1307 Bay Street, Beaufort, SC 29902 (MLS# 26009675)

1307 Bay Street, Beaufort, SC 29902

$2,195,000

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Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 3.5 Square Footage: 1,982 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 9,583 Status: Active

Current Price: $2,195,000 List Date: 4/06/2026 Last Modified: 4/08/2026

Overview

Description

A rare opportunity to own a distinguished piece of Beaufort history, thoughtfully restored and elevated for modern living. Step back in time without sacrificing modern comfort in the Historic William Ritchie House, circa 1870, originally built by a Union soldier and beautifully restored for today's living. Perched high on ''The Bluff'' at 27 feet above sea level, this exceptional waterfront home offers sweeping southern views over the Beaufort River and Intracoastal Waterway--watch boats glide by from your expanded wrap-around porch. Completely renovated, the home seamlessly blends historic charm with thoughtful upgrades. Original long leaf pine floors, restored Prairie windows, and the stunning original stained-glass front door preserve its character, while all wiring, (see more)

Supplements: plumbing, electrical, and mechanical systems have been updated. A new roof, new white front fence, professional landscaping, and custom gas lanterns at the entry and garage add timeless curb appeal. The first-floor primary suite opens through French doors to the porch overlooking the water and features a fully renovated spa-like bath. The kitchen ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 26009675

Location, Tax & Legal

Tax Map #: R12000400007660000
Street #: 1307
Street Name: Bay
Street Suffix: Street
County: Beaufort
State: SC
Zip Code: 29902
Area: 81 - Out of Area
Tax District: Unknown
Subdivision: None
Elementary School: Out of Area
Middle School: Out of Area
High School: Out of Area
Directions: Downtown Beaufort
Legal Description: City Blk 107 Historic Building (Circa 1883) William Ritchie House

Contract Info

Sub-Type: Single Family Detached
MLS List Date: 2026-04-06
Primary Structure List Price/SqFt: 1107.47

General Property Info

Primary Bedroom – Main Level: Yes
Baths - Full: 3
Baths - Half: Yes
Baths - Total: 3.5
Stories: 2
Primary Structure Apx SqFt: 1982
Year Built: 1870
Acreage: 0.22
Other Structures Y/N: Yes
Potential Short Sale: No
HOA Fee: No

Other Structure

Other Structure Type: Guest House
Other Structure Beds: Yes
Other Structure Full Baths: Yes
Other Structure Apx SqFt: 380

Tax/Fees

Special Assessment: No
Taxes: 17212.6
Regime Fee: No

SqFt Source

Tax Records: Yes

More Information

Roof

Metal: Yes

Lot Description

.5 - 1 Acre: Yes
Riverfront: Yes
Riverview: Yes

Misc Exterior

Fence - Wood: Yes
Fence - Wooden Enclosed: Yes
Garden: Yes
Lawn Irrigation: Yes
Porch - Front Porch: Yes
Porch - Full Front: Yes
Porch - Rear: Yes

Exterior

Wood Siding: Yes

SF Detached Style

Carriage/Kitchen House: Yes

Attic Features

Floored: Yes
Permanent Stairs: Yes

Foundation

Basement: Yes

Garage/Parking

1 Car Garage: Yes
Detached: Yes

Stories/Levels

2 Stories: Yes

Equipment/Appliances

Built-In Electric Oven: Yes
Ceiling Fan: Yes
Dishwasher: Yes
Disposal: Yes
Dryer: Yes
Electric Single Oven: Yes
Garage Door Opener: Yes
Gas Range: Yes
Microwave: Yes
Range Hood: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes
Self-Cleaning Oven: Yes
Washer: Yes

Cooling

Heat Pump: Yes

Heat

Heat Pump: Yes

Rooms

Eat-In-Kitchen: Yes
Family: Yes
Formal Living: Yes
Foyer: Yes
Laundry: Yes
Living/Dining Combo: Yes
Mother-In-Law Suite: Yes
Office: Yes
Sun: Yes

Assumable

No: Yes

Primary Bedroom

Ceiling Fan: Yes
Downstairs: Yes
Garden Tub/Shower: Yes
Multiple Closets: Yes
Sitting Room: Yes
Walk-In Closets: Yes

Proposed Financing

Conventional Loan: Yes

Misc Interior

Ceiling - Smooth: Yes
Ceilings - 9'+: Yes
Free-Standing Tub/Shower: Yes
Walk-In Closets: Yes
Window Treatments - All: Yes

New Owned

Pre-Owned: Yes

Floors

Wood: Yes

FP Desc/Location

One: Yes
Family Room: Yes
Gas Connection: Yes
Gas Logs: Yes

Possession

At Closing: Yes

Water/Sewer

Public Sewer: Yes
Public Water: Yes

Property Features

SqFt Source: Tax Records SF Detached Style: Carriage/Kitchen House Lot Description: .5 - 1 Acre; Riverfront; Riverview Misc Exterior: Fence - Wood; Fence - Wooden Enclosed; Garden; Lawn Irrigation; Porch - Front Porch; Porch - Full Front; Porch - Rear Roof: Metal Exterior: Wood Siding Attic Features: Floored; Permanent Stairs Foundation: Basement Misc Interior: Ceiling - Smooth; Ceilings - 9'+; Free-Standing Tub/Shower; Walk-In Closets; Window Treatments - All New Owned: Pre-Owned Rooms: Eat-In-Kitchen; Family; Formal Living; Foyer; Laundry; Living/Dining Combo; Mother-In-Law Suite; Office; Sun Primary Bedroom: Ceiling Fan; Downstairs; Garden Tub/Shower; Multiple Closets; Sitting Room; Walk-In Closets Cooling: Heat Pump Floors: Wood Heat: Heat Pump Possession: At Closing Proposed Financing: Conventional Loan Assumable: No

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Listing Office: BHHS Bay Street Realty Group

Last Updated: April - 08 - 2026

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