1702 Ion Avenue, Sullivans Island, SC 29482

$9,000,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 3.5 Square Footage: 7,344 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 26,136 Status: Closed
Current Price: $9,000,000 List Date: 1/12/2024 Last Modified: 5/22/2026

Overview

Description

Welcome to this exquisite Sullivan's Island home, a beautifully preserved historic two-story retreat. The home holds a unique place in history as the largest and most elaborate surviving structure of officers at Fort Moultrie. Originally serving as the Base Commandant's Quarters, its significance deepened during World War II when it became the residence of the chief of staff, George C. Marshall. Bearing witness to pivotal moments in history, the house later underwent a transformation, being sold and converted into a private residence. Built in 1901, with 5 bedrooms and 3.5 baths, this gem invites you into a world of history, sophistication and charm. French doors gracefully open onto the expansive wrap-around porches, establishing a seamless connection between indoor

Supplements: and outdoor living. The copper and slate roof give the home a distinctive attribute, while the inviting in-ground pool beckons for relaxation and entertainment. As you step inside, the historic walls of this home cradle large, gracious rooms adorned with 9+ foot ceilings throughout. The well-equipped renovated kitchen boasts high-end appliances, i ...

Listing Details MLS# 24000910

Location, Tax & Legal

Tax Map #
5231200065
Street #
1702
Street Name
Ion
Street Suffix
Avenue
County
Charleston
State
SC
Zip Code
29482
Area
43 - Sullivan's Island
Tax District
23 - Town of Sullivan's Island
Subdivision
Sullivans Island
Elementary School
Sullivans Island
Middle School
Moultrie
High School
Wando
Directions
From Middle Street, turn onto Station 17, Turn onto Ion, house will be on LEFT.

Contract Info

Sub-Type
Single Family Detached
MLS List Date
2024-01-12
Total List Price/SqFt
1293.57

General Property Info

Primary Structure Full Baths
3
Primary Structure Half Baths
Yes
Primary Structure Beds
5
Total Baths - Full
3
Total Baths - Half
Yes
Total Beds
5
Baths - Total
3.5
Primary Bedroom – Main Level
No
Stories
2
Primary Structure Apx SqFt
7344
Total Apx SqFt
7344
Year Built
1901
Acreage
0.6
Other Structures Y/N
No
Potential Short Sale
No

Status Change Info

Sold Date
2024-03-21
Total Sold Price/SqFt
1225.49
New Mortgage Type
Cash

More Information

Property Features

SqFt Source: Tax Records SF Detached Style: Traditional Lot Description: .5 - 1 Acre Misc Exterior: Patio; Pool - In Ground; Porch - Front Porch; Porch - Screened; Porch - Wrap-Around; Shed Roof: Copper; Slate Exterior: Wood Siding Foundation: Crawl Space Misc Interior: Ceilings - 9'+; Garden Tub/Shower; Kitchen Island; Walk-In Closets New Owned: Pre-Owned Rooms: Bonus; Family; Formal Living; Foyer; Game; Great; Laundry; Media; Office; Pantry; Sauna; Separate Dining Primary Bedroom: Garden Tub/Shower; Multiple Closets; Walk-In Closets Cooling: Central Air Floors: Wood Heat: Heat Pump Possession: At Closing Utility Suppliers: Dominion Energy; Seabrook Island Utility Commission Amenities: Laundry; Pool; Sauna; Storage Proposed Financing: Cash; Conventional Loan Assumable: No
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Listing Office: The Cassina Group
Last Updated: May - 22 - 2026
Broker Attribution: 843-628-0008

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