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208 Riggs St, Athens, 37303

Priced At: $199,000

Property Details for ID: 1338237



SqFt: 1,920
Price SqFt: $104
Total Bedrooms: 3
Full Baths: 3 / Half Baths: 0
MLS Status: Active
Property Type: Residential
On Market Date: 2026-04-24T21:59:13Z
Subdivision: J B Adams

Public Remarks: Don't let the square footage fool you -- this one lives large. Thoughtfully customized throughout, 208 Riggs St delivers 3 bedrooms and 2 fully rehabbed baths on the main level, plus a finished basement with an additional full rehabbed bath, bedroom, two open rec rooms, and a cleverly concealed laundry room tucked off the lower bath. Every inch has been put to work. Custom built-ins set this home apart from anything else at this price point -- a built-in dining room seating nook, custom shoe racks, and barn doors throughout give the interior a curated, intentional character that buyers rarely find in this market. These aren't afterthoughts; they're the reason people remember this house. Athens, TN offers convenient access to downtown amenities, McMinn County employment, and the scenic East Tennessee corridor -- all without the metro price tag. FHA and VA financing eligible. Move-in ready with character to spare. Property was built prior to 1978 and lead based paint potentially exists. All data (incl sq ft) taken from prev MLS, Tax Records or current deed. Property offered as-is w/all faults; no post-closing repairs or payments will be made for any reason. Purchaser must execute sellers contract package. Buyer agrees to verify all information independently.

Schools Information

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Building Description

Building Style: Traditional
Type: Basement Ranch
Site Built: Yes
Year Built: 1970
Total Rooms: 11
SqFt (Total): 1,920
SqFt (Main Lvl): 960
SqFt (Down Lvl): 960
Full Baths: 3
1/2 Baths: 0
Fireplace: No
Bonus Room: Yes
Basement: Yes
Basement Type: Finished

  Exterior Features

Features: Deck, Doors - Energy Star, Windows - Insulated
Construction: Block, Frame
Siding: Vinyl

  Appliances

Dishwasher, Microwave, Range, Self Cleaning Oven, Smoke Detector

  Room Dimensions

Bedroom 2: Bedroom 3: Bedroom 4: Bedroom 5: Bathroom: Bathroom: Bathroom:

  Interior Features

Dining Area: KitchenDining Rm Co
Floors: Luxury Vinyl Plank
Other Rooms: Basement Rec Room, Bedroom Main Level, Breakfast Room, Extra Storage, LaundryUtility, Mstr Bdrm Main Level
Misc Features: Island in Kitchen, Walk-in Shower, Walk-in Closets, WasherDryer Connect, Wet Bar

  Property Details

Acreages: 0.24
Lot Description: Corner Lot, Rolling Slope

Utilities

Fuel Types: Gas (Natural)

Financing

Finance Options: Alternative, Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan

  HOA Information

Restrictions: No
HOA: No

Heating & Cooling

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

Garage / Parking

Main Level, Off-Street Parking

  Community Features

Outbuildings


Presented By: / Pace Probity Asset Management

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Directions

From downtown Athens, take N Jackson Street north (towards Decatur Pike); turn West (left) on Frankfort Street; North (right) on Nova Street;208 Riggs Street is on corner of Nova and Riggs.



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