$647,500
SOLD MAR 21, 2025
2 Beds
2 Baths
1,620 Sq Ft
$713/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$400 Per Sq Ft

12% Below List Price

169 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • High Ceiling
  • Detached Garage
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Subterranean Parking
  • 2-minute walk to Ellis Square

About This Home

As of March 2025

Behold, 5 Whitaker Street, Unit 405 - a charming two bedroom, two bathroom residence in the center of Savannah's sought after Landmark Historic District. This unit is one of only 20 units in the exclusive River Homes of News Place East, a luxury condominium building dating back to 1870, and once home to the Savannah Morning News. Unit 405 features hardwood flooring throughout the living areas, and new carpet in the bedrooms. An open kitchen with stainless appliances, and quartz countertops, the living room is equipped with a gas fireplace, large closets, and a spectacular north facing view, towards the Savannah River. Enjoy the Community Courtyard. HOA fee includes gas, water, sewer, trash, as well as one private reserved space in the adjacent Whitaker Street Parking Garage. With a central downtown location, walk to shopping, dining, and entertainment. A brand new LG washer and dryer were just installed.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Shane Litts

BHHS Bay Street Realty Group License #375076

BHHS Bay Street Realty Group

Last Buyer's Agent

Rachel Peller

Six Bricks LLC License #369018

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Year Built

  • Built in 1870

HOA Fees

  • $713 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • Subterranean Parking

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Raised Foundation
  • Slab Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Siding
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,620 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • High Ceiling
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Living Room with Fireplace

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Range
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Accessible Home Design

  • Accessible Full Bathroom
  • Low Threshold Shower
  • Accessible Doors

Schools

  • Brock Elementary School
  • Mercer Middle School
  • Groves High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • 220 Volts
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 2000413028

Community Details

Overview

  • The River Homes East Association, Phone Number (843) 837-2520
  • River Homes/News Place East Subdivision

Amenities

  • Shops

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Year Built

Built in 1870

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$713 per month

Listing Details

  • GarageYN: Yes
  • Inclusions: Alarm-Smoke/Fire,Ceiling Fans,Refrigerator,Washer
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1870
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: Laundry Room
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt
  • Ownership: Homeowner/Owner
  • ResoSpecialListingConditions: Standard
  • Subdivision Name: River Homes/News Place East
  • Reso Accessibility Features: Accessible Full Bath, Low Threshold Shower, Accessible Doors
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Reso Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Elevator, High Ceilings, Primary Suite
  • Efficiency: Windows
  • Property Attached Yn: Yes
  • ResoWindowFeatures: Double Pane Windows
  • Master Plan Zoning: D-CBD
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Condominium
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

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

Exterior Features

  • New Construction: No
  • Roof: Composition, Rubber, Rolled/Hot Mop
  • Waterfront: No
  • Acres: 0.01
  • Construction Type: Brick, Concrete
  • Exterior Features: Courtyard
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter, Raised, Slab

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Detached, Underground

Utilities

  • Electric: 220 Volts
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air, Electric
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Central, Electric
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Utilities: Cable Available
  • 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

Schools

  • Middle Or Junior School: Mercer

Lot Info

  • Horses: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Area: 0.01
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 436.0
  • Parcel Number: 2000413028
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres
  • Zoning Description: Multi Family
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Brock
  • HighSchool: Groves

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Range of Values:

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Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/21/2025 03/21/25 Sold $647,500 -3.9% $400 / Sq Ft
02/07/2025 02/07/25 Price Changed $674,000 -5.1% $416 / Sq Ft
10/28/2024 10/28/24 Price Changed $710,000 -4.1% $438 / Sq Ft
10/03/2024 10/03/24 For Sale $740,000 +23.3% $457 / Sq Ft
02/10/2021 02/10/21 Sold $600,000 0.0% $370 / Sq Ft
02/08/2021 02/08/21 Pending -- -- --
02/07/2021 02/07/21 For Sale $600,000 +15.4% $370 / Sq Ft
08/15/2018 08/15/18 Sold $520,000 -7.0% $321 / Sq Ft
05/16/2018 05/16/18 For Sale $559,000 +21.5% $345 / Sq Ft
12/27/2016 12/27/16 Sold $460,000 -7.1% $284 / Sq Ft
11/27/2016 11/27/16 Pending -- -- --
10/31/2016 10/31/16 For Sale $495,000 -- $306 / Sq Ft
Source: Savannah Multi-List Corporation

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Source: Savannah Multi-List Corporation

MLS Number: 320434

Savannah Multi-List Corporation