MLS# 23003579 | 55 Society Street UNIT D Charleston SC | Ansonborough subdivision

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$1,635,000
55 Society Street UNIT D
Charleston, SC 29401
  • 3Beds
  • 2Full Baths
  • 1Half Baths
  • 2,090SqFt
  • 1840Year Built
  • 0.00Acres
  • MLS# 23003579
  • Residential
  • Single Family Attached
  • Sold

  • Approx Time on Market2 months, 14 days
  • AreaHistoric Charleston
  • CountyCharleston
  • Subdivision Ansonborough

Overview

55 Society was constructed between 1840 - 1842 as The High School of Charleston. Designed by the famed Charleston architect, Edward Brickell White, the structure is classic revival in design with six massive Corinthian columns supporting the portico. White also designed numerous churches and public buildings throughout Charleston and other South Carolina cities. The building was rehabilitated into 4 luxury condominiums in the 1980's featuring 13 foot ceilings and original heart pine flooring. Apartment D occupies the second and third floor of the building on the western corner. The main level features a foyer, library, living/dining room with mantled fireplace, powder room and kitchen with breakfast area. Both the dining area and the breakfast area open to a private balcony.On the second floor is the primary bedroom with private bathroom and walk in closet. The additional two bedrooms share a bathroom. There is generous closet space and access to attic storage. Recent improvements include renovated kitchen with stainless appliances and remodeled bathrooms on the second floor. Most systems, plumbing and appliances have been replaced in the past few years. There are two off-street parking spaces in the back.Dining, breakfast area and library light fixtures do not convey.



Sale Info

Listing Date: 02-16-2023

Sold Date: 05-01-2023

Aprox Days on Market: 
    2 month(s), 14 day(s)

Listing Sold: 
   2 Year(s), 2 month(s), 19 day(s) ago

Original Asking Price: $1,695,000

Asking Price: $1,695,000

Selling Price: $1,635,000

Price Difference From Original: 
Reduced By $60,000

Price Difference From Asking: 
Reduced By $60,000

Agriculture / Farm

Grazing Permits Forest Service:  No

Grazing Permits Private:  No

Grazing Permits Blm:  No

Horse:  No

Farm Credit Service Incl:  No

Association Fees / Info

Bathroom Info

Halfbaths:  1

Fullbaths:  2

Building Info

Levels:  3 Stories

Window Features:  Window Treatments

Year Built:  1840

Floors:  Wood

Business Info

Rent Control:  No

Buyer Compensation

Exterior Features

Fencing:  Brick, Wrought Iron

Misc Ext:  Front Porch

Exterior Features:  Balcony

Pool Private:  No

Garage / Parking

Gar Pkg:  Off Street

Garage:  No

Attached Garage:  No

Green / Env Info

Interior Features

Desclocation:  One

Interior Features:  Ceiling - Smooth, High Ceilings, Walk-In Closet(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Entrance Foyer, Living/Dining Combo, Separate Dining

Fireplace:  Yes

Num Fireplaces:  1

Lot Info

Lot Desc:  0 - .5 Acre

Lot Size Units:  Acres

Acres:  0.00

Irrigation Water Rights:  No

Offer Compensation

Other

Mobile Home Remains:  No

Property Info

Property Type:  A

Stories:  3

Foundation:  Crawl Space

Exterior:  Brick, Stucco

New Construction:  No

Roof:  Metal

Property Subtype:  None

Building Area Units:  Square Feet

Special:  Flood Insurance

View:  No

Home Warranty:  No

Habitable Residence:  No

Structure Type:  Condominium

Room Info

Beds:  3

Primary Bedroom Features:  Ceiling Fan(s), Walk-In Closet(s)

Room Master Bedroom Level:  Upper

Sale / Lease Info

Sold Date:  2023-05-01T00:00:00

Lease Renewal Option:  No

Lease Considered:  No

Lease Assignable:  No

Special Features

Sqft Info

Sqft:  2090

Unit Info

Unit:  D

Utilities / Hvac

Water Source:  Public

Utilities:  Charleston Water Service, Dominion Energy

Heating:  Yes

Heat:  Heat Pump

Water Sewer:  Public Sewer

Cooling:  Central Air

Cooling:  Yes

Waterfront / Water

Waterfront:  No

Schools

Elem:  Memminger

Middle:  Courtenay

High:  Burke

Directions

On Society Street Between East Bay Street And Meeting Street On The South Of The Street.

Courtesy of listing office Lois Lane Properties 

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Price & Status History (on marshallwalker.com since Thu, Feb 16th 2023)
  • Original Price: $1,695,000
  • Current Price: $1,695,000
  • Price Reduced: $0
Date ChangedFromTo
05/01/2023$1,635,000 $1,695,000 Increase by $60,000
05/01/2023$1,695,000 $1,635,000 Reduced by $60,000

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