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158 County Road 444, Athens, 37303

Priced At: $735,000

Property Details for ID: 1344769



SqFt: 5,450
Price SqFt: $135
Total Bedrooms: 5
Full Baths: 3 / Half Baths: 1
MLS Status: Active
Property Type: Residential
On Market Date: 2026-06-16T02:44:09Z
Subdivision: Not In Subdivision

Public Remarks: ''COMING SOON'' Professional photos will be available soon. Stay tuned for updated pictures showcasing the property and all it has to offer. Discover the perfect blend of space, comfort, and country charm in this impressive brick estate situated on 3.18 picturesque acres just minutes from Downtown Athens. Tucked away in a peaceful setting, this property offers the privacy of country living while remaining conveniently close to shopping, dining, schools, and easy access to I-75. From the moment you arrive, the home's stately presence and inviting curb appeal make a lasting impression. Inside, a grand foyer with a sweeping staircase welcomes you into thoughtfully designed living spaces. The formal living room and spacious dining room provide the perfect setting for entertaining family and friends, while the heart of the home opens into a stunning family room featuring soaring tongue-and-groove ceilings, exposed architectural details, and abundant natural light. The beautifully updated kitchen combines style and functionality with granite countertops, custom cabinetry, double ovens, and generous prep space for everyday meals or large gatherings. Adjacent to the family room, an expansive sunroom offers a relaxing place to enjoy the surrounding views year-round and provides direct access to a covered porch ideal for outdoor living. The main-level primary suite serves as a private retreat, complete with a double tray ceiling, fireplace, and a spacious ensuite bath featuring a Jacuzzi tub. A dedicated home office and large laundry room add convenience and flexibility to the main floor. Upstairs, you'll find two oversized bedrooms, a versatile bonus room, and a spacious full bathroom, providing plenty of room for family, guests, or additional work and recreation space. The fully renovated walk-out Basement/lower level is a standout feature of the home. Enhanced by more than $150,000 in recent improvements, this self-contained living area includes a modern kitchen with new appliances, dining space, living room, full bathroom with step-in shower, bedroom with walk-in closet, utility closet with stackable washer and dryer, and two additional flex rooms that can serve as offices, hobby rooms, fitness space, or guest accommodations. With its own private driveway, entrance, deck, and carport, this lower-level suite offers exceptional possibilities for multi-generational living, extended guests, or private quarters. Step outside and enjoy multiple outdoor living areas, including a screened porch, covered porch, upper deck, and private lower deck, all designed to capture the beauty of the surrounding landscape. The grounds also feature mature trees, garden areas, two storage buildings, a charming playhouse, and a detached workshop, creating endless opportunities for recreation, hobbies, and storage. Significant recent improvements have already been completed, including the extensive lower-level renovation, new deck, porch, and carport. Outside, the property continues to impress with a large workshop, oversized two-car garage, breezeway, screened porch, covered outdoor living spaces, and plenty of room to enjoy the peaceful East Tennessee setting. This one-of-a-kind property combines quality craftsmanship, generous living space, and exceptional versatility, making it a rare opportunity in the Athens area. To set-up your private showing contact Vinit Sharma.

Schools Information

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Building Description

Building Style: Traditional
Type: 2 Story Basement
Site Built: Yes
Year Built: 1987
Total Rooms: 17
SqFt (Total): 5,450
SqFt (Main Lvl): 3,100
SqFt (Down Lvl): 1,250
SqFt (2nd Flr Lvl): 1,100
SqFt (3rd Flr Lvl): 5,475
Full Baths: 3
1/2 Baths: 1
Fireplace: Yes
Bonus Room: Yes
Basement: Yes
Basement Type: Finished

  Exterior Features

Features: Deck, Patio, Porch - Covered, Porch - Enclosed, Porch - Screened
Construction: Brick
Siding: Vinyl

  Appliances

Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Range, Refrigerator

  Room Dimensions

Bathroom: Family Room: Master Bedroom: Sunroom: Bedroom 2: Bedroom 3: Kitchen: Bathroom: Bathroom:

  Interior Features

Dining Area: Breakfast Bar, Eat-in Kitchen, Formal Dining Area, Other
Floors: Carpet, Hardwood, Laminate, Tile
Misc Features: Cathedral Ceiling, Internet Available, Island in Kitchen, Walk-in Shower, Walk-in Closets, WasherDryer Connect

  Property Details

Acreages: 3.18
Lot Description: Irregular Lot, Rolling Slope
View: Country Setting, Wooded

Utilities

Fuel Types: Electric, Gas (Natural)

Financing

Finance Options: Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan

  HOA Information

Restrictions: No
HOA: No

Heating & Cooling

Fireplace(s): Yes
Total Fireplaces: 2
Fireplace Type(s): Brick, Gas Log, Gas
Cooling Type(s): Central Cooling
Heat Type(s): Central

Garage / Parking

Garage Spaces, Carport Spaces, Attached, Garage Faces Side, Main Level, Off-Street Parking

  Community Features

Outbuildings

Storage Shed

Presented By: / Skyway Realty Land & Homes

Up Coming Open Houses

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Directions

From Athens, take Old Englewood Road (Hwy 39) and turn left onto County Road 435. Continue to a left turn onto Slack Road (County Road 442), then turn right onto County Road 444. The home will be located on the right-hand side. Look for the sign on the property.



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