55 Society Street C, Charleston, SC 29401

$2,200,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2.5 Square Footage: 2,090 Status: Active Contingent
Current Price: $2,200,000 List Date: 4/02/2026 Last Modified: 4/06/2026

Overview

Description

Welcome to Unit C at 55 Society Street, a beautifully restored turn-key condo in the heart of historic Ansonborough. You'll love the charm and history of this exclusive building, originally constructed between 1840-1842 as The High School of Charleston and designed by renowned architect Edward Brickell White. The classic revival structure features six massive Corinthian columns and has been thoughtfully renovated into just four luxury condominiums. Unit C occupies the second and third floors on the eastern corner, offering three bedrooms and two and one-half bathrooms. Step inside from the front portico through the original doors into the shared entrance hall, or use the private back stairs landing. The open, light-filled main level welcomes you with soaring 13-foot ceilings, a spacious

Supplements: living and dining area with a mantled gas fireplace, and a convenient powder room. Imagine entertaining friends in this inviting space. The kitchen is truly a highlight, featuring stunning original heart pine floors, elegant quartz countertops, a handmade tile backsplash, and a full suite of high-end stainless-steel appliances--including a 36-inch ...

Listing Details MLS# 26008952

Location, Tax & Legal

Tax Map #
4580103117
Street #
55
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
Society Street b/t Meeting and Anson Street. Building will be on the right.
Unit #
C
Legal Description
APT C % OWNERSHIP COM ELEM 31.2750%

Contract Info

Sub-Type
Single Family Attached
MLS List Date
2026-03-31
Start Showing Date
2026-04-02
Primary Structure List Price/SqFt
1052.63

General Property Info

Primary Bedroom – Main Level
No
Baths - Full
2
Baths - Half
Yes
Baths - Total
2.5
Ground Level
No
Stories
2
Primary Structure Apx SqFt
2090
Ownership
Condominium
Year Built
1840
Other Structures Y/N
No
Potential Short Sale
No
C/R
Yes
Occupancy
Owner

Tax/Fees

Taxes
8800
Regime Fee
Yes
Regime Fee Freq
Monthly
Regime Fee $
1535.99

SqFt Source

Tax Records
Yes

Roof

Metal
Yes

More Information

Misc Exterior

Balcony
Yes
Electric Gate
Yes
Fence - Private
Yes
Porch - Front Porch
Yes

Exterior

Brick - Solid
Yes
Stucco
Yes

Attic Features

Access
Yes
Partially Floored
Yes
Pull-Down Stairs
Yes

SF Attached Style

Condominium
Yes

Foundation

Basement
Yes

Garage/Parking

Off-Street Parking
Yes
Other (Use Remarks)
Yes

Stories/Levels

2 Stories
Yes

Equipment/Appliances

Dishwasher
Yes
Disposal
Yes
Dryer
Yes
Gas Range
Yes
Range Hood
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes
Washer
Yes

Cooling

Central Air
Yes

Heat

Central
Yes

Rooms

Eat-In-Kitchen
Yes
Foyer
Yes
Living/Dining Combo
Yes
Office
Yes
Pantry
Yes

Assumable

No
Yes

Primary Bedroom

Ceiling Fan
Yes
Upstairs
Yes
Walk-In Closets
Yes

Proposed Financing

Cash
Yes
Conventional Loan
Yes

Misc Interior

Ceiling - Smooth
Yes
Ceilings - 9'+
Yes
Walk-In Closets
Yes
Window Treatments - All
Yes

New Owned

Pre-Owned
Yes

Floors

Ceramic Tile
Yes
Wood
Yes

FP Desc/Location

One
Yes
Family Room
Yes
Gas Logs
Yes

Possession

At Closing
Yes

Showing Instructions

Contact Listing Agent
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 Attached Style: Condominium Misc Exterior: Balcony; Electric Gate; Fence - Private; Porch - Front Porch Roof: Metal Exterior: Brick - Solid; Stucco Attic Features: Access; Partially Floored; Pull-Down Stairs Foundation: Basement Misc Interior: Ceiling - Smooth; Ceilings - 9'+; Walk-In Closets; Window Treatments - All New Owned: Pre-Owned Rooms: Eat-In-Kitchen; Foyer; Living/Dining Combo; Office; Pantry Primary Bedroom: Ceiling Fan; Upstairs; Walk-In Closets Cooling: Central Air Floors: Ceramic Tile; Wood Heat: Central Possession: At Closing Showing Instructions: Contact Listing Agent Utility Suppliers: Charleston Water Service; Dominion Energy Proposed Financing: Cash; Conventional Loan Assumable: No
Listing Office: The Boulevard Company
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Last Updated: April - 06 - 2026
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