59 Society Street, Charleston, SC 29401

$4,050,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 7 Baths: 5.5 Square Footage: 4,626 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 3,920 Status: Active
Current Price: $4,050,000 List Date: 8/15/2026 Last Modified: 8/15/2026

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 ...

Listing Details MLS# 26023257

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
Directions
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Legal Description
59 Society

Contract Info

Sub-Type
Single Family Detached
MLS List Date
2026-08-15
Total List Price/SqFt
875.48

General Property Info

Primary Structure Full Baths
5
Primary Structure Half Baths
Yes
Primary Structure Beds
7
Total Baths - Full
5
Total Baths - Half
Yes
Total Beds
7
Baths - Total
5.5
Primary Bedroom – Main Level
No
Stories
3
Primary Structure Apx SqFt
4626
Total Apx SqFt
4626
Ownership
Fee Simple
Year Built
1839
Acreage
0.09
Other Structures Y/N
No
Potential Short Sale
No
C/R
No
Occupancy
Owner

Tax/Fees

Taxes
29178

Office/Member Info

Seller Concessions Negotiable Y/N
No

SqFt Source

Tax Records
Yes

More Information

Lot Description

0 - .5 Acre
Yes

SF Detached Style

Charleston Single
Yes

Foundation

Crawl Space
Yes

Garage/Parking

Off-Street Parking
Yes

Equipment/Appliances

Dryer
Yes
Washer
Yes

Assumable

No
Yes

Proposed Financing

Cash
Yes
Conventional Loan
Yes

New Owned

Pre-Owned
Yes

Possession

At Closing
Yes

Special

Right of First Refusal
Yes

Water/Sewer

Public Sewer
Yes
Public Water
Yes

Utility Suppliers

Charleston Water Service
Yes
Dominion Energy
Yes

Property Features

SqFt Source: Tax Records SF Detached Style: Charleston Single Lot Description: 0 - .5 Acre Foundation: Crawl Space New Owned: Pre-Owned Possession: At Closing Utility Suppliers: Charleston Water Service; Dominion Energy Special: Right of First Refusal Proposed Financing: Cash; Conventional Loan Assumable: No
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Listing Office: Carriage Properties LLC
Last Updated: August - 15 - 2026
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