Location most just dream of having in historic downtown! The perfect investment for renting to college students and MUSC resident Doctors! Walking distance to the College of Charleston, MUSC (next door to Rutledge Towers), Shopping & restaurants. Move in ready! This brick townhome, freshly painted, offers 4 bedrooms & 2 full baths. One bedroom is located on 1st floor along with full bath offering access for guest. Spacious bright living room- The kitchen offers granite counter tops with all new stainless appliances- refrigerator, stove, microwave and dishwasher. Beautiful hardwood flooring in the 3 bedrooms up, Foyer, Linen closet & full bath up. Enjoy the shared courtyard in rear with private storage area. Bicycle parking area & private dumpster for complex. Unit comes with 1 parking spot in complex along with 2 city parking permits! Property like this doesn't come along often. Great Investment!
TownhomeProperty Type
1962Year Built
$554Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by • Edwards & Assoc
Bought with Katie Frederick• Marshall Walker Real Estate
This four bedroom, two bath town home is conveniently located 1 block from MUSC and is in walking distance to CofC, shopping, restaurants and nightlife. Several recent upgrades include flooring, bathroom, granite kitchen counter tops and appliances. Stack-able washer/dryer is included. Shared courtyard in back. Unit also comes with 1 off street parking spot as well as 2 parking permits from the city.
Charleston Trident MLS #18004411
Aug 27, 2019
Listing Removed
—
Aug 20, 2018
Relisted
—
Aug 20, 2018
Listing Removed
—
May 24, 2018
Price Changed
$414,000
$345/sq ft
Apr 25, 2018
Price Changed
$419,000
$349/sq ft
Mar 7, 2018
Price Changed
$429,000
$358/sq ft
Feb 19, 2018
Listed
$439,000
$366/sq ft
Charleston Trident MLS #15021318
Oct 28, 2015
Sold
$380,000
$317/sq ft
Sep 8, 2015
Contingent
—
Aug 11, 2015
Listed
$399,000
$333/sq ft
Charleston Trident MLS #1420683
Feb 5, 2015
Listing Removed
—
Jul 31, 2014
Listed
$350,000
$292/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 2, 2014
Sold
$700,000
$583/sq ft
Charleston Trident MLS #1404281
May 30, 2014
Sold
$233,333
$194/sq ft
Feb 18, 2014
Listed
$250,000
$208/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 21, 1992
Sold
$175,000
$146/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 1, 1984
Sold
$69,500
$58/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$88 (−98.4%)
$135,000 + $375,000
$510,000
2022
$5,644 (+1.2%)
$150,000 + $200,000
$350,000
2021
$5,575 (+19.0%)
2020
$4,683 (−23.9%)
$73,800 + $221,300
$295,100
2018
$6,151 (+2.3%)
2017
$6,010 (+3.4%)
2016
$5,814 (+55.4%)
2013
$3,741
Tax history for 173 Rutledge Ave Unit S
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$88 (−98.4%)
$135,000 + $375,000
$510,000
2022
$5,644 (+1.2%)
$150,000 + $200,000
$350,000
2021
$5,575 (+19.0%)
2020
$4,683 (−23.9%)
$73,800 + $221,300
$295,100
2018
$6,151 (+2.3%)
2017
$6,010 (+3.4%)
2016
$5,814 (+55.4%)
2013
$3,741
*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
Beds
4
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
—
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,158
Year built
1962
Style
Condo/Co-op
County
Charleston County
APN
4601502144
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 14, 2026.
DR-1
SR CAT 1
OLD AND HISTORIC DISTRICT
OLD CITY HEIGHTS DISTRICT - 2.5-3
AR
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
Residential Short Term Rental - Category 1
Old and Historic District
Amusement and Recreation Services Overlay Zone
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Golf related
Property details
Parking
Parking & Garage Information
Carport Spaces: 0
Parking Features: Off Street, Other
Interior
Interior Features
Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Utility
Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer Stacked, ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances
Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Luxury Vinyl, Wood
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2
Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 4
Room Master Bedroom Level: Lower
Heating & Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Heating: Heat Pump
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Other
Roof: Architectural
Property Type
Residential
Single Family Attached
Lot Information
Lot Features: 0 - .5 Acre
Property Information
Other Structures: No, Storage
Ownership: Condominium
Property Type: Residential
Building Information
Levels: Two
Structure Type: Condominium, Townhouse
Subdivision Information
Subdivision Name: Rutledge Green
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: 5897
Tax District: 63 - City of Charleston
Tax Legal Description: Unit S % of ownership of Com Elem 5.098%
Tax Map Number: 46015502144
Utilities
Utility Information
Public Sewer
Utilities: Charleston Water Service, Dominion Energy
Location
HOA Information
Association Fee: 475
Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
School Information
Elementary School: Memminger
Middle Or Junior School: Simmons Pinckney
High School: Burke
Neighborhood Information
Subdivision Name: Rutledge Green
MLS Area Major: 51 - Peninsula Charleston Inside of Crosstown
Community Information
Community Features: Lawn Maint Incl, Trash
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,158
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: —
Style: Condo/Co-op
Year Built: 1962
Year Renovated: —
County: Charleston County
APN: 4601502144
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 14, 2026