$7,200,000
Charleston, SC 29401
MLS# 26007985
7 beds | 7.5 baths | 5916 sqft
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Property Description
An extraordinary offering in the heart of historic Ansonborough -- where Charleston's past is not only preserved, but beautifully reimagined. Constructed in 1840 by Henry Street in the years following the Great Fire, this rare double-front Greek Revival residence stands as a lasting expression of resilience, craftsmanship, and architectural significance. Its stately masonry façade and iconic piazzas set the tone before you ever step inside -- a quiet reminder that this is something far beyond the expected. Inside, the home unfolds with intention. Grand double parlors, rich in detail and proportion, create a sense of understated elegance -- where historic character is honored and thoughtfully layered with modern refinement. Every space feels curated yet livable, designed to...
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Contract Info
Primary Structure List Price/SqFt: 1217.04
Sub-Type: Single Family Detached
MLS List Date: 2026-03-20
Status: Active
List Price: $7,200,000
Current Price: $7,200,000
Location, Tax & Legal
Legal Description: 36 Society
Tax Map #: 4580103033
Street #: 36
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 East Bay, turn on to Wentworth, right onto Anson street, then another right onto Society Street. Property located on the left side.
General Property Info
Primary Bedroom – Main Level: No
Ground Level: Yes
Stories: 3
Ownership: Fee Simple
Potential Short Sale: No
Other Structures Y/N: Yes
Bedrooms: 7
Baths - Full: 7
Baths - Half: 1
Baths - Total: 7.5
Primary Structure Apx SqFt: 5916
Year Built: 1840
Acreage: 0.15
Tax/Fees
Taxes: 15234
SqFt Source
Previous Listing: 1
Lot Description
0 - .5 Acre: 1
Misc Exterior
Fence - Iron: 1
Patio - Covered: 1
Pool - In Ground: 1
Porch - Full Front: 1
Exterior
Brick - Solid: 1
Stucco: 1
SF Detached Style
Charleston Single: 1
Garage/Parking
Off-Street Parking: 1
Stories/Levels
3 Stories: 1
Equipment/Appliances
Dishwasher: 1
Electric Dryer Hookup: 1
Gas Range: 1
Microwave: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Washer: 1
Cooling
Central Air: 1
Heat
Forced Air: 1
Rooms
Bonus: 1
Family: 1
Formal Living: 1
Mother-In-Law Suite: 1
Office: 1
Separate Dining: 1
Study: 1
Amenities
Cable TV: 1
Pool: 1
Trash: 1
Assumable
No: 1
Primary Bedroom
Garden Tub/Shower: 1
Upstairs: 1
Proposed Financing
Cash: 1
Conventional Loan: 1
Misc Interior
Ceiling - Smooth: 1
Window Treatments - All: 1
New Owned
Pre-Owned: 1
Floors
Wood: 1
Possession
At Closing: 1
Water/Sewer
Public Sewer: 1
Public Water: 1
Utility Suppliers
Charleston Water Service: 1
Dominion Energy: 1
Other Structure
Other Structure Type: Guest House
Green Features
Tankless Water Heater: 1
Property Features
SqFt Source: Previous Listing
SF Detached Style: Charleston Single
Lot Description: 0 - .5 Acre
Misc Exterior: Fence - Iron; Patio - Covered; Pool - In Ground; Porch - Full Front
Exterior: Brick - Solid; Stucco
Misc Interior: Ceiling - Smooth; Window Treatments - All
New Owned: Pre-Owned
Rooms: Bonus; Family; Formal Living; Mother-In-Law Suite; Office; Separate Dining; Study
Primary Bedroom: Garden Tub/Shower; Upstairs
Cooling: Central Air
Floors: Wood
Heat: Forced Air
Possession: At Closing
Utility Suppliers: Charleston Water Service; Dominion Energy
Amenities: Cable TV; Pool; Trash
Proposed Financing: Cash; Conventional Loan
Assumable: No
Green Features: Tankless Water Heater
Supplements
accommodate both intimate moments and elevated entertaining with ease.
At the center of the home, a chef's kitchen of exceptional caliber anchors daily living -- seamlessly blending performance, design, and gathering. Throughout, the residence offers a level of scale and flexibility rarely found downtown, with multiple living areas, private quarters, and opportunities for multi-generational living or discreet guest accommodations.
Beyond the interiors, a private courtyard retreat introduces an entirely different rhythm -- complete with a saltwater pool, outdoor kitchen, and thoughtfully designed gathering spaces that feel worlds away while remaining in the heart of the city.
Positioned just steps from Charleston's most celebrated dining, cultural landmarks, and waterfront views, this is a residence defined not by square footage, but by lifestyle -- walkable, storied, and deeply rooted in place.
A rare opportunity to own a piece of Charleston history, reimagined for today.
Listing Office: AgentOwned Realty Co. Premier Group, Inc.
Last Updated: March - 29 - 2026
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