549 Rutledge Ave

1,175 Sq. Ft.
$421 / Sq. Ft.
1,175
Sq. Ft.
$421
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Just blocks from Hampton Park in the desirable Westside neighborhood of downtown Charleston is 549 Rutledge Avenue, a circa 1910s Victorian cottage that is chock full of original architectural features. The three-bedroom, one bathroom house has a shaded front yard with a brick and wrought iron fence to access generous off-street parking. Traditional pressed brick entry steps lead to a wide wrap around porch with a ''haint blue'' beadboard ceiling and turned Victorian porch columns and balustrades....Just blocks from Hampton Park in the desirable Westside neighborhood of downtown Charleston is 549 Rutledge Avenue, a circa 1910s Victorian cottage that is chock full of original architectural features. The three-bedroom, one bathroom house has a shaded front yard with a brick and wrought iron fence to access generous off-street parking. Traditional pressed brick entry steps lead to a wide wrap around porch with a ''haint blue'' beadboard ceiling and turned Victorian porch columns and balustrades. There is a high raised basement with elegant claustra brick side walls, large windows, and nine-foot-high ceilings, all quintessential historic Charleston architectural features. The Arts and Crafts original paneled front door and leaded glass front windows with diamond panes that werewere all the rage in the late Victorian era. The parlors have pressed brick fireplaces with Queen Anne Victorian mirrored mantelpieces, and lace "gingerbread" ornaments the passageway between the parlors. 549 Rutledge has original wide Victorian baseboard and window casing, and unique parquet oak floors. An arched passage leads from the parlors to the kitchen, which features a vintage 1950s ceramic sink and original base cabinets, as well as custom built-in cabinetry with a marble top bar and glass paned upper cabinets. The bathroom retains vintage 1940s wall and floor tile and an updated nineteenth century style grey marble topped vanity. There are original panel doors and knobs throughout the house. A screened in back porch with traditional wooden Tuscan columns leads into the private backyard. Boasting a double parlor cottage plan that is perfect for entertaining, as well as a high lot that is large, quiet, and shaded, 549 Rutledge is the perfect home for anyone seeking a traditional Charleston residence with quaint Victorian character in the heart of the historic city.
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Property Details for 549 Rutledge Avenue

Architectural Style
Cottage
Subdivision Name
Westside
LISTING CLOSED: 03/16/2023 12:00 AM

Property Details for 549 Rutledge Avenue

StatusClosed
MLS #22024115
Days on Market148
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Detached
Year Built1930
Lot Size0.08 AC / 3,484 SF
CountyCharleston County

Location

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Building Information for 549 Rutledge Avenue

Stories1Year Built1930Building Size-Lot Size0.08 AC / 3,484 SF

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$2,748 per month

30 year fixed, 6.36% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,467

Property Taxes

$281

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 549 Rutledge Avenue

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Latitude: 32.795049
  • Longitude: -79.949811
  • Directions: King Street To Rutledge
Taxes and HOA
  • Tax Map Number: 4600702206
School Information
  • Elementary School: James Simons
  • High School: Burke
  • Middle Or Junior School: Simmons Pinckney
Parking
  • Attached Garage YN: None
  • Carport Spaces: 0.0
  • Carport YN: False
  • Covered Spaces: 0.0
  • Garage Spaces: 0.0
  • Garage YN: No
  • Parking Features: Off Street
Property
Lot Information
  • Building Area Total: 1175.0
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Foundation Details: Crawl Space
  • New Construction YN: No
Property and Assessments
  • Property Attached YN: No
  • Photos Count: 16
  • Photo Rights: I own the photos or have the right to use: Yes
  • Assumable: No
Utilities
  • Utilities: Charleston Water Service, Dominion Energy
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Cooling YN: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: Dining Room, Living Room
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Wood
  • Heating: Heat Pump
  • Interior Features: High Ceilings, Walk-In Closet(s), Family
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Lower
  • Levels: One
  • Stories: 1
Exterior Features
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch - Full Front
  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • Fencing: Privacy
  • Roof: Metal

Property History for 549 Rutledge Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 16, 2023

Sold

CHS Regional MLS #22024115

$495,000
Mar 8, 2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1509915552

$495,000
Feb 10, 2023

Pending

CHS Regional MLS #22024115

DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/16/2023

Sold

CHS Regional MLS #22024115

$495,000
03/08/2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1509915552

$495,000
02/10/2023

Pending

CHS Regional MLS #22024115

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Public Records for 549 Rutledge Avenue

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$3,374 ($281 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,174 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,174 SqFtStories1Lot Size3,485 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1930Year Renovated1930CountyCHARLESTONAPN460-07-02-206

Schools near 549 Rutledge Avenue

This home is within Charleston 01 School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 8
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - PK to 5
Rating
School
Distance
James Simons Elementary School
PublicPK to 8

Simmons Pinckney Middle School
Public6 to 8

Burke High School
Public9 to 12

Mitchell Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

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