CHARLESTON SINLE HOME WITH ADDITIONAL CARRIAGE HOUSE! Full of historic charm, the main house features original fireplaces, exposed brick, original exposed rafters and historic trim all with a great, livable floor plan. The large bright kitchen has room for an eat-in kitchen allowing you to use the dining area for a living room if you'd like. The front room has a closet if you wanted to use it as a fourth bedroom but it would also make a beautiful living room with original fireplace and lots of light with access to one of the two piazzas. Two of the upstairs bedrooms share a bath and have access via the hallway to the upstairs piazza. The large master bedroom has vaulted ceilings, an en suite bath and a walk in closet...all a rare find in a Downtown home.The renovated carriage house has it's own private patio, stained beamed ceilings, granite counter tops and it's own laundry and bath. Situated on a large Downtown lot with room to park 6 cars and still have a private fenced in yard. The two homes, large lot, short term zoning and ability to apply for a bed and breakfast license makes this home an ideal flexile investment or home.
Single-familyProperty Type
1885Year Built
5,227 sq ftLot Size
$741Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by • The Cassina Group
Contact: 843-628-0008
Bought with Justin Thomas• Carriage Properties LLC
This is a really great property located just down from MUSC in a thriving and trendy neighborhood of Historic Charleston. Situated on a large lot with ample parking and private courtyard, this gorgeous 3 bedroom, 3 bath Charleston Single also features a renovated 1 bedroom, 1 bath carriage house/ mother-in-law suite in the back both with full piazzas historically used to promote air flow through them home and to take advantage of southern breezes. The main home has original wide plank hardwood floors throughout, 4 original fireplaces in the dining room, living room, and two upstairs bedrooms. The kitchen has original bead board trim covering the ceiling and walls. Two of the upstairs bedrooms have exposed wood beams which really pop against the modern white walls that are throughout the home. The master bedroom has high vaulted ceilings, recessed lighting, and it's own en suite bathroom (a rarity in a historic home). The second floor also has access to the second floor piazza. The back house has been fully renovated with coffered ceilings, granite counters, open kitchen and living room, tiled bath with stacked front loading washer and dryer, and walk-in closet. Many new restaurants and bars have sprung up all around making this are the new hot spot for Charleston City living. Total current rental income is $3550 a month.
Charleston Trident MLS #2722006
Jul 28, 2008
Sold
$510,000
$213/sq ft
Jun 15, 2007
Listed
$549,000
$229/sq ft
Charleston Trident MLS #2001192
Mar 30, 2000
Sold
$329,000
$137/sq ft
Jan 26, 2000
Listed
$350,000
$146/sq ft
Charleston Trident MLS #2001193
Mar 30, 2000
Sold
$329,000
$137/sq ft
Jan 26, 2000
Listed
$350,000
$146/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 31, 1998
Sold
$219,000
$91/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 6, 1993
Sold
$84,000
$35/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,991 (+7.6%)
$448,500 + $471,500
$920,000
2022
$8,352 (−0.2%)
$390,000 + $410,000
$800,000
2021
$8,369 (−33.4%)
2020
$12,564 (+29.8%)
$390,000 + $410,000
$800,000
2018
$9,680 (+2.3%)
2017
$9,458 (+3.4%)
2016
$9,150 (+53.8%)
2013
$5,951
Tax history for 232 Rutledge Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,991 (+7.6%)
$448,500 + $471,500
$920,000
2022
$8,352 (−0.2%)
$390,000 + $410,000
$800,000
2021
$8,369 (−33.4%)
2020
$12,564 (+29.8%)
$390,000 + $410,000
$800,000
2018
$9,680 (+2.3%)
2017
$9,458 (+3.4%)
2016
$9,150 (+53.8%)
2013
$5,951
*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
4
Stories
2
Lot width
45 ft.
Lot depth
120 ft.
Lot size
5,400 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,938
Year built
1885
Style
Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
County
Charleston County
APN
4600803006
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 14, 2026.
DR-2F
AR
OLD CITY DISTRICT
OLD CITY HEIGHTS DISTRICT - 2.5-3
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
Oct 21, 2024 • Final
Permit - building, residential alteration
Repair exterior siding and fascia on a residential building. Replace gutters, downspouts, porch columns, and decking. Replace and straighten steps and handrails, and update footings and piers.
Remodel
Roofing
Sep 30, 2019 • Final
Permit - painting
Remodel
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: Eat-in Kitchen
Fireplace Features: Bedroom, Dining Room, Living Room
Flooring: Wood
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Total Decimal: 4
Bathrooms Total Integer: 4
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 5
Room Master Bedroom Level: Upper
Exterior
Property Type
Residential
Single Family Detached
Lot Information
Lot Features: Interior Lot
Property Information
Ownership: Fee Simple
Property Type: Residential
Building Information
Levels: Two
Subdivision Information
Subdivision Name: Elliottborough
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: 9458.04
Tax District: 71 - City of Charleston
Tax Legal Description: 232 RUTLEDGE
Tax Map Number: 4600803006
Utilities
Utility Information
Public Sewer
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Mitchell
Middle Or Junior School: Simmons Pinckney
High School: Burke
Neighborhood Information
Subdivision Name: Elliottborough
MLS Area Major: 51 - Peninsula Charleston Inside of Crosstown
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,938
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 5,400 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1885
Year Renovated: —
County: Charleston County
APN: 4600803006
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 14, 2026