This 1930's-era home located on Rutledge Avenue in Downtown Charleston is waiting for a new owner to restore it to the original "grand" home that it once was. Greeted by a winding 3-story staircase in the large foyer when you walk in front door, this home offers a study/library, formal living room, formal dining room. The architecture is gorgeous throughout, most of the home has what appears to be period style molding, trim, doors, glass doorknobs, wood flooring, built-in china cabinet. This is a MUST see if you are interested in restoring a once beautiful "old" home. There is a drive through carport, large enough to fit several cars, so no worries about parking. There is a detached cottage in backyard, complete with a kitchen, perfect for a mother in law suite or guest cottage. Thishouse takes up entire corner of Rutledge Ave and Fishburne Street, and has a wrap around porch. Located 1 block from crosstown and across street from James Simons Elementary School. This home is being sold in "as-is" condition. Inspections obtained are for informational purposes only, no repairs will be made as a result of inspections or appraisal. Buyer responsible for verifying all items of importance, including but not limited to: zoning, schools, age of home, lot size, flood elevation, utilities, or any info deemed pertinent.
*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
5.5
Stories
2
Lot width
77 ft.
Lot depth
119 ft.
Lot size
9,163 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
3,934
Year built
1930
Style
Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
County
Charleston County
APN
4600403006
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 14, 2026.
DR-1F
AR
OLD CITY HEIGHTS DISTRICT - 2.5
HISTORIC CORRIDOR DISTRICT
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.
Zone overlays
Amusement and Recreation Services Overlay Zone
Old City Heights District 2.5
Old and Historic District
Short Term Rental Overlay Zone - Category 2
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Golf related
Sep 23, 2024 • Final
Fuel gas - single family/duplex dwelling - sub
Install a new gas line for pool heater equipment.
Gas
May 28, 2024 • Final
Engineering permit (row) - utility
Overlash fiber optic cable on existing utility poles along the street.
Electrical
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: 1
Parking Features: 1 Car Carport
Parking Total: 1
Interior
Interior Features
Interior Features: Ceiling - Smooth, High Ceilings, Kitchen Island, Formal Living, Entrance Foyer, Separate Dining, Study
Fireplace Features: Bedroom, Dining Room
Flooring: Wood
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Total Decimal: 3
Bathrooms Total Integer: 4
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 4
Room Master Bedroom Level: Upper
Exterior
Exterior Features
Fencing: Partial
Roof: Metal
Property Type
Residential
Single Family Detached
Property Information
Ownership: Fee Simple
Property Type: Residential
Building Information
Levels: 3 Stories
Subdivision Information
Subdivision Name: North Central
Financial
Tax Information
Tax District: 71 - City of Charleston
Tax Legal Description: Lot 10
Tax Map Number: 4600403006
Utilities
Utility Information
Public Sewer
Utilities: SCE & G
Location
School Information
Elementary School: James Simons
Middle Or Junior School: Simmons Pinckney
High School: Burke
Neighborhood Information
Subdivision Name: North Central
MLS Area Major: 52 - Peninsula Charleston Outside of Crosstown
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 5.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,934
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 9,163 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1930
Year Renovated: —
County: Charleston County
APN: 4600403006
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 14, 2026