59 Society Street, Charleston, SC 29401 (MLS# 26023257)

59 Society Street, Charleston, SC 29401

$4,050,000

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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: 8/28/2026

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 … (Read more)

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: —

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

More Information

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

Documents

Listing Office: Carriage Properties LLC

Last Updated: August – 28 – 2026

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