Welcome to 197 Rutledge Avenue! This quintessential, circa 1850's, Charleston single, is centrally located in the heart of Historic Downtown and boasts four bedrooms and two full bathrooms! This is an opportunity and privilege of restoring the history while incorporating modern conveniences and personal touches to the classic and refined features this home offers. Providing so much opportunity and flexibility; you will not want to miss out on this exciting chance to breathe new life into one of downtown Charleston's most desirable neighborhoods! Easy to show - schedule your viewing today!
Single-familyProperty Type
1852Year Built
5,662 sq ftLot Size
$780Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by • MacNair Group, LLC
Bought with Kristopher King• Carriage Properties LLC
*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
2
Stories
2
Lot width
32 ft.
Lot depth
175 ft.
Lot size
5,600 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,352
Year built
1852
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Charleston County
APN
4601502084
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 14, 2026.
DR-2F
OLD CITY HEIGHTS DISTRICT - 2.5-3
OLD CITY DISTRICT
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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
Old City District
Amusement and Recreation Services Overlay Zone
Short Term Rental Overlay Zone
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Golf related
Mar 23, 2026 • Final
Fuel gas - residential standalone
Install new gas lanterns and fireplaces.
Gas
Dec 6, 2025 • Final
Permit - fence, residential new
Construct a new garden wall adjacent to the street and sidewalk.
Grading
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
Interior Features
Interior Features: Eat-in Kitchen, Family
Flooring: Wood
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2
Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 4
Exterior
Property Type
Residential
Single Family Detached
Lot Information
Lot Features: 0 - .5 Acre
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Subdivision Information
Subdivision Name: None
Financial
Tax Information
Tax District: 63 - City of Charleston
Tax Legal Description: 197 W RUTLEDGE
Tax Map Number: 4601502084
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: None
MLS Area Major: 51 - Peninsula Charleston Inside of Crosstown
Community Information
Community Features: Trash
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,352
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 5,600 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1852
Year Renovated: —
County: Charleston County
APN: 4601502084
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 14, 2026