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$2,100,000

5 Whitaker Street 601
Savannah, GA 31401
Listed by Richard Sturgess · Savannah Realty
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
3.5
Living area
3,055 sqft
Year built
1870

About this home

Experience luxury living at its finest in this extraordinary penthouse occupying the entire sixth floor of the iconic River Homes of News Place East Condominium, formerly the historic Savannah Morning News building. This exceptional residence offers breathtaking panoramic views from nearly every room. Enjoy stunning vistas of the Savannah River and its bustling shipping channel, the majestic Talmadge Memorial Bridge stretching toward South Carolina, the gleaming gold dome of Savannah City Hall, and the picturesque downtown Savannah skyline. Designed for those who appreciate privacy, elegance, and history, this one-of-a-kind penthouse combines timeless architecture with an unmatched location in the heart of Savannah's Historic District. From sunrise over the river to spectacular evening city lights, every window frames a remarkable view. Adding to its exceptional appeal, the residence includes two coveted deeded parking spaces in the private section of the adjacent Whitaker Street Parking Garage—a rare and highly desirable amenity in downtown Savannah. Whether entertaining guests or enjoying a quiet evening above the city, this residence offers an unparalleled lifestyle just steps from Savannah's renowned restaurants, boutiques, galleries, theaters, and riverfront attractions. A truly rare opportunity to own one of Savannah's most distinctive luxury residences.

Highlights

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Property details

MLS
Hive MLS
MLS #
SA359149
Property type
Condominium
Subdivision
River Homes/News Place East
Status
Active
Days on market
11
On market date
June 26, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
3.5
Garage spaces
2
Parking spaces
N/A
Lot size
0.0328 acres
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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
Esther F. Garrison School for the Arts
0.78 mi away · Grades -1-8
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
5.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
775
Student:teacher ratio
11.4:1
District
Savannah-Chatham County
Middle
Hubert Middle School
1.13 mi away · Grades 6-8
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
4.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
507
Student:teacher ratio
12.1:1
District
Savannah-Chatham County
HighCharter
Savannah Classical Academy Charter High School
1.54 mi away · Grades 9-12
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
5.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
64
Student:teacher ratio
7.1:1
District
Savannah-Chatham County

Walkability

Blended score for Savannah'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.

97
Highly walkable
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
19.3 / 20 -- Most walkable

Market position

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

On the market 11 days -- 74 fewer days than Savannah's current average of 85 days.
For reference, the median list price across 1,863 active listings in Savannah right now is $374,900.

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Est. monthly payment
$12,796/mo
$420,000 down
$1,680,000 loan
Principal & interest$10,896
Property tax (est.)$1,750
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Hive MLS via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated August 19, 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.