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Last sold for $21,028,560 on Oct 31, 2025

51 E BAY ST

CHARLESTON, SC 29401
3
Beds
4 / 1
Baths
10,394 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.64 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1799
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
4
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$21,028,560 · Oct 31, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$159,990 (2024)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$563,030 (2024)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$563,030
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$10,607,800

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.82 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.88%

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyCharleston
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.64
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.Heat Pump
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Carport (Unspecified)
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.Yes
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 4,168 ft²

Transaction History(2)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

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 StudiesD-
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%

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How this home compares

51 E Bay St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Among the largest homes in Charlestowne / South of Broad
  • Has a bigger lot than 98% of homes in Charlestowne / South of Broad
  • Among the oldest homes in Charleston County

How it measures up in Charleston 29401

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Charleston 29401.

Living area10,394 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,888 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size0.64 ac
SmallerTypical 0.1 acBigger

Bigger than 94% of homes nearby

Year built1799
OlderTypical 1920Newer

Newer than 7% of homes nearby

How 51 E Bay St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCharlestowne / South of BroadCharleston 29401Charleston County
Living areabigger than10,394 ft²almost all homesalmost all homesalmost all homes
Lot sizebigger than0.64 ac98% of homes94% of homes86% of homes
Year builtnewer than179918% of homes7% of homesalmost no homes

About 51 E Bay St

When did 51 E Bay St, Charleston, SC last sell?

51 E Bay St, Charleston, SC last sold on Oct 31, 2025 for $21,028,560, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 51 E Bay St, Charleston, SC?

51 E Bay St, Charleston, SC has 3 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 10,394 square feet of living space and a 0.64-acre lot.

When was 51 E Bay St, Charleston, SC built?

51 E Bay St, Charleston, SC was built in 1799, making it 227 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 51 E Bay St, Charleston, SC?

51 E Bay St, Charleston, SC is assigned to Memminger School Of Global Studies (elementary), rated D-; Simmons-Pinckney Middle School (middle), rated C-; Burke High School (high), rated F. All sit in Charleston County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 51 E Bay St, Charleston, SC compare to other homes in Charleston 29401?

Among the 4,082 homes in Charleston 29401, it is bigger than almost all of them (10,394 ft² against a typical 1,888 ft²), its lot is bigger than 94% of them (0.64 ac against a typical 0.1 ac) and it is newer than 7% of them (1799 against a typical 1920). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 51 E Bay St, Charleston, SC?

The 2024 property tax bill for 51 E Bay St, Charleston, SC was $159,990. The county assessed it at $563,030.

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