$699,900
Athens, TN 37303
MLS# 1319814
6 beds | 4963 sqft
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Property Description
Step back in time with this stately historic home located in the heart of Athens, Tennessee. A rare find resting on 1.76 acres with seasonal long-range views of Starr Mountain and surrounded with lush landscape providing a natural privacy buffer. History buffs will appreciate the timeless preservation of character and charm blended with modern day conveniences. On point with the period, this palatial home with over 4900 sq ft, 6 bedrooms, 3 full and 2 half baths, boasts gracious sized rooms, towering 12 and 10 foot ceilings, triple-stacked crown moldings, classic wainscoting, distinguished wood-burning fireplaces and the original hardwood floors refinished and restored to their natural beauty. Two grand primary en-suites on the main level will accommodate separate living quarters. The completely remodeled chef's kitchen with new appliances, lighting, refinished cabinets, granite countertops, a butler's pantry and an abundance of windows that provide a steam of natural light make this one of the favorite gathering spots. To enhance this area is an adjoining oversized mudroom/laundry/craft room. Beautiful new butcher block countertops, plenty of cabinet space and storage for kitchen overflow dishes/items for practical functionality. Sourced locally are the crab orchard stone floors showcased in the expansive den, front porch and walkways. The upper level is a blank canvas for someone with creative vision. There is an abundance of space to include a great room, two bedrooms, bath, and a partial kitchen or it can be redesigned to make it your own. Conveniently located with close proximity to downtown Athens and within walking distance of Tennessee Wesleyan University. Knoxville, Chattanooga, Gatlinburg, the Smoky Mountains and Atlanta are all within an hour or two drive. Don't miss your opportunity to be the next owner of this exquisite and storied historic home. Some photos have been virtually staged
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Contract Info
Auction Y/N: No
Occupancy: Permanent Residence
Listing Price: 699900
Current Price: $699,900
Status: Active
Listing Date: 2025-10-24
Location, Tax & Legal Info
Area: McMinn County - 40
Property Sub-Type: Residential
City/County Code: City Limits
Elementary School: Ingleside
Middle School: Athens
Total Tax: 2682.64
High School: Mcminn
General Property Description
Type: 1 1/2 Story
# Bedrooms: 6
Lot Size SqFt: 1.76
Acres: 1.76
Acre Source: Tax Records
# of Rooms: 11
Restrictions: No
Site Built: Yes
Fireplace: Yes
Property Status: N/A
SqFt - Main Lvl: 3522
SqFt - Down Lvl: 0
SqFt - 2nd Flr Lvl: 1441
SqFt - 3rd Flr Lvl: 0
# Fireplace: 2
HOA: No
Basement: No
Bonus Room: No
Extra Storage: Yes
SqFt - Total (Aprox): 4963
Baths - Full: 3
Baths - 1/2: 2
Year Built: 1900
Remarks & Misc
Directions: Take I-75S to Exit 49. Go toward Athens. Turn left onto Highland Avenue. Home will be on the left.
Public Remarks: Step back in time with this stately historic home located in the heart of Athens, Tennessee. A rare find resting on 1.76 acres with seasonal long-range views of Starr Mountain and surrounded with lush landscape providing a natural privacy buffer. History buffs will appreciate the timeless preservation of character and charm blended with modern day conveniences. On point with the period, this palatial home with over 4900 sq ft, 6 bedrooms, 3 full and 2 half baths, boasts gracious sized rooms, towering 12 and 10 foot ceilings, triple-stacked crown moldings, classic wainscoting, distinguished wood-burning fireplaces and the original hardwood floors refinished and restored to their natural beauty. Two grand primary en-suites on the main level will accommodate separate living quarters. The completely remodeled chef's kitchen with new appliances, lighting, refinished cabinets, granite countertops, a butler's pantry and an abundance of windows that provide a steam of natural light make this one of the favorite gathering spots. To enhance this area is an adjoining oversized mudroom/laundry/craft room. Beautiful new butcher block countertops, plenty of cabinet space and storage for kitchen overflow dishes/items for practical functionality. Sourced locally are the crab orchard stone floors showcased in the expansive den, front porch and walkways. The upper level is a blank canvas for someone with creative vision. There is an abundance of space to include a great room, two bedrooms, bath, and a partial kitchen or it can be redesigned to make it your own. Conveniently located with close proximity to downtown Athens and within walking distance of Tennessee Wesleyan University. Knoxville, Chattanooga, Gatlinburg, the Smoky Mountains and Atlanta are all within an hour or two drive. Don't miss your opportunity to be the next owner of this exquisite and storied historic home. Some photos have been virtually staged
Atchd/Dtchd Type
Detached: 1
Style
Colonial: 1
Construction
Block: 1
Siding
Wood: 1
Fireplace
Masonry: 1
Wood Burning: 1
Cooling
Central Cooling: 1
Floors
Hardwood: 1
Laminate: 1
Garage/Parking
Garage Spaces: 4
Attached: 1
Detached: 1
Main Level: 1
RV Parking: 1
Basement
Unfinished: 1
Lot Description
Level: 1
Private: 1
Rolling Slope: 1
Wooded: 1
Fuel
Gas (Natural): 1
View
Seasonal Mountain View: 1
Heat
Central: 1
Dining Area
Breakfast Room: 1
Eat-in Kitchen: 1
Formal Dining Area: 1
Appliances
Dishwasher: 1
Range: 1
Other Rooms
Addl Living Quarter: 1
Bedroom Main Level: 1
Extra Storage: 1
Laundry/Utility: 1
Mstr Bdrm Main Level: 1
Exterior Features
Patio: 1
Porch - Covered: 1
Windows - Insulated: 1
Misc Features
Internet Available: 1
Walk-In Closet(s): 1
Washer/Dryer Connect: 1
Sewer
Public Sewer: 1
Water
Public: 1
New Financing
Cash: 1
Conventional: 1
New Loan: 1
VA Loan: 1
Location Tax Legal Info
House #: 118
Street Name: Highland
St Suffix: Ave
State/Province: TN
Zip Code: 37303
PIN #: 056L B 031.00
Subdivision: Highland Place
Geo Lat: 35.449637
Geo Lon: -84.592331
Status Change Info
Status Change Date: 2025-10-24
Property Features
Style: Colonial
Construction: Block
Siding: Wood
Basement: Unfinished
Lot Description: Level; Private; Rolling Slope; Wooded
View: Seasonal Mountain View
Fireplace: Masonry; Wood Burning
Floors: Hardwood; Laminate
Fuel: Gas (Natural)
Heat: Central
Cooling: Central Cooling
Appliances: Dishwasher; Range
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public
Other Rooms: Addl Living Quarter; Bedroom Main Level; Extra Storage; Laundry/Utility; Mstr Bdrm Main Level
Misc Features: Internet Available; Walk-In Closet(s); Washer/Dryer Connect
Exterior Features: Patio; Porch - Covered; Windows - Insulated
Dining Area: Breakfast Room; Eat-in Kitchen; Formal Dining Area
New Financing: Cash; Conventional; New Loan; VA Loan
IDX
Listing Office: Alliance Sotheby's International
Office Phone: 865-357-3232
Last Updated: March - 01 - 2026
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