Price is Firm. Wonderful 3 Unit Apartment Building with 9 Bedrooms, 5.5 Bathrooms, and 8 Parking Spaces perfectly situated on the Peninsula at the corner of Rutledge Avenue and Bee Street. Excellent rental units adjacent to MUSC and convenient to the College of Charleston. The property is valued at $1.2M; $133k per Bedroom; $223 psf and has been discounted by $450k to account for deferred maintenance (see Agent for details). Sentricon Termite System in place and transferrable to Buyer at $425 per year. Please see the attached property pro-forma. AE Flood Zone. Zoned DR-2 in the Short Term Overlay District, but Zoned Residential (Therefore Bed and Breakfast rules would apply if someone wanted to use the property as a Short Term Rental. Conditions are attached) Please allow 24 hour Notice
Multi-familyProperty Type
1870Year Built
4,356 sq ftLot Size
Listed by • Southeastern Management Group
Bought with Randy Espeseth• Carolina Elite Real Estate
Located on the corner of Bee and Rutledge it is convenient to the hospitals and comes with eight parking spaces. The third and fourth floor unit features 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and a renovated kitchen with quartz counters and white cabinetry. The...
first floor unit is partially demo'd due to renovations and has low ceilings. The second floor unit bedrooms have beautiful moulding and architectural details.
7 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Heidi Huddleston
Redfin Associate agent
Sale history for 185 Rutledge Ave
Date
Event
Price
Charleston Trident MLS #19030685
Apr 3, 2020
Sold
$750,000
Mar 6, 2020
Pending
—
Feb 24, 2020
Contingent
—
Nov 4, 2019
Listed
$750,000
Charleston Trident MLS #19010893
Jul 1, 2019
Listing Removed
—
Apr 11, 2019
Listed
$1,495,000
Charleston Trident MLS #2507991
Sep 21, 2005
Listing Removed
—
Mar 8, 2005
Listed
$1,050,000
Charleston Trident MLS #2507992
Sep 15, 2005
Listing Removed
—
Mar 8, 2005
Listed
$1,050,000
Charleston Trident MLS #2508430
Sep 14, 2005
Listing Removed
—
Mar 8, 2005
Listed
$1,050,000
Public Records
Feb 11, 1991
Sold
$230,000
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$13,077 (+8.1%)
$516,350 + $827,150
$1,343,500
2022
$12,093 (+1.2%)
$449,000 + $301,000
$750,000
2021
$11,945 (−5.8%)
2020
$12,686 (+11.9%)
$449,000 + $301,000
$750,000
2018
$11,337 (+2.3%)
2017
$11,079 (+3.4%)
2016
$10,719 (+21.5%)
2013
$8,820
Tax history for 185 Rutledge Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$13,077 (+8.1%)
$516,350 + $827,150
$1,343,500
2022
$12,093 (+1.2%)
$449,000 + $301,000
$750,000
2021
$11,945 (−5.8%)
2020
$12,686 (+11.9%)
$449,000 + $301,000
$750,000
2018
$11,337 (+2.3%)
2017
$11,079 (+3.4%)
2016
$10,719 (+21.5%)
2013
$8,820
*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
9
Baths
6.5
Stories
2
Lot width
38 ft.
Lot depth
110 ft.
Lot size
4,180 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2000
Sq. Ft.
5,368
Year built
1870
Style
Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
County
Charleston County
APN
4601502089
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 14, 2026.
DR-2
OLD CITY HEIGHTS DISTRICT - 2.5-3
AR
OLD CITY DISTRICT
ST
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
Amusement and Recreation Services Overlay Zone
Old City District
Short Term Rental Overlay Zone
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Golf related
Jul 22, 2026 • Active
Permit - building, multi-family alteration
Repair a leak by installing new roof flashing at a dormer. Remove and replace siding as needed to complete the installation. Repaint the work area to match the existing finish.
Roofing
Oct 23, 2024 • Final
Permit - painting
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.
Property details
Interior
Financial Information
Number Of Units Total: 3
Multi-Unit Information
Number Of Units Total: 3
Exterior
Property Type
Residential Income
Property Information
Property Type: Residential Income
Building Information
Structure Type: Triplex
Subdivision Information
Subdivision Name: Peninsula
Financial
Tax Information
Tax District: 71 - City of Charleston
Tax Legal Description: TMS # 460-15-02-089
Tax Map Number: 4601502089
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Memminger
Middle Or Junior School: Courtenay
High School: Burke
Neighborhood Information
Subdivision Name: Peninsula
MLS Area Major: 51 - Peninsula Charleston Inside of Crosstown
Public facts
Beds: 9
Baths: 6.5
Sq. Ft.: 5,368
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 4,180 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1870
Year Renovated: 2000
County: Charleston County
APN: 4601502089
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 14, 2026