232 Rutledge Avenue, Charleston, SC 29403
Overview
Description
Supplements: ... (Read more) Inside, you'll find a stunning collection of preserved historic details, including original fireplaces, exposed brick, original rafters, and intricate trim work--all thoughtfully integrated into a functional, flowing floor plan. The expansive, light-filled kitchen featuring luxurious Sub-Zero Refrigerator alongside Wolf and Cove appliances. This space offers ample space for an eat-in area, allowing for versatile use of the traditional dining room as an additional living or entertaining space. Set on an unusually wide lot for downtown Charleston, the property provides rare and valuable off-street parking, secured by an automated gate. Tucked behind the main residence, a charming carriage house has been converted into a private one-bedroom apartment--ideal for guests, long-term tenants, or supplemental income. Beneath the home lies a truly unique feature: a historic brick-arched cistern, offering the opportunity to create a one-of-a-kind wine cellar or atmospheric entertaining space. Located in the only neighborhood in the city within Charleston's short-term rental overlay, this property presents extraordinary investment potential. Just steps away, you'll find some of Charleston's most celebrated dining destinations, including Wild Common, Vern's, and Malagón, all recognized with Michelin distinctions along with local favorites like Chubby Fish and Roseline. Whether you're seeking a refined primary residence, an income-producing investment, or a blend of both, 232 Rutledge Avenue offers a rare opportunity to own a piece of Charleston's architectural legacy enhanced by modern comforts and unmatched location.
Listing Details MLS# 26008740
Location, Tax & Legal
- Tax Map #
- 4600803006
- Street #
- 232
- Street Name
- Rutledge
- Street Suffix
- Avenue
- County
- Charleston
- State
- SC
- Zip Code
- 29403
- Area
- 51 - Peninsula Charleston Inside of Crosstown
- Tax District
- 71 - City of Charleston
- Subdivision
- Cannonborough-Elliotborough
- Elementary School
- Mitchell
- Middle School
- Simmons Pinckney
- High School
- Burke
- Directions
- From downtown Charleston, head north on Rutledge Avenue toward Spring Street; 232 Rutledge Avenue will be located on Rutledge just past the intersection with Spring Street, on the right-hand side if traveling north, near the corner of Rutledge Avenue and Spring Street.
- Legal Description
- 232 Rutledge
Contract Info
- Sub-Type
- Single Family Detached
- MLS List Date
- 2026-03-27
- Primary Structure List Price/SqFt
- 937.5
General Property Info
- Primary Bedroom – Main Level
- No
- Baths - Full
- 4
- Baths - Total
- 4
- Stories
- 2
- Primary Structure Apx SqFt
- 2400
- Year Built
- 1885
- Acreage
- 0.12
- Other Structures Y/N
- Yes
- Potential Short Sale
- No
Other Structure
- Other Structure Type
- Other
- Other Structure Beds
- Yes
- Other Structure Full Baths
- Yes
Tax/Fees
- Taxes
- 9927
SqFt Source
- Previous Listing
- Yes
More Information
Roof
- Metal
- Yes
Lot Description
- Inside
- Yes
Exterior
- Wood Siding
- Yes
SF Detached Style
- Carriage/Kitchen House
- Yes
- Charleston Single
- Yes
Foundation
- Crawl Space
- Yes
Garage/Parking
- Off-Street Parking
- Yes
Stories/Levels
- 2 Stories
- Yes
Cooling
- Central Air
- Yes
Rooms
- Eat-In-Kitchen
- Yes
Assumable
- No
- Yes
Primary Bedroom
- Upstairs
- Yes
Proposed Financing
- Cash
- Yes
- Conventional Loan
- Yes
- FHA Loan
- Yes
- VA Loan
- Yes
Misc Interior
- Ceiling - Beamed
- Yes
- Ceiling - Cathedral/Vaulted
- Yes
- Coffered Ceilings
- Yes
New Owned
- Pre-Owned
- Yes
Floors
- Wood
- Yes
FP Desc/Location
- Bedroom
- Yes
- Dining Room
- Yes
- Living Room
- Yes
Possession
- At Closing
- Yes
Water/Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Yes
- Public Water
- Yes
Property Features
