This charming 1920s two story cottage offers high ceilings and original hardwood flooring. Unique double sided fireplaces and wood stained mantles. Glass French doors that separate the spacious living and dining rooms. Owners have built (2019) 13.5 x 12.5 addition for added kitchen, eat in kitchen and laundry space. Also, they added a large screened porch overlooking the backyard. There is a detached shed that is wired. Roof on original home is tin & recoated in 2016 and roof on addition is architectural shingles. This craftsman's style cottage features a full front porch and tapered columns. All appliances convey including washer, dryer, freezer, wardrobes in kids and master bedrooms & murphy bed in 3rd bedroom. X flood zone-so no flood insurance required by lender. Termite bondwith Terminix. Seller has summer and winter gardens in backyard and a compost. Lots of shelving for storage in kitchen addition and a broom closet. Sellers added book Shelves in living room and a tankless water heater. Plantation shutters and shades convey. Dining room cabinet does not convey- baseboard will be repaired once removed. Master bathroom- shelf with piping conveys, shelf with faucet does not convey. Coat hanger on stairs does not convey. Electrical box was upgraded. Vapor Barrier was replaced a few years ago. Plumbing was updated in crawl space. 2nd floor could be built above the new kitchen. The washer, dryer, refrigerator and microwave were replaced in 2019.
This renovated two story home retains all of the charm of a 1920's home with great bright open spaces and high ceilings, double sided fireplace with beautiful stained wood mantles, original hardwood floors, big windows, glass french doors that separate the living and dining room, wide trim baseboards and renovated bath with claw foot tub. The exterior features a full front porch with craftsman style tapered columns that gives a great cottage feel and a large fenced in yard with shed.
Public Records
May 15, 2001
Sold
$187,000
$108/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 19, 1998
Sold
$130,000
$75/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 20, 1995
Sold
$92,000
$53/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,236 (+63.0%)
$339,200 + $523,300
$862,500
2022
$2,599 (−4.7%)
2021
$2,727 (−3.6%)
2020
$2,828 (+34.3%)
$294,255 + $239,200
$533,455
2018
$2,106 (+1.7%)
2017
$2,070 (+4.4%)
2016
$1,983 (−44.5%)
2013
$3,574
Tax history for 918 Rutledge Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,236 (+63.0%)
$339,200 + $523,300
$862,500
2022
$2,599 (−4.7%)
2021
$2,727 (−3.6%)
2020
$2,828 (+34.3%)
$294,255 + $239,200
$533,455
2018
$2,106 (+1.7%)
2017
$2,070 (+4.4%)
2016
$1,983 (−44.5%)
2013
$3,574
*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
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
40 ft.
Lot depth
110 ft.
Lot size
4,400 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,560
Year built
1929
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Charleston County
APN
4630801046
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 14, 2026.
SR-2
AR
OLD CITY HEIGHTS DISTRICT - 2.5
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
Amusement and Recreation Services Overlay Zone
Old City Heights District 2.5
Old and Historic District
Short Term Rental Overlay Zone - Category 2
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Golf related
Jun 21, 2022 • Final
Electrical - single family/duplex dwelling - new service - electrical
Electrical
Electric meter
Jan 6, 2020 • Final
Plumbing - single family/duplex dwelling - sub
HVAC
Plumbing
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: High Ceilings, Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Family, Entrance Foyer, Separate Dining
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Tankless Water Heater
Fireplace Features: Dining Room, Family Room, Two
Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Wood
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Laundry Room
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.5
Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 3
Room Master Bedroom Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
Room Master Bedroom Level: Upper
Heating & Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Heating: Electric
Exterior
Exterior Features
Roof: Architectural, Metal
Property Type
Residential
Single Family Detached
Lot Information
Lot Features: 0 - .5 Acre
Property Information
Ownership: Fee Simple
Property Type: Residential
Building Information
Levels: Two
Subdivision Information
Subdivision Name: North Central
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: 2727
Tax District: 71 - City of Charleston
Tax Legal Description: LT 82
Tax Map Number: 4630801046
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
Community Information
Community Features: Bus Line, Trash
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,560
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 4,400 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1929
Year Renovated: —
County: Charleston County
APN: 4630801046
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 14, 2026