Google street view image for 5 Rutledge Ave, Charleston, SC 29401

Off market dec 1992 for $380K

$2,697,464

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,643/mo

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2.5 ba

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2,808

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5 Rutledge Ave, Charleston, SC 29401

About this home

5 Rutledge Ave is a 2,808 square foot house on a 6,600 square foot lot with 3 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. - it last sold on December 22, 1992 for $380,000. Based on Redfin's Charleston data, we estimate the home's value is $2,697,464.

Single-familyProperty Type

1918Year Built

6,600 sq ftLot Size

$961Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$2,697,464

$2.3M since sold in December 1992$21K since October

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This home's estimate is 11.2% lower than the average sale price ($3.04M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD SEP 25, 2026
$2,675,000
A
3 beds2.5 baths2,310 sq ft
30 Gibbes St, Charleston, SC 29401
SOLD AUG 11, 2026
$4,295,000
B
3 beds2.5 baths3,050 sq ft
67 S Battery St, Charleston, SC 29401
SOLD AUG 20, 2026
$2,575,000
C
3 beds2.5 baths1,523 sq ft
26 Limehouse St, Charleston, SC 29401
SOLD MAR 30, 2026
$3,076,000
D
3 beds3.5 baths2,851 sq ft
28 Council St, Charleston, SC 29401
SOLD MAY 20, 2026
$2,595,000
E
3 beds2.5 baths3,437 sq ft
10 Council St, Charleston, SC 29401
SOLD MAR 31, 2026
$3,000,000
F
3 beds2.5 baths2,678 sq ft
2 Lenwood Blvd, Charleston, SC 29401

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Market trends in 29401, SC

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Buyer's market

Sale-to-list price

96.0%

1.0% MoM

Median sale price

$2.1M

$61K MoM

Avg. days on market

87d

23 days MoM

Recently sold homes

20 MoM

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$100,000
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EARLY ACCESS
Unknown
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Sale history for 5 Rutledge Ave

Tax history for 5 Rutledge Ave

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Zoning and permits

Zoning
Permits

STR

OLD AND HISTORIC DISTRICT

OLD CITY HEIGHTS DISTRICT - 2.5

SR CAT 1

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

Amusement and Recreation Services Overlay Zone
Old and Historic District
Old City Heights District 2.5
Residential Short Term Rental - Category 1

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Golf related

Aug 31, 2025 • Final

Permit - roofing, residential alteration/repair

Clean, patch, and apply two coats of roof coating to the existing roof. No structural changes are included.

Roofing

Nov 29, 2023 • Final

Permit - building, residential alteration

Replace the front door with a new solid wood door. No structural framing changes are included.

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

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
# of 1/2 Baths: 1

Heating & Cooling
Heating Fuel Type: Gas
Heating Type: Forced Air Gas

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: Masonry
Has Fireplace

Exterior

Exterior Information
Foundation Type: Slab
Building Style Type: Victorian
Exterior Wall: Wood Siding
Roof Covering Type: Metal
Roof Shape Type: Hip
Building Type: Residential

Property Information
Subdivision Name: RUTLEDGE AVE
Living Sq. Ft: 2,808
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,465
Building Sq. Ft: 2,808
# of Stories: 2
Legal Description: LT 2

Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Detached Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 500
Garage / Carport Type: Detached

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 6,600
Legal Lot Number: 2
Municipality Name: CITY OF CHARLESTON
Acres: 0.1515
Depth Footage: 150
Front Footage: 44
County Use Description: SFR-APTS

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Tax District County: CITY OF CHARLESTON

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,808
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 6,600 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1918
Year Renovated: —
County: Charleston County
APN: 4571203023

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 30, 2026

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Memminger Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi

3/10

Simmons Pinckney Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.5mi

4/10

Burke High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.5mi

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 104° 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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Historical weather

Charleston, SC • 29401

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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

$2.56M – $3.10M

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Home values near 5 Rutledge Ave

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
13 Rutledge Avenue, Charleston, SC 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2200 Sq. Ft.	$2,133,719
4 Rutledge Avenue Unit A, Charleston, SC 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1292 Sq. Ft.	$1,113,116
5 Rutledge Avenue Unit 1/2, Charleston, SC 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3100 Sq. Ft.	$2,485,752
9 Rutledge Avenue, Charleston, SC 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 3904 Sq. Ft.	$4,508,110
5 Rutledge Avenue Unit B, Charleston, SC 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1560 Sq. Ft.	$1,209,076
13 Rutledge Avenue, -, SC 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1737 Sq. Ft.	$1,346,043
10 Colonial Street, Charleston, SC 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3186 Sq. Ft.	$2,675,411

Address	Redfin Estimate
11 Rutledge Avenue, Charleston, SC 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 4067 Sq. Ft.	$3,787,273
3 Rutledge Avenue Unit A, Charleston, SC 4 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 4601 Sq. Ft.	$4,841,117
8 Rutledge Avenue, Charleston, SC 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3366 Sq. Ft.	$2,320,563
5 Rutledge Avenue Unit A, Charleston, SC 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1420 Sq. Ft.	$1,156,934
Rutledge Avenue, -, SC 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 3033 Sq. Ft.	$1,549,663
3 Rutledge Avenue, Charleston, SC 4 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 4895 Sq. Ft.	$3,795,350
14 Colonial Street, Charleston, SC 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3400 Sq. Ft.	$2,774,741

Address	Redfin Estimate
7 Rutledge Avenue, Charleston, SC 5 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 4096 Sq. Ft.	$2,915,473
6 Rutledge Avenue, Charleston, SC 3 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3067 Sq. Ft.	$2,526,662
4 Rutledge Avenue, Charleston, SC 6 Beds \| 6 Baths \| 5250 Sq. Ft.	$5,127,375
3 Rutledge Avenue, Charleston, SC 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2503 Sq. Ft.	$1,981,657
10 Rutledge Avenue Unit B, Charleston, SC 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1715 Sq. Ft.	$1,149,058
2 Rutledge Avenue, Charleston, SC 6 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3800 Sq. Ft.	—
12 Colonial Street, Charleston, SC 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3294 Sq. Ft.	$2,638,623

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