SELLER IS ACCEPTING BACK-UP OFFERS ON THIS PROPERTY. Circa 1880. Grand Victorian home directly overlooking Colonial Lake in the heart of Historic Charleston. The home features 2 large piazzas. Inside, soaring 12 foot ceilings on the lower level, hardwood floors, and four fireplaces. This is truly a unique and rare Charleston home. The possibilities with this property are endless. Sold as-is condition, seller to make no repairs.
Single-familyProperty Type
1880Year Built
9,147 sq ftLot Size
$761Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by • Gibbs Realty & Auction Co, Inc
Listed by • Gibbs Realty & Auction Co, Inc
Bought with Joyce Tyler• Read & Read Inc. REALTORS
CIRCA 1880. GRAND VICTORIAN DIRECTLY OVERLOOKING COLONIAL LAKE. BEAUTIFULLY RESTORED INSIDE AND OUT, THIS HOME FEATURES THE FLEXIBILTY OF RENTAL INCOME OR APARTMENT SPACE COULD BE EASILY CONVERTED TO THE MAIN HOUSE. CURRENTLY USED AS A RESIDENCE WITH TWO 1 BDRM APARTMENTS AT THE REAR. ($1250 PER MONTH EACH INCOME) PLENTY OF PARKING AND A LARGE LOT WITH ROOM FOR POOL, ETC.
Public Records
Jul 28, 1997
Sold
$550,000
$114/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,852 (+6.0%)
$496,427 + $1,064,916
$1,561,343
2022
$6,462 (+1.9%)
$431,676 + $926,014
$1,357,690
2021
$6,344 (−3.7%)
2020
$6,584 (+14.9%)
2018
$5,728 (+1.8%)
2017
$5,629 (+4.5%)
2016
$5,386 (+2.5%)
2013
$5,253
Tax history for 32 Rutledge Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,852 (+6.0%)
$496,427 + $1,064,916
$1,561,343
2022
$6,462 (+1.9%)
$431,676 + $926,014
$1,357,690
2021
$6,344 (−3.7%)
2020
$6,584 (+14.9%)
2018
$5,728 (+1.8%)
2017
$5,629 (+4.5%)
2016
$5,386 (+2.5%)
2013
$5,253
*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
7
Baths
6.5
Stories
2
Lot width
69 ft.
Lot depth
122 ft.
Lot size
8,418 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
4,807
Year built
1880
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Charleston County
APN
4571201107
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 14, 2026.
STR
SR CAT 1
OLD CITY HEIGHTS DISTRICT - 3
OLD AND HISTORIC DISTRICT
AR
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
Residential Short Term Rental - Category 1
Old City Heights District 3
Old and Historic District
Amusement and Recreation Services Overlay Zone
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Golf related
Jun 1, 2025 • Final
Electrical - single family/duplex dwelling - alteration or addition
Replace electrical load centers and install new smoke detectors. Install a dual function arc fault breaker.
Electrical
Mar 18, 2024 • Final
Permit - building, residential alteration
Repair a porch by bracing the structure and replacing rotting decking under the corner columns. The existing columns and structural elements will remain as they show no visible rot.
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: High Ceilings, Eat-in Kitchen, Formal Living, Separate Dining
Fireplace Features: Dining Room, Living Room, Three +
Flooring: Wood
Laundry Features: Dryer Connection
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Total Decimal: 6.5
Bathrooms Total Integer: 7
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 7
Room Master Bedroom Level: Upper
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, Radiant
Exterior
Exterior Features
Fencing: Privacy, Fence - Wooden Enclosed
Roof: Metal
Property Type
Residential
Single Family Detached
Land Information
Waterfront Features: Lake Front
Lot Information
Lot Features: Level
Property Information
Ownership: Fee Simple
Property Type: Residential
Building Information
Entry Location: Ground Level
Levels: 3 Stories
Subdivision Information
Subdivision Name: Harleston Village
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: 5714
Tax District: 71 - City of Charleston
Tax Legal Description: Lot A
Tax Map Number: 4571201107
Utilities
Utility Information
Public Sewer
Utilities: Charleston Water Service, SCE & G
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Memminger
Middle Or Junior School: Courtenay
High School: Burke
Neighborhood Information
Subdivision Name: Harleston Village
MLS Area Major: 51 - Peninsula Charleston Inside of Crosstown
Public facts
Beds: 7
Baths: 6.5
Sq. Ft.: 4,807
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 8,418 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1880
Year Renovated: —
County: Charleston County
APN: 4571201107
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 14, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Standard Status: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Places
Transit
Memminger Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
3/10
Simmons Pinckney Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.4mi
4/10
Burke High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.4mi
1/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
10/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
10/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 105° expected this year, 19 days in 30 years
9/10 Wind Factor
99% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.2 hours in
June and 5.5 hours in December, placing it above the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$3.48M – $4.21M
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