BETTER THAN NEW! Beautiful home in Essex at Carolina Bay. The Calhoun floor plan by Pulte homes is one of their most popular plans...Light, Open and Spacious! So many upgrades in this home: Hardwoods on main level and stair treads, Granite in Kitchen, Master and Bathrooms, Tiled Showers, Crown Molding, Wainscoting, built in Bookshelves/Cabinets and so much more! You really need to see it to appreciate the details....As you enter, you'll see the gleaming hardwoods and just off the spacious foyer is a great flex space-perfect for an office or den but can also serve as a guest bedroom with a full bath right off the same hallway. As you walk down the main hallway you'll pass a gorgeous formal dining room with tray ceiling, wainscoting, crown molding and chair rail!The back half of the main level is completely open and includes a Great room with fireplace, crown molding and access to the screen porch. This space seamlessly flows to the gourmet kitchen â " a great layout for entertaining! Kitchen is a chefs dream with granite counters, stainless appliances, gas burning stove, double ovens, pull out drawers, and large Kitchen Island with cabinets on both sides for loads of storage! Off the kitchen is a wonderful eat in breakfast room with lots of windows for plenty of light. Upstairs you'll find a great open loft with built in book shelves â " perfect space for an upstairs den, kids playroom or craft room. The Master Suite is off the loft area and includes great master bath with dual vanities, tiled shower and separate soaking tub. 3 additional bedrooms and 2 full baths give lots of space and flexibility. You need to schedule an appointment to see this one today! Nestled among protected wetlands and old rice fields, Carolina Bay features a pool, kayak launch, lake, gardens, scenic walking/biking trails and a playground. **New Waring Senior Center just opened around the corner as well!
For comp purposes only, as this home is a to-be-built, already sold.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,322 (+7.5%)
$86,940 + $427,260
$514,200
2022
$2,161 (−4.7%)
$75,600 + $364,400
$440,000
2021
$2,266 (−3.6%)
2020
$2,350 (+22.0%)
$75,600 + $364,400
$440,000
2018
$1,927 (+1.7%)
2017
$1,895 (+4.4%)
2016
$1,815
Tax history for 2599 Rutherford Way
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,322 (+7.5%)
$86,940 + $427,260
$514,200
2022
$2,161 (−4.7%)
$75,600 + $364,400
$440,000
2021
$2,266 (−3.6%)
2020
$2,350 (+22.0%)
$75,600 + $364,400
$440,000
2018
$1,927 (+1.7%)
2017
$1,895 (+4.4%)
2016
$1,815
*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
5
Baths
4
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,841 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,926
Year built
2014
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Charleston County
APN
3090000453
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
Jun 13, 2026 • Final
Tree removal permit - tree removal
Remove a dead or dying red oak tree from the rear yard.
Grading
Jul 23, 2024 • Final
Permit - building, residential addition
Construct two new decks.
Addition
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
Garage Information
Garage: Yes
Parking & Garage Information
Carport Spaces: 0
Parking Features: 2 Car Garage, Detached
Parking Total: 2
Interior
Interior Features
Interior Features: Ceiling - Smooth, Tray Ceiling(s), High Ceilings, Garden Tub/Shower, Kitchen Island, Walk-In Closet(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Family, Entrance Foyer, Great, Loft, Office, Pantry, Separate Dining
Appliances: Dishwasher, Tankless Water Heater
Fireplace Features: Family Room, Great Room, One
Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Wood
Laundry Features: Dryer Connection, Laundry Room
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Total Decimal: 4
Bathrooms Total Integer: 4
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 5
Room Master Bedroom Level: Upper
Heating & Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Heating: Electric, Heat Pump
Exterior
Exterior Features
Roof: Architectural
Property Type
Residential
Single Family Detached
Lot Information
Lot Features: Interior Lot
Property Information
Ownership: Fee Simple
Property Type: Residential
Building Information
Entry Location: Ground Level
Levels: Two
Subdivision Information
Subdivision Name: Carolina Bay
Financial
Tax Information
Tax District: 63 - City of Charleston
Tax Legal Description: BLOCK LOT 17-3-101 GOVLOT TRACT
Tax Map Number: 3090000453
Utilities
Utility Information
Public Sewer
Utilities: Charleston Water Service, SCE & G
Location
HOA Information
Association Fee: 275
Association Fee Frequency: Semi-Annually
School Information
Elementary School: Oakland
Middle Or Junior School: West Ashley
High School: West Ashley
Neighborhood Information
Subdivision Name: Carolina Bay
MLS Area Major: 12 - West of the Ashley Outside I-526
Community Information
Community Features: Park, Pool, Trash, Walk/Jog Trails
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,926
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 7,841 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2014
Year Renovated: —
County: Charleston County
APN: 3090000453
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 14, 2026