5 Whitaker St, Unit 202E

1,000 Sq. Ft.
$490 / Sq. Ft.
1,000
Sq. Ft.
$490
per Sq. Ft.

Description

River Homes of News Place East condo offered in the heart of Savannah’s Historic District with assigned parking & eastern facing views of City Hall. The community’s located in the impressive, original Savannah Morning News building of 1875. The residence’s elegant lobby welcomes you into history, with exposed original brick and artifacts of original newsprint use. Elevators service the building and transition eras into updated residential space. Unit 202 E has an unusually large & open floorplan;...River Homes of News Place East condo offered in the heart of Savannah’s Historic District with assigned parking & eastern facing views of City Hall. The community’s located in the impressive, original Savannah Morning News building of 1875. The residence’s elegant lobby welcomes you into history, with exposed original brick and artifacts of original newsprint use. Elevators service the building and transition eras into updated residential space. Unit 202 E has an unusually large & open floorplan; 1k square feet provides a full kitchen, pantry, laundry, eat-in area, living space & generous ensuite. High ceilings and oversized windows create additional space and light. Granite tops, solid core millwork and hardwoods align with an enduring structure. Located on the corner of Whitaker & Bay, central Broughton St shopping is 1 block south, City Market restaurants 1 block west & River Street district 1 block north.
  1. Listed by Andrew B. Johnson • Brokerage DRE #H-79255 • Daniel Ravenel SIR
    P: (912)-312-0077 C: (912)-312-0077 billingsjohnson@gmail.com

Property Details for 5 Whitaker Street, Unit 202E

Architectural Style
Loft
Waterfront
No
Zoning
BC1
LISTING UPDATED: 01/21/2026 04:13 PM

Property Details for 5 Whitaker Street, Unit 202E

StatusActive
MLS #SA347236
Days on Market1
Taxes-
HOA Fees$2,800 / quarter
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeCondo
MLS TypeResidential / Condominium
Year Built1870
CountyChatham County

Location

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Building Information for 5 Whitaker Street, Unit 202E

Building/Complex5 Whitaker StFloor-Stories1Residences-Pet Policy-Pet Policy Details-Year Built1870

Payment Calculator

$3,322 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,388

Property Taxes

$0

HOA Dues

$933

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Property Information for 5 Whitaker Street, Unit 202E

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Country Subdivision: 13051
  • Directions: Corner of Bay Street and Whitaker Street.
  • Latitude: 32
  • Longitude: -81
Taxes and HOA
  • Association Fee Frequency: Quarterly
  • Association Fee: $2,800.00
  • Association: Yes
  • Parcel Number: 2000413013
  • Tax Legal Description: UNIT 202E EAST BUILDING AT NEWS PLACE CONDOMINIUM
Parking
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Underground, Off Street
Property
Lot Information
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Condominium
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.01
  • Lot Size Area: 0.01
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 436.0
  • Lot Features: Historic District, None
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Living Area: 1000.0
  • Living Area Source: Assessor
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
Property and Assessments
  • Restrictions: Restrictive Covenant
  • Property Attached: No
  • Possession: Close Of Escrow
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Videos Change Timestamp: 01-21-2026 04:02:55 PM
  • Year Built: 1870
  • Permitted Use: Public
Utilities
  • Sewer Provider: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Underground Utilities
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Stories Total: 1
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Some Electric Appliances, Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater, Freezer, Disposal, Microwave, Oven, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Range, Range Hood, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
  • Bedrooms Total: 1
  • Common Walls: 1 Common Wall
  • Cooling: Central Air, Electric
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: Gas, Living Room, Gas Log
  • Heating: Yes
  • Heating: Central, Electric
  • Interior Features: Bathtub, Ceiling Fan(s), Elevator, High Ceilings, Jetted Tub, Primary Suite, Pantry, Separate Shower, Vanity, Fireplace
  • Laundry Features: In Hall, Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 0
  • Rooms Total: 0
Rental
Rent Information
  • Occupant Type: Vacant

Property History for 5 Whitaker Street, Unit 202E

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 20, 2026

Listed (Active)

NCRMLS #SA347236

$490,000
Feb 5, 2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1454178030

$360,000
Jan 14, 2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1449032928

$315,000

+2.7% / yr

Mar 16, 2015

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1124034644

$270,000
Mar 16, 2015

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1124034621

$270,000

+3.8% / yr

Nov 28, 2012

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1123013726

$248,000
Nov 28, 2012

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1439688265

$248,000

+1.3% / yr

May 17, 2010

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1123970225

$240,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/20/2026

Listed (Active)

NCRMLS #SA347236

$490,000
02/05/2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1454178030

$360,000
01/14/2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1449032928

$315,000

+2.7% / yr

03/16/2015

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1124034644

$270,000
03/16/2015

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1124034621

$270,000

+3.8% / yr

11/28/2012

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1123013726

$248,000
11/28/2012

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1439688265

$248,000

+1.3% / yr

05/17/2010

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1123970225

$240,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 5 Whitaker Street, Unit 202E

Taxable ValueLand$50,400Additions$131,440Total$181,840
Home Facts
Beds1Total Finished SqFt1,000 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,000 SqFtStories1StyleTownhouseYear Built1870Year Renovated2000ZoningBC1CountyCHATHAMAPN2-0004 -13-013

Schools near 5 Whitaker Street, Unit 202E

This home is within Chatham County School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - PK to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Bartow Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Mercer Middle School
Public6 to 8

Groves High School
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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5 Whitaker Street, Unit 202E is a condo for sale in Savannah, GA 31401. This property was listed for sale on January 20, 2026 by Daniel Ravenel SIR, it's currently listed at $490,000. It has been on the market for a total of 1 days and was last sold on February 5, 2021. This listing's school district is Chatham County School District. Nearby schools include Bartow Elementary School, Mercer Middle School and Groves High School. 5 Whitaker Street, Unit 202E is a 1-bed, 1-bath, 1,000 sqft condo built in 1870.

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