$530,000
SOLD JUL 19, 2018 RENTED OCT 8, 2024

5 Whitaker St Unit 403 Savannah, GA 31401

Historic Savannah Neighborhood
2 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,830 Sq Ft
$652/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$290 Per Sq Ft

3% Below List Price

314 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Gourmet Kitchen
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Jogging Path
  • 2-minute walk to Ellis Square

About This Home

As of February 2024

Great opportunity to live in what may be the most sought after condominium in the historic district. Built circa 1870, and for many years home to the Savannah Morning News, The River Homes of News Place East is now 20 luxury condominiums. This condo offers one of the largest floor plans in the building and has a balcony allowing for beautiful views of the courtyard & fountain below, along with the tree canopy over Bay Street & the bridge. Each condo includes one assigned parking space in a private section of the adjacent Whitaker Street Parking Garage. The entire lobby and walk from the rear door of the building to the parking garage is monitored 24/7.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Mary Kathryn Smith

Seabolt Real Estate License #380651 Listed on: 09/05/2017

Co-Listed By

Richard Sturgess

Savannah Realty License #145467

Last Buyer's Agent

Kenneth Keely

Corcoran Austin Hill Realty License #366595

Corcoran Austin Hill Realty

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,783

Year Built

  • Built in 1870

Lot Details

  • No Common Walls

HOA Fees

  • $652 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Frame Construction
  • Rolled or Hot Mop Roof
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,830 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Factory Built Fireplace
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Living Room with Fireplace

Kitchen

  • Gourmet Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Single Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Plumbed For Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Split Bedroom Floorplan
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer

Accessible Home Design

  • Handicap Shower
  • Accessible Bathroom
  • Accessibility Features

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Heat Pump System
  • Programmable Thermostat
  • 220 Volts
  • 110 Volts
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tenant pays for cable, electric, telephone
  • Assessor Parcel Number 2-0004-13-026

Community Details

Overview

  • The River Homes Of News Place East Association

Recreation

  • Park
  • Jogging Path

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,783

Year Built

Built in 1870

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$652 per month

Listing Details

  • Ada Features: 30" Doors, Big Bath, Showers
  • ADA Features: Yes
  • Construction: Brick, Frame, Stucco Unknown
  • Current Zoning: BC1
  • Inclusions: Alarm-Smoke/Fire, Ceiling Fans, Dryer, Gas Logs, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Legal Description: UNIT 403E EAST BUILDING AT NEWS PLACE CONDOMINIUMS
  • Legal Subdivision: River Homes/News Place East
  • List Price Per Sq Ft: 300.00
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Road Surface: Asphalt, Concrete, Curb & Gutter, Paved
  • Style: Traditional
  • Year Built: 1870
  • Zoning Description: Single Family
  • Advertised Subdivision: The River Homes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric, Fireplace, Gas, Hood Fan, Icemaker Connection, Microwave, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Self-Clean Oven, Single Oven
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Fireplace Features: Factory Built, Gas
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Interior: Ceilings; 9' Plus, Foyer; Entrance, Recessed Lights
  • Kitchen / Breakfast: Breakfast Bar, Gourmet Kitchen, Pantry
  • Laundry: Laundry Room
  • Primary Bathroom Features: Double Vanities, Separate Shower, Whirlpool Bath
  • Master Bedroom Description: Master Main, Split Plan
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Total Sq Ft: 1830
  • Unit Floor: 4

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition, Rolled Rubber

Utilities

  • Cable: Cable Ready
  • Cooling Type: Central, Heat Pump
  • Electric: 110 Volt, 220 Volt
  • Gas: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Central, Heat Pump
  • Num Cooling Units: 1
  • Num Heating Units: 1
  • Num Water Heaters: 1
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Underground Utilities: Yes
  • Water: Public Water
  • Water Heater Type: Electric

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 652
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: The River Homes of News Place East
  • Association: Yes
  • Community: Park, Paths/Bike-Walk, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Walk To School, Walk To Shopping

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Double Pane/Thermo, Programmable Thermostat

Lot Info

  • List Price Per Acre: 54900000.00
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 436
  • Num Acres: 0.0100
  • Parcel Number: 2-0004-13-026
  • Property Attached: Yes
  • Property Description: Built As Condominium

Rental Info

  • Rental Info: Entire House
  • Tenant Pays: Cable, Electric, Telephone

Tax Info

  • Annual Tax: 5783

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Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/08/2024 10/08/24 Rented $5,000 -16.7% --
06/18/2024 06/18/24 For Rent $6,000 0.0% --
02/09/2024 02/09/24 Sold $687,500 -1.8% $376 / Sq Ft
01/19/2024 01/19/24 Pending -- -- --
01/08/2024 01/08/24 For Sale $699,999 +32.1% $383 / Sq Ft
07/19/2018 07/19/18 Sold $530,000 -3.5% $290 / Sq Ft
07/16/2018 07/16/18 Pending -- -- --
09/05/2017 09/05/17 For Sale $549,000 0.0% $300 / Sq Ft
11/10/2015 11/10/15 Rented $2,700 -6.9% --
10/11/2015 10/11/15 Under Contract -- -- --
09/30/2015 09/30/15 For Rent $2,900 -- --
Source: Savannah Multi-List Corporation

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Mary Kathryn Smith

    Seller's Agent in 2024

    Mary Kathryn Smith

    Seabolt Real Estate

    (912) 344-9750

    19 in this area

    64 Total Sales

    Mary Kathryn Smith
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  • Amy Schuman

    Seller's Agent in 2024

    Amy Schuman

    Schuman Signature Realty LLC

    (912) 410-9119

    10 in this area

    293 Total Sales

    Amy Schuman
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  • Richard Sturgess

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2018

    Richard Sturgess

    Savannah Realty

    (912) 236-9000

    27 in this area

    145 Total Sales

    Richard Sturgess
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  • Kenneth Keely

    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    Kenneth Keely

    Corcoran Austin Hill Realty

    (912) 660-2272

    11 in this area

    26 Total Sales

    Kenneth Keely
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    Buyer's Agent in 2015

    Kathy Chamberlain

    Savannah Realty

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Map

Source: Savannah Multi-List Corporation

MLS Number: 179565

Savannah Multi-List Corporation

Georgia Chatham County Savannah 31401 Historic Savannah

5 Whitaker St Unit 403, Savannah, GA

This home is located at 5 Whitaker St Unit 403, Savannah, GA 31401 and is currently priced at $530,000, approximately $289 per square foot. This property was built in 1870. 5 Whitaker St Unit 403 is a home located in Chatham County with nearby schools including Otis J. Brock Elementary School, Mercer Middle School, and Groves High School.

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