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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $597,500 on Apr 9, 2019

640 RUTLEDGE AVE

CHARLESTON, SC 29403
4
Beds
2
Baths
2,439 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.
3,920 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1935
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$597,500 · Apr 9, 2019
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.$507,875
HOMEBRIDGE FIN'L SVCS INC · recorded Apr 9, 2019

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,770 (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.$29,880 (2024)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$29,880
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$597,500

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.48 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.Duplex Single
CountyCharleston
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.09
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Mat/Raft Foundation (Slab)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached
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 · 497 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.

Foreclosure Filings(1)

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
James Simons Montessori SchoolB
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.1 mi
M
Simmons-Pinckney Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.4 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

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

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

640 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 92% of homes in North Central
  • Has a smaller lot than 90% of homes in Charleston County
  • Older than 96% 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 area2,439 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,542 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 85% of homes nearby

Lot size3,920 ft²
SmallerTypical 3,920 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 44% of homes nearby

Year built1935
OlderTypical 1936Newer

Newer than 50% of homes nearby

How 640 Rutledge Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNorth CentralCharleston 29403Charleston County
Living areabigger than2,439 ft²92% of homes85% of homes77% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,920 ft²43% of homes44% of homes10% of homes
Year builtnewer than193558% of homes50% of homes4% of homes

About 640 Rutledge Ave

When did 640 Rutledge Ave, Charleston, SC last sell?

640 Rutledge Ave, Charleston, SC last sold on Apr 9, 2019 for $597,500, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 640 Rutledge Ave, Charleston, SC?

640 Rutledge Ave, Charleston, SC has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,439 square feet of living space and a 0.09-acre lot.

When was 640 Rutledge Ave, Charleston, SC built?

640 Rutledge Ave, Charleston, SC was built in 1935, making it 91 years old. It is a duplex single home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 640 Rutledge Ave, Charleston, SC?

640 Rutledge Ave, Charleston, SC is assigned to James Simons Montessori School (elementary), rated B; 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 640 Rutledge Ave, Charleston, SC compare to other homes in Charleston 29403?

Among the 6,405 homes in Charleston 29403, it is bigger than 85% of them (2,439 ft² against a typical 1,542 ft²), its lot is bigger than 44% of them (3,920 ft² against a typical 3,920 ft²) and it is newer than 50% of them (1935 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 640 Rutledge Ave, Charleston, SC?

The 2024 property tax bill for 640 Rutledge Ave, Charleston, SC was $6,770. The county assessed it at $29,880.

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