Welcome to 879 Rutledge Avenue. This elevated brick home was one of the first homes built in the upper peninisula neighborhood of Wagener Terrace in 1936. Sitting on a quarter acre double lot, this spacious home has ample room indoors and out for family life or entertaining. The lot features mature camelia trees, azaleas, lilies, mexican dahlia, and gardenia bushes to name a few. The outdoor living spaces incude a wraparound front porch, brick patio in the backyard, and newly paved 110 foot long oyster shell driveway with a basketball hoop and space for two cars to park side by side. The newly sodded lawn is expansive and could easily accomodate the addition of a swimming pool. Beneath the home is a 6 ft basement with workbenches and space for your bikes and outdoor gear.Walking through the front door, you enter a large foyer which opens onto the light filled formal dining room with the original fireplace. Double bifold french doors separate the dining room from the foyer as well as the adjacent family room. From the family room, you enter the kitchen which features professional appliances, an eat in dining area, a separate butler's pantry with wet bar and laundry area. There is also a half bath off the kitchen next to the back door. The 4 bedrooms are all sunny and spacious. The master is downstairs with three closets and a newly renovated master bath. An additional bedroom and full bath are also downstairs. From the bedroom wing, you access the staircase leading to the second floor. The second floor features two bedrooms, great for children or overnight guests and an expansive common area, perfect for an office and additional family room. The exterior porch and trim are freshly painted and the entire home has been lovingly maintained. This upper peninsula neighborhood is a vibrant area which offers restaurants, breweries, playgrounds and beautiful Hampton Park all a short walk or bike ride away. A true gem, 879 Rutledge is a rare offering of space, history, and a gardener's masterpiece within the downtown city limits.
Listing Date: 09-20-2018
Sold Date: 11-27-2018
Aprox Days on Market: 
2 month(s), 6 day(s)
Listing Sold: 
5 Year(s), 4 month(s), 2 day(s) ago
Original Asking Price: $725,000
Asking Price: $725,000
Selling Price: $715,000
Price Difference From Original:
Reduced By $10,000
Price Difference From Asking:
Reduced By $10,000
Grazing Permits Forest Service: Yes
Grazing Permits Private: Yes
Grazing Permits Blm: Yes
Horse: No
Farm Credit Service Incl: Yes
Community Features: Bus Line
Halfbaths: 1
Fullbaths: 2
Levels: Two
Window Features: Window Treatments - Some
Year Built: 1936
Floors: Ceramic Tile, Wood
Rent Control: No
Fencing: Partial
Misc Ext: Patio, Porch - Full Front, Wrap Around
Pool Private: No
Style: Traditional
Gar Pkg: Off Street
Garage: No
Attached Garage: No
Desclocation: Dining Room, One
Interior Features: Ceiling - Smooth, High Ceilings, Wet Bar, Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Family, Formal Living, Entrance Foyer, Separate Dining, Study, Utility
Fireplace: Yes
Laundry Features: Dryer Connection, Laundry Room
Num Fireplaces: 1
Lot Size: 0.25
Lot Desc: Interior Lot, Level
Lot Size Units: Acres
Acres: 0.25
Lot Sqft: 10890
Irrigation Water Rights: Yes
Mobile Home Remains: Yes
Property Type: A
Stories: 2
Foundation: Raised
Exterior: Brick Veneer
New Construction: No
Roof: Architectural, Asphalt
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Special: Flood Insurance
View: No
Home Warranty: Yes
Habitable Residence: Yes
Beds: 4
Primary Bedroom Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Multiple Closets
Room Master Bedroom Level: Lower
Sold Date: 2018-11-27T00:00:00
Lease Renewal Option: Yes
Lease Considered: Yes
Lease Assignable: Yes
Sqft: 2721
Water Source: Public
Utilities: Charleston Water Service, SCE & G
Heating: Yes
Heat: Electric, Forced Air
Water Sewer: Public Sewer
Cooling: Yes
Waterfront: No
Courtesy of listing office Marshall Walker Real Estate