$21,028,560
Charleston, SC 29401
MLS# 25029428
Status: Closed
8 beds | 8 baths | 15582 sqft
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Property 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.
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Contract Info
Primary Structure List Price/SqFt: 1384.61
Sub-Type: Single Family Detached
MLS List Date: 2025-11-03
Status: Closed
List Price: $21,575,000
Current Price: $21,028,560
Location, Tax & Legal
Legal Description: 51 EAST BAY
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: --
General Property Info
Primary Bedroom – Main Level: No
C/R: No
Stories: 3
Lease Purchase: No
Potential Short Sale: No
Other Structures Y/N: Yes
Auction: No
Bedrooms: 8
Baths - Full: 7
Baths - Half: 2
Baths - Total: 8
Primary Structure Apx SqFt: 15582
Year Built: 1799
Acreage: 0.64
Tax/Fees
Taxes: 159990
Status Change Info
Sold Price/SqFt: 1349.54
New Mortgage Type: Cash
Sold Date: 2025-10-31
SqFt Source
Tax Records: 1
Lot Description
.5 - 1 Acre: 1
SF Detached Style
Colonial: 1
Garage/Parking
Off-Street Parking: 1
Stories/Levels
3 Stories: 1
Amenities
Cable TV: 1
Trash: 1
Assumable
No: 1
Proposed Financing
Cash: 1
Conventional Loan: 1
New Owned
Pre-Owned: 1
Possession
At Closing: 1
Negotiable: 1
Showing Instructions
Contact Listing Agent: 1
Water/Sewer
Public Sewer: 1
Public Water: 1
Utility Suppliers
Charleston Water Service: 1
Dominion Energy: 1
Other Structure
Other Structure Type: Guest House
Other Structure Beds: 2
Other Structure Full Baths: 1
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
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, cornices, mantels and door architraves. The graceful 3-level staircase from the grand entrance hall is especially important, with its plaster ceiling medallion at the uppermost level.
In addition, the property offers one of the most complete ranges of outbuildings to the rear, all restored at the same time. These include the original kitchen and carriage house, servant's quarters and stable, now used as a second guest house. Also added during the restoration is covered parking for 3 cars, plus surface parking for 4. One of the original carriage houses is now an indoor pool. FOR COMP PURPOSES ONLY.
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Listing Office: Carriage Properties LLC
Last Updated: November - 03 - 2025
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