Welcome to 557 Rutledge Avenue, a charming downtown Charleston home full of character, thoughtful updates, and an unbeatable location. With 2 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, a private driveway, and a backyard, this home offers the kind of livability that is hard to find in such a sought-after location.Inside, the home features a comfortable and functional flow with an inviting living room and dining space that connect seamlessly to the kitchen, making everyday living and entertaining effortless. Exposed beams and beautiful architectural details add warmth and character throughout. The updated kitchen features granite countertops, a marble backsplash, brick herringbone flooring, an induction range, a new sink and faucet, and upgraded lighting. A door from the kitchen opens directly to the backyard, creating an easy indoor-outdoor connection for morning coffee, dining al fresco, or enjoying Charleston's beautiful weather. Upstairs, you will find two bedrooms and two full bathrooms, along with a conveniently located laundry closet and a versatile space ideal for a desk or reading area. The primary bedroom offers a private balcony at the front of the home. The larger of the two full baths has been renovated featuring marble floors, granite countertops, dual sinks, updated fixtures, a clawfoot soaking tub, and a frameless glass shower. Outside, the fenced backyard has been enhanced with mature landscaping, providing a private outdoor space to relax, entertain, or garden. One of the home's most appealing features is its unbeatable location. Enjoy being just steps from neighborhood favorites including Hampton Park, Welton's Tiny Bakeshop, Leon's Oyster Shop, Melfi's, Little Jack's Tavern, Chubby Fish, The Daily, and The Nook. This is downtown Charleston living at its best! Schedule your showing today.
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$875,000
557 Rutledge Ave, Charleston, SC 29403
2beds
1,243sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1930
3,049 Square Feet Lot
$835,700 Zestimate®
$704/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Updated kitchenUpdated fixturesBeautiful architectural detailsInduction rangeExposed beamsBrick herringbone flooringMarble backsplash
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Carolina One Real Estate 843-779-8660
Source: CTMLS,MLS#: 26016803
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Family Room, Living/Dining Combo, Family
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Ceiling - Smooth, Ceiling Fan(s)
- Flooring: Wood
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: One
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,243
- Total interior livable area: 1,243 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Off Street
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Front Porch
- Exterior features: Balcony
- Fencing: Wood
Lot
- Size: 3,049 Square Feet
- Features: 0 - .5 Acre
Details
- Parcel number: 4600702203
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Charleston Single
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Crawl Space
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1930
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Charleston Water Service, Dominion Energy
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Trash
- Subdivision: Westside
Location
- Region: Charleston
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $704/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $585,000
- Annual tax amount: $3,038
- Date on market: 6/10/2026
- Listing terms: Any
Estimated market value
$835,700
$794,000 - $877,000
$4,934/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/10/2026 | Listed for sale | $875,000+49.6%$704/sqft |
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| 11/9/2021 | Sold | $585,000+6.6%$471/sqft |
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| 10/2/2021 | Contingent | $549,000$442/sqft |
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| 9/29/2021 | Listed for sale | $549,000+27.1%$442/sqft |
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| 10/16/2018 | Listing removed | $2,800$2/sqft |
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| 10/12/2018 | Sold | $432,000$348/sqft |
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| 9/25/2018 | Pending sale | $432,000$348/sqft |
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| 9/20/2018 | Listed for sale | $432,000+87.8%$348/sqft |
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| 7/3/2018 | Listed for rent | $2,800$2/sqft |
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| 7/19/2017 | Listing removed | $2,800$2/sqft |
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| 7/1/2017 | Listed for rent | $2,800+27.3%$2/sqft |
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| 2/3/2016 | Listing removed | $2,200$2/sqft |
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| 1/5/2016 | Price change | $2,200-8.3%$2/sqft |
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| 12/21/2015 | Price change | $2,400-7.7%$2/sqft |
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| 12/14/2015 | Listed for rent | $2,600$2/sqft |
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| 7/2/2015 | Sold | $230,000+4.5%$185/sqft |
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| 6/26/2015 | Pending sale | $220,000$177/sqft |
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| 6/19/2015 | Listed for sale | $220,000-7.9%$177/sqft |
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| 11/26/2010 | Listing removed | $239,000$192/sqft |
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| 9/17/2010 | Listed for sale | $239,000-0.4%$192/sqft |
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| 7/22/2005 | Sold | $240,000+100%$193/sqft |
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| 10/14/2004 | Sold | $120,000+89.6%$97/sqft |
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| 8/9/2004 | Sold | $63,291$51/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,038 +3.8% | $23,400 |
| 2023 | $2,926 +3% | $23,400 |
| 2022 | $2,840 +27.5% | $23,400 +35.4% |
| 2021 | $2,227 -3.6% | $17,280 |
| 2020 | $2,309 | $17,280 |
| 2019 | $2,309 | $17,280 +25.2% |
| 2017 | $2,309 -37.2% | $13,800 |
| 2016 | $3,677 +3.3% | $13,800 +42.4% |
| 2015 | $3,559 +47.3% | $9,690 |
| 2014 | $2,416 | -- |
| 2011 | $2,416 +27.8% | -- |
| 2010 | $1,890 -1.3% | $7,680 |
| 2009 | $1,915 +3.3% | $7,680 |
| 2008 | $1,853 +10.9% | $7,680 |
| 2006 | $1,671 -0.5% | $7,680 |
| 2005 | $1,680 +270.7% | $7,680 +221.3% |
| 2004 | $453 +0.9% | $2,390 |
| 2003 | $449 +1.5% | $2,390 |
| 2002 | $442 +15.5% | $2,390 +39.8% |
| 2000 | $383 | $1,710 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Westside
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 2/10Mitchell Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.1 mi
- 4/10Simmons Pinckney Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.3 mi
- 1/10Burke High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: James Simons
- Middle: Simmons Pinckney
- High: Burke
Source: CTMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- South Carolina
- Charleston County
- Charleston
- 29403
- Westside
- 557 Rutledge Ave







