36 Society Street, Charleston, SC 29401

$7,200,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 7 Baths: 7.5 Square Footage: 5,916 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 6,534 Status: Active
Current Price: $7,200,000 List Date: 3/21/2026 Last Modified: 8/07/2026

Overview

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...

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 quarte ...

Listing Details MLS# 26007985

Location, Tax & Legal

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.

Contract Info

Sub-Type
Single Family Detached
MLS List Date
2026-03-20
Total List Price/SqFt
1217.04

General Property Info

Primary Structure Full Baths
7
Primary Structure Half Baths
Yes
Primary Structure Beds
7
Total Baths - Full
7
Total Baths - Half
Yes
Total Beds
7
Baths - Total
7.5
Ground Level
Yes
Primary Bedroom – Main Level
No
Stories
3
Primary Structure Apx SqFt
5916
Total Apx SqFt
5916
Ownership
Fee Simple
Year Built
1840
Acreage
0.15
Other Structures Y/N
Yes
Potential Short Sale
No

Other Structure

Other Structure Type
Guest House

More Information

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
IDX
Listing Office: AgentOwned Realty Co. Premier Group, Inc.
Last Updated: August - 07 - 2026
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