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559 Rutledge Avenue, Charleston, SC 29403

$1,278,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 2 Baths: 2.5 Square Footage: 1,977 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 3,049 Status: Active Contingent
Current Price: $1,278,000 List Date: 10/13/2026 Last Modified: 10/22/2026

Overview

Description

Settle into an authentic Charleston lifestyle in this timeless period house located at 559 Rutledge Avenue. This elegant property blends the soul of a bygone era with modern livability. Defined by its soaring ceilings, original moldings, a striking staircase, heart pine floors, bold fireplace mantels, large windows and French doors, double piazzas, plus an additional upstairs rear porch overlooking the surrounding Charleston gardens. From morning until evening natural light, from the North, East, South and West exposures, filter through large windows into the well proportioned rooms.

Supplements: Each room on the first floor is bright and stylish The impressive front stair hall opens into the living room with built in bookcases and a distinctive fireplace. From the living room the view unfolds across the spacious kitchen to the garden beyond. The thoughtfully designed kitchen is both roomy and functional with abundant cabinetry and stainles ...

Listing Details MLS# 26028224

Location, Tax & Legal

Tax Map #
4600702202
Street #
559
Street Name
Rutledge
Street Suffix
Avenue
County
Charleston
State
SC
Zip Code
29403
Area
52 - Peninsula Charleston Outside of Crosstown
Tax District
71 - City of Charleston
Subdivision
Westside
Elementary School
James Simons
Middle School
Simmons Pinckney
High School
Burke
Directions
Rutledge Avenue between Carolina and Sumter Avenue

Contract Info

Sub-Type
Single Family Detached
MLS List Date
2026-10-13
Total List Price/SqFt
646.43

General Property Info

Primary Structure Full Baths
2
Primary Structure Half Baths
Yes
Primary Structure Beds
2
Total Baths - Full
2
Total Baths - Half
Yes
Total Beds
2
Baths - Total
2.5
Primary Bedroom – Main Level
No
Stories
2
Total Apx. SqFt
1977
Total Apx SqFt
1977
Year Built
1930
Acreage
0.07
Other Structures Y/N
No
Potential Short Sale
No
C/R
No
HOA Fee
No

More Information

Property Features

SqFt Source: Tax Records SF Detached Style: Charleston Single; Colonial; Traditional Misc Exterior: Balcony; Porch - Front Porch Exterior: Wood Siding Foundation: Crawl Space Misc Interior: Ceilings - 9'+; Walk-In Closets New Owned: Pre-Owned Rooms: Family; Formal Living; Laundry; Utility Primary Bedroom: Upstairs Cooling: Central Air Floors: Wood Heat: Central Possession: At Closing Utility Suppliers: Charleston Water Service; Dominion Energy Amenities: Storage Proposed Financing: Any Assumable: No Green Features: Energy Star Central Heat/Air
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Listing Office: Maison Real Estate
Last Updated: October - 22 - 2026
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