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Last sold for $965,000 on May 27, 2026

517 RUTLEDGE AVE

CHARLESTON, SC 29403
0
Baths
3,580 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.
0.13 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1963
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.$965,000 · May 27, 2026

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$11,228 (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.$653,646 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$199,712
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$453,934
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$34,110
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,051,300

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.49 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.99%
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)
CountyCHARLESTON
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.13
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.None
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(6)

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

517 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 97% of homes in Westside
  • Has a bigger lot than 91% of homes in Westside
  • Older than 81% 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 area3,580 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,546 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 96% of homes nearby

Lot size0.13 ac
SmallerTypical 0.1 acBigger

Bigger than 80% of homes nearby

Year built1963
OlderTypical 1938Newer

Newer than 69% of homes nearby

How 517 Rutledge Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWestsideCharleston 29403Charleston County
Living areabigger than3,580 ft²97% of homes96% of homes94% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.13 ac91% of homes80% of homes20% of homes
Year builtnewer than196374% of homes69% of homes19% of homes

About 517 Rutledge Ave

When did 517 Rutledge Ave, Charleston, SC last sell?

517 Rutledge Ave, Charleston, SC last sold on May 27, 2026 for $965,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 517 Rutledge Ave, Charleston, SC?

517 Rutledge Ave, Charleston, SC has 3,580 square feet of living space and a 0.13-acre lot.

When was 517 Rutledge Ave, Charleston, SC built?

517 Rutledge Ave, Charleston, SC was built in 1963, making it 63 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 517 Rutledge Ave, Charleston, SC?

517 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 517 Rutledge Ave, Charleston, SC compare to other homes in Charleston 29403?

Among the 6,405 homes in Charleston 29403, it is bigger than 96% of them (3,580 ft² against a typical 1,546 ft²), its lot is bigger than 80% of them (0.13 ac against a typical 0.1 ac) and it is newer than 69% of them (1963 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 517 Rutledge Ave, Charleston, SC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 517 Rutledge Ave, Charleston, SC was $11,228. The county assessed it at $653,646.

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