Across the street from Cannon Park, 126 Rutledge Avenue affords access to all the special things downtown Charleston offers. This spacious historic house, which is included in The Buildings of Charleston by Jonathan Poston, has been recently upgraded and updated by the current owners. The kitchen remodeling includes a large built-in Thermador refrigerator and freezer, La Cornue 43'' gas range, external venting hood, twin built-in dishwashers, and marble counters. A large dining room with built-in cabinets, crystal chandelier, and fireplace is located off the kitchen. Also downstairs are a formal living room with fireplace and den, which open by pocket doors, and a half bath. Front fence is by the late master blacksmith Philip Simmons. The long driveway provides great off-street parkinAlong with the front and back porches, the layout is perfect for both large and small entertaining and family gatherings. On the second floor, the master bedroom features a large walk-in closet, huge sitting room (which can be used as an additional bedroom), a fireplace, and upstairs porch access through the master bathroom. Two more bedrooms (one with walk-in closet) and a second full bath are also on this floor. The third floor, featuring new hardwood floors, can be adapted for many uses, from an expansive second master bedroom to a playroom or entertainment room. The back porch serves as additional living space with TV connections on the back porch. The yard has irrigation and up-lighting, is large, private, and has room to add a pool or fire pit. This house is ideally located near MUSC and is within walking distance to the finest restaurants and shopping. Also within walking or biking distance are Mason Preparatory School, Ashley Hall and Charleston Catholic.
Single-familyProperty Type
1890Year Built
7,840 sq ftLot Size
$1,038Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by • Daniel Ravenel Sotheby's International Realty
Listed by • Daniel Ravenel Sotheby's International Realty
Located directly across from Cannon Park, 126 Rutledge Avenue combines the best of historic charm, with a flowing floor plan that allows modern living. At the front of the home, the fence (on which famed ironmaster Philip Simmons worked) leads into a driveway that runs the length of the home. The up-lit palmetto trees create a graceful entrance for nighttime entertaining. Inside, the architecturally beautiful front steps wrap around an inviting foyer, complete with fireplace. To the right of the main hall entrance is a formal living room with a fireplace and cozy sitting area in the turret. The formal room leads into the den, with a large built-in bookcase. Across the hall, you enter the spacious dining room with built-in glass front storage beside the gas log fireplace. The large eat-in kitchen, in the back of the house has ample cabinet storage, as well as a large pantry. Three separate doors lead to the back porch. The large backyard is beautiful landscaped and includes front and back irrigation. The second floor houses the master bedroom with large walk-in closet. The master sitting room, which is the size of most living rooms, leads to the master bath. Through the master bath, you have access to the large wraparound second floor porch, overlooking the park. The second floor also contains a second bedroom and bathroom as well as an office/laundry room/additional bedroom. The third floor opens to a massive bedroom with turret sitting room and bathroom. This space can accommodate many different uses, from a master suite to multiple children's bedrooms along with playroom space.
Charleston Trident MLS #9915156
May 30, 2000
Sold
$575,000
$120/sq ft
Dec 3, 1999
Listed
$599,900
$125/sq ft
STUNNING VICTORIAN WITH PINE FLOORS, HIGH CEILINGS, SPACIOUS ROOMS,PORCHESMODERN KITCHEN, AND MASTER SUITE W/ SITTING ROOM. A MUST SEE! OWNER/AGENT BUYERS PLEASE VERIFY FOOTAGE. CHANDALIER IN FOYER DOES NOT CONVEY.
Charleston Trident MLS #9907187
Aug 13, 1999
Listing Removed
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Jun 7, 1999
Listed
$645,000
$134/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 3, 1997
Sold
$375,000
$78/sq ft
Public Records
May 22, 1990
Sold
$375,000
$78/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,119 (+6.0%)
$558,803 + $1,064,566
$1,623,369
2022
$6,715 (−4.8%)
$485,915 + $925,710
$1,411,625
2021
$7,054 (−3.7%)
2020
$7,322 (+15.0%)
2018
$6,367 (+1.8%)
2017
$6,256 (+27.8%)
2016
$4,895 (+4.3%)
2013
$4,691
Tax history for 126 Rutledge Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,119 (+6.0%)
$558,803 + $1,064,566
$1,623,369
2022
$6,715 (−4.8%)
$485,915 + $925,710
$1,411,625
2021
$7,054 (−3.7%)
2020
$7,322 (+15.0%)
2018
$6,367 (+1.8%)
2017
$6,256 (+27.8%)
2016
$4,895 (+4.3%)
2013
$4,691
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
4
Baths
3.5
Stories
2
Lot width
59 ft.
Lot depth
152 ft.
Lot size
8,968 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
4,594
Year built
1890
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Charleston County
APN
4570302126
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 14, 2026.
DR-12
OLD CITY HEIGHTS DISTRICT - 3
AR
OLD AND HISTORIC DISTRICT
SR CAT 1
Diverse Residential District
The DR districts allow multi-family residential (3 or more) dwellings and one-family attached dwellings as well as single- and two-family dwellings. Density limitations are 6.0, 9.0, 12.0, 19.4, 19.4, 26.4 and 26.4 units per acre respectively. Within the DR-1, DR-1F, DR-2, DR-2F districts, the Board of Zoning Appeals may approve as a special exception, fraternity houses, sorority houses, dormitories, and homes for the elderly.
Zone overlays
Old City Heights District 3
Amusement and Recreation Services Overlay Zone
Old and Historic District
Residential Short Term Rental - Category 1
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Golf related
Dec 2, 2019 • Final
Permit - painting
Repaint the building with a change in color.
Remodel
Jun 18, 2018 • Final
Permit - building, residential alteration
Roofing
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.