Charleston County property record for 47 E Bay St, Charleston, SC 29401
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3.5 ba · 5,892 sqft · built 1740 |
| Lot Size | 0.26 acres (11,326 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $8,600,000 (Mar 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $150,525 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2023 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 458-13-01-072 |
| Primary APN | 458-13-01-072 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 5,892 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,192 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 3,700 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1740 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1740 |
| Architectural Style | Georgian |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Lot Area | 11,326 sqft (0.26 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 216 ft deep x 53 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 750 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Area | 684 sqft |
|---|---|
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 340 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
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| Street Address | 47 E BAY ST |
|---|---|
| City | CHARLESTON |
| State | SC |
| Zip | 29401-2546 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | DESCRIPTION -47 E BAY AND STOLLS ALLEY |
| Jurisdiction | CHARLESTON SC |
| Township / Civil Division | CHARLESTON CENTRAL |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 200 |
47 E Bay St is held in a trust since March 2023.
Source: Charleston County records, as of September 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 47 EST BAY ST, CHARLESTON, SC 29401 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 2, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 2, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 6, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1166 / 4 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 14, 2005 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | Z5600297 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CHARLESTON SC |
| Recording Date | Mar 2, 2023 |
| Property Address | 47 E BAY ST, CHARLESTON, SC 29401-2546 |
| Document Number | 0011660004 |
| Book / Page | 1166 / 4 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 24, 2023 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $22,360.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Verified / From Affidavit |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 47 E BAY ST, CHARLESTON, SC 29401-2546 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 47 E Bay St was $150,525, up 1.3% from the year before.
Source: Charleston County assessment roll, as of August 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Charleston County |
| Municipality | Charleston City |
| Unified School District | Charleston County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $150,525.00 (+1.32%) | $9,120,000 (+1,667.44%) Land $3,000,000 Building $6,120,000 | $9,120,000 Land $3,000,000 Building $6,120,000 |
| 2024 | $148,568.00 | $516,000 | |
| 2022 | $25,886.00 | $208,380 | $5,350,700 Land $2,325,200 Building $3,025,500 |
| 2020 | $8,600,000 Land $3,000,000 Building $5,600,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 47 E Bay St in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 9, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | 10.0 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 285 individual policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 395 units insured incl. 110 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 509 (1979–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 509 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2024 · rainfall accumulation |
| Claims by Event |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 47 E Bay St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | CHARLESTON WATER SYSTEM serves 278,771 people · EPA ID SC1010001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2024 |
| Lead | 4 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Corrosion control Jul 2025 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 411 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · Fiber, DSL in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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