This turn-key condo, located in the heart of historic Ansonborough in downtown Charleston, is one of four units in the building. Unit C consists of three bedrooms and two and one-half bathrooms. Enter this unit from the front portico through the original doors into the shared entrance hall or from the exterior back stairs landing entrance.The open, light-filled downstairs with 12-foot high ceilings includes the living and dining areas with a gas fireplace, a half bath, and the kitchen. Two sets of double French doors lead to a private balcony. Floors are original heart pine. The kitchen has quartz counter tops and a handmade tile backsplash. Appliances are stainless steel and include a 36-inch, 6 burner gas stove, dishwasher, Sub-Zero refrigerator, and a double stainless-steel sink. Off the kitchen is a walk-through pantry and utility/storage area. Upstairs includes 3 bedrooms, one of which is currently used as an office. The primary bedroom is en-suite, and the other 2 bedrooms share a hall bath. Bathrooms are tile. The upstairs hall includes the laundry area and a linen closet. Bedrooms include walk-in closets. Floors in all rooms are heart pine. Ceilings are approximately 12-14 feet high. The garden and parking area is accessed through a secured gated driveway. Wrought iron gates and fences are original. Two assigned parking spaces are included. Street parking is also available with a resident parking pass. Ansonborough neighborhood is ideally located and is very walkable. Within a few blocks of the building are Gaillard Auditorium, Dock Street Theatre, Charleston's historic churches, Meeting Street, King Street, numerous restaurants, shops, a major supermarket, pharmacies, the Market, Marion Square, and many other downtown Charleston landmarks. The Historic Charleston Foundation has an easement on the exterior of this historic brick and stucco building constructed in the 1840s. A major restoration of the exterior was undertaken in 2021-22. The property is not in a flood zone. This condo is ideal as a primary residence or a second home. Monthly regime fees include exterior maintenance including roof and crawl space, management company, garden/landscaping, hazard and flood insurance and termite bond.
Sold for $2,200,000
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$2,200,000
55 Society St APT C, Charleston, SC 29401
3beds
1,900sqft
Condo
Built in 1840
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$-- Zestimate®
$1,158/sqft
$6,028 Estimated rent
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Heat pump
Cooling
- Evaporative
Features
- Has fireplace: Yes
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,900 sqft
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 4580103117
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
Condition
- Year built: 1840
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Charleston
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,158/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,870,600
- Annual tax amount: $8,800
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/22/2026 | Sold | $2,200,000$1,158/sqft |
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| 4/2/2026 | Listed for sale | $2,200,000+34.6%$1,158/sqft |
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| 5/17/2022 | Sold | $1,635,000+3.2%$861/sqft |
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| 4/15/2022 | Pending sale | $1,585,000$834/sqft |
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| 4/15/2022 | Contingent | $1,585,000$834/sqft |
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| 4/8/2022 | Listed for sale | $1,585,000+258.2%$834/sqft |
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| 8/16/1999 | Sold | $442,500$233/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,800 +7% | $74,830 +14.4% |
| 2024 | $8,220 +3.9% | $65,400 |
| 2023 | $7,910 +170.9% | $65,400 +171.6% |
| 2022 | $2,920 -4.7% | $24,080 |
| 2021 | $3,064 -3.6% | $24,080 |
| 2020 | $3,179 | $24,080 +16.4% |
| 2019 | $3,179 | $20,680 -8.8% |
| 2017 | $3,179 +18.1% | $22,680 |
| 2016 | $2,692 +4.4% | $22,680 |
| 2015 | $2,579 -3.3% | $22,680 |
| 2014 | $2,667 | -- |
| 2011 | $2,667 +14.4% | -- |
| 2010 | $2,330 -1.1% | $17,920 |
| 2009 | $2,355 +8.2% | $17,920 |
| 2008 | $2,176 -32.3% | $17,920 |
| 2006 | $3,213 -0.8% | $17,920 |
| 2005 | $3,240 -2.8% | $17,920 +17.3% |
| 2004 | $3,332 +0.8% | $15,280 |
| 2003 | $3,306 +2.8% | $15,280 |
| 2002 | $3,215 +78% | $15,280 +90.3% |
| 2000 | $1,806 | $8,030 |
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Neighborhood: Ansonborough
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Memminger Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.3 mi
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- 1/10Burke High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.4 mi
- South Carolina
- Charleston County
- Charleston
- 29401
- Ansonborough
- 55 Society St Apartment C