108 Rutherford Street, Summerville, SC 29483

$1,050,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 2 Baths: 1.5 Square Footage: 1,927 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 40,511 Status: Active
Current Price: $1,050,000 List Date: 4/10/2026 Last Modified: 5/19/2026

Overview

Description

Tucked into the heart of the historic district of Summerville, 108 Rutherford Street offers a rare blend of history, scale, and walkable lifestyle. Set on an expansive .93-acre lot, this property lives like a private garden estate just moments from Azalea Park and the shops and dining that define downtown Summerville. According to the Summerville Journal Scene, this residence is recognized as a plantation-style cottage with a porch wrapping three sides--an architectural detail that immediately sets the tone for slow mornings and shaded afternoons. It also holds the distinction of being stop #3 on the local walking tour of historic homes, quietly placing it among the town's most notable properties.

Supplements: Believed to have been built around 1871 by Charleston merchant William Carrington, the home reflects a time when craftsmanship and proportion mattered. Inside, wide heart of pine floors run throughout, and soaring ceilings--many reaching approximately 14 feet--create an airy, grounded feel that is difficult to replicate today. The main home offers ...

Listing Details MLS# 26008746

Location, Tax & Legal

Tax Map #
1371003019
Street #
108
Street Name
Rutherford
Street Suffix
Street
County
Dorchester
State
SC
Zip Code
29483
Area
63 - Summerville/Ridgeville
Tax District
207 - City of Summerville
Subdivision
None
Elementary School
Summerville
Middle School
Alston
High School
Summerville
Directions
From I-26 Exit 199A toward downtown Summerville on Main St. Right on W 5th South St, left on Rutherford St. Property on right.
Legal Description
1371003019

Contract Info

Sub-Type
Single Family Detached
MLS List Date
2026-03-27
Start Showing Date
2026-03-31
Primary Structure List Price/SqFt
544.89

General Property Info

Primary Bedroom – Main Level
Yes
Baths - Full
Yes
Baths - Half
Yes
Baths - Total
1.5
Stories
Yes
Primary Structure Apx SqFt
1927
Year Built
1871
Acreage
0.93
Other Structures Y/N
Yes
Potential Short Sale
No
C/R
No
HOA Fee
No

Other Structure

Other Structure Type
Guest House
Other Structure Beds
2
Other Structure Full Baths
2
Other Structure Apx SqFt
1059

Tax/Fees

Taxes
5311.07

Office/Member Info

Seller Concessions Negotiable Y/N
Yes

More Information

SqFt Source

Appraisal
Yes
Hired Measurement
Yes

Roof

Metal
Yes

Lot Description

.5 - 1 Acre
Yes
Wooded
Yes

Misc Exterior

Porch - Wrap-Around
Yes
Storage
Yes

Exterior

Wood Siding
Yes

SF Detached Style

Ranch
Yes
Traditional
Yes

Foundation

Basement
Yes
Piling
Yes

Garage/Parking

Off-Street Parking
Yes

Stories/Levels

1 Story
Yes

Cooling

Central Air
Yes

Heat

Heat Pump
Yes

Rooms

Breakfast Room
Yes
Family
Yes
Laundry
Yes
Mother-In-Law Suite
Yes
Office
Yes
Pantry
Yes
Separate Dining
Yes
Sun
Yes

Assumable

No
Yes

Primary Bedroom

Downstairs
Yes
Walk-In Closets
Yes

Proposed Financing

Cash
Yes
Conventional Loan
Yes

Misc Interior

Ceiling - Cathedral/Vaulted
Yes
Ceiling - Smooth
Yes
Ceilings - 9'+
Yes
Garden Tub/Shower
Yes
Walk-In Closets
Yes

New Owned

Pre-Owned
Yes

Floors

Wood
Yes

FP Desc/Location

Three +
Yes

Possession

At Closing
Yes

Special

Termite Bond
Yes

Water/Sewer

Public Sewer
Yes
Public Water
Yes

Utility Suppliers

Dominion Energy
Yes
Summerville CPW
Yes

Property Features

SqFt Source: Appraisal; Hired Measurement SF Detached Style: Ranch; Traditional Lot Description: .5 - 1 Acre; Wooded Misc Exterior: Porch - Wrap-Around; Storage Roof: Metal Exterior: Wood Siding Foundation: Basement; Piling Misc Interior: Ceiling - Cathedral/Vaulted; Ceiling - Smooth; Ceilings - 9'+; Garden Tub/Shower; Walk-In Closets New Owned: Pre-Owned Rooms: Breakfast Room; Family; Laundry; Mother-In-Law Suite; Office; Pantry; Separate Dining; Sun Primary Bedroom: Downstairs; Walk-In Closets Cooling: Central Air Floors: Wood Heat: Heat Pump Possession: At Closing Utility Suppliers: Dominion Energy; Summerville CPW Special: Termite Bond Proposed Financing: Cash; Conventional Loan Assumable: No
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Listing Office: Keller Williams Key
Last Updated: May - 19 - 2026
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