Framed by mature trees at the corner of Rutledge Avenue and Bogard Street, 246 Rutledge Avenue offers a fresh take on downtown Charleston living. Its 1,578-square-foot floor plan is complemented by double piazzas, a private third-floor terrace and two off-street parking spaces.Inside, abundant natural light and a crisp, neutral palette create an inviting atmosphere throughout. The open main level connects the living, dining and kitchen spaces, making the home equally suited to quiet mornings and effortless entertaining.The kitchen features white cabinetry, dark stone countertops, generous prep space and casual counter seating. French doors extend the living area outdoors, while the three-story layout provides thoughtful separation and flexibility for guests, a home office or everyday life. Recent improvements include a new RUUD HVAC system with individual thermostats on each floor, new stove and dishwasher, updated bathroom fixtures, new ceiling fans, fresh interior paint and newly painted porch floors. Just moments from neighborhood cafés, acclaimed restaurants and the energy of the peninsula, this move-in-ready home presents a rare opportunity to enjoy an authentic Charleston lifestyle with modern comfort and manageable maintenance.
Active
$1,250,000
246 Rutledge Ave, Charleston, SC 29403
3beds
1,578sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2012
2,178 Square Feet Lot
$1,220,700 Zestimate®
$792/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Private third-floor terraceCasual counter seatingCrisp neutral paletteTwo off-street parking spacesFramed by mature treesUpdated bathroom fixturesFresh interior paint
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Daniel Ravenel Sotheby's International Realty
Source: CTMLS,MLS#: 26017492
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Living/Dining Combo, Living/Dining Combo
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Ceiling - Smooth, Ceiling Fan(s)
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Wood
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,578
- Total interior livable area: 1,578 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Off Street
Features
- Levels: Three Or More
- Stories: 3
- Entry location: Ground Level
- Patio & porch: Front Porch
- Exterior features: Balcony
- Fencing: Wood
Lot
- Size: 2,178 Square Feet
- Features: 0 - .5 Acre
Details
- Parcel number: 4600803079
- Special conditions: Probate Listing
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Charleston Single
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Cement Siding
- Foundation: Crawl Space
- Roof: Architectural
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2012
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Dominion Energy
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Elliotborough
Location
- Region: Charleston
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $792/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $717,600
- Annual tax amount: $8,584
- Date on market: 9/21/2026
- Listing terms: Any
Estimated market value
$1,220,700
$1.16M - $1.28M
$4,783/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/21/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,250,000$792/sqft |
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| 9/8/2026 | Listing removed | $1,250,000$792/sqft |
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| 8/12/2026 | Price change | $1,250,000-5.7%$792/sqft |
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| 7/24/2026 | Price change | $1,325,000-3.6%$840/sqft |
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| 6/17/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,375,000+245.5%$871/sqft |
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| 5/2/2017 | Listing removed | $3,060$2/sqft |
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| 4/27/2017 | Price change | $3,060+2%$2/sqft |
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| 4/25/2017 | Listed for rent | $3,000$2/sqft |
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| 6/21/2012 | Sold | $398,000+0.8%$252/sqft |
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| 2/18/2012 | Listed for sale | $395,000+97.5%$250/sqft |
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| 7/21/2009 | Sold | $200,000-38.5%$127/sqft |
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| 8/31/2005 | Sold | $325,000$206/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,584 +11.3% | $30,660 +15% |
| 2024 | $7,711 +3.5% | $26,660 |
| 2023 | $7,447 +4.3% | $26,660 |
| 2022 | $7,139 +1.2% | $26,660 |
| 2021 | $7,051 +0.7% | $26,660 |
| 2020 | $6,999 | $26,660 +10.5% |
| 2019 | $6,999 | $24,120 |
| 2017 | $6,999 +10.2% | $24,120 |
| 2016 | $6,353 +3.4% | $24,120 |
| 2015 | $6,146 +4.8% | $24,120 |
| 2014 | $5,866 | -- |
| 2011 | $5,866 +3.4% | -- |
| 2010 | $5,674 | $24,000 |
| 2009 | $5,674 +3.5% | $24,000 |
| 2008 | $5,482 +499.6% | $24,000 +440.5% |
| 2006 | $914 -11.3% | $4,440 -10.8% |
| 2005 | $1,031 +12.5% | $4,980 +37.2% |
| 2004 | $917 | $3,630 |
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Neighborhood: Cannonborough/Elliottbororugh
Nearby schools
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.








