Investors pay attention! Enjoy the Urban sights and sounds from this 1940 Colonial home located on the corner of Rutledge Ave and the Crosstown. This property was restored in 2014 and the seller just replaced 2 HVAC systems and added new washer and dryers. This home has beautiful features to include 2 fully updated kitchens with granite counter tops, subway tile backsplash, higher end cabinets and stainless steel appliances. All 3 bathrooms have been updated with tile flooring and showers and bath tile surround. The home has 10'+ ceilings, wide plank heart of pine hardwood flooring, 2 large front piazzas, a fully fenced backyard and a backyard porch.First floor has 2 bedrooms, living room, study, kitchen, large bathroom with double sink vanities, a laundry room and access to the back porch and front Piazza. 2nd floor has 2 bedrooms, a living room, a kitchen with island, a full bathroom and access to a large front piazza. 3rd floor has a full bathroom with a living room and bedroom. Great Local restaurants within a short walking distance. The College of Charleston and Citadel are within a mile from property. This home has great potential rental opportunity or a portion of the home could be used as a mother in law suite. Call listing agent for additional information. Buyer to verify schools, zoning, taxes and all other matters deemed important to Buyer.
Single-familyProperty Type
1940Year Built
3,049 sq ftLot Size
$437Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by • Engel & Volkers Charleston
Bought with Patrick Hill• Engel & Volkers Charleston
1940 built Classic Charleston Single with awesome renovations! Gleaming refinished hardwoods greet you upon entering the shared foyer of this current duplex and flow throughout the 3 stories. The ground level is approximately 1290 sq ft with 3 ample sized rooms filled with natural light (added closets in 2)and a generous bath with tiled shower. The kitchen has granite counter tops and stainless steel appliances and leads to laundry room and pantry. There is a back entry with nice cozy porch. A beautifully restored banister leads to 2nd and 3rd floors...a large bedroom with closets and a quaint room with doors leading to 2nd level porch grace the front with hallway leading back to 2 more large rooms adjoined by french doors and the centrally located bath with super sized tub. Next the kitchen with seating Island, granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances. There is a 2nd story entry with full porch. The 3rd floor presents another bath with rooftop view and a bright room following another. Now the parking situation so close to the crosstown...it's a breeze! The stop lights are synchronized so that you can back right out with no traffic at all or park in the rear...plenty of space...and always parking to be had on Sheppard St right around the corner. This duplex generated $3500 monthly before the renovations...
Public Records
Jul 20, 2004
Sold
$275,000
$84/sq ft
Charleston Trident MLS #2209155
Feb 11, 2004
Listing Removed
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May 29, 2002
Listed
$279,000
$85/sq ft
Charleston Trident MLS #2001644
May 1, 2000
Sold
$191,100
$58/sq ft
Feb 3, 2000
Listed
$185,000
$56/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,581 (+8.0%)
$291,229 + $409,696
$700,925
2022
$9,797 (+1.2%)
$253,242 + $356,258
$609,500
2021
$9,676 (+0.7%)
2020
$9,606 (+11.9%)
2018
$8,581 (+253.5%)
2017
$2,427 (+4.4%)
2016
$2,326 (−50.9%)
2013
$4,741
Tax history for 510 Rutledge Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,581 (+8.0%)
$291,229 + $409,696
$700,925
2022
$9,797 (+1.2%)
$253,242 + $356,258
$609,500
2021
$9,676 (+0.7%)
2020
$9,606 (+11.9%)
2018
$8,581 (+253.5%)
2017
$2,427 (+4.4%)
2016
$2,326 (−50.9%)
2013
$4,741
*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
5
Baths
3
Stories
2
Lot width
24 ft.
Lot depth
132 ft.
Lot size
3,168 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
3,277
Year built
1940
Style
Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
County
Charleston County
APN
4600403009
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 14, 2026.
DR-1F
HISTORIC CORRIDOR DISTRICT
OLD CITY HEIGHTS DISTRICT - 2.5
AR
SR CAT 2
Diverse Residential District
The DR districts allow multi-family residential (3 or more) dwellings and one-family attached dwellings as well as single- and two-family dwellings. Density limitations are 6.0, 9.0, 12.0, 19.4, 19.4, 26.4 and 26.4 units per acre respectively. Within the DR-1, DR-1F, DR-2, DR-2F districts, the Board of Zoning Appeals may approve as a special exception, fraternity houses, sorority houses, dormitories, and homes for the elderly.