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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $1,225,000 on May 17, 2017

256 RUTLEDGE AVE

CHARLESTON, SC 29403
4
Beds
4
Baths
3,948 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.
0.14 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1890
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
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.$1,225,000 · May 17, 2017
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$980,000
SOUTHERN FIRST BK NA · recorded May 17, 2017

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$18,514 (2024)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$64,170 (2024)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$64,170
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,365,800

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.59 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.81%

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Victorian
CountyCharleston
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Heat Pump
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Masonry
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 956 ft²

Transaction History(7)

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 · 0.2 mi
M
Simmons-Pinckney Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.3 mi
H
Burke High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.4 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%

Ownership

Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.Yes

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

256 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 98% of homes in Cannonborough / Elliottborough
  • Has a bigger lot than 84% of homes in Charleston 29403
  • Older than 98% 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 area3,948 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,551 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 97% of homes nearby

Lot size0.14 ac
SmallerTypical 3,920 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 84% of homes nearby

Year built1890
OlderTypical 1936Newer

Newer than 19% of homes nearby

How 256 Rutledge Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCannonborough / ElliottboroughCharleston 29403Charleston County
Living areabigger than3,948 ft²98% of homes97% of homes96% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.14 ac81% of homes84% of homes23% of homes
Year builtnewer than189049% of homes19% of homes2% of homes

About 256 Rutledge Ave

When did 256 Rutledge Ave, Charleston, SC last sell?

256 Rutledge Ave, Charleston, SC last sold on May 17, 2017 for $1,225,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 256 Rutledge Ave, Charleston, SC?

256 Rutledge Ave, Charleston, SC has 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms and 3,948 square feet of living space.

When was 256 Rutledge Ave, Charleston, SC built?

256 Rutledge Ave, Charleston, SC was built in 1890, making it 136 years old. It is a victorian home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 256 Rutledge Ave, Charleston, SC?

256 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 256 Rutledge Ave, Charleston, SC compare to other homes in Charleston 29403?

Among the 6,405 homes in Charleston 29403, it is bigger than 97% of them (3,948 ft² against a typical 1,551 ft²), its lot is bigger than 84% of them (0.14 ac against a typical 3,920 ft²) and it is newer than 19% of them (1890 against a typical 1936). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 256 Rutledge Ave, Charleston, SC?

The 2024 property tax bill for 256 Rutledge Ave, Charleston, SC was $18,514. The county assessed it at $64,170.

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