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: $2,900,000 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 ...

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
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Last Updated: September - 09 - 2025
Broker Attribution: 843-628-0008

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