16,642 Sq. Ft.
$391 / Sq. Ft.
16,642
Sq. Ft.
$391
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Panoramic Waterfront Views Downtown Beaufort, SC: Located between Charleston & Savannah, the unparalleled 916 Bay Street places the charms of Beaufort, with its boutique shopping, fine dining, & historic character at your doorstep. 2 large balconies overlook Bay Street & 3 large balconies overlook the Intercoastal Waterway. Mixed-use residential/commercial zoning masterpiece combines the artistry of Brutalist architecture with the natural beauty of the Lowcountry waterfront. Floor to ceiling glass...Panoramic Waterfront Views Downtown Beaufort, SC: Located between Charleston & Savannah, the unparalleled 916 Bay Street places the charms of Beaufort, with its boutique shopping, fine dining, & historic character at your doorstep. 2 large balconies overlook Bay Street & 3 large balconies overlook the Intercoastal Waterway. Mixed-use residential/commercial zoning masterpiece combines the artistry of Brutalist architecture with the natural beauty of the Lowcountry waterfront. Floor to ceiling glass windows provide sweeping water views of the Intracoastal Waterway, the Waterfront Park, the Marina, & park's amphitheater. 3rd floor is currently a luxury waterfront residence that allocates 1,500 of its 5,000 sq ft to expansive outdoor terraces that provide an intimate sanctuary landscaped with citrus trees & roses, looking down at the the Intercoastal Waterway in privacy from the highest building downtown. The 1st & 2nd floors were previously leased for waterfront office space. Continued office use could provide rental income from over 12,000 square feet or could be converted into luxury condominiums or more. Commercial/Residential zoning unlocks almost limitless possibilities such as luxury residences, boutique hotel, inspired offices, curated retail, & other combinations of uses. The Bay Street lobby has 19-foot ceilings. All other floors have 11 foot ceilings. West entrance connects to covered walkway & direct access to a gated waterfront patio & Waterfront Park. City Marina is just 400ft away for boating. Flat rooftop crowns the experience with almost 5,000 sq ft of breathtaking waterfront panoramic vistas in every direction. Development options may include a rooftop bar or possible rooftop private gardens. 8 car garage, with remote controlled secure entry, motion sensing lighting,security cameras, & direct access to a private 8-person elevator with code-controlled access to any residential area ensures seamless movement & privacy. Interior walls & improvements are non-structural & may be removed, replaced,or repositioned without any structural considerations. Dual vertical & horizontal utility chases on each floor possibly allow for ready access of any electrical & plumbing work. With its unique architecture, prime location, & unmatched panoramic water views, this is an opportunity to own an extraordinary landmark property for your creative vision. Additional documentation available upon request.
  1. Listed by Megan Feight • Daniel Ravenel Sotheby's International Realty

Property Details for 916 Bay Street

Architectural Style
Penthouse, ThreeStory
Parking Features
Oversized
Subdivision Name
CITY OF BEAUFORT
View
City, Intercoastal
Waterfront Features
Marsh/Water/View, Water View
Zoning
Residential/Commercial
Zoning Description
Residential
LISTING UPDATED: 01/22/2026 09:34 AM

Property Details for 916 Bay Street

StatusActive
MLS #504091
Days on Market6
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1978
Lot Size0.14 AC / 6,098 SF
CountyBeaufort County

Location

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Building Information for 916 Bay Street

Stories3Year Built1978Building Size-Lot Size0.14 AC / 6,098 SF

Payment Calculator

$33,934 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$31,680

Property Taxes

$2,254

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 916 Bay Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Direction Faces: Unknown
  • Location: ,
  • Directions: Turn on to Bay Street, Beaufort, SC and follow to 916 Bay St.
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Parcel Number: R120 004 000 0919 0000
  • Association: No
  • Tax Assessed Value: 1598700
  • Tax Legal Description: POR BLK 72 PALMETTO FEDERAL BANK PB67 PG73 PB75 PG152 1/26/00 EFFECTOVE AGE ADJU STED FOR FUNCTIONAL OBSOLESVENCE
  • Tax Lot: 72
  • Tax Map Number: 00221423
Parking
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport Spaces: .00
  • Garage Spaces: 8.00
Property
Lot Information
  • Building Area Total: 10782.0
  • Lot Features: LessThanQuarterAcre
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.14
  • Lot Size Area: 0.14
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 0.14
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Living Area: 16642.0
  • Lot Size Range: Less than 1/4 Acres
  • Lot Size Range Units: Acres
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 6098.0
  • Number Of Lots: 1
Property and Assessments
  • Builder Model: Other
  • Year Built: 1978
  • Source Supplement Public Count: 0
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property SubType Additional: SingleFamilyResidence
  • Property Type: Residential,Single Family Residence
  • Construction Materials: Block, Glass, Concrete, Steel
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: WaterAvailable
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Balcony, Porch
  • Pool Features: None
  • Association Amenities: Elevators
  • Community Features: Dock, Membership may be required, Marina, Playground, Boat Landing, Boat Storage, Walking Trail
  • Patio And Porch Features: Balcony, RearPorch, FrontPorch, Patio
  • View: Yes
  • Roof: Flat
  • Guest House: No
  • Accessibility Features: Accessible Approach with Ramp
Interior Features
  • Stories: 3
  • Flooring: Slate
  • Basement: Yes
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Furnished: Furnished
  • Heating: Central
  • Heating: Yes
  • Appliances: Refrigerator
  • Cooling: CentralAir
  • Interior Features: CathedralCeilings, Elevator, HighCeilings, UpperLevelPrimary, VaultedCeilings
  • Levels: ThreeOrMore
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Total: 3
  • Bedrooms Total: 2
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Human Modified: No
Room 2
  • Room Level: Third
  • Room Type: PrimaryBedroom
  • Human Modified: No
Room 3
  • Room Type: Garage
  • Human Modified: No
Mobile Home
Mobile & Manufactured Home
  • Human Modified: No
Multi Family
Multi-Family Information
  • Special Listing Conditions: None

Property History for 916 Bay Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 19, 2026

Listed (Active)

LRMLS #194226

$6,500,000
Jan 19, 2026

Listed (Active)

LRMLS #194230

$6,500,000
Jan 19, 2026

Listed (Active)

REsides, Inc. #504091

$6,500,000
Oct 16, 2025

Withdrawn

LRMLS #188925

$6,750,000
Oct 16, 2025

Withdrawn

LRMLS #188376

$6,750,000
Sep 30, 2025

Expired

SARMLS #325262

$7,750,000
Jul 9, 2025

Price Change

LRMLS #188376

$7,500,000
Jul 9, 2025

Price Change

LRMLS #188925

$7,500,000
Feb 14, 2025

Listed (Active)

LRMLS #188925

$7,750,000
Jan 29, 2025

Listed (Active)

SARMLS #325262

$7,750,000
Jan 10, 2025

Listed (Active)

LRMLS #188376

$7,750,000
Sep 27, 2005

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #245669949

$1,700,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/19/2026

Listed (Active)

LRMLS #194226

$6,500,000
01/19/2026

Listed (Active)

LRMLS #194230

$6,500,000
01/19/2026

Listed (Active)

REsides, Inc. #504091

$6,500,000
10/16/2025

Withdrawn

LRMLS #188925

$6,750,000
10/16/2025

Withdrawn

LRMLS #188376

$6,750,000
09/30/2025

Expired

SARMLS #325262

$7,750,000
07/09/2025

Price Change

LRMLS #188376

$7,500,000
07/09/2025

Price Change

LRMLS #188925

$7,500,000
02/14/2025

Listed (Active)

LRMLS #188925

$7,750,000
01/29/2025

Listed (Active)

SARMLS #325262

$7,750,000
01/10/2025

Listed (Active)

LRMLS #188376

$7,750,000
09/27/2005

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #245669949

$1,700,000

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

Public Records for 916 Bay Street

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2024$27,048 ($2,254 / month)
Home Facts
Total Finished SqFt10,782 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt10,782 SqFtLot Size6,098 SqFtStyleFinancial BuildingYear Built1978Zoning6611CountyBEAUFORTAPNR120 004 000 0919 0000

Schools near 916 Bay Street

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

Beaufort Middle School
Public6 to 8

Battery Creek High School
Public9 to 12

Riverview Charter School
CharterK to 8

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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916 Bay Street is a single family home for sale in Beaufort, SC 29902. This property was listed for sale on January 19, 2026 by Daniel Ravenel Sotheby's International Realty, it's currently listed at $6,500,000. It has been on the market for a total of 6 days and was last sold on September 27, 2005. This listing's school district is Beaufort County School District. Nearby schools include Beaufort Elementary School, Beaufort Middle School and Battery Creek High School. 916 Bay Street is a 2-bed, 3-bath, 16,642 sqft single family home built in 1978.

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