This gorgeous Charleston Single style home in Carolina Bay has so much to offer! Attractive curb appeal and double porches greet you as you head inside to discover lovely features including an open floor plan, crown molding, wood floors, plantation shutters, and great natural light. The formal dining room has wainscoting and several windows. Pass through to the beautiful kitchen with abundant cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, canned lighting, a pantry, and a breakfast bar. The open and airy living room has a cozy fireplace and access to the backyard. The main level owner's suite includes a spacious walk-in closet and an en-suite bath with dual vanities, a large soaking tub, and a step-in shower. The main level of this home also includes a laundry area as well as ahalf bath. Head to the second level to find a massive loft area with access to the upper porch. Three spacious bedrooms, a Jack n' Jill bath, and an additional full bathroom complete the second floor. The roomy, landscaped backyard is fully fenced and includes a detached garage. This fantastic community offers swimming pools, walking trails, a playpark, a dogpark, and community and food truck events. Come check out what makes this home and community so special! PRISTINE 4BR/3.5BA home in Carolina Bay with a MASTER DOWN! Private front porch as you walk up to the front door. First floor also includes wood floors throughout the public living space, a separate dining area, the half bath and updated kitchen. This kitchen is stunning with granite countertops, canned lighting, a deep pantry, white cabinets with lots of storage space and stainless steel appliances. You'll be so excited to start making your favorite recipes in this kitchen. Then, grab a blanket and cozy up next to the fireplace located in your large living room. When you're ready for bed, the master bedroom is just steps away! You'll love the wood floors, the large walk-in closet and master bath! The master bathroom has a relaxing garden tub, shower and a modern dual vanity. Head upstairs and your jaw will drop seeing the large loft area. There's so much space to put an entertainment area and separate play area. The choice is yours! The extra 3 bedrooms are all nicely sized with two of them connecting with a Jack and Jill full bath. Need to get some fresh air? Look no further and head either outside to the second floor balcony or downstairs to the screened-in back porch. While outside, you'll also notice a fully fenced backyard and 1 car garage.
Single-familyProperty Type
2011Year Built
6,534 sq ftLot Size
$281Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by • Matt O'Neill Real Estate
Bought with Karena Sturgis• Carolina One Real Estate
Why build when you can have a turnkey home w/all the upgrades?This gorgeous home shows like a model!Charleston style single family home offers a fantastic central location with tons of upgrades. Beautiful hand scraped wood flooring throughout the first floor, formal dining room with wainscoting & chair rail. The gourmet kitchen is open to the living area & features upgraded cabinets with crown molding & rope detail, a single bowl stainless sink, granite counters, stainless appliances, gas range, a pantry, & under cabinet lighting. The living room has a gas fireplace with a white mantel & slate surround, recessed lighting, & access to the screen porch. The downstairs master suite has wood floors, large walk in closet and spacious bathroom with separate shower and soaking tub & dual vanitiesUpstairs you will be delighted with the huge loft space that could be perfect for a secondary living room, game room or home office! Bedrooms two and three share a Jack and Jill bath. There is also a 4th bedroom with easy access to the third bathroom. All of the bedrooms are ample size with ceiling fans and great closet space. The house also features crown molding and plantation shutters. Lovely screen porch for spending afternoons and evenings relaxing. The entire home is wired for surround sound and the 9 foot ceilings and two story foyer give an open airy feel throughout. The lawn has an automatic sprinkler system in place, and the two car detached garage offers plenty of space for parking or storage. Essex has it's own neighborhood pool and play park, and owners have access to all Carolina Bay amenities. Why build when you can move right in to a fully upgraded like new home? Call to schedule your showing today!
Charleston Trident MLS #17006419
Aug 2, 2017
Listing Removed
—
Jul 10, 2017
Price Changed
$405,000
$167/sq ft
Apr 24, 2017
Price Changed
$415,000
$171/sq ft
Mar 7, 2017
Listed
$425,000
$176/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,840 (+7.1%)
$113,800 + $492,300
$606,100
2022
$2,653 (+28.9%)
$100,000 + $445,000
$545,000
2021
$2,059 (−3.5%)
2020
$2,134 (+2.8%)
$73,200 + $324,400
$397,600
2018
$2,075 (+29.3%)
2017
$1,605 (−9.7%)
2016
$1,778 (+6.0%)
2013
$1,677
Tax history for 2556 Rutherford Way
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,840 (+7.1%)
$113,800 + $492,300
$606,100
2022
$2,653 (+28.9%)
$100,000 + $445,000
$545,000
2021
$2,059 (−3.5%)
2020
$2,134 (+2.8%)
$73,200 + $324,400
$397,600
2018
$2,075 (+29.3%)
2017
$1,605 (−9.7%)
2016
$1,778 (+6.0%)
2013
$1,677
*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
4
Baths
3.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,534 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,420
Year built
2011
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Charleston County
APN
3090000394
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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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.