Courtesy of Keller Williams Realty – Murfreesboro.
Property Description
Step into history with the iconic Childress House, a beautifully preserved 1847 estate just off the square in Murfreesboro. This stunning home, listed on the National Historic Register, blends timeless charm with modern comforts—perfect for homeowners and investors alike. With six bedrooms and 5.5 bathrooms, this spacious property is uniquely designed with three fully contained, furnished apartments—each featuring a private entrance, bedroom, bathroom, kitchen, and living area—while still offering a grand and elegant living space for an owner-occupant. Recent updates include two new HVAC units, refinished floors, new attic insulation, updated electronic keypad door locks, and security system wiring for modern convenience and efficiency. Whether you’re looking for a single-family conversion or wish to maximize its income-producing potential, the possibilities are endless! Enjoy classic Southern living with inviting front porches, a serene back patio, and multiple outbuildings—all just 45 minutes from Nashville. If you’ve been dreaming of small-town charm with big investment opportunities, the Childress House is a must-see!
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Property Details and Features
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Appliances & Equipment
- Description: “Built-In Electric Oven”, “Built-In Electric Range”
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Basement
- Description: “Other”
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Bathrooms
- Full Bathrooms: 5
- Half Bathrooms: 1
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Bedrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 6
- Main Level Bedrooms: 2
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Building
- Finished Area Above Grade: 5475
- Area: 5793
- Building Area: 5793
- Construction Materials: “Brick”
- Levels: “Three Or More”
- Stories: 2
- Year Built: 1847
- Year Built Details: HIST
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Cooling
- Details: “Central Air”
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Exterior Features
- Features: “Storage”
- Patio Features: “Patio”, “Covered”, “Porch”
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Fence
- Description: “Full”
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Fireplaces
- Total Fireplaces: 8
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Floors
- Flooring: “Carpet”, “Wood”, “Laminate”, “Tile”
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Garage
- Garage Spaces: 0
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Heating
- Heating: “Central”
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Laundry
- Description: “Electric Dryer Hookup”, “Washer Hookup”
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Listing
- Days on Market: 8
- Listing Price: 1450000
- Status: Active
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Location
- Address: 225 N Academy St
- City: Murfreesboro
- State: TN
- Zip: 37130
- County: Rutherford County, TN
- Subdivision: None
- Directions: From Nashville – Exit 81B off of I-24 onto Church St, Turn right on SE Broad St, Turn Left on S Academy St proceed 0.5 miles and the home is on the left
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Lot
- Features: “Level”
- Acres: 0.39
- Size: 0.39
- Dimensions: 109 X 160 M
- Size Source: Calculated from Plat
- Size Units: Acres
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Parking
- Covered Spaces: 0
- Parking Total: 4
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Roof
- Description: “Metal”
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Schools
- Elementary: Mitchell-Neilson Elementary
- Middle/Junior High: Siegel Middle School
- High School: Blackman High School
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Utilities
- Sewer: “Public Sewer”
- Water Source: “Public”
- Utilities: “Water Available”
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