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549 Rutledge Street, Charleston, SC 29403

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2 Beds
1 Bath
1,175 Sq Ft

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.

Listing By: Tift Mitchell - Tift Properties scctmls Realty.com
  • MLS# 22024115
  • Date Listed09/14/2022
  • Bedrooms 2
  • Bathrooms 1 Full baths
  • Lot Size 0.08 acres (3,485 sq. ft)
  • Sewer Public Sewer
  • Subdivision Westside
  • Property Type Single Family
  • County Charleston
  • Year Built 1930
  • Water Public
  • Square Feet 1,175 sq. ft
  • Price Per Sq. Ft $425.53

Interior Features

  • Appliances Electric Range, Refrigerator
  • Flooring Ceramic Tile, Wood
  • Cooling Central Air
  • Heating Heat Pump

Exterior / Lot Features

  • Roof Metal
  • Lot Size Acres 0.08
  • Lot Size SQFT 3,484.80
  • Lot Features -

Directions

King Street To Rutledge

Financial Considerations

Nearby Schools

Source: School Digger

James Simons Elementary School

Public • PK - 8 • Serves this home

0.44 mi

Distance

Mitchell Elementary School

Public • PK - 5

0.46 mi

Distance

Charleston Development Academy

Public • PK - 8

0.46 mi

Distance

Sanders-clyde Elementary School

Public • PK - 5

0.95 mi

Distance

Charleston Progressive

Public • PK - 5

0.97 mi

Distance

Memminger Elementary

Public • PK - 5

2.25 mi

Distance

St. Andrews School Of Math And Science

Public • PK - 5

2.97 mi

Distance

Harbor View Elementary School

Public • PK - 5

3.91 mi

Distance

Orange Grove Elementary Charter School

Public • PK - 8

4.91 mi

Distance

Stiles Point Elementary School

Public • PK - 5

5.77 mi

Distance

Charleston Charter For Math And Science

Public • 6 - 12

0.44 mi

Distance

Simmons Pinckney Middle School

Public • 6 - 8 • Serves this home

0.46 mi

Distance

Military Magnet Academy

Public • 6 - 12

5.76 mi

Distance

Meeting Street Elementary@burns

Public • 3 - 5

6.46 mi

Distance

Moultrie Middle School

Public • 6 - 8

6.73 mi

Distance

Camp Road Middle School @ James Island

Public • 6 - 8

6.74 mi

Distance

C.e. Williams Middle School (north Campus)

Public • 6 - 6

6.92 mi

Distance

Allegro Charter School Of Music

Public • 6 - 12

7.76 mi

Distance

Burke High School

Public • 9 - 12 • Serves this home

0.46 mi

Distance

Gregg Mathis Charter High (youthbuild)

Public • 9 - 12

4.81 mi

Distance

James Island Charter High School

Public • 9 - 12

6.73 mi

Distance

Daniel Jenkins Creative Learning Center

Public • 9 - 12

6.94 mi

Distance

Ashley Hall School

Private • PK - 12

0.46 mi

Distance

Harvest Time International Academy

Private • 04 - 12

0.95 mi

Distance

Porter-gaud School

Private • 01 - 12

2.66 mi

Distance

University School Of The Lowcountry

Private • 03 - 12

6.73 mi

Distance

Bishop England High School

Private • 09 - 12

6.97 mi

Distance

Sales & Tax History

Source: Public Records

Population & Environment

Source: Sperling's Best Places

Walkability in SC / 29403

Source: Walkscore

83/100

Very Walkable

Walk Score ®

39/100

Some Transit

Transit Score ®

77/100

Very Bikeable

Bike Score ®

Overview

Most errands can be accomplished on foot. A few nearby public transportation options. Biking is convenient for most trips.

Transit Summary

9 nearby routes: 9 bus, 0 rail, 0 other

Walkability averages in the surrounding area

The average walkability score in the surrounding area is Walk Score: 28/100, Transit Score: 20/100, Bike Score: 48/100.

Points of Interest near 549 Rutledge Street, Charleston, SC 29403

Frequently Asked Questions for 549 Rutledge Street

Source: Realty.com

549 Rutledge Street, Charleston, SC 29403 is a Single Family 1,175 sq. ft. home listed for sale. Realty.com has 16 photos available of this 2 bed, 1 bath house, listed at $500,000. View sales and tax history, use our mortgage calculator and more on Realty.com

Realty.com has 16 photos of 549 Rutledge Street.

Our records indicate that 549 Rutledge Street was built in 1930.

The full address for this home is 549 Rutledge Street, Charleston, SC 29403.

549 Rutledge Street has been listed on Realty.com since Wed September 14, 2022

Most errands can be accomplished on foot. A few nearby public transportation options. Biking is convenient for most trips.

The average walkability score in the surrounding area is Walk Score: 28/100, Transit Score: 20/100, Bike Score: 48/100.

There are 3 schools assigned to this home. Check out the schools near 549 Rutledge Street. James Simons Elementary School (Grades: PK - 8), Simmons Pinckney Middle School (Grades: 6 - 8), Burke High School (Grades: 9 - 12)

Listing provided courtesy of: Tift Properties (tel: 843-514-8566)
Listing agent: Tift Mitchell (tel: 843-514-8566) (#19879)

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