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59 Society Street, Charleston, SC 29401

New Listing
$4,050,000
Property Type: MultiFamily Square Footage: 4,626 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 3,920 Status: Active
Current Price: $4,050,000 List Date: 9/23/2026 Last Modified: 9/23/2026

Overview

Description

A rare opportunity to own a distinguished masonry Charleston Single House in the heart of historic Ansonborough. The Jonah M. Venning House, circa 1839, is an elegant residence featuring classic copper-clad piazzas, a private courtyard, and deep off-street parking, all within one of Charleston's most sought-after historic neighborhoods. The main residence offers 4 bedrooms and 3½ baths, including true third-floor bedrooms, providing exceptional space and flexibility. Behind the main house are two separately metered residential units: a 2-bedroom, 1-bath apartment and a 1-bedroom, 1-bath apartment, creating opportunities for guest accommodations, multigenerational living, rental income, or future integration into a larger single-family estate.

Supplements: As part of the celebrated Ansonborough Rehabilitation Project, the property was carefully preserved as part of Charleston's ongoing commitment to protecting its architectural heritage. A conservation easement held by the Historic Charleston Foundation further ensures the stewardship of this important historic resource. Lovingly maintained by the c ...

Listing Details MLS# 26026551

Location, Tax & Legal

Tax Map #
4580103050
Street #
59
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

Contract Info

MLS List Date
2026-09-23
Primary Structure List Price/SqFt
875.49

General Property Info

Number of Units
3
# Stories
3
Total Apx SqFt
4626
Year Built
1839
Acreage
0.09
Occupancy
Owner
Potential Short Sale
No
Other Structures Y/N
No

More Information

Property Features

SqFt Source: Tax Records Foundation: Crawl Space Architectural Style: Condominium Proposed Financing: Cash; Conventional Loan Possession: At Closing Special: Right of First Refusal Utility Suppliers: Charleston Water Service; Dominion Energy
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Listing Office: Carriage Properties LLC
Last Updated: September - 23 - 2026
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