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Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Residence
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 3,300 sqft
Price per Sqft $149
MLS Listing ID 1345156
Style Historic,Traditional
Bedrooms 5
Full Baths 2
Half Baths 1
Year Built 1930
Lot Size 1.180 Acres
Acres 1.18
Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence
Source East Tennessee REALTORS® MLS
Property Description
From the moment you arrive, you'll be captivated by the home's stunning curb appeal. A charming brick walkway leads to a covered front porch adorned with elegant arches, creating a warm and inviting entrance that perfectly reflects the character found throughout the property.
Inside, the oversized living room serves as the centerpiece of the home, featuring a beautiful fireplace, abundant natural light, and a grand staircase that creates an unforgettable first impression. The formal dining room flows seamlessly into the completely renovated kitchen, where you'll find updated cabinetry, beautiful countertops, subway tile backsplash, and a matching Samsung glass-front appliance package, including a gas range. A spacious walk-in pantry provides ample room for small appliances, storage, and everyday essentials.
Just beyond the kitchen is a generously sized flex space offering endless possibilities. Whether used as a second dining area, home office, mudroom, sitting room, or additional living space, this area provides exceptional functionality and includes abundant storage and a convenient laundry area.
The main level continues to impress with a dedicated library, two additional bedrooms, a full bathroom, and a spacious primary suite featuring its own fireplace, custom closet, and dedicated HVAC system for enhanced comfort. With its generous layout and separation from the remainder of the home, the primary suite area offers excellent potential for a private mother-in-law suite, guest quarters, or even a future apartment-style living space. One secondary bedroom also includes a private half-bath ensuite, making it ideal for guests or flexible living arrangements.
Upstairs, you'll find two oversized bedrooms with large closets and an additional full bathroom, providing plenty of room for family, guests, hobbies, or work-from-home needs.
Outside, the property is every bit as impressive as the interior. The rare double lot offers approximately 1.18 acres within the Athens city limits, creating a level of space and privacy that is increasingly difficult to find. The fenced backyard provides plenty of room for gardening, recreation, pets, and entertaining. A charming stone patio creates the perfect outdoor gathering space, and the hot tub will convey with the property, offering a relaxing retreat year-round.
Additional features include a detached garage/workshop, an additional storage building, and ample parking. A unique advantage of this property is its dual points of access, with driveways from both West Madison Avenue and Matlock Avenue, providing exceptional convenience and flexibility for large families, multi-generational living, home-based businesses, or hosting guests.
Located just minutes from downtown Athens, you'll enjoy convenient access to local dining, shopping, schools, parks, and community events while still enjoying the privacy and space of this remarkable property.
Beautifully and thoughtfully renovated while preserving the character and charm that make historic homes so desirable, 1303 W Madison Avenue offers a rare combination of history, modern updates, acreage, and location. Opportunities like this rarely become available in the heart of Athens.
Location
State TN
County Mcminn County - 40
Area 1.18
Rooms
Family Room Yes
Other Rooms LaundryUtility, DenStudy, Sunroom, Workshop, Addl Living Quarter, Bedroom Main Level, Extra Storage, Family Room, Split Bedroom
Basement Unfinished
Dining Room Formal Dining Area
Interior
Interior Features Walk-In Closet(s), Pantry
Heating Central, Natural Gas, Electric
Cooling Central Cooling, Ceiling Fan(s)
Flooring Other, Hardwood, Tile
Fireplaces Number 2
Fireplaces Type Brick, Wood Burning, Gas Log
Fireplace Yes
Appliance Gas Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator
Heat Source Central, Natural Gas, Electric
Laundry true
Exterior
Exterior Feature Porch - Covered
Parking Features Detached
Garage Spaces 2.0
Garage Description Detached
View City
Total Parking Spaces 2
Garage Yes
Building
Lot Description Corner Lot, Irregular Lot
Faces House is at corner of West Madison and Matlock Drive. SOP
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Architectural Style Historic, Traditional
Additional Building Storage
Structure Type Brick
Schools
Elementary Schools Athens City Primary
Middle Schools Athens
High Schools Mcminn
Others
Restrictions Yes
Tax ID 065C A 009.00
Security Features Smoke Detector
Energy Description Electric, Gas(Natural)