Materials: BrickNot a New ConstructionNot Attached Property |
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Price List Price: $14,500,000Price Per Sqft: $1,277 |
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Direction & Address City: CharlestonCommunity: South of Broad |
School Information Elementary School: MemmingerJr High / Middle School: Simmons PinckneyHigh School: Burke |
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Listing Agent Listing ID: 26022994 |
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Building Area Building Area: 11355 Square Feet |
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Lot Area: 0.53 acres |
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Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional |
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Mls Number: 26022994Attribution Contact: 843-628-0008 |
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Neighborhood Overview
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What Locals Say about Charlestowne
At least 7 Trulia users voted on each feature.
100 % Say there are sidewalks
91 % Say yards are well-kept
88 % Say streets are well-lit
82 % Say people would walk alone at night
80 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
73 % Say there's holiday spirit
70 % Say it's dog friendly
70 % Say kids play outside
69 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
58 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
56 % Say car is needed
46 % Say there are community events
39 % Say neighbors are friendly
36 % Say parking is easy
29 % Say it's quiet
18 % Say there's wildlife
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Market trends in Charleston
Last updated July 2026
Avg. sale price
$600K
$15KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
97.4%
0.2%MoM
Price per sq ft
$341
$7MoM
Available listings
1646
133MoM
Home Value
Trulia Estimate
$13.2MSince last month
Increased$1M (+11.5%)Since last year
Increased$5M (+55.3%)Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.
Trulia Estimate
The of this home's value increased by +107% in the last 10 years
| Month | Estimated value |
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2026 | |
| August 2026 | $13.24M |
| August 2026 | $13.2M |
| July 2026 | $11.88M |
| June 2026 | $7.39M |
| May 2026 | $10.1M |
| April 2026 | $9.76M |
| March 2026 | $9.41M |
| February 2026 | $9.87M |
| January 2026 | $10.46M |
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Comparable sales
These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.Address | Distance | Property Type | Sold Price | Sold Date | Bed | Bath | Sqft |
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0.15 | Single-Family Home | $7,400,000 | 03/02/26 | 6 | 6.5 | 7,183 | |
0.25 | Single-Family Home | $8,400,000 | 01/29/26 | 5 | 5.5 | 7,343 | |
0.28 | Single-Family Home | $7,800,000 | 05/07/26 | 6 | 5.5 | 6,766 | |
0.17 | Single-Family Home | $2,675,000 | 10/17/25 | 7 | 6.5 | 3,328 | |
0.21 | Single-Family Home | $6,950,000 | 08/31/26 | 5 | 4.5 | 4,269 | |
0.21 | Single-Family Home | $5,600,000 | 04/15/26 | 4 | 5 | 4,637 |
Nearby home prices
Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.Address | Distance | Price | Bed | Bath | Sqft | Status |
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0.02 | $15,864,700 | 15 | 12 | 14,726 | Off Market | |
0.02 | $18,679,800 | 11 | 12.5 | 10,504 | Off Market | |
0.05 | $7,670,600 | 6 | 6 | 5,895 | Off Market | |
0.06 | $5,007,500 | 4 | 4 | 4,125 | Off Market | |
0.06 | $14,000,000 | 7 | 9 | 13,462 | For Sale | |
0.08 | $2,864,100 | 3 | 3.5 | 2,668 | Off Market | |
0.08 | $3,922,800 | 4 | 3.5 | 3,281 | Off Market | |
0.10 | $2,254,900 | 3 | 2.5 | 1,879 | Off Market | |
0.11 | $2,900,000 | 4 | 4.5 | 3,206 | Recently Sold | |
0.11 | $1,941,200 | 2 | 2.5 | 1,780 | Off Market | |
0.12 | $2,269,500 | 3 | 2.5 | 1,877 | Off Market |
Price and Tax history
| Date | Event | Price |
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Aug 13, 2026 Source: CTMLS #26022994 | Listed For Sale | $14,500,000 |
| Year | Property tax | Tax assessment |
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| 2021 | $140 | $6,750,000 |
Home facts updated by county records
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Frequently asked questions about 9 E Battery St
- What is the estimated monthly payment for 9 E Battery St?Based on a $14,500,000 list price with 20% down at today's rates, the estimated monthly payment for 9 E Battery St in Charleston, SC is approximately $82,269 (about $78,206 principal & interest, $3,988 property taxes, and $75 homeowner's insurance). This is an estimate. Actual payment depends on your loan terms.
- How does the list price for 9 E Battery St compare to homes in Charleston?9 E Battery St in Charleston, SC is listed at $14,500,000, about 2317% above the $600K median sale price in Charleston.
- What do residents say about the Charlestowne neighborhood?Residents describe the Charlestowne neighborhood in Charleston, SC as pedestrian-friendly, well-kept, and walkable to restaurants. See homes for sale in Charlestowne, Charleston.
- What are the closest schools to 9 E Battery St?The closest schools to 9 E Battery St in Charleston, SC are Burke High School (rated 1/10), Memminger Elementary School (Pre-K, rated 3/10), Simmons Pinckney Middle School (rated 4/10).
- Does 9 E Battery St have laundry facilities?Yes, 9 E Battery St in Charleston, SC has laundry facilities.
- How big is the lot at 9 E Battery St?The lot at 9 E Battery St in Charleston, SC is about 0.53 acres (23,087 sq ft).
9 E Battery St, Charleston, SC 29401 is a 8 bedroom, 8 bathroom, 11,355 sqft single-family home built in 1838. 9 E Battery St is located in Charlestowne, Charleston. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by CTMLS on Aug 13, 2026. The MLS # for this home is MLS# 26022994.