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Row HouseResidential

53 E BAY ST

CHARLESTON, SC 29401
1,742 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1785
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
Built 19804 units916–1,584 ft²
$5.6M
All units combinedThe sum of our current value estimates for every unit in the building — roughly what the whole building's homes are worth together.
$1.4M
Median unit valueThe middle unit value in this building by our estimate: half the units are worth more, half less.
$1005
Median $/ft²The middle price per square foot across the building's units, by our current estimates. Useful for comparing units of different sizes.

-9.8%vs the Charleston ZIP median sale $/ft² ($1114)

Sales Performance

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Median sale (12 mo)The middle sale price among this building's units that sold in the last 12 months, from recorded deeds.
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1-yr changeHow the building's median sale price over the last 12 months compares with the 12 months before that.
0
Sales (12 mo)Units in this building that sold in the last 12 months, from recorded arms-length deeds.
0.0%
Turnover (12 mo)The share of units that changed hands in the last 12 months. Around 4–6% a year is typical; much higher can signal investor churn or a wave of exits.
Median sale price (yearly, all time)Every recorded arms-length sale in the building since records begin, grouped by year: the bars count sales and the line tracks the median price paid.MedianSales
2004201220172021
Sale price per ft² (yearly, all time)The middle price per square foot across the building's units, by our current estimates. Useful for comparing units of different sizes.$/ft²
2004201220172021

5 arms-length sales on record for this building.

Unit Mix & Floor PlansThe building's recurring floor plans, found by grouping units with identical beds, baths and square footage in county records. Larger groups are the building's standard layouts; leftover units have one-off sizes.

1 bed
2 units
2 bed
1 unit
3 bed
1 unit

Value DistributionHow the building's units spread across value ranges by our current estimates. A wide spread usually means big differences in size, floor or view.

$1.2M–$1.2M
1 unit
$1.4M–$1.4M
1 unit
$1.5M–$1.5M
2 units

Ownership & Financing

Owner-occupiedThe share of units where the owner lives in the unit, per county records. The rest are second homes or rentals.0%
Company-ownedUnits owned through an LLC, trust, or other company — a rough proxy for investor ownership.25%
Typical owner tenureThe middle number of years since each unit last changed hands — how long the current owners have been in place.5.5 yrs
Avg. loan-to-valueAverage current loan balance against unit value across the building. Low numbers mean owners hold lots of equity — a sign of financial stability.19%
Median owner equityThe middle dollar amount of equity (value minus loans) unit owners hold in this building.$1,262,002
Median tax billThe middle annual property tax bill among the building's units.$13,015
Pre-foreclosure noticesUnits with an active pre-foreclosure or foreclosure notice on file.0

Recent SalesThe latest recorded arms-length sales in the building, newest first.

Unit DMay 3, 2021$795,000Unit CApr 26, 2021$760,000Unit BMay 5, 2017$675,100Unit BJul 18, 2012$420,000Unit CSep 29, 2004$621,000

Values are TopHap estimates, not appraisals. Sales, ownership and tax figures come from recorded county documents via ATTOM and can lag by several weeks.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$150 (2024)

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.53 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.98%

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Row House
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Georgian
CountyCharleston
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.04
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Mat/Raft Foundation (Slab)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.None
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 92 ft²

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Memminger School Of Global Studies
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.7 mi
M
Simmons-Pinckney Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.0 mi
H
Burke High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.0 mi

District: Charleston County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 29401These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.160
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.82
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.323

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.77%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.39%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.14%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.10,799
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3,099 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$90,669
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$141,014
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.66°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.48 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.63%

All UnitsEvery property record the county has at this street address, such as the units in a condo building. Prices shown are our estimates, not asking prices.

53 E Bay St
4 bd · 3 ba · 4,050 ft²
$5.4M
53 E Bay St Apt A
1 bd · 916 ft²
$1.5M
53 E Bay St Apt B
1 bd · 1 ba · 1,140 ft²
$1.2M
53 E Bay St # C
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,584 ft²
$1.4M
53 E Bay St Apt D
2 bd · 3 ba · 1,548 ft²
$1.5M

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

About 53 E Bay St

How many units are in 53 E Bay St, Charleston, SC?

53 E Bay St, Charleston, SC has 4 residential units across built in 1980, according to county assessor records.

What is a unit at 53 E Bay St, Charleston, SC worth?

The median TopHap Estimate across the 4 units at 53 E Bay St, Charleston, SC is $1,439,159. That works out to $1005 per square foot. Units run from 916 to 1,584 square feet. Estimates are modelled from recorded sales and assessments, not appraisals.

Is 53 E Bay St, Charleston, SC expensive for Charleston?

Units at 53 E Bay St, Charleston, SC carry a median of $1005 per square foot, 10% below the Charleston median of $1114 per square foot.

How often do units sell at 53 E Bay St, Charleston, SC?

0 units at 53 E Bay St, Charleston, SC sold in the last 12 months, out of 5 recorded arms-length sales all time. That is a turnover rate of 0.0% of the building per year.

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