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41 Society Street, Charleston, SC 29401

$3,438,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 3.5 Square Footage: 2,586 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 3,485 Status: Closed
Current Price: $3,438,000 List Date: 3/20/2026 Last Modified: 5/06/2026

Overview

Description

Steeped in history and meticulously maintained, this approximately 3,000-square-foot residence presents a rare opportunity to own a remarkable piece of Charleston's architectural legacy. Originally constructed in 1818 by prominent merchant and planter Robert Murrell Venning, the home served as his primary residence while he developed other properties throughout the area. Following the Great Fire of 1838, the house was carefully restored while preserving its original footprint. Today, the property retains its pre-fire 1818 brick foundations, chimneys, and original walls--offering an authentic connection to the historic Ansonborough neighborhood, one of downtown Charleston's most prestigious and desirable enclaves.

Supplements: Just steps from the Charleston Gaillard Center and some of the city's finest restaurants, the location is ideal for sophisticated downtown living. The interior is defined by soaring ceilings and exceptional natural light throughout. Original hardwood floors, historic gas and wood-burning fireplaces, and period chandeliers lend warmth and character ...

Listing Details MLS# 26007837

Location, Tax & Legal

Tax Map #
4580103059
Street #
41
Street Name
Society
Street Suffix
Street
County
Charleston
State
SC
Zip Code
29401
Area
51 - Peninsula Charleston Inside of Crosstown
Tax District
71 - City of Charleston
Subdivision
Ansonborough
Elementary School
Memminger
Middle School
Simmons Pinckney
High School
Burke
Directions
From Meeting Street, turn onto Society Street towards East Bay

Contract Info

Sub-Type
Single Family Detached
MLS List Date
2026-03-20
Total List Price/SqFt
1411.06

General Property Info

Primary Structure Full Baths
3
Primary Structure Half Baths
Yes
Primary Structure Beds
3
Total Baths - Full
3
Total Baths - Half
Yes
Total Beds
3
Baths - Total
3.5
Ground Level
Yes
Primary Bedroom – Main Level
No
Stories
3
Primary Structure Apx SqFt
2586
Total Apx SqFt
2586
Ownership
Fee Simple
Year Built
1818
Acreage
0.08
Other Structures Y/N
No
Potential Short Sale
No
C/R
No
Occupancy
Owner
Lease Purchase
No
HOA Fee
No
Auction
No

Status Change Info

Sold Date
2026-05-05
Total Sold Price/SqFt
1329.47
New Mortgage Type
Cash

More Information

Property Features

SqFt Source: Appraisal SF Detached Style: Charleston Single Lot Description: 0 - .5 Acre Misc Exterior: Balcony; Fence - Brick; Fence - Private; Garden; Patio; Shed; Special Yard Lights Exterior: Brick - Solid; Stucco Foundation: Crawl Space Misc Interior: Ceiling - Beamed; Ceiling - Smooth; Ceilings - 9'+; Free-Standing Tub/Shower; Garden Tub/Shower; Kitchen Island; Walk-In Closets; Window Treatments - All New Owned: Pre-Owned Rooms: Eat-In-Kitchen; Formal Living; Separate Dining; Study Primary Bedroom: Ceiling Fan; Upstairs; Walk-In Closets Cooling: Central Air Floors: Ceramic Tile; Wood Heat: Central Possession: At Closing Showing Instructions: Contact Listing Agent Utility Suppliers: Charleston Water Service; Dominion Energy Amenities: Trash Proposed Financing: Any; Cash Assumable: No Green Features: Tankless Water Heater
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Listing Office: ERA Wilder Realty, Inc
Last Updated: May - 06 - 2026
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