Welcome to 879 Rutledge Avenue. This elevated brick home was one of the first homes built in the upper peninisula neighborhood of Wagener Terrace in 1936. Sitting on a quarter acre double lot, this spacious home has ample room indoors and out for family life or entertaining. The lot features mature camelia trees, azaleas, lilies, mexican dahlia, and gardenia bushes to name a few. The outdoor living spaces incude a wraparound front porch, brick patio in the backyard, and newly paved 110 foot long oyster shell driveway with a basketball hoop and space for two cars to park side by side. The newly sodded lawn is expansive and could easily accomodate the addition of a swimming pool. Beneath the home is a 6 ft basement with workbenches and space for your bikes and outdoor gear.Walking through the front door, you enter a large foyer which opens onto the light filled formal dining room with the original fireplace. Double bifold french doors separate the dining room from the foyer as well as the adjacent family room. From the family room, you enter the kitchen which features professional appliances, an eat in dining area, a separate butler's pantry with wet bar and laundry area. There is also a half bath off the kitchen next to the back door. The 4 bedrooms are all sunny and spacious. The master is downstairs with three closets and a newly renovated master bath. An additional bedroom and full bath are also downstairs. From the bedroom wing, you access the staircase leading to the second floor. The second floor features two bedrooms, great for children or overnight guests and an expansive common area, perfect for an office and additional family room. The exterior porch and trim are freshly painted and the entire home has been lovingly maintained. This upper peninsula neighborhood is a vibrant area which offers restaurants, breweries, playgrounds and beautiful Hampton Park all a short walk or bike ride away. A true gem, 879 Rutledge is a rare offering of space, history, and a gardener's masterpiece within the downtown city limits.
Single-familyProperty Type
1936Year Built
0.25 acresLot Size
$650Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by • Marshall Walker Real Estate
Bought with Liisa Sewell• Carolina One Real Estate
Wow - What a piece of history! Check out the newspaper article.This wonderful brick home, in what was originally Riverside Park was first owned by Robert Aldrich - Aldrich was credited with installing Charleston's 1st AC system in the Francis Marion Hotel in 1933. This Home offers amazing front and side covered porch overlooking the large double lot where fabulous landscaping creates an oasis in the city. The home features 4 bedrooms and 2.5 baths. Entering the home from the large foyer you will at once feel at home. The comfortable floor plan features a large living room and dining area which flows back into the large kitchen and pantry area. Professional style appliances let you know this is a serious food lover's kitchen!The large extra prep area pantry is a dream! (and also serves as a large laundry area. Mornings can be spent in the sun filled sitting area of the kitchen. There are 2 large bedrooms and 2 full bath on the main floor. Upstairs you will find a large sitting room and another additional bedrooms. This home is over 2700 sq foot but lives smaller if you like! The home is elevated and has a large storage area underneath. This home has recently had the wiring updated to remove the original knob and tube. Roof and lower HVAC units were replaced in the last approx 6 years. This home is move in ready and offers tremendous square foot value in the UpTown area of Charleston! (Upstairs does not have central air window units will convey). The dining room light fixture does not convey
Charleston Trident MLS #1310585
Jun 13, 2013
Listing Removed
—
Apr 25, 2013
Listed
$525,000
$193/sq ft
Charleston Trident MLS #2535371
Apr 14, 2006
Sold
$384,000
$141/sq ft
Nov 30, 2005
Listed
$389,000
$143/sq ft
Charleston Trident MLS #2404731
Aug 20, 2004
Listing Removed
—
Feb 20, 2004
Listed
$339,000
$125/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 21, 1980
Sold
$56,000
$21/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,808 (+6.6%)
$442,750 + $409,400
$852,150
2022
$3,571 (−1.4%)
$385,000 + $356,000
$741,000
2021
$3,621 (−3.6%)
2020
$3,757 (+27.9%)
$385,000 + $330,000
$715,000
2018
$2,938 (+1.7%)
2017
$2,888 (+4.4%)
2016
$2,765 (+73.2%)
2013
$1,596
Tax history for 879 Rutledge Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,808 (+6.6%)
$442,750 + $409,400
$852,150
2022
$3,571 (−1.4%)
$385,000 + $356,000
$741,000
2021
$3,621 (−3.6%)
2020
$3,757 (+27.9%)
$385,000 + $330,000
$715,000
2018
$2,938 (+1.7%)
2017
$2,888 (+4.4%)
2016
$2,765 (+73.2%)
2013
$1,596
*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
4
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
100 ft.
Lot depth
110 ft.
Lot size
0.25 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,592
Year built
1930
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Charleston County
APN
4631102090
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 14, 2026.
SR-2
OLD CITY HEIGHTS DISTRICT - 2.5
AR
HISTORIC CORRIDOR DISTRICT
SR CAT 2
Single Family Residentilal District
The Single-family Residential (SR) districts allow for one-family detached dwellings with maximum densities of 7.3 units per acre respectively, with varying setback, height and lot occupancy requirements.
Zone overlays
Old City Heights District 2.5
Amusement and Recreation Services Overlay Zone
Old and Historic District
Short Term Rental Overlay Zone - Category 2
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Golf related
Jan 10, 2022 • Final
Electrical - single family/duplex dwelling - sub
Install a sub panel for a pool installation.
Electrical
Pool and hot tub
Oct 4, 2021 • Final
Permit - pool, single family/duplex - new
Install an inground swimming pool. A second electrical meter is not approved for this project.
Pool and hot tub
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: 0
Parking Features: Off Street
Interior
Interior Features
Interior Features: Ceiling - Smooth, High Ceilings, Wet Bar, Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Family, Formal Living, Entrance Foyer, Separate Dining, Study, Utility