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$4,151,696$1,369 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 92How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $1,690,000 on Apr 23, 2020

85 RUTLEDGE AVE

CHARLESTON, SC 29401
4
Beds
3 / 1
Baths
3,032 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.
0.17 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1890
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$4.2M
$3.8M low$4.5M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$1,690,000 · Apr 23, 2020
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$3,141,696
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$2,513,357
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.24%
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.$1,010,000
NAVY FCU · recorded Aug 28, 2017

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$8,911 (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.$71,000 (2024)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$71,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,775,000

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.71 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.98%

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyCharleston
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.17
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
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.Yes
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck · 222 ft²Shed · 135 ft²Patio · 222 ft²Pool housePorch · 738 ft²

Transaction History(2)

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
Memminger School Of Global StudiesD-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.4 mi
M
Simmons-Pinckney Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.1 mi
H
Burke High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.1 mi

District: Charleston County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 29401These 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.160
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.82
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.323

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.39%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.14%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.10,799
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3,099 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$90,669
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$141,014
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

85 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.

  • Worth more than 98% of homes in Charleston County
  • Costs more per square foot than 98% of homes in Charleston County
  • Bigger than 88% of homes in Charleston County
  • Has a bigger lot than 79% of homes in Harleston Village
  • Older than 98% of homes in Charleston County

What homes are worth in Charleston 29401

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$253K$6.9M

This home is worth more than 87% of homes in Charleston 29401.

How it measures up in Charleston 29401

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Charleston 29401.

Estimated value$4,151,696
CheaperTypical $1,643,344Pricier

Pricier than 87% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$1369
CheaperTypical $959Pricier

Pricier than 87% of homes nearby

Living area3,032 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,893 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 77% of homes nearby

Lot size0.17 ac
SmallerTypical 0.1 acBigger

Bigger than 77% of homes nearby

Year built1890
OlderTypical 1920Newer

Newer than 37% of homes nearby

How 85 Rutledge Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHarleston VillageCharleston 29401Charleston County
Estimated valuepricier than$4,151,69694% of homes87% of homes98% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$136995% of homes87% of homes98% of homes
Living areabigger than3,032 ft²82% of homes77% of homes88% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.17 ac79% of homes77% of homes29% of homes
Year builtnewer than189036% of homes37% of homes2% of homes

About 85 Rutledge Ave

How much is 85 Rutledge Ave, Charleston, SC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 85 Rutledge Ave, Charleston, SC is $4,151,696 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $3,833,272 to $4,470,120. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 85 Rutledge Ave, Charleston, SC last sell?

85 Rutledge Ave, Charleston, SC last sold on Apr 23, 2020 for $1,690,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 85 Rutledge Ave, Charleston, SC?

85 Rutledge Ave, Charleston, SC has 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 3,032 square feet of living space and a 0.17-acre lot.

When was 85 Rutledge Ave, Charleston, SC built?

85 Rutledge Ave, Charleston, SC was built in 1890, making it 136 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 85 Rutledge Ave, Charleston, SC?

85 Rutledge Ave, Charleston, SC is assigned to Memminger School Of Global Studies (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 85 Rutledge Ave, Charleston, SC compare to other homes in Charleston 29401?

Among the 4,082 homes in Charleston 29401, it is worth more than 87% of them ($4,151,696 against a typical $1,643,344), its price per square foot is higher than 87% of them ($1369 against a typical $959), it is bigger than 77% of them (3,032 ft² against a typical 1,893 ft²), its lot is bigger than 77% of them (0.17 ac against a typical 0.1 ac) and it is newer than 37% of them (1890 against a typical 1920). Measured against all of Charleston County, it is worth more than 98% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 85 Rutledge Ave, Charleston, SC?

The 2024 property tax bill for 85 Rutledge Ave, Charleston, SC was $8,911. The county assessed it at $71,000.

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