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79 Anson St, Charleston, SC 29401
79 Anson St, Charleston, SC 29401
Sold for $5,600,000
79 Anson St, Charleston, SC 29401
Sold for $5,600,000
79 Anson St, Charleston, SC 29401
79 Anson St, Charleston, SC 29401
79 Anson St, Charleston, SC 29401
79 Anson St, Charleston, SC 29401

79 Anson St Charleston, SC 29401

$5,600,000

CLOSED
Beds
5
Baths
7
Sqft
6,715
Acres
0.41
Year
1760
Close Date
Jul 27, 2022
Property Type
Residential
Sub Type
Single Family Detached
Per Square Foot
$834
Date Listed
Jun 17, 2022

Description of 79 Anson St, Charleston, SC 29401

Listing details for 79 Anson St, Charleston, SC 29401 : This 2021 Carolopolis Award winning home is truly a treasure. Through the combined efforts of the owners, Architect Glen Keyes, Landscape Architect Sheila Wertimer, and Gochnauer Construction, the Daniel Legare House, c. 1760, has been brought back to its grandeur. The main house has a theater room, office, elevator and two laundry areas. The property also features a charming 2br guest house and has a rear courtyard with an authentic 1953 sq ft 19th century Irish pub a"probably Charleston's finest private entertainment venue. The home is considered to be the oldest surviving home in Ansonborough and was the first home in the city to be protected by a Historic Charleston Foundation easement. Lots of this size, 17,860 sq ft, rarely come on the market. This is truly a rare opportunity.Main house has 3,751 sq ft, 3 bedrooms and 3 1/2 baths, Master Shower is also Steam Room, office, Sub-Zero refrigerator and freezer, bosch dishwasher, Wolf Gas Range, Sharp Microwave, Wine Coolers, Kitchen TV, Kitchen Island, tankless water heaters The landscape and drive feature cobblestone driveway, landscape lighting, outdoor music, 13 parking spaces, gas fire pit and a private courtyard. The Guest House, 1011 sq ft, has 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, a living area and nice kitchen. At the back of the property there is a 19th century Irish pub, 1,953 sq ft, which has folding doors to open up the entertainment area to the private courtyard for large events. The bar has all the equipment one would need, refrigerators, freezers, beer cooler, wine cooler, commercial dishwasher, pool table etc. The owners have hosted charitable events in this building. This sale is subject to restrictions and covenants of the Historic Charleston Foundation.
Listing Updated : 04-02-2026 at 4:11 AM EDT
Listing Provided By

Tom Read, Read & Read Inc. REALTORS

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Source

CTMLS, MLS#: 22016161

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$4.56M – $7.61M
Exact number$2,845,000

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Property History

DateEventPrice
7/27/2022
Sold
$5,600,000
$834/sqft
Source:CTMLS #22016161
6/17/2022
Listed for sale
—
Source:CTMLS #22016161
4/5/2017
Sold
$2,480,000
$369/sqft
Source:CTMLS #15000615
1/8/2015
Listed for sale
—
Source:CTMLS #15000615

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