51 Bay Street, Charleston, SC 29401 (MLS# 25029428)

51 Bay Street, Charleston, SC 29401

$21,028,560
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 8 Baths: 8 Square Footage: 15,582 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 27,878 Status: Closed
Current Price: $21,028,560 List Date: 11/03/2025 Last Modified: 11/03/2025

Overview

Description

c.1800 – the Caspar Christian Schutt House An incredible opportunity to own one of the most desirable high ground properties on the lower peninsula. Quoted by historian John Poston, ”the vast scale of this residence makes it one of the largest single houses ever built in Charleston,” with over 15,700 sqft of heated space and over 4,600 sqft of piazza area. Solid masonry construction, triple-tiered piazzas using the classic order of Doric, Ionic, and Corinthian columns offer a commanding view of the beautifully designed gardens, Charleston Harbor, and surrounding skyline, all on one of the largest parcels (.64 acres) within the Grand Modele district.

Supplements: The current owners rescued the property from subdivision into condominiums with the guidance of preservation architect Glenn Keys and landscape architect Sheila Wertimer. During the years-long renovation, the property was carefully restored to its fine Adamesque elegance, including but not limited to the elliptical staircase, plaster friezes, corni …

Listing Details MLS# 25029428

Location, Tax & Legal

Tax Map #
4581301071
Street #
51
Street Name
Bay
Street Suffix
Street
County
Charleston
State
SC
Zip Code
29401
Area
51 – Peninsula Charleston Inside of Crosstown
Tax District
71 – City of Charleston
Subdivision
South of Broad
Elementary School
Memminger
Middle School
Simmons Pinckney
High School
Burke
Directions
—
Legal Description
51 EAST BAY

Contract Info

Sub-Type
Single Family Detached
MLS List Date
2025-11-03
Primary Structure List Price/SqFt
1384.61

General Property Info

Primary Bedroom – Main Level
No
Baths – Full
7
Baths – Half
2
Baths – Total
8
Stories
3
Primary Structure Apx SqFt
15582
Year Built
1799
Acreage
0.64
Other Structures Y/N
Yes
Potential Short Sale
No
C/R
No
Lease Purchase
No
Auction
No

Status Change Info

Sold Date
2025-10-31
Sold Price/SqFt
1349.54
New Mortgage Type
Cash

Other Structure

Other Structure Type
Guest House
Other Structure Beds
2
Other Structure Full Baths
Yes

Tax/Fees

Taxes
159990

More Information

SqFt Source

Tax Records
Yes

Lot Description

.5 – 1 Acre
Yes

SF Detached Style

Colonial
Yes

Garage/Parking

Off-Street Parking
Yes

Stories/Levels

3 Stories
Yes

Amenities

Cable TV
Yes
Trash
Yes

Assumable

No
Yes

Proposed Financing

Cash
Yes
Conventional Loan
Yes

New Owned

Pre-Owned
Yes

Possession

At Closing
Yes
Negotiable
Yes

Showing Instructions

Contact Listing Agent
Yes

Water/Sewer

Public Sewer
Yes
Public Water
Yes

Utility Suppliers

Charleston Water Service
Yes
Dominion Energy
Yes

Property Features

SqFt Source: Tax Records SF Detached Style: Colonial Lot Description: .5 – 1 Acre New Owned: Pre-Owned Possession: At Closing; Negotiable Showing Instructions: Contact Listing Agent Utility Suppliers: Charleston Water Service; Dominion Energy Amenities: Cable TV; Trash Proposed Financing: Cash; Conventional Loan Assumable: No

Documents

Listing Office: Carriage Properties LLC
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Last Updated: November – 03 – 2025
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