$2,499,000
$328/sq ft601 Bay Street · Beaufort, SC 29902
6
Beds
6.5
Baths
7,616
Sq Ft
1852
Built
What stands out
- Water views
- 5 fireplaces
- Outdoor living: Patio, Porch
- No HOA
Highlights are generated from the property's MLS facts. See the full listing description and details below.
FEMA Zone X — outside the high-risk area but within the 0.2% annual-chance (500-year) floodplain. Flood insurance is not federally required but is often inexpensive here.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer.
Listing description
In 1976, George Cantor, travel editor of the Detroit Free Press visited Beaufort, SC. It was his custom, when traveling through ''fine, atmospheric towns'' to play a game called ''After I Make the Bundle, This Is Where I Settle Down and Get Serious About Writing in That House Right Over There''. Cantor wrote - ''I saw my ideal house almost every time I turned a corner''. However, his first choice, as the clear-cut winner, was the Waterhouse home, which is better known as The Lewis Reeve Sams House, after its builde…
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SC taxes a primary residence at a 4% ratio with a school-tax exemption — far lower than the 6% investor rate.
Freddie Mac 30-yr avg (FRED), as of 2026-07-30 — a benchmark, not your rate.
Estimated all-in monthly
$14,618/mo
This is an estimate for planning only — not a loan quote or commitment to lend. Assumes a $2,499,000 price, 20% down, 6.66% rate over 30 years, and SC owner-occupied 4% + school exemption property tax. It excludes PMI/MIP, the VA funding fee, and closing costs. SC property tax varies by district and owner-occupancy status. Confirm every figure with a licensed lender.
Facts & features
Interior
- Bedrooms
- 6
- Full Baths
- 6
- Half Baths
- 1
- Living Area
- 7,616 sq ft
- Levels
- Two
- Flooring
- Tile, Wood, Stone
- Appliances
- Gas Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Disposal, Ice Maker, Vent Exhaust Fan, Cable TV/Available
- Heating
- Heat Pump, Zoned
- Cooling
- Heat Pump, Zoned
- Fireplace
- 5
Exterior & Lot
- Lot Size
- 0.47 acres
- Construction
- Cedar, Other
- Roof
- Other
- Porch / Patio
- Patio, Porch
- View
- Water
- Exterior Features
- Rain Gutters
Utilities
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
Community & HOA
- HOA
- None
Financial & Terms
- List Price
- $2,499,000
- Price / Sq Ft
- $328
- Financing Accepted
- Conventional, Fha, Cash
- Zoning
- Residential
Listing activity
On the market for 4 days.
Status: Active
Aug 3, 2026
New Listing
Aug 3, 2026
Came on market
Aug 3, 2026
Listed for sale
Aug 1, 2026
Source: Lowcountry Regional MLS. Price-change dates are shown without prior amounts; contact us for the complete history.
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Location
601 Bay Street, Beaufort, SC 29902
Near military installations
Distances are approximate straight-line estimates from the property's coordinates, not drive times. Ask us about real commutes and PCS timing.
Getting around
Downtown Beaufort
~0.1 mi
Bluffton
~17.4 mi
Hilton Head Island
~15.6 mi
Approximate straight-line distances, not drive times — ask us about real commutes and PCS timing.
Schools
School assignments and attendance boundaries should be verified with the local district — they can change and aren't guaranteed by this listing.
This area is generally served by the Beaufort County School District. We're happy to confirm the exact assigned schools for this address — just ask.
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- Condition, age of major systems, and likely inspection issues
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- Resale outlook and how the home compares in its market
- Offer strategy, contingencies, and a realistic closing timeline
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Listing courtesy of Allison Sutcliffe Greco, Greco Group Brokered by eXp.
Listing data last updated August 3, 2026.
Listing data provided by the Lowcountry Regional MLS. Information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by the MLS. All measurements are approximate. This data is provided for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing.
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