$2,149,000
188 Rutledge Avenue
Charleston, SC 29403
MLS# 25022755
Status: Active Contingent
4 beds  |  4.5 baths  |  3064 sqft


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Facade Exterior Side View Facade Foyer Entry (Facing Living) Living (Facing Rutledge) Living Living (Facing Kitchen) Eat-in-Kitchen Completely Renovated Kitchen Kitchen (Facing Living) Kitchen (Facing Living) Bar (Facing Mudroom) Custom Bar Hallway leading from Mudroom to Kitchen Mud Room (Rear Entry) Downstairs Powder (Near Rear Entry) Foyer > Stair Case Visual Comfort Lighting Throughout 2nd Level Landing (Porch to the right) 2nd Level Front Porch Primary Suite Primary En-Suite + Custom Closet Primary En-Suite Custom Walk-in-closet En-Suite Soaking Tub En-Suite Shower Original Fireplace in En-Suite Hallway leading to guest bedrooms 2nd Bedroom 2nd Bedroom (Original Fireplace) 2nd Bedroom En-Suite 3rd Bedroom 3rd Bedroom En-Suite 3rd Bedroom En-Suite (Shower/Tub) Private Rooftop Balcony off 3rd Bedroom 2nd Level Laundry (Hallway) Kitchenette (In-Law-Suite) Living Room (Attached Guest Suite) Dining Area (Attached Guest Suite) Private Bedroom (Attached Guest Suite) En-Suite + Laundry En-Suite Shower (Attached Guest Suite) 4 Car Off St. Parking + Outdoor Space Aerial View Aerial View Aerial View

Property Description
Victorian Elegance Meets Modern Luxury — with Income Potential in Downtown Charleston. Step into timeless Charleston charm with this one-of-a-kind 1895 Victorian in the heart of Downtown's sought-after Cannonborough-Elliotborough neighborhood. Just blocks from MUSC, Ashley Hall, Upper King Street, and Colonial Lake, this residence blends historic elegance with thoughtful, high-end renovations. Offering 4 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms, and 3,064 square feet, the home showcases original heart pine floors, soaring 11-foot ceilings, multiple fireplaces, oversized windows, and coveted off-street parking for 4 vehicles.

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Contract Info
Primary Structure List Price/SqFt: 701.37
Sub-Type: Single Family Detached
MLS List Date: 2025-08-18
Status: Active Contingent
List Price: $2,149,000
Current Price: $2,149,000
Location, Tax & Legal
Legal Description: 4601502061
Tax Map #: 4601502061
Street #: 188
Street Name: Rutledge
Street Suffix: Avenue
County: Charleston
State: SC
Zip Code: 29403
Area: 51 - Peninsula Charleston Inside of Crosstown
Tax District: 71 - City of Charleston
Subdivision: Cannonborough-Elliotborough
Elementary School: Memminger
Middle School: Simmons Pinckney
High School: Burke
Directions: From I-26 East, continue into Charleston until the interstate ends at US-17 (the Crosstown). Follow signs for Rutledge Avenue, turn right, and continue about three-quarters of a mile—188 Rutledge Avenue will be on your left.
General Property Info
Primary Bedroom – Main Level: No
Stories: 2
HOA Fee: No
Potential Short Sale: No
Other Structures Y/N: No
Bedrooms: 4
Baths - Full: 4
Baths - Half: 1
Baths - Total: 4.5
Primary Structure Apx SqFt: 3064
Year Built: 1895
Acreage: 0.16
Office/Member Info
Seller Concessions Negotiable Y/N: No
SqFt Source
Tax Records: 1
Roof
Architectural: 1
Asphalt Shingle: 1
Metal: 1
Lot Description
0 - .5 Acre: 1
Corner Lot: 1
Misc Exterior
Balcony: 1
Fence - Partial: 1
Porch - Front Porch: 1
Exterior
Wood Siding: 1
SF Detached Style
Colonial: 1
Victorian: 1
Attic Features
Access: 1
Foundation
Crawl Space: 1
Garage/Parking
Off-Street Parking: 1
Stories/Levels
2 Stories: 1
Equipment/Appliances
Built-In Electric Oven: 1
Dishwasher: 1
Electric Dryer Hookup: 1
Gas Cooktop: 1
Gas Single Oven: 1
Microwave: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Washer: 1
Washer Hookup: 1
Cooling
Central Air: 1
Heat
Electric: 1
Heat Pump: 1
Natural Gas: 1
Rooms
Eat-In-Kitchen: 1
Formal Living: 1
Foyer: 1
Mother-In-Law Suite: 1
Assumable
No: 1
Primary Bedroom
Garden Tub/Shower: 1
Upstairs: 1
Walk-In Closets: 1
Proposed Financing
Cash: 1
Conventional Loan: 1
FHA Loan: 1
VA Loan: 1
Misc Interior
Ceiling - Smooth: 1
Ceilings - 9'+: 1
Garden Tub/Shower: 1
Kitchen Island: 1
Wet Bar: 1
New Owned
Pre-Owned: 1
Floors
Ceramic Tile: 1
Marble: 1
Stone: 1
Wood: 1
Possession
At Closing: 1
Showing Instructions
Contact Listing Agent: 1
Water/Sewer
Public Sewer: 1
Public Water: 1
Utility Suppliers
Charleston Water Service: 1
Dominion Energy: 1
Property Features
SqFt Source: Tax Records
SF Detached Style: Colonial; Victorian
Lot Description: 0 - .5 Acre; Corner Lot
Misc Exterior: Balcony; Fence - Partial; Porch - Front Porch
Roof: Architectural; Asphalt Shingle; Metal
Exterior: Wood Siding
Attic Features: Access
Foundation: Crawl Space
Misc Interior: Ceiling - Smooth; Ceilings - 9'+; Garden Tub/Shower; Kitchen Island; Wet Bar
New Owned: Pre-Owned
Rooms: Eat-In-Kitchen; Formal Living; Foyer; Mother-In-Law Suite
Primary Bedroom: Garden Tub/Shower; Upstairs; Walk-In Closets
Cooling: Central Air
Floors: Ceramic Tile; Marble; Stone; Stone; Wood
Heat: Electric; Heat Pump; Natural Gas
Possession: At Closing
Showing Instructions: Contact Listing Agent
Utility Suppliers: Charleston Water Service; Dominion Energy
Proposed Financing: Cash; Conventional Loan; FHA Loan; VA Loan
Assumable: No
Supplements
Adding to its appeal is a fully licensed short-term rental unit with private entrance, ideal for generating income or hosting extended guests. The centerpiece of the home is a spectacular reimagined kitchen that marries form and function. Completely redesigned, it now boasts quadruple the storage and double the counter space, with diamond cabinetry, unlacquered brass Rohl faucets, Creations Bird hardware, a workstation sink with integrated accessories, and 17 drawers designed for every conceivable culinary tool. Black-and-white marble flooring, full-height marble and granite backsplash, Hoodsly vent hood, and top-tier KitchenAid and BlueStar appliances bring a chef's dream to life. The island offers casual seating, while the adjacent bar, complete with moody stone counters, illuminated glass cabinets, and a second full-size sink, creates an entertainer's haven. Every detail, from the Visual Comfort lighting to the custom pantry systems and artful display niches, reflects masterful design and Charleston sophistication. Beyond the kitchen, thoughtful upgrades span the home: new HVAC and ductwork (2023), updated electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and appliances (2022), fresh interior paint, custom wallpaper, molding, trim, and all-Visual Comfort lighting throughout. The mudroom and laundry spaces were reconfigured for style and function, and the exterior hardscape and driveway improvements make city living effortless. The legal short-term rental suite offers its own living/dining area, full kitchen, spacious bedroom, and luxury bath with double vanities and a smart toilet, perfect for guests, an au pair, or as a proven income stream. With high ceilings, large windows, and the same architectural character carried throughout, the suite feels private yet seamlessly connected to the home. This property is a rare opportunity: historic charm, modern luxury, investment potential, and a location that defines Charleston living. Words hardly capture its character, you truly must experience it in person.

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Listing Office: EXP Realty LLC

Last Updated: November - 19 - 2025

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