Situated in a prime location adjacent to the Medical University of South Carolina near the corner of Rutledge Avenue and Doughty Street, 165 Rutledge Avenue is a five-unit historic property with very little vacancy. There are five separate metered units, three of which are in the main house and two units are in the rear brick house. The main house has 4,912 square feet and the detached brick house has 1,256 square feet for an approximate total of 6,168 square feet. There are nine bedrooms and eight full baths. The 1800's historic details include a slate roof, ceiling medallions, plaster work, brick fireplaces, old heart pine floors, and large wraparound piazzas. With an income potential supported by location and unit configuration, the property has historically shown strong demand from the surrounding medical and academic community. As an added bonus, there is maneuverable parking on site for eight vehicles. Zoning is DR 1. Walk to MUSC, College of Charleston, Charleston School of Law and Ashley Hall School, as well as world-renowned restaurants and shopping.
Active
$2,200,000
165 Rutledge Ave, Charleston, SC 29403
7beds
6baths
4,912sqft
Est.:
Multi Family
Built in 1852
-- sqft lot
$-- Zestimate®
$448/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Brick fireplacesSlate roofPlaster workLarge wraparound piazzasOld heart pine floorsCeiling medallionsNine bedrooms
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: March 25, 2026 at 11:24am
Listed by:
William Means Real Estate, LLC
Source: CTMLS,MLS#: 26008187
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 7
- Bathrooms: 6
Heating
- Natural Gas, Space Heater
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s)
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,912
- Total interior livable area: 4,912 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Other
Features
- Stories: 3
- Entry location: Ground Level
Lot
- Size: 6,098.4 Square Feet
Details
- Zoning description: Non-Conforming
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subtype: Multi Family
Materials
- Block/Masonry, Brick Veneer, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Crawl Space, Slab
- Roof: Slate
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1852
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Charleston Water Service
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Radcliffeborough
Location
- Region: Charleston
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $448/sqft
- Date on market: 3/24/2026
- Listing terms: Any,Cash,Conventional
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$4,886/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/24/2026 | Listed for sale | $2,200,000+100%$448/sqft |
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| 5/25/2018 | Listing removed | $2,700$1/sqft |
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| 4/24/2018 | Price change | $2,700-10%$1/sqft |
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| 3/21/2018 | Listed for rent | $3,000+25%$1/sqft |
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| 9/1/2017 | Listing removed | $2,400 |
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| 7/9/2017 | Listed for rent | $2,400 |
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| 1/29/2016 | Sold | $1,100,000$224/sqft |
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Public tax history
Public tax history
Tax history is unavailable.BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$11,950/mo
Principal & interest
$11345
Property taxes
$605
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Radcliffborough
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 2/10Memminger Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.7 mi
- 4/10Simmons Pinckney Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.7 mi
- 1/10Burke High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Memminger
- Middle: Simmons Pinckney
- High: Burke
Source: CTMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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