THIS TURN OF THE CENTURY DUPLEX COULD BE A WONDERFUL OWNER-OCCUPIED PROPERTY. THE WOOD FLOORS ARE INLAID, FRENCH DOORS FRAME BAY-WINDOWED ROOMS, AND EACH UNIT IS OVER 2,000 SQFT. OFF-STREET PARKING IS MORE THAN AMPLE, AND THERE'S A MAGNOLIA-COVERED SIDE YARD THAT IS WAITING TO BE GARDENED. THE FRONT YARD HAS WROUGHT IRON FENCING. PROPERTY WAS RENOVATED IN 1999 FOR STUDENT OCCUPANCY AND CENTRAL HEAT AND AIR WAS ADDED AT THAT TIME. CURRENT INCOME IS $45,600 PER YEAR (TENANTS PAY ALL UTILITIES), EXPENSES ARE $12,274, NOI IS $33,326. CLICK ON PICTURE FOR FLOOR PLAN AND SITE LAYOUT. CONTRACT CONTINGENT ON FINANCING & INSPECTION
Multi-familyProperty Type
1910Year Built
8,555 sq ftLot Size
$663Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by • John Poston & Company, Inc.
Bought with Penny Altman• Dunes Properties of Chas Inc
Source:Charleston Trident MLS #2206188
Redfin Estimate
$2,963,436
$2.0M since sold in November 2007$1.1M since September
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This home's estimate is 62.4% higher than the average sale price ($1.82M) of 6 comparable homes.
THIS TURN OF THE CENTURY DUPLEX COULD BE A WONDERFUL OWNER-OCCUPIED PROPERTY. THE WOOD FLOORS ARE INLAID, FRENCH DOORS FRAME BAY-WINDOWED ROOMS, AND EACH UNIT IS OVER 2,000 SQFT. OFF-STREET PARKING IS MORE THAN AMPLE, AND THERE'S A MAGNOLIA-COVERED SIDE YARD THAT IS WAITING TO BE GARDENED. THE FRONT YARD HAS WROUGHT IRON FENCING. PROPERTY WAS RENOVATED IN 1999 FOR STUDENT OCCUPANCY AND CENTRAL HEAT AND AIR WAS ADDED AT THAT TIME. CURRENT INCOME IS $45,600 PER YEAR (TENANTS PAY ALL UTILITIES), EXPENSES ARE $12,274, NOI IS $33,326. CLICK ON PICTURE FOR FLOOR PLAN AND SITE LAYOUT. CONTRACT CONTINGENT ON FINANCING & INSPECTION
Public Records
Jan 27, 1999
Sold
$310,000
$69/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$47,622 (+7.6%)
$862,500 + $2,357,500
$3,220,000
2022
$44,261 (+371.1%)
$750,000 + $2,050,000
$2,800,000
2021
$9,396 (−61.4%)
2020
$24,317 (+12.3%)
2018
$21,649 (−14.9%)
2017
$25,434 (+3.4%)
2016
$24,600 (+22.2%)
2013
$20,125
Tax history for 196 Rutledge Ave Unit D
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$47,622 (+7.6%)
$862,500 + $2,357,500
$3,220,000
2022
$44,261 (+371.1%)
$750,000 + $2,050,000
$2,800,000
2021
$9,396 (−61.4%)
2020
$24,317 (+12.3%)
2018
$21,649 (−14.9%)
2017
$25,434 (+3.4%)
2016
$24,600 (+22.2%)
2013
$20,125
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning and permits
Zoning
Permits
DR-2F
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
Aug 21, 2023 • Final
Permit - building, multi-family alteration
Perform exterior wood repairs and touch-up painting. No structural or design changes are included.
Remodel
Jun 6, 2022 • Final
Fuel gas - single family/duplex dwelling - alteration or addition
Gas
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
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 6
# of 1/2 Baths: 2
Heating & Cooling
Heating Fuel Type: Electric
Heating Type: Heat Pump
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 2
Fireplace Type: Masonry
Has Fireplace
Exterior
Exterior Information
Foundation Type: Slab
Building Style Type: Victorian
Exterior Wall: Wood Siding
Roof Covering Type: Metal
Roof Shape Type: Hip
Building Type: Residential
Property Information
Subdivision Name: HEADQUARTERS
Living Sq. Ft: 4,470
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 2,207
Building Sq. Ft: 4,470
# of Stories: 2
Legal Description: DESCRIPTION -194 196 RUTLEDGE AND OLIVER CT PLATSUFFIX XXX-NONE POLTWP 004
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 2
Land Sq. Ft: 8,555
Legal Lot Number: 22
Municipality Name: CITY OF CHARLESTON
Acres: 0.1964
Depth Footage: 145
Front Footage: 59
County Use Description: RESID-DUP/TRI
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Tax District County: CITY OF CHARLESTON
Public facts
Beds: 6
Baths: 7.0
Sq. Ft.: 4,470
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 8,555 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1910
Year Renovated: —
County: Charleston County
APN: 4601502063
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 6, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Memminger Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.8mi
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Simmons Pinckney Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi
4/10
Burke High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.5mi
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
9/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
10/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 105° expected this year, 19 days in 30 years
9/10 Wind Factor
99% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Sun exposure
63/ 100
Moderate sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be some shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Estimated sale price
$2.82M – $3.41M
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