78 Society Street, Charleston, SC 29401

$2,700,000

Property Type: MultiFamily Square Footage: 3,059 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 4,356 Status: Closed

Current Price: $2,700,000 List Date: 4/04/2025 Last Modified: 9/09/2025

Overview

Description

Welcome to the R.C. Salas House located at 78 Society St. This unique property, with a history dating back to the 1880s, is located in the heart of downtown’s commercial district. The building is situated along the bustling section of Society Street between Meeting Street and King Street, just a few blocks north of the Charleston Place Hotel. Thoughtfully designed for comfort and charm, this turnkey property features two separate units, ideal for investors looking to maximize rental revenue. Importantly, the property benefits from a rare BZAZ special exception, which allows for the operation of two legal accommodation units on the property. This is a premier investment property, with a proven track record of short-term rental success on Airbnb and VRBO-

Supplements: (the current owner has operated the property as a self-managed short term rental operation for several years). In addition to two on-site (tandem) parking spaces, the property benefits from an off-site parking easement with the right to use two parking spaces in the adjacent property that are located immediately next to 78 Society St (there is no m … (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 25009189

Location, Tax & Legal

Tax Map #: 4570404029
Street #: 78
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: Downtown
Elementary School: Memminger
Middle School: Simmons Pinckney
High School: Burke
Directions: From King Street, take a left on Society. Property will be on the left.
Legal Description: 78 N SOCIETY

Contract Info

MLS List Date: 2025-04-04
Primary Structure List Price/SqFt: 948.02

General Property Info

Number of Units: 2
# Stories: 2
Primary Structure Apx SqFt: 3059
Year Built: 1882
Acreage: 0.1
Occupancy: Leased
Lease Purchase: No
Potential Short Sale: No
Other Structures Y/N: No

Status Change Info

Sold Date: 2025-09-08
Sold Price/SqFt: 882.64
New Mortgage Type: Conventional

Income, Expenses & Fees

Gross Income: 257022.86
Auction: No

Office/Member Info

Seller Concessions Negotiable Y/N: Yes

More Information

SqFt Source

Hired Measurement: Yes

Roof

Metal: Yes

Exterior

Brick – Solid: Yes

Attic Features

Access: Yes

Foundation

Basement: Yes
Crawl Space: Yes

Zoning

Conforming: Yes

Garage/Parking

2 Car: Yes
Other (Use Remarks): Yes

Driveway

Concrete: Yes

Architectural Style

Duplex: Yes

New Owned/Pre-owned

Pre-Owned: Yes

Equipment/Appliances

Dishwasher: Yes
Electric Cooktop: Yes
Electric Dryer Hookup: Yes
Electric Range: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes
Washer Hookup: Yes

Cooling

Central Air: Yes

Heat

Natural Gas: Yes

Amenities

Trash: Yes

Proposed Financing

Any: Yes
Cash: Yes
Conventional Loan: Yes

Possession

At Closing: Yes

Water/Sewer

Public Sewer: Yes
Public Water: Yes

Utility Suppliers

Charleston Water Service: Yes
Dominion Energy: Yes

Property Features

SqFt Source: Hired Measurement Roof: Metal Exterior: Brick – Solid Attic Features: Access Foundation: Basement; Crawl Space Driveway: Concrete Architectural Style: Duplex Zoning: Conforming Cooling: Central Air Heat: Natural Gas Amenities: Trash Proposed Financing: Any; Cash; Conventional Loan Possession: At Closing Utility Suppliers: Charleston Water Service; Dominion Energy

Listing Office: The Cassina Group

Last Updated: September – 09 – 2025

Broker Attribution: 843-628-0008

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78 Society Street, Charleston, SC 29401 (MLS# 25009189)