As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,050 (+9.0%)
$192,824 + $66,789
$259,613
2022
$3,715 (+1.2%)
$167,673 + $58,077
$225,750
2021
$3,671 (+0.7%)
2020
$3,644 (+11.6%)
2018
$3,267 (+2.3%)
2017
$3,194 (+3.3%)
2016
$3,093 (−8.1%)
2013
$3,364
Tax history for 578 Rutledge Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,050 (+9.0%)
$192,824 + $66,789
$259,613
2022
$3,715 (+1.2%)
$167,673 + $58,077
$225,750
2021
$3,671 (+0.7%)
2020
$3,644 (+11.6%)
2018
$3,267 (+2.3%)
2017
$3,194 (+3.3%)
2016
$3,093 (−8.1%)
2013
$3,364
*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
LB
OLD CITY HEIGHTS DISTRICT - 2.5
HISTORIC CORRIDOR DISTRICT
AR
SR CAT 2
Limited Business District
The LB district is intended to provide for a limited variety of commercial uses and services associated with neighborhood retail, financial and office activities which are compatible with residential areas. The hours of operation for most permitted commercial uses are restricted to between 7 a.m. and 11 p.m. Gasoline service stations are permitted as a conditional use. Prohibited uses include, but are not limited to bars, liquor stores, car washes as a principal use, bowling alleys, billiard parlors, dance halls, restaurants with drive-thru service windows, and automobile sales.
Zone overlays
Old City Heights District 2.5
Old and Historic District
Amusement and Recreation Services Overlay Zone
Short Term Rental Overlay Zone - Category 2
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Bank
Hospital / medical center
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Student
Water cleansing/ storage /conveyance
Office
Medical office
Research & development
Jan 4, 2021 • Final
Permit - roofing, residential alteration/repair
Roofing
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
Heating & Cooling
Heating Fuel Type: Gas
Heating Type: Wall Unit
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: Masonry
Has Fireplace
Exterior
Exterior Information
Foundation Type: Slab
Building Style Type: Duplex
Exterior Wall: Wood Siding
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Residential
Property Information
Subdivision Name: 578 RUTLEDGE AVE
Living Sq. Ft: 3,440
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,947
Building Sq. Ft: 3,440
# of Stories: 2
Legal Description: SUBDIVISION NAME -578 RUTLEDGE AVE DESCRIPTION -LT C PLATSUFFIX C-28 POLTWP 005
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Detached Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 360
Garage / Carport Type: Detached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 6,930
Legal Lot Number: C
Municipality Name: CITY OF CHARLESTON
Acres: 0.1591
Depth Footage: 165
Front Footage: 42
County Use Description: RESID-DUP/TRI
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Tax District County: CITY OF CHARLESTON
Public facts
Beds: 6
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,440
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 6,930 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1940
Year Renovated: —
County: Charleston County
APN: 4600401036
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 14, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Mitchell Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi
2/10
James Simons Montessori School
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 0.3mi
7/10
Burke High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.3mi
1/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
7/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 73-81% 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 105° expected this year, 18 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 • 29403
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Sun exposure
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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