47 East Bay Street, Charleston, SC 29401 (MLS# 1222097)

$2,900,000

47 East Bay Street
Charleston, SC 29401
MLS# 1222097
Status: Closed
4 beds | 3.5 baths | 5892 sqft

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Property 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

Details

Contract Info

Sub-Type: Single Family Detached

MLS List Date: 2012-09-24

Status: Closed

List Price: $3,300,000

Current Price: $2,900,000

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.

General Property Info

Bedrooms: 4

Baths - Full: 3

Baths - Half: 1

Baths - Total: 3.5

Ground Level: Yes

Stories: 3

Primary Structure Apx SqFt: 5892

Lot Size: 227X47X215X54

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

Sold Price/SqFt: 492.19

New Mortgage Type: Conventional

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

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

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 floor boasts two guest bedrooms each complete with their own full baths. Lush gardens, off street parking, and an in-ground pool complete this property. Known to locals as Mrs. Ann Boone's, it has been noted in history books that the north wall with its original stucco finish and arched staircase windows survived the fire of 1740 and are almost intact from its original construction. This a truly a rare opportunity to purchase a piece of history and make it your own.

Listing Office: William Means Real Estate, LLC

Last Updated: May - 12 - 2020

47 East Bay Street, Charleston, SC 29401 - MLS# 1222097

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