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121 Alford St, Athens, 37303

Priced At: $196,000

Property Details for ID: 1295422



SqFt: 744
Price SqFt: $263
Total Bedrooms: 1
Full Baths: 1 / Half Baths: 0
MLS Status: Closed
Property Type: Residential
On Market Date: 2025-04-01T02:41:22Z
Subdivision: Douglas

Public Remarks: Welcome to your beautifully renovated starter home at 121 Alford Street in Athens, Tennessee! This charming 1-bedroom, 1-bath home offers 744 square feet of thoughtfully updated living space, perfect for first-time buyers, downsizers, or investors. Step inside to discover soaring cathedral ceilings, new cabinetry, modern fixtures, and luxury vinyl plank flooring throughout. The open floor plan provides a seamless flow from the living area to the kitchen, making the home feel bright, spacious, and inviting. Enjoy your mornings or evenings on the large front porch—an ideal space for relaxing with a cup of coffee or entertaining friends and family. Situated on a rare triple lot, the mostly flat property offers fantastic potential for expansion, gardening, or even building on the adjoining lot. The possibilities are endless! Located in the McMinn County School District, this home provides easy access to local amenities and outdoor activities in downtown Athens. You're just a short drive from the Cherokee National Forest, Watts Bar Lake, and several hiking trails. Plus, with a convenient location between Knoxville and Chattanooga, commuting is a breeze. Don't miss this move-in-ready gem with modern updates, outdoor potential, and a prime location. Schedule your showing today!

Schools Information

Elementary School: Athens City Primary
Middle / Junior School: Athens
High School: Mcminn

Building Description

Building Style: Traditional
Type: Ranch
Site Built: Yes
Year Built: 1950
Total Rooms: 4
SqFt (Total): 744
SqFt (Main Lvl): 744
Full Baths: 1
1/2 Baths: 0
Fireplace: No
Bonus Room: No
Extra Storage: No
Basement: No
Basement Type: Crawl Space

  Exterior Features

Features: Doors - Energy Star, Porch - Covered, Window - Energy Star
Construction: Frame

  Appliances

Dishwasher, Range, Refrigerator, Smoke Detector

  Room Dimensions

  Interior Features

Floors: Laminate
Misc Features: Cathedral Ceiling, Internet Available, Island in Kitchen, WasherDryer Connect

  Property Details

Acreages: 0.68
Lot Description: Level

Utilities

Fuel Types: Electric, Gas (Natural)

Financing

Finance Options: Cash, Conventional, FHA, New Loan, THDA, USDARural, VA Loan

  HOA Information

Restrictions: Yes
HOA: No

Heating & Cooling

Fireplace(s): No
Total Fireplaces: 0
Fireplace Type(s): None
Cooling Type(s): Ceiling Fan(s), Central Cooling
Heat Type(s): Central

Garage / Parking

Main Level

  Community Features

Outbuildings

Presented By: / Silver Key Realty

Up Coming Open Houses

Sorry, no open houses are currently available for this listing.

Directions

rom Highway 30, head south on Old Decatur Pike. Turn right onto Alford Street. The home will be on your left at 121 Alford Street.



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