1. 94 Rutledge Avenue – The Jenkins Mikell House – One of the most prominent homes on the Charleston peninsula recently sold along with its over the top salute to Corinthian columns – but its still impressive with more than 9,400 sf. Locale: Downtown Peninsula. The Toll: $4.8M.
2. 23 Meeting Street – One of the Three Sisters in downtown Charleston, this pre-Revolutionary War home - yes, that’s right 1770. – also includes a Secret Garden. Locale: Downtown Peninsula. The Toll: $2.97M.
3. 37 Hasell Street – This Greek Revival residence dating back to 1881 is located in Ansonborough – a now chic area close to all the action in downtown Charleston. Locale: Downtown Peninsula. The Toll: $2.7 M.
4. 32 North Prioleau Street – Coming in fourth and breaking the historic trends of multimillion dollar residences above, this 2002 condominium residence at One Vendue along Waterfront Park offers relatively new construction and an outstanding location – along with a lot of tourists. Locale: Downtown Peninsula. The Toll: $2.4M.
5. 161 Cooper River Drive #161 - Mount Pleasant’s newest luxury condominium project, The Tides, has finally been closing their units and this penthouse unit garners #5 on this quarter’s top 10 list. Locale: Mount Pleasant. Toll: $2.2M.
6. 2290 Marsh Hen Drive – Seabrook breaks into the top 10 with this marshfront 4,200 sf home with views of Cap’n Sam’s Creek.. Locale: Seabrook. The Toll: $2.08M.
7. 31 Georgetown Road – Mount Pleasant’s award winning traditional neighborhood (I’On) is still holding strong after 10+ years with this newly constructed 4,500 sf home with limited marsh /creek views. Locale: Mount Pleasant. The Toll: $2.05M.
8. 121 Charleston Boulevard – this 3,800 sf beach area home with pool and outside entertaining area recently sold amid a glut of second homes on the Isle of Palms. If you are looking for a good buy at the beach, Isle of Palms and Sullivan’s Island are a good place to start. Locale: Isle of Palms. Toll: 2.0M.
9. 3008 Cameron Boulevard – Another 3,800 sf IOP beach area home – this one was new construction and furnished. Locale: Isle of Palms. The Toll: $1.99M.
10. 82 Pitt Street – This 2001 renovated home built in 1843 – The Sanders House– looks like a good buy for the owners – even if it is close to the college kids at MUSC. Locale: Downtown Peninsula. The Toll: $1.9M.
11. 757 Glossy Ibis Lane – yes, a tie for 10^th place adds an extra home to the tabulation this quarter. This recently renovated 3,400 sf 1994 home on Kiawah rounds out the ‘top 10.’ Locale: Kiawah Island. The Toll: $1.9M.

Anson House, downtown Charleston’s newest entry in the super luxury condominium market, started construction earlier this Spring and, with only 11 residences left, announced the offering of this $4.95 million penthouse.

While it may sound like Manhattan pricing, the downtown market currently has eight residences listed at more than $4 million and this one ranks at the top price per square foot. Of course, it does come with 21^st century features and conveniences like a full-time concierge and a 4,800 sf terrace (yes that’s more than 1/10 acre) overlooking the Charleston peninsula complete with an outdoor fireplace and kitchen, and all the upgrades you would expect in this price range. No, we didn’t see any personal staff included in this number, but you won’t be searching for a painter or subcontractor every year like those other buyers down the street who are living in their 300-year old Charleston single. Based on these numbers, looks like the South may rise again. Offered exclusively by Places.

A major residential development has broken ground in the Concord Park area of downtown Charleston near the Maritime Center, Fountain Walk, and the South Carolina Aquarium. Anson House, developed by Wharfside Associates, features 33 luxury residences ranging from $1.29 million to $4.95 million for the last remaining penthouse unit, with more than 7,500 square feet of outdoor terrace overlooking the Cooper River, Fort Sumter, and the Atlantic Ocean. A full-time concierge will bring a sense of “Big City” sophistication to the Lowcountry development. Sales are being exclusively handled by Places.

Anson House will not be alone as East West Partners and Dolphin Builders are planning a mixed-use development across the street surrounding the new Concord Park. Their plans call for 233 residences, 45,000 square feet of office/retail space, and a boutique hotel. Prices have not yet been announced for the residences.