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109 Rutledge Avenue, Charleston, SC 29401

$5,495,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 8 Baths: 7 Square Footage: 5,254 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 5,227 Status: Closed

Current Price: $5,495,000 List Date: 2/11/2026 Last Modified: 8/17/2026

Overview

Description

c. 1852 — The McMakin-Bicaise House. Located in Harleston Village in downtown Charleston, the McMakin-Bicaise House is a three-story masonry home with a gabled slate roof and triple-tiered, semi-circular piazzas. The property also includes a carriage house with a garage, a pool site, and off-street parking for several vehicles. Both the primary residence and the carriage house were recently recognized by the Historic Charleston Foundation for outstanding restoration work following an extensive renovation lasting more than two years. Inside the main home, over 3,400 square feet of living space unfold with 4 bedrooms and 4½ baths. The interiors feature exposed brick walls and joists, imported French oak floors, and tall windows that invite natural light throughout.

Supplements: The thoughtfully reimagined layout blends historic charm with modern convenience, offering multiple living areas, spacious bedrooms, and luxurious kitchens and baths. The main residence is also equipped with smart-home technology. Generously scaled piazzas and a private sun deck provide abundant outdoor living space, ideal for entertaining or a qu ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 26003880

Location, Tax & Legal

Tax Map #: 4570301103
Street #: 109
Street Name: Rutledge
Street Suffix: Avenue
County: Charleston
State: SC
Zip Code: 29401
Area: 51 - Peninsula Charleston Inside of Crosstown
Tax District: 71 - City of Charleston
Subdivision: Harleston Village
Elementary School: Memminger
Middle School: Simmons Pinckney
High School: Burke
Directions: Take Rutledge Avenue south. Proceed south of Calhoun. Home is on the right.

Contract Info

Sub-Type: Single Family Detached
MLS List Date: 2026-02-11
Total List Price/SqFt: 1045.87

General Property Info

Primary Structure Full Baths: 5
Primary Structure Half Baths: 2
Primary Structure Beds: 6
Total Baths - Full: 6
Total Baths - Half: 2
Total Beds: 8
Baths - Total: 7
Primary Bedroom – Main Level: No
Stories: 3
Primary Structure Apx SqFt: 4327
Total Apx SqFt: 5254
Year Built: 1852
Acreage: 0.12
Other Structures Y/N: Yes
Potential Short Sale: No

Status Change Info

Sold Date: 2026-05-22
Total Sold Price/SqFt: 1045.87
New Mortgage Type: Cash

Other Structure

Other Structure Type: Guest House
Other Structure Beds: 2
Other Structure Full Baths: Yes
Other Structure Apx SqFt: 927

More Information

Property Features

SqFt Source: Hired Measurement SF Detached Style: Charleston Single Lot Description: 0 - .5 Acre Misc Exterior: Balcony; Deck; Fence - Brick; Fence - Iron; Lawn Irrigation; Patio; Porch - Front Porch; Special Yard Lights; Stoop Roof: Slate Exterior: Block/Masonry; Stucco; Wood Siding Foundation: Crawl Space Misc Interior: Ceilings - 9'+; Free-Standing Tub/Shower; Kitchen Island; Walk-In Closets; Wet Bar; Window Treatments - Some New Owned: Pre-Owned Rooms: Eat-In-Kitchen; Formal Living; Laundry; Living/Dining Combo Primary Bedroom: Upstairs; Walk-In Closets Cooling: Central Air Floors: Ceramic Tile; Wood Heat: Heat Pump Showing Instructions: Contact Listing Agent Utility Suppliers: Charleston Water Service; Dominion Energy Amenities: Cable TV Proposed Financing: Cash; Conventional Loan Assumable: No Green Features: Tankless Water Heater

Listing Office: Daniel Ravenel Sotheby's International Realty

Last Updated: August - 17 - 2026

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