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Last sold for $2,700,000 on Sep 12, 2023

218 1/2 RUTLEDGE AVE

CHARLESTON, SC 29403
6
Beds
1
Baths
1,890 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.24 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1950
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$2,700,000 · Sep 12, 2023

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$38,683 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$121,500 (2024)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$27,370
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$2,700,000

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.56
85
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
1
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
81
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
65
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
49
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.71 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.81%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.1 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Apartments (Generic)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Bungalow
CountyCHARLESTON
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.24
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(2)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Julian Mitchell Elementary SchoolD-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.3 mi
M
Simmons-Pinckney Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.4 mi
H
Burke High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.5 mi

District: Charleston County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 29403These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.136
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.84
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.337

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.77%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.34%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.21%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.22,498
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3,949 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$69,730
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$102,723
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.66°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.48 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.63%

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How this home compares

218 1/2 Rutledge Ave measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Bigger than 68% of homes in Cannonborough / Elliottborough
  • Has a bigger lot than 93% of homes in Charleston 29403
  • Older than 89% of homes in Charleston County

How it measures up in Charleston 29403

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Charleston 29403.

Living area1,890 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,546 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 67% of homes nearby

Lot size0.24 ac
SmallerTypical 0.1 acBigger

Bigger than 93% of homes nearby

Year built1950
OlderTypical 1938Newer

Newer than 66% of homes nearby

How 218 1/2 Rutledge Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCannonborough / ElliottboroughCharleston 29403Charleston County
Living areabigger than1,890 ft²68% of homes67% of homes58% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.24 ac86% of homes93% of homes49% of homes
Year builtnewer than195064% of homes66% of homes11% of homes

About 218 1/2 Rutledge Ave

When did 218 1/2 Rutledge Ave, Charleston, SC last sell?

218 1/2 Rutledge Ave, Charleston, SC last sold on Sep 12, 2023 for $2,700,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 218 1/2 Rutledge Ave, Charleston, SC?

218 1/2 Rutledge Ave, Charleston, SC has 6 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,890 square feet of living space and a 0.24-acre lot.

When was 218 1/2 Rutledge Ave, Charleston, SC built?

218 1/2 Rutledge Ave, Charleston, SC was built in 1950, making it 76 years old. It is a bungalow home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 218 1/2 Rutledge Ave, Charleston, SC?

218 1/2 Rutledge Ave, Charleston, SC is assigned to Julian Mitchell Elementary School (elementary), rated D-; Simmons-Pinckney Middle School (middle), rated C-; Burke High School (high), rated F. All sit in Charleston County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 218 1/2 Rutledge Ave, Charleston, SC compare to other homes in Charleston 29403?

Among the 6,405 homes in Charleston 29403, it is bigger than 67% of them (1,890 ft² against a typical 1,546 ft²), its lot is bigger than 93% of them (0.24 ac against a typical 0.1 ac) and it is newer than 66% of them (1950 against a typical 1938). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 218 1/2 Rutledge Ave, Charleston, SC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 218 1/2 Rutledge Ave, Charleston, SC was $38,683. The county assessed it at $121,500.

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