$5,995,000
Charleston, SC 29401
MLS# 25027311
6 beds | 6 baths | 4327 sqft
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Property 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.
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Contract Info
Primary Structure List Price/SqFt: 1385.49
Sub-Type: Single Family Detached
MLS List Date: 2025-10-08
Status: Active
List Price: $5,995,000
Current Price: $5,995,000
Location, Tax & Legal
Legal Description: 109 RUTLEDGE AVENUE
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.
General Property Info
Primary Bedroom – Main Level: No
Stories: 3
Potential Short Sale: No
Other Structures Y/N: Yes
Bedrooms: 6
Baths - Full: 5
Baths - Half: 2
Baths - Total: 6
Primary Structure Apx SqFt: 4327
Year Built: 1852
Acreage: 0.12
Office/Member Info
Seller Concessions Negotiable Y/N: No
SqFt Source
Hired Measurement: 1
Roof
Slate: 1
Lot Description
0 - .5 Acre: 1
Misc Exterior
Balcony: 1
Deck: 1
Fence - Brick: 1
Lawn Irrigation: 1
Patio: 1
Porch - Front Porch: 1
Special Yard Lights: 1
Exterior
Block/Masonry: 1
Stucco: 1
Wood Siding: 1
SF Detached Style
Charleston Single: 1
Foundation
Crawl Space: 1
Garage/Parking
1 Car Garage: 1
Detached: 1
Off-Street Parking: 1
Stories/Levels
3 Stories: 1
Multi-Story: 1
Equipment/Appliances
Dishwasher: 1
Disposal: 1
Dryer: 1
Gas Cooktop: 1
Gas Double Oven: 1
Microwave: 1
Range Hood: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Security System: 1
Washer: 1
Cooling
Central Air: 1
Heat
Heat Pump: 1
Rooms
Eat-In-Kitchen: 1
Formal Living: 1
Laundry: 1
Living/Dining Combo: 1
Amenities
Cable TV: 1
Assumable
No: 1
Primary Bedroom
Upstairs: 1
Walk-In Closets: 1
Proposed Financing
Cash: 1
Conventional Loan: 1
Misc Interior
Ceilings - 9'+: 1
Free-Standing Tub/Shower: 1
Kitchen Island: 1
Walk-In Closets: 1
Wet Bar: 1
Window Treatments - Some: 1
New Owned
Pre-Owned: 1
Floors
Ceramic Tile: 1
Wood: 1
FP Desc/Location
One: 1
Gas Logs: 1
Living Room: 1
Possession
At Closing: 1
Showing Instructions
Contact Listing Agent: 1
Water/Sewer
Public Sewer: 1
Public Water: 1
Utility Suppliers
Charleston Water Service: 1
Dominion Energy: 1
Other Structure
Other Structure Type: Guest House
Other Structure Beds: 2
Other Structure Full Baths: 1
Other Structure Half Baths: 1
Other Structure Apx SqFt: 927
Green Features
Tankless Water Heater: 1
Property Features
SqFt Source: Hired Measurement
SF Detached Style: Charleston Single
Lot Description: 0 - .5 Acre
Misc Exterior: Balcony; Deck; Fence - Brick; Lawn Irrigation; Patio; Porch - Front Porch; Special Yard Lights
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
Possession: At Closing
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
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 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 acceptable offer, featuring a curated selection of beautiful interior pieces.
Property Disclosure 
Listing Office: Daniel Ravenel Sotheby's International Realty
Last Updated: December - 11 - 2025
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