$1,595,000

243 Rutledge Ave Charleston, SC 29403

$10,000
Closing credit¹
5 beds
3 full
3,093 sqft
0.1 acres
$516 / sqft
House

Property details

About 243 Rutledge Ave

Welcome to 243 Rutledge Avenue, a beautifully preserved circa 1890 home nestled in the vibrant Elliotborough neighborhood of Charleston. This spacious duplex offers 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, providing ample room for both living and entertaining. Whether you continue its success as a licensed Bed & Breakfast, convert it into an executive 30-day rental, restore it to a grand single-family home, or live in one unit while renting out the other, the possibilities are endless.The property features large, light-filled rooms that seamlessly blend historic charm with modern amenities. The intricate details and thoughtful layout make this home as functional as it is stunning.A rare and highly desired feature of this property is the dedicated off-street parking for 4+ cars, offering you unmatched convenience in downtown Charleston. With prime access to Charleston's renowned restaurants, colleges, and hospitals, you'll be perfectly situated to enjoy all that this dynamic area has to offer. Don't miss out on this exceptional opportunity.Schedule a tour today and make 243 Rutledge Avenue your next great investment or dream home.

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingCentral
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size3,093 sqft
Lot size0.11 Acres
Year built1890
ParkingOff Street
MLS #25003463

Summary

  • MLS Number: 25003463
  • Office Name: The Exchange Company, LLC

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Nearby schools

1

Julian Mitchell Elementary School

Public Magnet PK-5

0.2 mi

2 Perry St

4

Charleston Progressive

Public Magnet PK-5

0.7 mi

382 Meeting St

4

James Simons Montessori School

Public District KG-5

0.7 mi

741 King St

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $36,791. Most Charleston, SC residents have annual incomes between $35k-100k. Residents typically live in single, no kids family. The majority of residents in this area have post secondary degree education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

48%
<35k
50%
35k-100k
2%
100k-200k
0%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree

What types of families live nearby?

73%
Single, No Kids
9%
Single, with Kids
11%
Married, No Kids
7%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

9%
<11 yrs old
3%
12-17 yrs old
48%
18-34 yrs old
29%
35-64 yrs old
11%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • NBA/WNBANBA/WNBA
  • SoccerSoccer
  • Continuing Education CoursesContinuing Education Courses

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • Express/Express For MenExpress/Express For Men
  • Forever 21Forever 21
  • Chico'sChico's

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • StarbucksStarbucks
  • Dominos PizzaDominos Pizza
  • QdobaQdoba

What do the neighbors drive?

  • PontiacPontiac
  • MazdaMazda
  • VolkswagenVolkswagen

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • Urban ContemporaryUrban Contemporary
  • Rhythmic Contemporary HitsRhythmic Contemporary Hits
  • NewsNews
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About 243 Rutledge Ave

This home is located at 243 Rutledge Ave in Charleston, SC and zip code 29403 in the The Peninsula neighborhood. This 3,093 square foot home, which was built in 1890, sits on a 0.11 acre lot. Features: 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since February 10, 2025 and is currently priced at $1,595,000.

Charleston, SC housing market in March 2025 saw over 42 listings sold above listed price, more than 60 sold at listed price and over 193 sold below. The number of homes for sale in Charleston, SC increased by 18.9% between February and March 2025. In March 2025 median list price was $590,924 and the average listing age was 20 days.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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