39 Society Street, Charleston, SC 29401 (MLS# 26012703)

39 Society Street, Charleston, SC 29401

New Listing

$4,995,000

Iconic Charleston Single residence in the heart of Ansonborough

Sophisticated dining room with fireplace and curated designer finishes

Beautifully appointed chef’s kitchen with marble island and bespoke cabinetry

Refined lower level lounge with fireplace and temperature-controlled wine display

Private brick courtyard wiht outdoor kitchen designed for elevated outdoor entertaining

Welcoming entry framed by traditional lantern lighting

Elegant entry hall with original staircase

Light-filled interior passage connecting formal living spaces

Wine room has door to exterior courtyard

Guest suite #1 full bathroom with tiled shower

Primary bathroom with built in storage, dual vanity

Guest suite #3 with exposed beams and brick walls

Driveway with off street parking for 3 cars

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 4.5 Square Footage: 3,989 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 3,920 Status: Active

Current Price: $4,995,000 List Date: 5/02/2026 Last Modified: 5/02/2026

Overview

Description

Welcome to a truly exceptional residence where refined elegance and thoughtful design converge. Ideally located in Ansonborough, one of downtown Charleston's most desirable and walkable neighborhoods, this fully renovated historic home offers a rare blend of architectural character, modern luxury, and effortless livability. Meticulously updated inside and out, the home unfolds with light-filled interiors, gracious proportions, and soaring ceilings. Rich hardwood floors, designer lighting, and curated finishes create a warm yet sophisticated aesthetic, while the seamless flow between living spaces is perfectly suited for both elevated entertaining and everyday living. The elegant living room is anchored by a gas fireplace and flows seamlessly into the dining room and chef's kitchen--

Supplements: the true heart of the home. Designed to the highest standard, the kitchen features custom cabinetry, a statement waterfall island, and premium appliances including a Wolf range, Sub-Zero refrigerator, Miele coffee system, and Bosch dishwasher. A thoughtfully placed pantry and powder room add convenience to this central gathering space. A standout ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 26012703

Location, Tax & Legal

Tax Map #: 4580103060
Street #: 39
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: Head east on Society Street, house is on right a few houses past Anson
Legal Description: 39 Society

Contract Info

Sub-Type: Single Family Detached
MLS List Date: 2026-05-02
Primary Structure List Price/SqFt: 1252.19

General Property Info

Primary Bedroom – Main Level: No
Baths - Full: 4
Baths - Half: Yes
Baths - Total: 4.5
Stories: 3
Primary Structure Apx SqFt: 3989
Ownership: Fee Simple
Year Built: 1840
Acreage: 0.09
Other Structures Y/N: No
Potential Short Sale: No

SqFt Source

Hired Measurement: Yes

Roof

Copper: Yes
Metal: Yes

Lot Description

0 - .5 Acre: Yes

More Information

Misc Exterior

Electric Gate: Yes
Fence - Brick: Yes
Fence - Private: Yes
Outdoor Kitchen: Yes
Patio: Yes
Porch - Front Porch: Yes
Rain Gutters: Yes

Exterior

Stucco: Yes

SF Detached Style

Charleston Single: Yes

Foundation

Basement: Yes

Garage/Parking

Off-Street Parking: Yes

Stories/Levels

3 Stories: Yes

Equipment/Appliances

Ceiling Fan: Yes
Dishwasher: Yes
Disposal: Yes
Dryer: Yes
Electric Range: Yes
Gas Range: Yes
Microwave: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes
Satellite Dish: Yes
Security System: Yes
Sep. Ice Maker: Yes
Stacked Washer/Dryer: Yes
Washer: Yes

Cooling

Central Air: Yes
Other: Yes

Heat

Central: Yes
Heat Pump: Yes
See Remarks: Yes

Rooms

Eat-In-Kitchen: Yes
Formal Living: Yes
Foyer: Yes
Laundry: Yes
Mother-In-Law Suite: Yes
Office: Yes
Pantry: Yes
Separate Dining: Yes

Assumable

No: Yes

Primary Bedroom

Ceiling Fan: Yes
Garden Tub/Shower: Yes
Upstairs: Yes
Walk-In Closets: Yes

Proposed Financing

Any: Yes

Misc Interior

Ceiling - Smooth: Yes
Ceilings - 9'+: Yes
Kitchen Island: Yes
Skylight: Yes
Walk-In Closets: Yes
Wet Bar: Yes

New Owned

Pre-Owned: Yes

Floors

Ceramic Tile: Yes
Marble: Yes
Wood: Yes

FP Desc/Location

Three +: Yes
Dining Room: Yes
Gas Logs: Yes
Living Room: Yes
Other (Use Remarks): Yes

Possession

Negotiable: 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: Hired Measurement SF Detached Style: Charleston Single Lot Description: 0 - .5 Acre Misc Exterior: Electric Gate; Fence - Brick; Fence - Private; Outdoor Kitchen; Patio; Porch - Front Porch; Rain Gutters Roof: Copper; Metal Exterior: Stucco Foundation: Basement Misc Interior: Ceiling - Smooth; Ceilings - 9'+; Kitchen Island; Skylight; Walk-In Closets; Wet Bar New Owned: Pre-Owned Rooms: Eat-In-Kitchen; Formal Living; Foyer; Laundry; Mother-In-Law Suite; Office; Pantry; Separate Dining Primary Bedroom: Ceiling Fan; Garden Tub/Shower; Upstairs; Walk-In Closets Cooling: Central Air; Other Floors: Ceramic Tile; Marble; Wood Heat: Central; Heat Pump; See Remarks Possession: Negotiable Showing Instructions: Contact Listing Agent Utility Suppliers: Charleston Water Service; Dominion Energy Proposed Financing: Any Assumable: No

Documents

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Neighborhood Map 39 Society ›

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Listing Office: Maison Real Estate

Last Updated: May - 02 - 2026

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