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 41/2 baths. The interiors feature exposed brick walls and joists, imported French oak floors, and tall windows that invite natural light throughout.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 quiet retreat. The carriage house offers an additional 2 bedrooms and 1½ baths, perfect for extended family, guests, or flexible use. Set just two blocks from MUSC and a short walk to the College of Charleston, this home occupies the heart of the city while offering privacy behind its garden walls. Whether cherished as a full-time residence or adapted for multigenerational living, 109 Rutledge Avenue presents a one-of-a-kind opportunity to own a celebrated piece of Charleston history. The property can also be sold fully furnished, with an acceptable offer, featuring a curated selection of beautiful interior pieces.
Active
$5,495,000
109 Rutledge Ave, Charleston, SC 29401
6beds
4,327sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1852
5,227.2 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$1,270/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Smart-home technologyPrivate sun deckLuxurious kitchens and bathsGabled slate roofThree-story masonry homeGenerously scaled piazzasImported french oak floors
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: 13 hours ago
Listed by:
Daniel Ravenel Sotheby's International Realty
Source: CTMLS,MLS#: 26003880
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 7
- Full bathrooms: 5
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Living/Dining Combo, Eat-In-Kitchen, Formal Living, Laundry
Heating
- Heat Pump
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- High Ceilings, Kitchen Island, Walk-In Closet(s), Wet Bar, Eat-in Kitchen, Formal Living
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Wood
- Windows: Window Treatments
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas Log, Living Room, One
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,327
- Total interior livable area: 4,327 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Garage, Detached, Off Street
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: Three Or More,Multi/Split
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio, Front Porch, Porch
- Exterior features: Balcony, Lawn Irrigation, Lighting, Stoop
- Fencing: Brick,Wrought Iron
Lot
- Size: 5,227.2 Square Feet
- Features: 0 - .5 Acre
Details
- Additional structures: Guest House
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Charleston Single
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Block, Stucco, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Crawl Space
- Roof: Slate
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1852
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Charleston Water Service, Dominion Energy
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Security System
- Subdivision: Harleston Village
Location
- Region: Charleston
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,270/sqft
- Date on market: 2/11/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$5,018/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
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| 2/11/2026 | Listed for sale | $5,495,000-8.3%$1,270/sqft |
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| 1/4/2026 | Listing removed | $5,995,000$1,385/sqft |
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| 10/8/2025 | Listed for sale | $5,995,000+699.3%$1,385/sqft |
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| 4/17/2019 | Sold | $750,000$173/sqft |
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Public tax history
Public tax history
Tax history is unavailable.BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$30,034/mo
Principal & interest
$26600
Home insurance
$1923
Property taxes
$1511
Climate risks
Neighborhood: Harleston Village
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 2/10Memminger Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 4/10Simmons Pinckney Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1 mi
- 1/10Burke High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Memminger
- Middle: Simmons Pinckney
- High: Burke
Source: CTMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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