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45 East Bay Street A, Charleston, SC 29401 (MLS# 26013627)

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

Overview

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.

Listing Details MLS# 26013627

Location, Tax & Legal

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.
Unit #
A
Legal Description
UNIT A % OWNERSHIP OF COMMON ELEM 23%

Contract Info

Sub-Type
Single Family Attached
MLS List Date
2026-05-11
Primary Structure List Price/SqFt
1742.16

General Property Info

Primary Bedroom – Main Level
Yes
Baths - Full
2
Baths - Total
2
Stories
Yes
Primary Structure Apx SqFt
1722
Year Built
1838
Other Structures Y/N
No
Potential Short Sale
No
C/R
Yes

Tax/Fees

Regime Fee
Yes
Regime Fee Freq
Quarterly
Regime Fee $
3332

SqFt Source

Hired Measurement
Yes

Roof

Slate
Yes

More Information

Exterior

Stucco
Yes

SF Attached Style

Condominium
Yes

Stories/Levels

1 Story
Yes

Equipment/Appliances

Dishwasher
Yes
Disposal
Yes
Dryer
Yes
Gas Range
Yes
Microwave
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes
Security System
Yes
Washer
Yes

Cooling

Central Air
Yes

Heat

Heat Pump
Yes

Rooms

Formal Living
Yes
Foyer
Yes
Separate Dining
Yes

Amenities

Elevators
Yes

Assumable

No
Yes

Primary Bedroom

Ceiling Fan
Yes
Walk-In Closets
Yes

Proposed Financing

Cash
Yes
Conventional Loan
Yes

Misc Interior

Ceiling - Smooth
Yes
Ceilings - 9'+
Yes
Walk-In Closets
Yes

New Owned

Pre-Owned
Yes

Floors

Marble
Yes
Wood
Yes

FP Desc/Location

Two
Yes
Dining Room
Yes
Gas Logs
Yes
Living Room
Yes
Other (Use Remarks)
Yes

Possession

At Closing
Yes

Showing Instructions

Contact Listing Agent
Yes

Water/Sewer

Public Sewer
Yes
Public Water
Yes

Utility Suppliers

Charleston Water Service
Yes
Dominion Energy
Yes

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
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Listing Office: William Means Real Estate, LLC
Last Updated: May - 11 - 2026
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