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$2,850,000

45 East Bay Street # A
Charleston, SC 29401
Listed by Angel Madera
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Living area
N/A
Year built
1838

About this home

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-a-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.

Highlights

Fireplace

Property details

MLS
CHS Regional MLS
MLS #
26026766
Property type
Single Family Attached
Subdivision
South of Broad
Status
Active
Days on market
N/A
On market date
September 25, 2026
Stories
1
Total bathrooms
2
Garage spaces
N/A
Parking spaces
N/A
Lot size
N/A
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Nearby schools

Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card.

Elementary
Memminger Elementary
0.69 mi away · Grades -1-5
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
3.6
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: Average (2025)
Enrollment
332
Student:teacher ratio
8.3:1
District
Charleston 01
Middle
Simmons Pinckney Middle
2.04 mi away · Grades 6-8
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
2.2
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: Unsatisfactory (2025)
Enrollment
262
Student:teacher ratio
10.1:1
District
Charleston 01
High
Burke High
2.06 mi away · Grades 9-12
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
5.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
355
Student:teacher ratio
6.0:1
District
Charleston 01

Walkability

Blended score for Charleston's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). EPA National Walkability Index only -- nearby-amenity data not cached yet for this area.

79
Walkable
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
15.8 / 20 -- Most walkable

Market position

How this listing compares to current activity in Charleston, from live MLS data.

On the market 0 days -- 69 fewer days than Charleston's current average of 69 days.
For reference, the median list price across 1,120 active listings in Charleston right now is $595,000.

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Adjust tax / insurance estimates
Est. monthly payment
$17,313/mo
$570,000 down
$2,280,000 loan
Principal & interest$14,788
Property tax (est.)$2,375
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by CHS Regional MLS. Last updated September 25, 2026.

Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed; all measurements, school assignments, HOA fees, taxes, and feature lists are approximate and should be independently verified. Equal Housing Opportunity.