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45 East Bay Street A, Charleston, SC 29401
New Listing
$3,000,000
Property Type:
Residential
Bedrooms:
2
Baths:
2
Square Footage:
1,722
Status:
Active
Current Price:
$3,000,000
List Date:
5/11/2026
Last Modified:
5/11/2026
Description
Welcome to 45 East Bay Street Unit A, a rare opportunity to own a piece of Charleston history. This elegant residence is on the first floor of the grand Somersall-Desaussure House, known for its Greek Revival and Italianate detailing. Just steps away from high battery with harbor views, this handsomely restored two-bedroom, two-bathroom pied-à-terre features high ceilings, original heart pine floors and classic architecture. Relax in true Charleston style and enjoy coastal breezes on the expansive piazza while taking in the sights and sounds of South of Broad. Don't miss the opportunity to live in the heart of historic Charleston, with some of the city's best restaurants, shops, and galleries right beyond your doorstep.
More Information MLS# 26013627
Contract Info
Primary Structure List Price/SqFt: 1742.16
Sub-Type: Single Family Attached
MLS List Date: 2026-05-11
Status: Active
List Price: $3,000,000
Current Price: $3,000,000
Location, Tax & Legal
Unit #: A
Legal Description: UNIT A % OWNERSHIP OF COMMON ELEM 23%
Tax Map #: 4581301074
Street #: 45
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: Simmons Pinckney
High School: Burke
Directions: From Broad Street, right on East Bay Street. Building is on the right, across from Carolina Yacht Club.
General Property Info
Primary Bedroom – Main Level: Yes
C/R: Yes
Stories: 1
Potential Short Sale: No
Other Structures Y/N: No
Bedrooms: 2
Baths - Full: 2
Baths - Total: 2
Primary Structure Apx SqFt: 1722
Year Built: 1838
Tax/Fees
Regime Fee: Yes
Regime Fee Freq: Quarterly
Regime Fee $: 3332
SqFt Source
Hired Measurement: 1
Roof
Slate: 1
Exterior
Stucco: 1
SF Attached Style
Condominium: 1
Stories/Levels
1 Story: 1
Equipment/Appliances
Dishwasher: 1
Disposal: 1
Dryer: 1
Gas Range: 1
Microwave: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Security System: 1
Washer: 1
Cooling
Central Air: 1
Heat
Heat Pump: 1
Rooms
Formal Living: 1
Foyer: 1
Separate Dining: 1
Amenities
Elevators: 1
Assumable
No: 1
Primary Bedroom
Ceiling Fan: 1
Walk-In Closets: 1
Proposed Financing
Cash: 1
Conventional Loan: 1
Misc Interior
Ceiling - Smooth: 1
Ceilings - 9'+: 1
Walk-In Closets: 1
New Owned
Pre-Owned: 1
Floors
Marble: 1
Wood: 1
FP Desc/Location
Two: 1
Dining Room: 1
Gas Logs: 1
Living Room: 1
Other (Use Remarks): 1
Possession
At Closing: 1
Showing Instructions
Contact Listing Agent: 1
Water/Sewer
Public Sewer: 1
Public Water: 1
Utility Suppliers
Charleston Water Service: 1
Dominion Energy: 1
Property Features
SqFt Source: Hired Measurement
SF Attached Style: Condominium
Roof: Slate
Exterior: Stucco
Misc Interior: Ceiling - Smooth; Ceilings - 9'+; Walk-In Closets
New Owned: Pre-Owned
Rooms: Formal Living; Foyer; Separate Dining
Primary Bedroom: Ceiling Fan; Walk-In Closets
Cooling: Central Air
Floors: Marble; Wood
Heat: Heat Pump
Possession: At Closing
Showing Instructions: Contact Listing Agent
Utility Suppliers: Charleston Water Service; Dominion Energy
Amenities: Elevators
Proposed Financing: Cash; Conventional Loan
Assumable: No
Listing Office:
William Means Real Estate, LLC
Last Updated: May - 11 - 2026
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