OFF MARKET

Off Market May 2020 for $509K

$885,631

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $3,470/mo

•

1,122

sq ft

940 Rutledge Ave, Charleston, SC 29403

About this home

***BEAUTIFULLY UPDATED COTTAGE IN DOWNTOWN CHARLESTON WITH OPEN CONCEPT AND LARGE FENCED IN BACKYARD*** This downtown cottage has been completely renovated! The inviting, covered front porch welcomes you inside where you will find the open floor plan that leads you through the living room and into the open dining area and kitchen. The old fireplace has been bricked over and converted to a beautiful centerpiece of the home. The kitchen boasts a stunning island with marble countertops, ample cabinetry, and even a nook for your coffee machine! Can be sold furnishedThe master bedroom has an attached bath with a marble Jack & Jill vanity, a large walk-in shower, and a walk-in closet with hookups for the washer and dryer. There is also another bedroom and a bathroom with a tub and the beautiful marble countertops from the kitchen and master bath. Outside, a small covered back porch overlooks the spacious backyard, perfect for entertaining friends and family. Located only a short walk or drive to area shops and restaurants, you are not going to find much better than this!

Single-familyProperty Type

1938Year Built

4,356 sq ftLot Size

$789Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Listed by • Keller Williams Realty Charleston

Bought with Nick Crane • Southern Shores Real Estate Group, LLC

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:Charleston Trident MLS #20009750

Redfin Estimate

$885,631

$376K since sold in May 2020$32K since July

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This home's estimate is 10.8% higher than the average sale price ($799K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUN 30, 2026
$900,000
A
2 beds2 baths1,200 sq ft
66 Cypress St, Charleston, SC 29403
SOLD MAY 14, 2026
$885,000
B
2 beds2 baths1,233 sq ft
136 Maple St, Charleston, SC 29403
SOLD MAR 19, 2026
$865,000
C
2 beds2 baths1,236 sq ft
46 Poplar St, Charleston, SC 29403
SOLD APR 21, 2026
$920,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,298 sq ft
911 Ashley Ave, Charleston, SC 29403
SOLD MAR 20, 2026
$550,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,400 sq ft
4 Piedmont Ave, Charleston, SC 29403
SOLD JUN 3, 2026
$675,000
F
3 beds1.5 baths1,583 sq ft
1130 King St, Charleston, SC 29403

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$3,467/mo

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Market trends in 29403, SC

Last updated July 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Buyer's market

Sale-to-List Price

96.6%

+0.9% MoM

Median sale price

$890K

$3K MoM

Avg. days on market

75d

15 days MoM

Recently sold homes

116

16 MoM

New listings for sale

$1,099,000
3 beds3.5 baths1,869 sq ft
83 Cooper St, Charleston, SC 29403
$1,495,000
3 beds2.5 baths1,956 sq ft
192 Ashley Ave Unit G, Charleston, SC 29403
3D WALKTHROUGH
$1,750,000
3 beds2.5 baths1,680 sq ft
57 Vanderhorst St, Charleston, SC 29403
3D WALKTHROUGH
$3,900,000
6 beds5 baths5,800 sq ft
67 Warren St, Charleston, SC 29403
$4,150,000
— beds— baths— sq ft
76 Nassau Apt B, Charleston, SC 29403
$2,800,000
3 beds5 baths7,419 sq ft
5 Killians St, Charleston, SC 29403
$2,000,000
4 beds3 baths2,436 sq ft
212 Congress St, Charleston, SC 29403
3D WALKTHROUGH
$824,900
3 beds2 baths1,104 sq ft
700 Meeting St, Charleston, SC 29403
$700,000
2 beds2 baths853 sq ft
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$1,800,000
5 beds4.5 baths2,656 sq ft
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Sale history for 940 Rutledge Ave

Date

Event

Price

Charleston Trident MLS #20009750

May 29, 2020

Sold

$509,900

$454/sq ft

Apr 24, 2020

Contingent

—

Apr 9, 2020

Listed

$509,900

$454/sq ft

Charleston Trident MLS #15028358

May 2, 2016

Sold

$295,000

$263/sq ft

Nov 8, 2015

Contingent

—

Nov 7, 2015

Listed

$295,000

$263/sq ft

+20

Lovely one-story, two bedroom, one bath traditional style cottage with full covered front porch, covered small back porch, and large fenced yard. Interior is well-maintained with hardwoods in all rooms except one bedroom with carpet and tile-style bath floor. Two (non-working) fireplaces in living and dining, claw foot tub in bath. Small but very functional kitchen. Laundry hookup in closet on back porch. Elevated crawl space with plenty of room underneath for storage. Excellent opportunity to own a home for under $300K in a central location to parks and restaurants.

Public Records

Nov 17, 2015

Sold

$210,000

$187/sq ft

Charleston Trident MLS #9913348

Jan 7, 2000

Sold

$85,000

$76/sq ft

Oct 20, 1999

Listed

$90,000

$80/sq ft

Public Records

Apr 12, 1978

Sold

$12,600

$11/sq ft

Tax history for 940 Rutledge Ave

*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

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

40 ft.

Lot depth

105 ft.

Lot size

4,200 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

900

Year built

1938

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Charleston County

APN

4630801054

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

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

Property details

Parking

Parking & Garage Information
Carport Spaces: 0
Parking Features: Off Street

Interior

Interior Features
Interior Features: Ceiling - Smooth, Kitchen Island, Walk-In Closet(s)
Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator
Flooring: Stone, Wood
Laundry Features: Dryer Connection

Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2
Bathrooms Total Integer: 2

Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 2
Room Master Bedroom Level: Lower

Heating & Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Heating: Electric

Exterior

Exterior Features
Fencing: Partial
Roof: Metal

Property Type
Residential
Single Family Detached

Lot Information
Lot Features: Level

Property Information
Property Type: Residential

Building Information
Levels: One

Subdivision Information
Subdivision Name: North Central

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: 1738.89
Tax District: 71 - City of Charleston
Tax Legal Description: Subdivision: 940 Rutledge Ave Block/Lot: /100District/Ward: 7-1Description: Lt 100
Tax Map Number: 4630801054

Utilities

Utility Information
Public Sewer
Utilities: Charleston Water Service, Dominion Energy

Location

HOA Information
Association Fee: 0

School Information
Elementary School: James Simons
Middle Or Junior School: Middleton
High School: Burke

Neighborhood Information
Subdivision Name: North Central
MLS Area Major: 52 - Peninsula Charleston Outside of Crosstown

Community Information
Community Features: Bus Line

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 900
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 4,200 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1938
Year Renovated: —
County: Charleston County
APN: 4630801054

Home facts updated by county records on Aug 14, 2026

Other

Documents & Disclosures
Documents Change Timestamp: 2020-04-18T00:40:37.693Z

Listing Information
Standard Status: Closed

Around this home

Schools

James Simons Montessori School

Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi

7/10

Burke High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.3mi

1/10

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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

Climate risks

5/10 Flood Factor

Estimated 18-28% 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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Estimated sale price

$842,000 – $1.02M

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Home values near 940 Rutledge Ave

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
931 Rutledge Avenue, Charleston, SC 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1598 Sq. Ft.	$885,971
928 Rutledge Avenue, Charleston, SC 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1434 Sq. Ft.	$1,001,602

Address	Redfin Estimate
942 Rutledge Avenue, Charleston, SC 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1932 Sq. Ft.	$1,220,400
938 Rutledge Avenue, Charleston, SC 2 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1148 Sq. Ft.	$454,209

Address	Redfin Estimate
930 Rutledge Avenue, Charleston, SC 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1927 Sq. Ft.	$1,191,673
942 Rutledge Avenue #1, Charleston, SC 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2438 Sq. Ft.	$953,307

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