47 East Bay Street, Charleston, SC 29401

$2,900,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 3.5 Square Footage: 5,892 Status: Closed
Current Price: $2,900,000 List Date: 9/24/2012 Last Modified: 5/12/2020

Overview

Description

Ideally situated in the heart of downtown Charleston, 47 East Bay Street retains its storied sense of history while affording ample opportunities to renovate. Built in 1740 and encompassing nearly 6,000 square feet, this pre-revolutionary home is truly one of the finest on the market. Classic historic elements can be found throughout this property; cypress paneling, original wood floors, six fireplaces, central staircase, and the distinctive Charleston side piazzas. The main floor of the residence includes the spacious formal living and dining rooms each surrounded in cypress paneling and complimented with elegant fireplaces. The kitchen and two additional rooms just waiting to be designed to fit your needs complete the main level. The traditional central staircase with magnificent arc

Supplements: hitectural details leads to the second floor drawing room. Cypress paneling, fireplace and oversized windows that capture stunning views of boats passing through the Harbor accentuate this room. The master bedroom is also located on this level with a full bath that leads to two additional rooms ideal for extra closet and storage space. The third fl ...

Listing Details MLS# 1222097

Location, Tax & Legal

Tax Map #
4581301072
Street #
47
Street Name
East Bay
Street Suffix
Street
County
Charleston
State
SC
Zip Code
29401
Area
51 - Peninsula Charleston Inside of Crosstown
Tax District
71 - City of Charleston
Subdivision
South of Broad
Elementary School
Memminger
Middle School
Courtenay
High School
Burke
Directions
From Broad Street take right on East Bay Street. House on right.

Contract Info

Sub-Type
Single Family Detached
MLS List Date
2012-09-24
Total List Price/SqFt
560.08

General Property Info

Primary Structure Full Baths
3
Primary Structure Half Baths
Yes
Primary Structure Beds
4
Total Baths - Full
3
Total Baths - Half
Yes
Total Beds
4
Baths - Total
3.5
Ground Level
Yes
Stories
3
Primary Structure Apx SqFt
5892
Total Apx SqFt
5892
Ownership
Fee Simple
Year Built
1740
Potential Short Sale
No
Lease Purchase
No
HOA Fee
No
Auction
No

Status Change Info

Sold Date
2012-12-05
Total Sold Price/SqFt
492.19
New Mortgage Type
Conventional

More Information

Property Features

SqFt Source: Tax Records SF Detached Style: Traditional Lot Description: Riverview Misc Exterior: Pool - In Ground Roof: Slate Exterior: Brick - Solid Foundation: Other (Use Remarks) Misc Interior: Elevator New Owned: Pre-Owned Rooms: Family; Formal Living; Foyer; Separate Dining Primary Bedroom: Upstairs Cooling: Central Air Floors: Ceramic Tile; Wood Heat: Heat Pump Possession: At Closing Utility Suppliers: Charleston Water Service; SCE & G Proposed Financing: Cash; Conventional Loan Assumable: No
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Listing Office: William Means Real Estate, LLC
Last Updated: May - 12 - 2020
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