Circa 1902. Great, unique investment on large (5250 sqft) three story Victorian home that has five apartments. The apartments have great floor plans. First floor is a large two bedroom, two bath unit. Second and third floor both have two one bedroom, one bath units. This is a great building in a fabulous location (well below Broad Street). Rental income is approximately $60,000.00 per year.
Charming Victorian Exterior has wrap around porches and historical details and heart pine floors which have aged to a nice patina. There are some long-time tenants and some of these spaces are showing some age, peeling paint etc. but over all very...
charming. The entry features double doors and stained glass accents, inside there is a common foyer, with carpeted stair runner to access all five apartments. The first floor unit has 11' + high ceilings with ornate crown mouldings, fireplaces, arched openings and grand windows. There are two full bathrooms, one with vintage tile accents and a double sink. The kitchen has a large window, a pantry and an electric range (no vent) There are several closets and the washer and dryer are located in a separate alcove with additional storage. On the second floor there are two apartments, the one on the front of the house has a renovated bathroom and porch on two sides which is accessed through a door at the end of a galley kitchen. It has high ceilings, large windows and feels very spacious. Additionally there is a fireplace and built in book-shelves. The back apartment has a small porch with a large great room with fireplace, the kitchen has a window over the sink with a courtyard garden view, a spacious bedroom and washer dryer hook up in a closet with the air handler. The third floor has two more apartments, each with a bedroom and a bath, angled/sloped ceilings at the ends due to the steep pitched roof.
9 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Heidi Huddleston
Redfin Associate agent
Sale history for 4 Rutledge Ave
Date
Event
Price
Public Records
Apr 9, 2018
Sold
$1,350,000
$257/sq ft
Charleston Trident MLS #15026068
Apr 9, 2018
Listing Removed
—
Mar 2, 2018
Contingent
—
Oct 3, 2016
Price Changed
$1,595,000
$304/sq ft
Oct 7, 2015
Listed
$1,795,000
$342/sq ft
Charleston Trident MLS #15026065
Apr 9, 2018
Sold
$1,350,000
$257/sq ft
Mar 2, 2018
Contingent
—
Oct 5, 2017
Relisted
—
Oct 5, 2017
Listing Removed
—
Oct 3, 2016
Price Changed
$1,595,000
$304/sq ft
Oct 7, 2015
Listed
$1,795,000
$342/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 8, 1978
Sold
$89,300
$17/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,762 (+6.9%)
$1,035,000 + $937,250
$1,972,250
2022
$8,199 (−4.7%)
$900,000 + $815,000
$1,715,000
2021
$8,605 (−68.0%)
2020
$26,914 (+80.0%)
$900,000 + $815,000
$1,715,000
2018
$14,956 (+2.3%)
2017
$14,615 (+3.4%)
2016
$14,141 (+14.1%)
2013
$12,398
Tax history for 4 Rutledge Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,762 (+6.9%)
$1,035,000 + $937,250
$1,972,250
2022
$8,199 (−4.7%)
$900,000 + $815,000
$1,715,000
2021
$8,605 (−68.0%)
2020
$26,914 (+80.0%)
$900,000 + $815,000
$1,715,000
2018
$14,956 (+2.3%)
2017
$14,615 (+3.4%)
2016
$14,141 (+14.1%)
2013
$12,398
*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
53 ft.
Lot depth
94 ft.
Lot size
4,982 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1978
Sq. Ft.
5,249
Year built
1902
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Charleston County
APN
4571203026
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 14, 2026.
STR
SR CAT 1
OLD CITY HEIGHTS DISTRICT - 2.5
OLD CITY HEIGHTS DISTRICT - 3
AR
OLD AND HISTORIC DISTRICT
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 2.5
Old City Heights District 3
Amusement and Recreation Services Overlay Zone
Old and Historic District
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Golf related
Apr 4, 2024 • Final
Engineering permit (row) - private
Replace the existing city sidewalk and driveway apron to blend with a new driveway. Improve the grade of the sidewalk and apron.
Grading
Oct 3, 2022 • Final
Fuel gas - single family/duplex dwelling - sub
Install a standby generator on a wood stand with a transfer switch.
Generator
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
Interior
Interior Features
Flooring: Wood
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Total Decimal: 6
Bathrooms Total Integer: 6
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 6
Exterior
Property Type
Residential
Single Family Detached
Property Information
Ownership: Fee Simple
Property Type: Residential
Building Information
Levels: 3 Stories, Multi-Story
Subdivision Information
Subdivision Name: South of Broad
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: 12373.12
Tax District: 71 - City of Charleston
Tax Legal Description: 4 RUTLEDGE AVENUE.
Tax Map Number: 4571203026
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: South of Broad
MLS Area Major: 51 - Peninsula Charleston Inside of Crosstown
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 5,249
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 4,982 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1902
Year Renovated: 1978
County: Charleston County
APN: 4571203026
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 14, 2026