Keely Burd
The Boulevard Company
(854) 202-9078
43 Total Sales
1 in South of Broad
$715,000 Price
55 E Bay St Charleston, SC 29401
South of Broad NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $8,091,507
5
Beds
5.5
Baths
7,343
Sq Ft
$1,102/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Multiple Fireplaces
- Cathedral Ceiling
- Mud Room
- Charleston Architecture
- Separate Formal Living Room
- Home Office
About This Home
As of January 2026This stunning c. 1785 four-story masonry home has been carefully preserved, exhibiting significant historical integrity. It has undergone an extensive renovation, elegantly updated to accommodate modern living and entertaining. Book-ended by Rainbow Row and High Battery, the Jonathan Simpson House was built within the original walled city by a wealthy merchant. Twelve-foot ceilings and grand rooms allow the house to be filled with light. The pine floors run the full extent of the house (28'). Much of the original molding, cypress paneling, doors, and interior shutters remain. The current owners created a hyphen to connect the original home and kitchen house under the direction of renowned Charleston architects Dufford Young, with construction by Artis, winning a 2019 Carolopolis Award.The project allowed for a new side garden design by Sheila Wertimer. The gourmet kitchen features a butler's pantry, mudroom, and floor-to-ceiling steel doors overlooking the side garden. The former kitchen house now features a spacious second-floor guest suite or office and a large secondary living room flanked by original fireplaces, as well as access to the screened porch overlooking the magnificent backyard that encompasses nearly a quarter of an acre of peace and tranquility. Plans were created for a 10' x 30' swimming pool and have been approved by the city. The existing custom-built "shed" could be easily converted to a pool house with bathroom. The original staircase remains, rising eloquently for all four flights, one of the tallest in the city. The second floor of the home has a 21x25 drawing room with five floor-to-ceiling windows. Across the hall, a primary suite with a fireplace and a private porch overlooking historic rooftops and palmetto trees. The third floor includes two spacious bedrooms, both with en-suite bathrooms, as well as a laundry room. The front bedroom offers clear views of Charleston Harbor. The back bedroom offers a private porch that's perched in the palmetto trees. The fourth floor is laid out as a two-room guest suite with a full bathroom and a living room, incredible historic and water views from every window. Of significant architectural interest is the cantilevered marble balcony, which projects from the second floor and is the only one in Charleston constructed in this manner. The elliptical fan light and the use of tall, glazed windows typify the work of the Adam period. Also of notable distinction is the detailed woodwork and roping around the door frame, which makes this one of the more attractive entrances in historic Charleston. The home retains architectural features of the late Georgian period, also embracing the ornamentation that more closely resembles the Adam style or the Federal period of architectural development.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
The Boulevard Company License #84323 Listed on: 09/07/2025
Create a Home Valuation Report for This Property
The Home Valuation Report is an in-depth analysis detailing your home's value as well as a comparison with similar homes in the area
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $16,672
Year Built
- Built in 1785
Lot Details
- 8,276 Sq Ft Lot
- Wrought Iron Fence
- Irrigation
Parking
- Off-Street Parking
Home Design
- Charleston Architecture
- Slate Roof
- Stucco
Interior Spaces
- 7,343 Sq Ft Home
- 4-Story Property
- Cathedral Ceiling
- Multiple Fireplaces
- Window Treatments
- Mud Room
- Family Room
- Separate Formal Living Room
- Formal Dining Room
- Home Office
- Basement
Kitchen
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Butlers Pantry
- Gas Range
- Range Hood
- Dishwasher
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 5 Bedrooms
- Dual Closets
- Walk-In Closet
- Garden Bath
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Dryer
- Washer
Outdoor Features
- Screened Patio
- Shed
Schools
- Memminger Elementary School
- Courtenay Middle School
- Burke High School
Utilities
- Central Air
- No Heating
Community Details
- South Of Broad Subdivision
Ownership History
We collect this data history from publicly available records. To have your information removed, we recommend requesting removal directly through your county’s website.
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Sep 7, 2025
Closed on
Jan 22, 2026
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Debbie Peretsman
The Boulevard Company
Buyer's Agent
Patricia Byrne
The Cassina Group
List Price
$9,375,000
Sold Price
$8,400,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$975,000
-10.4%
Views
418
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$308,493
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-7.21%
Original Mortgage
$6,800,000
Outstanding Balance
$6,773,233
Interest Rate
6.1%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,318,274
Purchase Details
Closed on
Feb 24, 2014
Sold by
Bought by
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Agents Specializing in South of Broad, SC
-
Keely Burd
-
Joshua Lentz
Joshua Lentz
SERHANT
(843) 588-1743
41 Total Sales
1 in South of Broad
$2,900,000 Price
-
Ashley Severance
Ashley Severance
Responds QuicklyAtlantic Properties Of The LowCountry
(854) 202-9857
347 Total Sales
3 in South of Broad
$1.5M - $6M Price Range
-
Kristie Brown
Kristie Brown
Realty One Group Coastal
(854) 202-9787
58 Total Sales
2 in South of Broad
$1.8M - $2.2M Price Range
-
Michelle Rosato
Michelle Rosato
Coldwell Banker Realty
(914) 768-1423
56 Total Sales
2 in South of Broad
$1.1M - $3.5M Price Range
-
Scott Fulton
Scott Fulton
Tabby Realty LLC
(854) 205-4164
61 Total Sales
1 in South of Broad
$2,090,000 Price
Purchase History
We collect this data history from publicly available records. To have your information removed, we recommend requesting removal directly through your county’s website.
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| $8,400,000 | None Listed On Document | ||
| $2,900,000 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
We collect this data history from publicly available records. To have your information removed, we recommend requesting removal directly through your county’s website.
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $6,800,000 | ||
| Previous Owner | $2,367,000 | ||
| Previous Owner | $2,600,000 | ||
| Previous Owner | $1,750,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
We collect this data history from publicly available records. To have your information removed, we recommend requesting removal directly through your county’s website.
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/29/2026 01/29/26 | Sold | $8,400,000 | -6.6% | $1,144 / Sq Ft |
| 11/14/2025 11/14/25 | Price Changed | $8,995,000 | -4.1% | $1,225 / Sq Ft |
| 09/07/2025 09/07/25 | For Sale | $9,375,000 | -- | $1,277 / Sq Ft |
Source: CHS Regional MLS
Tax History
We collect this data history from publicly available records. To have your information removed, we recommend requesting removal directly through your county’s website.
| Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $17,923 | $133,400 | $0 | $0 |
| 2023 | $16,672 | $133,400 | $0 | $0 |
| 2022 | $15,768 | $133,400 | $0 | $0 |
| 2021 | $16,568 | $133,400 | $0 | $0 |
| 2020 | $17,202 | $133,400 | $0 | $0 |
| 2019 | $15,237 | $116,000 | $0 | $0 |
| 2017 | $3,861 | $30,000 | $0 | $0 |
| 2016 | $3,456 | $28,000 | $0 | $0 |
| 2015 | $3,575 | $28,000 | $0 | $0 |
| 2014 | $3,215 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 2011 | -- | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Debbie Peretsman
Seller's Agent in 2026
Debbie Peretsman
The Boulevard Company
(843) 259-8199
16 in this area
82 Total Sales
-
Scott Cheney
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2026
Scott Cheney
The Boulevard Company
(843) 718-5218
15 in this area
92 Total Sales
-
Patricia Byrne
P
Buyer's Agent in 2026
Patricia Byrne
The Cassina Group
(973) 868-1039
10 in this area
43 Total Sales
Map
Source: CHS Regional MLS
MLS Number: 25024554
APN: 458-13-01-068
Disclaimer: Certain information contained herein is derived from information provided by parties other than Homes.com. All information provided is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed to be accurate and should be independently verified.
The information is being provided by Charleston Trident MLS. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Information is provided for consumers' personal, non-commercial use, and may not be used for any purpose other than the identification of potential properties for purchase. © 2026 Charleston Trident MLS. All Rights Reserved
Nearby Homes
- 45 E Bay St Unit A
- 45 E Bay St
- 45 E Bay St Unit E
- 45 E Bay St Unit B
- 45 E Bay St Unit D
- 45 E Bay St Unit C
- 45 E Battery St Unit E
- 45 E Battery St Unit D
- 45 E Battery St Unit C
- 45 E Battery St Unit B
- 45 E Battery St Unit A
- 47 E Bay St
- 43 E Battery St
- 3 Stolls Aly
- 41 E Battery St
- 53 E East Bay St Unit C
- 2 Stolls Aly
- 0 Stolls Aly
- 53 E Bay St Unit D
- 53 E Bay St Unit C
Your Personal Tour Guide
Ask me questions while you tour the home.