Distinctive early twentieth century home built in Frank Loyd Wright's Prairie Style. This architectural treasure features spacious and well proportioned rooms, tall ceilings, beautiful period detail work with pleasing molding, several French doors, a fireplace with handsome mantel, gracious staircase, and oak floors with walnut inlay in the formal spaces and heart of pine floors throughout the remainder. This home is situated on a double sized landscaped lot with numerous mature trees and shrubs. The rear yard is enclosed by a brick privacy wall and there is a separate garage in the rear. 887 Rutledge Avenue is conveniently located to downtown, restaurants, shopping, and the airport. It is a five minute walk to Hampton Park and a ten minute bike ride to MUSC. Verbal description failsto adequately convey the sense of comfort and beauty one experiences by being in this home. You need to make an appointment and come inside!
Single-familyProperty Type
1928Year Built
0.25 acresLot Size
$533Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by • Daniel Ravenel Sotheby's International Realty
Bought with Carter Rowson• Carolina One Real Estate
*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
6
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
100 ft.
Lot depth
110 ft.
Lot size
0.25 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
3,396
Year built
1930
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Charleston County
APN
4630803016
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 14, 2026.
SR-2
OLD CITY HEIGHTS DISTRICT - 2.5
HISTORIC CORRIDOR DISTRICT
AR
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
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:
Housing-Single unit
Golf related
Aug 31, 2020 • Final
Electrical - single family/duplex dwelling - sub
Electrical
Pool and hot tub
May 5, 2020 • Final
Permit - pool, single family/duplex - new
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
Garage Information
Garage: Yes
Parking & Garage Information
Carport Spaces: 1
Parking Features: 1 Car Carport, 1 Car Garage, Detached
Parking Total: 2
Interior
Interior Features
Interior Features: Ceiling - Smooth, High Ceilings, Ceiling Fan(s), Formal Living, Entrance Foyer, Pantry, Separate Dining, Study, Sun
Fireplace Features: Living Room
Flooring: Wood
Laundry Features: Dryer Connection, Laundry Room
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2
Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 6
Room Master Bedroom Features: Dual Masters
Room Master Bedroom Level: Lower,Upper
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Heat Pump
Exterior
Exterior Features
Fencing: Brick
Roof: Asphalt
Property Type
Residential
Single Family Detached
Property Information
Ownership: Fee Simple
Property Type: Residential
Building Information
Levels: Two
Subdivision Information
Subdivision Name: Wagener Terrace
Financial
Tax Information
Tax District: 71 - City of Charleston
Tax Legal Description: Lt 7 & 8 Blk A
Tax Map Number: 4630803016
Utilities
Utility Information
Public Sewer
Utilities: Carolina Water Service, SCE & G
Location
School Information
Elementary School: James Simons
Middle Or Junior School: Simmons Pinckney
High School: Burke
Neighborhood Information
Subdivision Name: Wagener Terrace
MLS Area Major: 52 - Peninsula Charleston Outside of Crosstown
Community Information
Community Features: Bus Line
Public facts
Beds: 6
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,396
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.25 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1930
Year Renovated: —
County: Charleston County
APN: 4630803016
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 14, 2026