1008 3rd Avenue Opelika, AL 36801
List Price: $489,000.00 MLS #175409
Description: Nestled in the heart of historic Opelika, just a stroll from downtown & the new Floral Park, this 1894 Queen Anne-style Victorian is a rare architectural treasure! Behind its turreted façade and decorative bargeboard gable lies a beautifully preserved 4-bed, 2-bath home filled w/warmth, craftsmanship & character. A dramatic curved concrete stairway leads to a hand-carved front door & series of inviting foyers. Inside, 14-foot ceilings, plaster walls & original picture molding set the tone, while eighteen 84-inch windows w/shimmering wavy glass fill the home with light. Transoms, nearly one-foot baseboards, and hand-carved trim blocks—including symbolic starburst motifs—enhance the home’s rich period detailing. Four preserved coal-burning fireplaces reflect its authentic 19th-century charm. The thoughtfully remodeled kitchen (2012) blends historic appeal w/modern function: custom cabinetry, Silstone quartz countertops, soft-close drawers, schoolhouse lighting & young appliances (incl dbl oven, fridge, w/d). Both bathrooms have been updated with care—the owner’s bath showcasing a striking 1927 clawfoot tub, lantern tile, marble-top vanity and the delicately revealed original chimney—a striking architectural accent! With generous closets, built-in storage, a water-tight vintage Sears Roebuck shed and even hand-hewn timber beams beneath the structure, this one-of-a-kind home is a rare opportunity to own a beautifully adapted piece of Opelika’s history. The property as a whole unfolds like a secret garden, with nearly half an acre of lush, level grounds. The fenced backyard offers a serene natural canopy that feels worlds away—so tranquil, you may forget you're in the heart of the city. All exterior trimwork re-painted in 2024! Architectural roof 2013! Young (<2 yrs old) appliances! Plumbing supply & drain lines (incl gas) updated w/in the last 10 yrs! Electrical panel is breakers! $8,500 included for exterior re-paint & hardwood floor refinish by Tim Larsen. Must see!
School System: Northside Intermediate / Southview Primary
Neighborhood: Historic District
Lot Size: 0.45
Additional Listing Details:
Year | 1894 |
Beds | 4 |
Baths | 2 |
Total Rooms | 1 |
Sqft | 2847 |
Foundation | Crawl Space |
Interior | Ceiling Fans, Primary Bedroom Downstairs, Plaster, Washer/Dryer Connection, Window Treatments, Other-See |
Exterior | Aluminum Siding, Other-See Remarks |
Appliances | Built-in Microwave, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Dryer, Gas Stove, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer |
Utilities | Cable TV, Gas-Natural, Sewage-Public, Water |
Listing Provided By: Exp Realty - Southern Branch [Natalie Bass]
Flooring | Ceramic Tile, Tile, Wood |
Storage | Attic, Crawl Space, Outside Storage |
Air | Central Electric |
Heat | Gas |
Kitchen | Breakfast Room, Formal Dining Room, Updated |
Misc | Restrictive Covenants |
Subdivision Amenities | Other-See Remarks |
Porch | Patio, Screened |
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List Price: $489,000.00