Situated in a prime location adjacent to the Medical University of South Carolina near the corner of Rutledge Avenue and Doughty Street, 165 Rutledge Avenue is a five-unit historic property with very little vacancy. There are five separate metered units, three of which are in the main house and two units are in the rear brick house. The main house has 4,885 square feet and the detached brick house has 1,234 square feet for an approximate total of 6,119 square feet. There are nine bedrooms and eight full baths. The 1800's historic details include a slate roof, ceiling medallions, plaster work, brick fireplaces, old heart pine floors, and large wraparound piazzas. With an income potential supported by location and unit configuration, the property has historically shown strong demand from the surrounding medical and academic community. As an added bonus, there is maneuverable parking on site for eight vehicles. This property offers potential to combine the top three floors (unit A and B) into a primary residence with a ground floor apartment and two smaller detached one-bedroom units in the rear. Zoning is DR 1. Walk to MUSC, College of Charleston, Charleston School of Law and Ashley Hall School, as well as world-renowned restaurants and shopping.
This Grand Mansion rest near the corner of Rutledge and Doughty Street directly across the street for the beautiful Ashley Hall School campus and backs up to the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC). The list price at around $200 per sq. foot makes this a perfect candidate for a conversion back to it original single family residence with a detached carriage house, off street parking and even space for a garden. Currently this home has 9 bedrooms, 6 baths along with 4 fire places and two full porches.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$325 (−98.4%)
$751,621 + $703,129
$1,454,750
2022
$20,323 (+1.2%)
$109,275 + $1,155,725
$1,265,000
2021
$20,072 (+0.7%)
2020
$19,925 (+11.9%)
2018
$17,799 (+5,074.0%)
2017
$344 (−97.3%)
2016
$12,737 (+3,602.6%)
2013
$344
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
1
Baths
—
Stories
4
Lot width
50 ft.
Lot depth
124 ft.
Lot size
6,200 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1972
Sq. Ft.
1,205
Year built
1900
Style
Multi-Family (5+ Unit)
County
Charleston County
APN
4601502102
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 14, 2026.
DR-1
OLD AND HISTORIC DISTRICT
AR
OLD CITY HEIGHTS DISTRICT - 2.5-3
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 and Historic District
Amusement and Recreation Services Overlay Zone
Residential Short Term Rental - Category 1
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Golf related
Apr 24, 2023 • Final
Permit - roofing, commercial alteration/repair
Roofing
Oct 29, 2018 • Final
Plumbing - commercial - sub
Install a tankless water heater.
Plumbing
Water heater
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.
Property details
Parking
Parking & Garage Information
Open Parking: Yes
Parking Features: Other
Interior
Interior Features
Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances: Built-In Electric Oven, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer Stacked, Washer
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Total Integer: 6
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 7
Heating & Cooling
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Heating: Natural Gas, Space Heater
Financial Information
Number Of Units Total: 5
Tenant Pays: All Utilities
Multi-Unit Information
Number Of Units Total: 5
Exterior
Exterior Features
Roof: Slate
Property Type
Residential Income
Property Information
Other Structures: Yes
Property Type: Residential Income
Building Information
Entry Location: Ground Level
Structure Type: More than 4, Other
Subdivision Information
Subdivision Name: Radcliffeborough
Financial
Tax Information
Tax District: 71 - City of Charleston
Tax Legal Description: 165 Rutledge
Tax Map Number: 4601502102
Utilities
Utility Information
Public Sewer
Utilities: Charleston Water Service
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Memminger
Middle Or Junior School: Simmons Pinckney
High School: Burke
Neighborhood Information
Subdivision Name: Radcliffeborough
MLS Area Major: 51 - Peninsula Charleston Inside of Crosstown
Public facts
Beds: 1
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 1,205
Stories: 4.0
Lot Size: 6,200 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (5+ Unit)
Year Built: 1900
Year Renovated: 1972
County: Charleston County
APN: 4601502102
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 14, 2026