We invite you to consider this move-in ready & freshly painted throughout, low-maintenance extremely well cared for townhouse in the Essex at Carolina Bay. Upon entering the main floor you are greeted with a beautiful open & airy floor plan, featuring 10' smooth ceilings & gleeming hardwoods. The main level lends itself perfectly for relaxing or entertaining as the kitchen, dining room & family room flow effortlessly together some highlights include recessed lighting, gas fireplace and French doors that lead to a screened in porch overlooking the back. The kitchen is ideal for the chef in your family and is equipped with granite countertops, marble backsplash, recessed lighting, under cabinet dimmable lighting, gas range, a 42'' breakfast bar, and a separate spacious island.Off the kitchen is a cozy dining area and a powder room with ceramic tile floors and bead board wainscoting. Upstairs you will find the master bedroom with large ensuite bathroom plus two additional generously sized bedrooms. Off-street parking for 2 cars and large garage offers plenty of parking and additional storage. This home has been well cared for and it shows! No exterior maintenance and close to downtown, shopping, restaurants and the beach means you have more time to enjoy all that Charleston has to offer! Book your showing today!
TownhomeProperty Type
2009Year Built
3,049 sq ftLot Size
$237Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 car garageParking
Listed by • Carolina One Real Estate
Contact: 843-779-8660
Bought with Joseph E. Smith• Carolina One Real Estate
Welcome home to this low-maintenance, well taken care of townhouse in the Essex at Carolina Bay. The garage offers plenty of parking and storage in the two car garage that has been finished, sealed, foamed, and painted. From the garage you walk into a beautiful open floor plan of the main level starting with the family room, which has wood floors, chair rail, recessed lighting, gas fireplace and French doors leading to a screened in porch. The kitchen is equipped with granite countertops, marble backsplash, recessed lighting, under cabinet dimmable lighting, gas range, a 42'' breakfast bar, and a separate spacious island. Off the kitchen is an intimate dining area and a powder room with ceramic tile floors and bead board wainscotingUpstairs the large master bedroom encompasses all you will ever need; it has a tray ceiling, built-in speakers, custom lighting with separate dimmers above the bed and a double door entry into the master bath and walk-in closet. The master bath allows for rest & relaxation with a garden tub and separate shower, along with double sinks, and custom framed mirror. Additionally, the upstairs has two other spacious bedrooms (one with access to a covered porch) with another full bath, and a laundry room. You will not be disappointed with the two covered front porches and the back screened in porch with a gas line! This townhouse is set apart from the rest with high flow/quiet vent fans in both bathrooms, water faucets on both the main floor and front deck/porch, Plantation shutters throughout, outdoor decks and stairs sealed, additional HVAC vent added in the master bedroom, Oak treads on main stairs, tank less water heater, and central vacuum system on both floors! This townhouse will not last long! Come see it today!
Charleston Trident MLS #1401180
Mar 27, 2014
Sold
$256,500
$131/sq ft
Jan 13, 2014
Listed
$265,000
$136/sq ft
+13
Stunning! 2512 Rutherford Way offers a glorious floor plan designed to put a sparkle in your eyes! The family room offers a great space to relax with wood floors, recessed lighting, ceiling fan, gas fireplace, and French doors leading to a screened in porch. Overlooking the family room is the tastefully designed kitchen with granite counters, marble back splash, recessed lighting, under cabinet dimmable lighting, breakfast bar with 42" counters and pendant lighting, gas range, rubbed bronze hardware and faucets, soft close drawers on cabinets, eat-in area, pantry, and an island w/bar seating for four! The powder room is charming with ceramic tile floors and bead board wainscoting. Sweet dreams come easy in the master bedroom, with features such as a ceiling fan, tray ceiling, custom lighting with separate dimmers above the bed, and double door entry to the master bathroom. Enjoy your spa like master bathroom, with a Garden tub, separate shower, ceramic tile floors, double sinks, walk-in closet with additional shelving, rubbed bronze fixtures, and a linen closet. Additionally, there are two guest bedrooms, one with access to a covered porch and a walk in closet. Plenty of parking and storage in the two car garage, finished, sealed, foamed, and painted. Sought after serenity can be found on the screened porch with a ceiling fan, gas line for grill, French doors leading into the family room, and a covered porch on the main level and second floor. Additional features include invisible fencing, high flow/quiet vent fans in both bathrooms, water faucets on both the main floor and front deck/porch, Plantation shutters throughout, decks and stairs on the main floor sealed, additional HVAC vent added in the master bedroom, Oak treads on main stairs, tank less water heater, central vacuum system, and a sound system on the main level and the master bedroom. Essex is a highly sought after community in Carolina Bay, and conveniently located only minutes to local hospitals, restaurants, shopping and interstates. End your search and graduate to elegance today!
Public Records
Oct 8, 2012
Sold
$236,800
$121/sq ft
Charleston Trident MLS #1217149
Aug 20, 2012
Listing Removed
—
Jul 21, 2012
Listed
$245,900
$126/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,371 (+60.1%)
$95,000 + $355,000
$450,000
2022
$1,481 (−4.6%)
$60,000 + $235,000
$295,000
2021
$1,552 (−3.6%)
2020
$1,610 (+14.3%)
2018
$1,409 (+1.7%)
2017
$1,385 (+4.2%)
2016
$1,329 (+31.3%)
2013
$1,012
Tax history for 2512 Rutherford Way
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,371 (+60.1%)
$95,000 + $355,000
$450,000
2022
$1,481 (−4.6%)
$60,000 + $235,000
$295,000
2021
$1,552 (−3.6%)
2020
$1,610 (+14.3%)
2018
$1,409 (+1.7%)
2017
$1,385 (+4.2%)
2016
$1,329 (+31.3%)
2013
$1,012
*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
Beds
3
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2,614 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,953
Year built
2009
Style
Townhouse
County
Charleston County
APN
3090000221
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 14, 2026.
PUD
SR CAT 3
Planned Unit Development District
A planned unit development (PUD) is intended to provide flexibility in the design of developments; to encourage comprehensive planning of developments; to permit innovation in neighborhood design that includes incorporation of open space, preservation of natural features and other amenities; to provide opportunity for a mixture of uses within a development, and to insure compatibility of developments with surrounding areas.
Zone overlays
Short Term Rental Overlay Zone - Category 3
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
No uses permitted by right
Property details
Parking
Garage Information
Garage: Yes
Parking & Garage Information
Carport Spaces: 0
Parking Features: 3 Car Garage, Garage Door Opener