Welcome to 557 Rutledge Avenue, a charming downtown Charleston home full of character, thoughtful updates, and an unbeatable location. With 2 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, a private driveway, and a backyard, this home offers the kind of livability that is hard to find in such a sought-after location.Inside, the home features a comfortable and functional flow with an inviting living room and dining space that connect seamlessly to the kitchen, making everyday living and entertaining effortless. Exposed beams and beautiful architectural details add warmth and character throughout. The updated kitchen features granite countertops, a marble backsplash, brick herringbone flooring, an induction range, a new sink and faucet, and upgraded lighting. A door from the kitchen opens directly to the backyard, creating an easy indoor-outdoor connection for morning coffee, dining al fresco, or enjoying Charleston's beautiful weather. Upstairs, you will find two bedrooms and two full bathrooms, along with a conveniently located laundry closet and a versatile space ideal for a desk or reading area. The primary bedroom offers a private balcony at the front of the home. The larger of the two full baths has been renovated featuring marble floors, granite countertops, dual sinks, updated fixtures, a clawfoot soaking tub, and a frameless glass shower. Outside, the fenced backyard has been enhanced with mature landscaping, providing a private outdoor space to relax, entertain, or garden. One of the home's most appealing features is its unbeatable location. Enjoy being just steps from neighborhood favorites including Hampton Park, Welton's Tiny Bakeshop, Leon's Oyster Shop, Melfi's, Little Jack's Tavern, Chubby Fish, The Daily, and The Nook. This is downtown Charleston living at its best! Schedule your showing today.
Single-familyProperty Type
1930Year Built
3,049 sq ftLot Size
$714Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by • Carolina One Real Estate
Contact: 843-779-8660
Bought with Camilla Rosenberg• Better Homes And Gardens Real Estate Palmetto
Est. $4,205 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 557 Rutledge Ave
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
Charleston Trident MLS #26016803
Jul 1, 2026
Sold
$887,000
$714/sq ft
Jun 12, 2026
Contingent
—
Jun 10, 2026
Listed
$875,000
$704/sq ft
Charleston Trident MLS #21026467
Nov 9, 2021
Sold
$585,000
$471/sq ft
Oct 2, 2021
Contingent
—
Sep 29, 2021
Listed
$549,000
$442/sq ft
+44
Historic charm and high ground upper peninsula living merge in this Westside Charleston Single House. Set back from the street, the home is brimming with curb appeal, with a welcoming front walk leading to an iconic Charleston home. Inside is a light-filled, open floor plan with gorgeous original heart pine floors and corner/two-sided fireplaces (non-functional). At the rear of the home are the kitchen, an under-stair half bath, and a back door leading to a spacious and private, fenced backyard. Upstairs, in addition to two bedrooms and two full baths, there is a small laundry closet with a stacked washer/dryer, and the landing at the top of the stairs is roomy enough to function as a small office nook. From the bedroom at the front of the home is a door to the upper piazza, which overlooks the front yard and driveway. With off-street parking (room for multiple cars, stacked), leave your cars at home and enjoy exploring Hampton Park and uptown's dining scene on foot or by bike. The home is also within easy biking distance to the College of Charleston and the Medical University of South Carolina. For those who wish to venture a little further, this central Rutledge Avenue location makes it a breeze to zip to historic downtown, King Street, or over the bridges and to area beaches. The current owners have lovingly maintained the home during their ownership including a full exterior repaint in 2021. If location and character are high on your list, don't miss this charming and classically Charleston home. Property sold as is.
Charleston Trident MLS #18025926
Oct 12, 2018
Sold
$432,000
$348/sq ft
Sep 24, 2018
Contingent
—
Sep 18, 2018
Listed
$432,000
$348/sq ft
+18
This double piazza three bedroom, two and half bathroom historic Charleston Single is located in the highly sought after, hip Westside neighborhood downtown. This charming home with Victorian details is in walking distance to all Charleston has to offer including Hampton Park, many local restaurants and the Upper King shopping and dining district, this location cant be beat. The home has been renovated and boasts original heart pine floors throughout and many of the original details have been kept intact. With 2 beautiful piazzas and a spacious, landscaped/fenced back yard, the ease of outdoor living is another plus to this home. The home could easily be kept as a single family home or be used as an investment property as it has a solid rental history.
Charleston Trident MLS #15016213
Jul 2, 2015
Sold
$230,000
$185/sq ft
Jun 27, 2015
Pending
—
Jun 20, 2015
Contingent
—
Jun 19, 2015
Listed
$220,000
$177/sq ft
Charleston Trident MLS #1014999
Feb 5, 2015
Listing Removed
—
May 27, 2010
Listed
$239,000
$192/sq ft
Charleston Trident MLS #2522929
Jul 21, 2005
Sold
$240,000
$193/sq ft
Jul 21, 2005
Listed
$240,000
$193/sq ft
Charleston Trident MLS #2423179
Oct 14, 2004
Sold
$120,000
$97/sq ft
Aug 18, 2004
Listed
$155,000
$125/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 9, 2004
Sold
$63,291
$51/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 22, 1995
Sold
$49,900
$40/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,038 (+6.9%)
$377,400 + $278,700
$656,100
2022
$2,840 (+27.5%)
$260,000 + $325,000
$585,000
2021
$2,227 (−3.6%)
2020
$2,309 (+81.3%)
$210,000 + $222,000
$432,000
2018
$1,273 (−65.4%)
2017
$3,677 (+3.3%)
2016
$3,558 (+70.2%)
2013
$2,090
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
32 ft.
Lot depth
100 ft.
Lot size
3,200 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,017
Year built
1930
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Charleston County
APN
4600702203
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
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.
Zone overlays
Old and Historic District
Old City Heights District 2.5
Amusement and Recreation Services Overlay Zone
Short Term Rental Overlay Zone - Category 2
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Golf related
Jul 29, 2026 • Active
Permit - roofing, residential alteration/repair
Roofing
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