21 Rutledge Avenue is a wonderful Fitzsimmons townhouse located just steps away from Colonial Lake in the highly coveted South of Broad neighborhood. As you step inside, you are welcomed by an entrance hall with large separate living and dining rooms on the right and a half bath on left. A cozy family room and kitchen overlook the garden at the back of the home. Upstairs, you'll find three spacious bedrooms, one that is currently used as an office and two bathrooms. The charming private courtyard provides a tranquil outdoor setting, that can be accessed from the kitchen, family room or ivy-covered archway on the right side of the house. There is one off-street parking spot to the left of the townhouse. Enjoy this fantastic location, in close proximity to everything that historic downtownCharleston has to offer!
TownhomeProperty Type
1973Year Built
1,742 sq ftLot Size
$823Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by • William Means Real Estate, LLC
Bought with Georgia Nettles• Daniel Ravenel Sotheby's International Realty
BEAUTIFUL TOWNHOUSE IN PRISTINE CONDITION!SOUTH OF BROAD-JUST STEPS AWAY FROM COLONIAL LAKE.SPACIOUS LIVING & DINING ROOMS.PRIVATECOURTYARD WITH ACCESS FROM FAMILY ROOM, KITCHEN AND THROUGH IVY COVERED ARCHWAY ON FRONT RIGHT SIDE OF HOUSE.LARGE ATTIC WITH WINDOW. ONE OFF-STREET PARKING SPACE.CURTAINS DO NOT CONVEY. SQUARE FOOTAGE IS FROM TAX RECORDS AND MUST BE VERIFIED BY OWNER.DECORATIVE FIREPLACE IN LIVING ROOM.CONTRACT CONTINGENT ON INSPECTION - TO BE REMOVED BY JANUARY 25, 2000
As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
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Lot width
26 ft.
Lot depth
71 ft.
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Style
Townhouse
County
Charleston County
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Last updated by owner on Jun 24, 2025.
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OLD AND HISTORIC DISTRICT
OLD CITY HEIGHTS DISTRICT - 3.5
SR CAT 1
Single- and Two-family Residential District
The STR district allows single-and two-family dwellings and all uses permitted in the SR districts. The minimum lot size for a two-family dwelling is 9,000 sq ft for a maximum density of 7.3 units per acre.
Zone overlays
Amusement and Recreation Services Overlay Zone
Old and Historic District
Residential Short Term Rental - Category 1
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Golf related
Aug 17, 2026 • Active
Permit - building, residential alteration
Perform an interior renovation and replace exterior doors. Install a new landing and steps at the back of the house. Replace the shingle roof with similar materials.
Remodel
Mar 11, 2026 • Final
Electrical - single family/duplex dwelling - temporary pole
Electrical
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
Carport Spaces: 0
Parking Features: Off Street
Interior
Interior Features
Interior Features: Ceiling - Smooth, Wet Bar, Family, Formal Living, Entrance Foyer, Separate Dining
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Cooktop, Electric Double Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
Fireplace Features: Other
Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Wood
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.5
Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 3
Room Master Bedroom Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
Room Master Bedroom Level: Upper
Heating & Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Heating: Electric
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Rain Gutters
Fencing: Fence - Wooden Enclosed
Roof: Asphalt
Property Type
Residential
Single Family Attached
Lot Information
Lot Features: 0 - .5 Acre, Interior Lot
Property Information
Other Structures: No
Property Type: Residential
Building Information
Levels: Two
Structure Type: Townhouse
Subdivision Information
Subdivision Name: South of Broad
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: 3023
Tax District: 71 - City of Charleston
Tax Legal Description: Unit 2
Tax Map Number: 4571203155
Utilities
Utility Information
Public Sewer
Utilities: Charleston Water Service, Dominion Energy
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Memminger
Middle Or Junior School: Simmons Pinckney
High School: Burke
Neighborhood Information
Subdivision Name: South of Broad
MLS Area Major: 51 - Peninsula Charleston Inside of Crosstown
Community Information
Community Features: Trash
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: —
Style: Townhouse
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Charleston County
APN: —
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 24, 2025