$3,975,000
Charleston, SC 29401
MLS# 25004947
4 beds | 5 baths | 3744 sqft
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Property Description
A rare offering in the heart of Charleston's historic district, the Ancrum Wharf Building presents a turnkey, lock-and-leave residence that seamlessly blends 18th-century character with modern luxury. One of the city's few remaining wharf buildings, this award-winning property has been meticulously restored, offering effortless elegance with unparalleled convenience. Positioned at the intersection of East Bay and Tradd Streets, this home is steps from Waterfront Park, Hasell Park, and the Battery, while Charleston's world-class dining, shopping, and cultural attractions are just outside your door. Panoramic views in all four directions—including rooftop glimpses of the harbor, the Charleston skyline, and the cobblestone charm of South Adgers Wharf—allow you to take in the
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Primary Structure List Price/SqFt: 1061.7
Sub-Type: Single Family Detached
MLS List Date: 2025-02-25
Status: Active
List Price: $3,975,000
Current Price: $3,975,000
Location, Tax & Legal
Legal Description: 90 AND 92 E BAY
Tax Map #: 4581302015
Street #: 90
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: Home is on the corner of E Bay Street and S Adgers Wharf.
General Property Info
Primary Bedroom – Main Level: No
C/R: No
Stories: 2
HOA Fee: No
Ownership: Fee Simple
Lease Purchase: No
Potential Short Sale: No
Other Structures Y/N: No
Auction: No
Bedrooms: 4
Baths - Full: 4
Baths - Half: 2
Baths - Total: 5
Primary Structure Apx SqFt: 3744
Year Built: 1800
Acreage: 0.04
Tax/Fees
Special Assessment: No
Office/Member Info
Seller Concessions Negotiable Y/N: No
SqFt Source
Tax Records: 1
Roof
Slate: 1
Lot Description
Corner Lot: 1
Exterior
Brick - Solid: 1
SF Detached Style
Traditional: 1
Attic Features
None: 1
Foundation
Crawl Space: 1
Garage/Parking
Off-Street Parking: 1
Stories/Levels
2 Stories: 1
Equipment/Appliances
Built-In Gas Oven: 1
Dishwasher: 1
Disposal: 1
Dryer: 1
Gas Cooktop: 1
Microwave: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Security System: 1
Washer: 1
Cooling
Central Air: 1
Heat
Forced Air: 1
Rooms
Family: 1
Great: 1
Laundry: 1
Office: 1
Amenities
Trash: 1
Assumable
No: 1
Primary Bedroom
Downstairs: 1
Two Primary Bedrooms: 1
Upstairs: 1
Walk-In Closets: 1
Proposed Financing
Any: 1
Cash: 1
Conventional Loan: 1
Misc Interior
Ceiling - Cathedral/Vaulted: 1
Ceiling - Smooth: 1
Ceilings - 9'+: 1
Kitchen Island: 1
Walk-In Closets: 1
Wet Bar: 1
Window Treatments - Some: 1
New Owned
Pre-Owned: 1
Floors
Wood: 1
Possession
At Closing: 1
Special
Flood Insurance: 1
Water/Sewer
Public Sewer: 1
Public Water: 1
Utility Suppliers
Charleston Water Service: 1
Dominion Energy: 1
Property Features
SqFt Source: Tax Records
SF Detached Style: Traditional
Lot Description: Corner Lot
Roof: Slate
Exterior: Brick - Solid
Attic Features: None
Foundation: Crawl Space
Misc Interior: Ceiling - Cathedral/Vaulted; Ceiling - Smooth; Ceilings - 9'+; Kitchen Island; Walk-In Closets; Wet Bar; Window Treatments - Some
New Owned: Pre-Owned
Rooms: Family; Great; Laundry; Office
Primary Bedroom: Downstairs; Two Primary Bedrooms; Upstairs; Walk-In Closets
Cooling: Central Air
Floors: Wood
Heat: Forced Air
Possession: At Closing
Utility Suppliers: Charleston Water Service; Dominion Energy
Special: Flood Insurance
Amenities: Trash
Proposed Financing: Any; Cash; Conventional Loan
Assumable: No
Supplements
beauty of the city without ever leaving home.
Designed for both elegance and livability, the main living space and primary suite are located on the second floor, maximizing natural light and capturing breathtaking views. The Grand Salon is an entertainer's dream, offering a dramatic, open-concept living space framed by near floor-to-ceiling windows and anchored by a chef's kitchen with Sub-Zero refrigeration, double ovens, and custom SieMatic cabinetry. A sense of grandeur continues throughout the home, with beautifully appointed bedrooms, spa-like baths, and custom dressing areas designed for ultimate comfort.
Beyond its unparalleled location and exquisite interiors, this property is uniquely designed for ease of ownership. The two gated parking spaces are just a short walk away, and with smart home features, a monitored security system, and minimal maintenance required, this is the perfect Charleston pied-à-terre.
For those seeking a strong investment opportunity, 90 East Bay has also been successfully rented as a monthly executive rental, generating approximately $25,000 per month.
Whether you are looking for a luxurious second home, a sophisticated city retreat, or a historic residence that offers the best of Charleston at your doorstep, this property is an unmatched opportunity to own an exceptional piece of history. A home that embodies Charleston's past, present, and future elegantly restored, move-in ready, and waiting for its next chapter.
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Listing Office: William Means Real Estate, LLC
Last Updated: November - 11 - 2025
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