Just moments to Hampton Park, 798 Rutledge is a 1930's three bed, one bath craftsman bungalow in the heart of the Upper Peninsula. A short distance to many of Wagner Terrace and North Central restaurants, parks and businesses, this spacious cottage sits on a large 0.14 acre lot with a rare detached garage, plenty of off-street parking and a full-sized, shaded front porch. The first floor opens into a large formal living room with a wood-burning fireplace. The flowing floorplan continues into a formal dining room, breakfast room and kitchen with updated stainless appliances. On the back of the kitchen is a mud and laundry room, which opens into the driveway and backyard. Additionally, there is a large master bedroom and two additional guest bedrooms which share a full, tiled bathroom.Hardwood flooring runs throughout with many original features intact, including arched doorways and a wooden telephone nook in the main hallway. The exterior of the property offers ample space to create your own oasis, store vehicles and boats, or simply enjoy as is. This well-located and lovingly maintained property is ready for your personal touch.
Single-familyProperty Type
1930Year Built
6,098 sq ftLot Size
$676Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by • EXP Realty LLC
Bought with Ashley James• Carolina One Real Estate
Located in the heart of downtown Charleston, this nicely updated cottage is move-in ready. This stunning one-story home is on a nice size lot touching the historical Charleston district. From the updated kitchen and hardwood floors throughout, to the fenced in spacious backyard, there is plenty of room to appreciate the privacy and beauty this home provides. Recent updates include hardwood flooring, painted kitchen cabinets, granite countertops, upgraded shower and bathroom sink, tankless water heater, and reinforced support beams. Situated in a lovingly inviting community, you're sure to delight in owning a part of Charleston's history.
Public Records
Oct 28, 1987
Sold
$60,000
$43/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,360 (+678.8%)
$414,575 + $275,425
$690,000
2022
$1,330 (−4.5%)
2021
$1,393 (−3.5%)
2020
$1,443 (+17.1%)
2018
$1,233 (+1.6%)
2017
$1,213 (+4.3%)
2016
$1,163 (+15.1%)
2013
$1,010
Tax history for 798 Rutledge Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,360 (+678.8%)
$414,575 + $275,425
$690,000
2022
$1,330 (−4.5%)
2021
$1,393 (−3.5%)
2020
$1,443 (+17.1%)
2018
$1,233 (+1.6%)
2017
$1,213 (+4.3%)
2016
$1,163 (+15.1%)
2013
$1,010
*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
3
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
48 ft.
Lot depth
130 ft.
Lot size
6,240 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,384
Year built
1930
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Charleston County
APN
4631502019
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 14, 2026.
DR-1F
SR CAT 2
OLD CITY HEIGHTS DISTRICT - 2.5
HISTORIC CORRIDOR DISTRICT
AR
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
Short Term Rental Overlay Zone - Category 2
Old City Heights District 2.5
Old and Historic District
Amusement and Recreation Services Overlay Zone
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Golf related
Jan 17, 2026 • Final
Plumbing - single family/duplex dwelling - sub
Renovate a bathroom including the toilet, lavatory, and shower. Renovate a kitchen including the sink, garbage disposal, and dishwasher. Relocate the washing machine box.
Bathroom
Kitchen
Plumbing
Jan 13, 2026 • Final
Permit - building, residential alteration
Rehabilitate a personal residence by adding a master bathroom and remodeling the kitchen and an existing bathroom. Combine two rooms, expand existing cased openings, rewire the entire electrical system to meet code requirements, and repaint the home and refinish the floors.
Bathroom
Electrical
Kitchen
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
Parking
Garage Information
Garage: Yes
Parking & Garage Information
Carport Spaces: 1
Parking Features: 1 Car Carport, 1 Car Garage, Detached, Off Street
Parking Total: 2
Interior
Interior Features
Interior Features: Formal Living, Separate Dining
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
Fireplace Features: Living Room
Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Wood
Laundry Features: Laundry Room
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1
Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 3
Room Master Bedroom Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
Room Master Bedroom Level: Lower
Heating & Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Heating: Central
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Garden
Roof: Asphalt
Property Type
Residential
Single Family Detached
Lot Information
Lot Features: 0 - .5 Acre
Property Information
Other Structures: No, Shed(s), Workshop
Property Type: Residential
Building Information
Levels: One
Subdivision Information
Subdivision Name: North Central
Financial
Tax Information
Tax District: 71 - City of Charleston
Tax Legal Description: 798 E Rutledge
Tax Map Number: 4631502019
Utilities
Utility Information
Public Sewer
Utilities: Charleston Water Service, Dominion Energy
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: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,384
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 6,240 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1930
Year Renovated: —
County: Charleston County
APN: 4631502019
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 14, 2026