Historic Ravenel home on Charleston Battery sells for record price

Hollie Moore // March 3, 2025//

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A historic home on Charleston’s Battery has broken a sales record.

The John Ravenel House, located 5 East Battery St. in Charleston, was sold for $18.25 million, according to a news release from The Cassina Group. (The previous record was $15.25 million).

In addition to the sale of the house, a separate bill of sale was executed for $3 million to address fixtures and select contents in the house, the release said. Combined, the sale came to $21.25 million.

The sale shattered previous records in the Charleston Trident MLS, according to the release.

Situated on the High Battery of the South of Broad neighborhood, the 9,407-square-foot Ravenel house was built in 1848 with views of the Charleston Harbour and Fort Sumter, according to the release.

“We are pleased to announce the successful closing of the sale of 5 East Battery, a transaction that exemplifies exceptional collaboration and dedication,” Robertson Allen, a co-listing agent at The Cassina Group, said in the release. “This achievement is the result of a concerted effort by all parties involved, beginning with our esteemed sellers and their team, who ensured the property was presented in impeccable condition for numerous showings.”

From the Cassina Group, Allen and Scotty Brisson led the sale with a team of realtors and marketers, according to the release. The group secured the contract in 39 days.

“Representing the sellers of 5 East Battery Street has been a true privilege. This iconic home is not only one of the most stunning and historically significant properties in Charleston but also a reflection of the exceptional sellers, truly some of the most civic-minded and brilliant people I have ever had the pleasure of knowing,” said Scotty Brisson.

In addition to the sale of the house, a separate bill of sale was executed for $3 million to address fixtures and select contents in the John Ravenel house. (Photo/Nick Cann)

With 52 Realtors, The Cassina Group had a banner year in 2024, achieving nearly $586 million in closed transactions, according to the release. For 2025, it is on pace for another strong year with over $127 million in closed sales through the end of February 2025, the release stated.

Douglas Berlinsky with Disher, Hamrick & Myers represented the buyers in this transaction.

The Cassina Group is a boutique real estate brokerage with offices in Charleston and Mount Pleasant. The firm is managed by founding partners and Brokers-In-Charge, Jimmy Dye and Robertson Allen.