60 Anson Street’s brick facade with blue shutters, an ivy-covered wall, and large shade trees.
Three-story brick house with dark shutters and white-trimmed windows, framed by a leafy street tree.
Three-story brick corner building with dark shutters and tall windows on a Charleston street.
Historic R. M. Venning House plaque on a brick wall beside a blue door.
Brick-walled study with exposed beams, a blue desk, leather armchair, and tall shuttered windows.
Dark green front door with a 60 plaque in an ivy-topped brick wall.
Brick home courtyard with a stone path, French doors, mature trees, and an open wooden gate.
Courtyard entrance with a black gate, ivy-covered stone wall, paved path, and lush landscaping.
Stone courtyard with outdoor dining furniture, mature trees, and lush plantings enclosed by brick walls.
Courtyard garden with an ivy-covered wall and face-shaped fountain flowing into a small pond.
Stone face fountain pours water amid ivy and lush courtyard plants.
Brick courtyard patio with outdoor dining furniture, mature trees, and a wall fountain.
Brick courtyard with French doors, leafy tree, garden plantings, and metal patio dining sets.
Brick courtyard patio with metal dining sets, French doors, and mature trees.
Aerial view over downtown Charleston rooftops toward the harbor and distant shoreline.
Round weathered metal plaque with raised lettering on a brick wall
Brick home entrance with white French door, stone courtyard path, flowering planters, and ivy-covered gate.
Brick home courtyard with a white glass-paneled door, stone path, mature tree, and flower planters.
Entry hall with a dark wood staircase, patterned runner, and glass-paneled front door.
Foyer with a glass-paneled door opening onto a leafy brick courtyard and a stone tile floor.
Living room with a white mantel fireplace, yellow walls, and traditional furnishings.
Living room with a white fireplace, tall curtained windows, and polished hardwood floors.
Living room with a white sofa, patterned rug, dark hardwood floors, and tall curtained windows.
Living room with a white mantel fireplace, floral armchair, botanical prints, and dark coffee table.
Living room with tall windows, hardwood floors, a white sofa, and an antique wooden cabinet.
Kitchen with white cabinetry, granite counters, and a stainless-steel range beneath a large hood.
Kitchen with extensive white cabinetry, a coffee station, and a patterned runner rug.
Kitchen gas cooktop and oven set into speckled granite countertops above white cabinetry.
Kitchen with a granite counter, stainless double sink, tall faucet, and shuttered windows.
Kitchen with white cabinets, granite counters, stainless steel appliances, and a doorway to the dining room.
Dining area with a crystal chandelier, two carved chairs, and a garden view through the window.
Dining room with a dark wood table, white brick wall, and French doors opening onto a garden.
Dining room with a dark wood table, iron chandelier, and open French doors to a courtyard garden.
Brick patio facade with three open French doorways, climbing vines, and a large planter.
Dining room with a long dark wood table, ornate lantern, red flowers, and antique sideboard.
Powder room with pedestal sink, palm-print wallpaper, tall shuttered window, and wicker table.
Foyer with a dark wood staircase and a view into a bright living room.
Stair landing with a dark wood railing, framed citrus prints, and a lit wall sconce.
Wood staircase beside a wood-paneled living room with leather seating and tall windows.
Wood-paneled living room with built-in bookshelves, a fireplace, and tall windows.
Living room with wood-paneled walls, tall windows, and varied upholstered seating.
Wood-paneled living room with two tall windows, framed art, and upholstered chairs.
Hallway with rustic wood doors, dark floors, tall windows, and a hanging lantern.
Green hallway with a console desk, framed artwork, shuttered windows, and a pink upholstered chair.
Furnished bedroom with a wooden bed, antique dressers, pale green walls, and patterned rugs.
Bedroom with pale green walls, plaid window drapes, hardwood floors, and a large bed.
Bathroom with matching double vanities and a central glass-enclosed tiled shower.
Bathroom with a long white vanity, ornate mirror, and glass-enclosed stone shower.
Bathroom with a stone-tiled glass shower, plantation shutters, and an antique console with flowers.
Walk-in closet with built-in shelving, hanging clothes, and a tall shuttered window.
Wooden staircase with white risers, a dark turned railing, and paneled walls.
Wooden staircase with white balusters, a hanging glass chandelier, and equestrian wall art.
Sitting room with a patterned loveseat, wooden desk, and framed portrait beside a large window.
Study with exposed brick walls, timber beams, a blue desk, and leather chairs.
Art studio with exposed brick, timber beams, painting shelves, and a blue worktable.
White ceiling with exposed dark wood beams and track lighting above a room.
Bedroom with pale aqua walls, tall white-trimmed windows, and a large bed with a quilted coverlet.
Bedroom with a dark wood four-poster bed, pale blue walls, and a large patterned rug.
Bedroom with two wooden beds, pale green walls, and polished hardwood floors.
Bedroom with two beds, pale green walls, hardwood floors, and tall sunlit windows.
Sage-green room with three shuttered windows, a checked chair, and an antique chest topped with flowers.
Bathroom with a pedestal sink, ornate gilt-framed mirror, patterned wallpaper, and built-in shelving.
Tiled walk-in shower with glass doors beside an open doorway to adjoining rooms.
Aerial view of Charleston rooftops, leafy streets, and palm trees.
Aerial view of 60 Anson Street, with a white flat roof and leafy courtyard among neighboring buildings.
Aerial panorama of Charleston rooftops, leafy streets, and church steeples.
Aerial view over Charleston rooftops toward the harbor and Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge.
Aerial view over Charleston rooftops toward the harbor and blue water.
Aerial view of Charleston homes and harbor beneath a partly cloudy sky.
Aerial view of Charleston rooftops and church steeples stretching toward the harbor.
First-floor plan showing living room, kitchen, foyer, breakfast nook, pantry, and dining room.
Second-floor plan showing a family room, primary suite, stairs, and fireplace.
Third-floor plan of 60 Anson Street with two bedrooms, a studio, bathroom, closets, and stairs.
Three-floor layout for 60 Anson Street, with labeled rooms and approximate dimensions.
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$2,900,000

60 Anson Street

4 Beds 3 Baths 3,554 Sq.Ft. 2,178 Sq.Ft.

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Description

Step into Charleston's storied past with this beautifully preserved and thoughtfully updated residence--the historic R.M. Venning House, circa 1851--nestled in the heart of the highly sought-after Ansonborough district. Ideally positioned within walking distance of King Street's acclaimed dining, art galleries, and boutique shopping, this home blends timeless architecture with modern comfort for the ultimate downtown lifestyle.Lovingly maintained and enhanced by its current owners, this elegant four-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bath brick single house showcases enduring craftsmanship and Lowcountry charm. The updated kitchen offers abundant storage and a functional layout that complements both everyday living and gracious entertaining. The inviting dining room opens to a magnificent privatecourtyard, a serene sanctuary surrounded by lush greenery and historic brick wallsperfect for morning coffee, alfresco dining, or evening gatherings under Charleston's soft glow.
On the third floor, a stunning art studio features exposed beams, original brick walls, and abundant natural lightan inspiring space that captures the home's distinctive character. Throughout the property, exposed brick, heart pine floors, and custom details echo its 19th-century origins while ensuring modern livability.
With its unbeatable walkability, captivating architecture, and refined interiors, 60 Anson Street offers the rare opportunity to own a piece of Charleston historywhere every detail reflects the charm and elegance that define the Holy City.

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Location

60 Anson Street, Charleston, SC 29401

Status

Sold

Date Sold

April 10, 2026

Property Amenities

Interior
Laundry room Laundry Room
Fireplace Family Room, Living Room, Two
Flooring Wood
Total Bedrooms: 4
Half Bathrooms: 1
Full Bathrooms: 2
Other Interior Features High Ceilings, Walk-In Closet(s), Formal Living, Entrance Foyer, Separate Dining
Area & Lot
Total area 3,554 Sq.Ft.
Lot Area 2,178 Sq.Ft.
Living area 3,554 Sq.Ft.
MLS® ID 25031170
Year Built 1851
High School Burke
Middle School Simmons Pinckney
Elementary School Memminger
Architecture Styles Charleston Single
Type Residential
Status Sold
Exterior
Stories 3
Air conditioning Central Air
Heat type Central, Forced Air
Water Source Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Lot Features 0 - 5 Acre, Corner Lot, Level
Roof See Remarks
Utilities Charleston Water Service, Dominion Energy
Finance
Sales Price $2,900,000

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