770 Rutledge Ave, Charleston, SC 29403 Property Records

Charleston County property record for 770 Rutledge Ave, Charleston, SC 29403

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 3.5 ba · 1,940 sqft · built 1930
Lot Size0.21 acres (9,148 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$375,000 (Jun 2012)
Tax Bill$2,842 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesNov 2025 Line of Credit
Aug 2021 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (moderate risk)
APN463-15-02-010

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN463-15-02-010

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths3.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,940 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area970 sqft
Upper Floors Area970 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1930
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1930
Exterior MaterialWood Siding
Foundation TypeSlab (Mat/Raft)
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area9,148 sqft (0.21 acres)
Lot Dimensions233 ft deep x 40 ft wide
Garage TypeAttached
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space
PorchSlab
Porch Area525 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHeat Pump
Heating FuelGas

Location & Zoning

Street Address770 RUTLEDGE AVE
CityCHARLESTON
StateSC
Zip29403-3740
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionSUBDIVISION NAME -770 RUTLEDGE DESCRIPTION -LT 6
Legal Subdivision770 RUTLEDGE
Legal Lot Number6
JurisdictionCHARLESTON SC
Township / Civil DivisionCHARLESTON CENTRAL
Census Block Group2
Census Block2000
Census Tract1500

Owner

770 Rutledge Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 2012.

Source: Charleston County records, as of September 23, 2026

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address770 RUTLEDGE AVE, CHARLESTON, SC 29403-3740
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Nov 3, 2025Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
SOUTHSTATE BANK NA
Aug 25, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage
MORTGAGE RESEARCH CENTER LLC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleJun 21, 2012 · Amount on File
Deed SaleJun 21, 2012 · Amount on File
Prior SaleDec 31, 2010 · Amount on File
Deed Book / Page259 / 754
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

November 2025: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCHARLESTON SC
Property Address770 RUTLEDGE AVE, CHARLESTON, SC 29403-3740
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedNov 19, 2025

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address770 RUTLEDGE AVE, CHARLESTON, SC 29403-3740

Mortgage

Document Number0013480055
DateNov 3, 2025
Book Page1348/55
Lender
NameSOUTHSTATE BANK NA
TypeBank
AddressWINTER HAVEN, FL 33880
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount on Record
Term119 Months
DueOct 20, 2035
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Change FrequencyMonthly

August 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCHARLESTON SC
Property Address770 RUTLEDGE AVE, CHARLESTON, SC 29403-3740
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJan 26, 2022
Title CompanyMORTGAGE CONNECT

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0010260105
DateAug 25, 2021
Book Page1026/105
Lender
NameMORTGAGE RESEARCH CENTER LLC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressCOLUMBIA, MO 65203
Agreement
TypeVA Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term356 Months
DueApr 1, 2051

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 770 Rutledge Ave was $2,842, up 11.6% from the year before.

Source: Charleston County assessment roll, as of August 1, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateSouth Carolina
CountyCharleston County
MunicipalityCharleston City
Unified School DistrictCharleston County School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$2,842.00 (+11.63%)$558,360 (+2,775.18%) Land $288,186 Building $270,174$1,075,100 Land $570,800 Building $504,300
2024$2,546.00$19,420
2022$2,373.00$19,420$663,400 Land $342,400 Building $321,000
2020$663,400 Land $342,400 Building $321,000

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

FEMA maps place 770 Rutledge Ave in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 9, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
moderate risk
500-Year FloodplainYes
0.2% annual chance
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone AE, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on File
median of 42 individual policies
Community Rating SystemClass 6 (20% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies48 units insured
incl. 6 condo units
Nearby Flood Claims8 (1989–2017)
Claims Outside the SFHA2 of 8
Most Recent ClaimSep 2017 · Hurricane Irma
Claims by Event
  • Hurricane Hugo, Sep 1989 · 3 claims

Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 770 Rutledge Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.7% of South Carolina
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemCHARLESTON WATER SYSTEM
serves 278,771 people · EPA ID SC1010001
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionFeb 2024
Lead4 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureCorrosion control
Jul 2025
Monitoring and ReportingNone
last 3 years

Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 561 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

May also be available: AT&T, WOW Internet, Cable & Phone.

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