Beautifully restored and well maintained, this 4 unit masonry structure is located in the center of the Historic District, one block from the City Market, surrounded by fine restaurants and shopping. The property also includes its own parking with 9 spaces onsite. Zoned General Business and located within the accommodation zone, approval for 4 unit accommodations, currently operating as the Charleston Chestnut Mansion, a 4 unit short term rental. This versatile property can operate as short term or long term rentals, or offices giving one flexible use into the future depending upon market needs, especially with its corner location on East Bay and Guignard Streets. All 4 units are completely updated and furnished with bookings well into the future.Each unit has a separate entrance. The first floor has two 2 BD units at 1,400 SQFT each. The second floor is over 3,300 SQFT, with 3 BDs, 3BAs, and elevator access. The third level spans the upper floor with over 2,100 SQFT and 2 BDs. Originally 2 separate structures, with the original built in 1871 (241 East Bay), a later addition at 243 East Bay was added during the 1986 Restoration. Comprehensive renovations from 2015 to 2021, including mechanical systems, windows, interior updates. 2025 gross income $588,061. Showings limited due to bookings. This property is turnkey and ready to go!
Active
$5,500,000
241 E Bay St, Charleston, SC 29401
9beds
11,752sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1871
6,534 Square Feet Lot
$5,373,000 Zestimate®
$468/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: February 27, 2026 at 04:17am
Listed by:
Carriage Properties LLC
Source: CTMLS,MLS#: 26005458
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 9
- Bathrooms: 9
- Full bathrooms: 9
Heating
- Central, Ductless, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 11,752
- Total interior livable area: 11,752 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Other
Features
- Levels: Three Or More
- Stories: 3
Lot
- Size: 6,534 Square Feet
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Block, Stucco
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1871
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Charleston Water Service, Dominion Energy
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Ansonborough
Location
- Region: Charleston
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $468/sqft
- Date on market: 2/26/2026
- Listing terms: Any
Estimated market value
$5,373,000
$5.10M - $5.64M
Not available
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/26/2026 | Listed for sale | $5,500,000-15.4%$468/sqft |
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| 6/26/2025 | Listing removed | $6,500,000$553/sqft |
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| 1/9/2025 | Listed for sale | $6,500,000$553/sqft |
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Public tax history
Public tax history
Tax history is unavailable.BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$28,731/mo
Principal & interest
$27218
Property taxes
$1513
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 29401
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 2/10Memminger Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 4/10Simmons Pinckney Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.7 mi
- 1/10Burke High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Memminger
- Middle: Simmons Pinckney
- High: Burke
Source: CTMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.







