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.
Active
$2,850,000
45 E Bay St Unit A, Charleston, SC 29401
2beds
1,722sqft
Condominium
Built in 1838
-- sqft lot
$2,721,100 Zestimate®
$1,655/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Coastal breezesClassic architectureHigh ceilingsOriginal heart pine floorsExpansive piazza
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Listed by:
William Means Real Estate, LLC
Source: CTMLS,MLS#: 26026766
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Dining Room, Formal Living, Foyer, Separate Dining
Heating
- Heat Pump
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- High Ceilings, Ceiling - Smooth, Walk-In Closet(s), Formal Living, Entrance Foyer
- Flooring: Wood, Marble
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Dining Room, Gas Log, Living Room, Other, Two
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,722
- Total interior livable area: 1,722 sqft
Property
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
Details
- Parcel number: 4581301074
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Property subtype: Condominium
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Stucco
- Roof: Slate
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1838
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Charleston Water Service, Dominion Energy
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Elevators
- Security: Security System
- Subdivision: South of Broad
Location
- Region: Charleston
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,655/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,691,900
- Annual tax amount: $5,468
- Date on market: 9/25/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Estimated market value
$2,721,100
$2.59M - $2.86M
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/25/2026 | Listed for sale | $2,850,000-5%$1,655/sqft |
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| 7/21/2026 | Listing removed | $3,000,000$1,742/sqft |
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| 5/11/2026 | Listed for sale | $3,000,000+249.2%$1,742/sqft |
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| 7/30/2002 | Sold | $859,000$499/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,468 +8% | $45,800 +15% |
| 2024 | $5,065 +3.9% | $39,830 |
| 2023 | $4,876 +2.3% | $39,830 |
| 2022 | $4,765 -4.8% | $39,830 |
| 2021 | $5,004 -3.6% | $39,830 |
| 2020 | $5,193 -66.6% | $39,830 -23.3% |
| 2019 | $15,564 | $51,960 |
| 2017 | $15,564 +14.7% | $51,960 |
| 2016 | $13,571 +3.4% | $51,960 |
| 2015 | $13,125 +4.8% | $51,960 |
| 2014 | $12,523 | -- |
| 2011 | $12,523 +28.1% | -- |
| 2010 | $9,777 -0.3% | $41,040 |
| 2009 | $9,802 +3.5% | $41,040 |
| 2008 | $9,474 +10.9% | $41,040 |
| 2006 | $8,540 -0.6% | $41,040 |
| 2005 | $8,588 -6.4% | $41,040 +14% |
| 2004 | $9,180 +1% | $36,000 |
| 2003 | $9,089 +2.8% | $36,000 |
| 2002 | $8,844 +27.6% | $36,000 +49.8% |
| 2000 | $6,930 | $24,040 |
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Neighborhood: South of Broad
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Memminger
- Middle: Simmons Pinckney
- High: Burke
Source: CTMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.





