$687,500
SOLD FEB 9, 2024 RENTED OCT 8, 2024
2 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,830 Sq Ft
$713/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$376 Per Sq Ft

2% Below List Price

11 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Gourmet Kitchen
  • High Ceiling
  • Subterranean Parking
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Balcony
  • 2-minute walk to Ellis Square

About This Home

As of February 2024

Welcome to 5 Whitaker Street, Unit 403 - a delightful two bedroom, two and a half bathroom residence nestled in the heart of Savannah's iconic Landmark Historic District. Offering an opportunity to own one of the 20 luxury condominiums in The River Homes of News Place East building, built circa 1870, and for many years home to Savannah Morning News. This corner unit features wide plank hardwood flooring, an open kitchen with stainless appliances, granite countertops, gas fireplace in main living area, ample closet space, and lovely outdoor balcony overlooking the courtyard. HOA fee covers gas, water, sewer, trash, pest control and parking slip - a private reserved space in the adjacent Whitaker Street Parking Garage. Enjoy the convenience of walking to Plant Riverside, restaurants, shopping, Forsyth Park, City Market, and River Street.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Mary Kathryn Smith

Seabolt Real Estate License #380651 Listed on: 01/08/2024

Last Buyer's Agent

Amy Schuman

Schuman Signature Realty LLC License #359988

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,710

Year Built

  • Built in 1870

HOA Fees

  • $713 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • Subterranean Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,830 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • High Ceiling
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Entrance Foyer

Kitchen

  • Gourmet Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Oven
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry in Hall
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Accessible Home Design

  • Accessible Full Bathroom
  • Low Threshold Shower
  • Accessible Doors

Utilities

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

Additional Features

  • Energy-Efficient Windows
  • Balcony
  • Property is near schools

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 2000413026

Community Details

Overview

  • The River Homes East Association, Phone Number (843) 837-2520

Amenities

  • Shops

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,710

Year Built

Built in 1870

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$713 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • GarageYN: Yes
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1870
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: In Hall
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt, Concrete, Paved
  • Ownership: Homeowner/Owner
  • ResoSpecialListingConditions: Standard
  • Reso Accessibility Features: Accessible Full Bath, Low Threshold Shower, Accessible Doors
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Entry Level: 4
  • Reso Interior Features: Breakfast Bar, Entrance Foyer, Gourmet Kitchen, High Ceilings, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Fireplace
  • Unit Levels: One
  • Efficiency: Windows
  • Property Attached Yn: Yes
  • ResoWindowFeatures: Double Pane Windows
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Master Plan Zoning: BC1
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Condominium
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater, Freezer, Disposal, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Basement: None
  • Common Walls: 1 Common Wall
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Gas
  • Basement YN: No
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Stories: 1
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Assessor

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition, Rubber, Rolled/Hot Mop
  • Stories: 1
  • Waterfront: No
  • Acres: 0.01
  • Construction Type: Brick, Concrete
  • Exterior Features: Balcony
  • Foundation Details: Other
  • Patio And Porch Features: Balcony

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Parking Features: Detached, Underground, Off Street

Utilities

  • Electric: 110 Volts, 220 Volts
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air, Electric, Heat Pump
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Central, Electric, Heat Pump
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Underground Utilities
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 713.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: The River Homes-East
  • Phone: 843-837-2520
  • Association: Yes
  • Community Features: Shopping, Street Lights, Sidewalks, Walk to School, Curbs, Gutter(s)

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Area: 0.01
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 436.0
  • Parcel Number: 2000413026
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres
  • Zoning Description: Single Family
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 7710.0

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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

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Map

Source: Savannah Multi-List Corporation

MLS Number: 302355

Savannah Multi-List Corporation