$280,000
SOLD JUN 4, 2026

917 Central Ave Athens, TN 37303

Athens Area
2 Beds
2 Baths
1,542 Sq Ft
1.28 Acre Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: June 4, 2026

$182 Per Sq Ft

5% Below List Price

12 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 1.28 Acre Lot
  • Open Floorplan
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Athens City Middle School Rated A-
  • No HOA
  • 3-minute walk to Prof Dog Park

About This Home

As of June 2026

Move-in ready cottage on 1.275 acres offering the space and flexibility today's buyers are looking for! This remodeled property features over 1,500 square feet of comfortable living with an updated interior that makes it easy to settle in from day one. Outside is where this property truly stands out with a large lot that provides room to spread out, garden, or simply enjoy privacy. The property is bordered on the back side by a small creek. The 3-car detached garage with workshop space is ideal for hobbies, storage, or anyone needing extra workspace. Whether you're downsizing, looking for a low-maintenance home with land, or need space for projects and outdoor living, this property offers a unique opportunity that's hard to find at this price point.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Paula Scarbrough

CENTURY 21 Legacy License #TN273045 Listed on: 04/24/2026

Last Buyer's Agent

Betty Bash

Weichert Realtors-The Space Place License #354104

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,069

Year Built

  • Built in 1949 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 1.28 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 100x515
  • Property fronts an easement
  • Level Lot

Parking

  • 3 Car Garage
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Side Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Block Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Aluminum Siding
  • Block And Beam Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 1,542 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Vinyl Clad Windows
  • Blinds
  • Window Screens
  • Crawl Space
  • Fire and Smoke Detector
  • Property Views

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Gas Range
  • Recirculated Exhaust Fan
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Laminate
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub with Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level

Outdoor Features

  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Separate Outdoor Workshop
  • Rain Gutters

Schools

  • Athens City Primary Elementary School
  • Athens Middle School
  • Mcminn County High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Gas Available
  • Electric Water Heater
  • High Speed Internet
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 057i C 00300 000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,069

Year Built

Built in 1949 | Remodeled

Lot Details

1.28 Acres

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.28
  • Lot Size: 100X515
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street, Easement, Interstate Access Within 5 Miles
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt, Gravel
  • Subdivision Name: None
  • Directions: From Hwy 305/Hwy 11 intersection, take Hwy 305 toward downtown Athens. Turns into Ingleside Avenue. Go past library and take next Left on Forrest. Go through stop sign and then take Right on Central. House on left. SOP.
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1542.0
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One
  • Living Area: 1542.0
  • New Construction: No
  • Building Stories: 1
  • Structure Type: House
  • Year Built: 1949
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Location Tax and Legal Parcel Number2: 057i C 00300 000
  • Location Tax and Legal Elementary School: Athens City Primary School
  • Location Tax and Legal Middle Or Junior School2: Athens Middle
  • Location Tax and Legal High School: McMinn County
  • Location Tax and Legal:Tax Annual Amount: 1068.56
  • Location Tax and Legal Additional Parcels YN: No
  • General Property Information Above Grade Finished Area: 1542.0
  • General Property Information Enhanced Accessible2: No
  • General Property Information New Construction YN: No
  • General Property Information Home Warranty YN: No
  • General Property Information Grazing Permits BLM YN3: No
  • General Property Information Carport YN: No
  • General Property Information Lot Size Acres: 1.275
  • General Property Information Lot Size Square Feet2: 55539.0
  • General Property Information Lot Size Dimensions: 100X515
  • General Property Information View YN2: Yes
  • General Property Information Waterfront YN: No
  • General Property Information Basement YN: No
  • General Property Information Fireplace YN: No
  • General Property Information Senior Community YN: No
  • Remarks and Miscellaneous Public Remarks2: Move-in ready cottage on 1.275 acres offering the space and flexibility today's buyers are looking for! This remodeled property features over 1,500 square feet of comfortable living with an updated interior that makes it easy to settle in from day one. Outside is where this property truly stands out with a large lot that provides room to spread out, garden, or simply enjoy privacy. The property is bordered on the back side by a small creek. The 3-car detached garage with workshop space is ideal for hobbies, storage, or anyone needing extra workspace. Whether you're downsizing, looking for a low-maintenance home with land, or need space for projects and outdoor living, this property offers a unique opportunity that's hard to find at this price point.
  • Utilities Sewer Connected: Yes
  • Water Source:Public: Yes
  • Cooling:Central Air: Yes
  • Interior Features Tub Shower Combo: Yes
  • Roof:Shingle: Yes
  • Utilities Phone Available: Yes
  • Sewer:Public Sewer: Yes
  • Utilities:Electricity Connected: Yes
  • Utilities Water Connected: Yes
  • Property Condition:UpdatedRemodeled: Yes
  • Foundation Details Block2: Yes
  • Security Features:Smoke Detector(s): Yes
  • Levels:One: Yes
  • Laundry Features Laundry Room: Yes
  • General Property Information Stories2: 1
  • Architectural Style Ranch: Yes
  • Laundry Features:Main Level: Yes
  • Flooring:Vinyl: Yes
  • Cooling:Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
  • Utilities:Natural Gas Connected: Yes
  • Structure Type:House: Yes
  • Utilities:Cable Connected: Yes
  • Other Structures:Workshop: Yes
  • Road Surface Type Gravel2: Yes
  • Flooring Laminate: Yes
  • Road Frontage Type:Easement: Yes
  • General Property Information:ManufacturedMobile Allowed YN2: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Microwave, Gas Range, Exhaust Fan, Electric Water Heater, Disposal, Dishwasher
  • Has Basement: Crawl Space
  • Basement YN: No
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace: No
  • Flooring: Laminate, Vinyl
  • Interior Amenities: Breakfast Bar, Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, High Speed Internet, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Tub/shower Combo, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Window Features: Blinds, Screens, Vinyl Frames
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Basement:Crawl Space: Yes
  • Interior Features:Eat-in Kitchen: Yes
  • Interior Features:Open Floorplan: Yes
  • Appliances:Electric Water Heater: Yes
  • Interior Features:High Speed Internet: Yes
  • Interior Features:Pantry: Yes
  • Community Features:None4: Yes
  • Appliances:Gas Range: Yes
  • Interior Features:Walk-In Closet(s): Yes
  • Appliances:Exhaust Fan: Yes
  • Interior Features:Ceiling Fan(s)2: Yes
  • Interior Features:Kitchen Island: Yes
  • Interior Features:Breakfast Bar: Yes
  • Interior Features:Recessed Lighting: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Level, Sloped, See Remarks
  • Pool Features: None
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Construction Type: Aluminum Siding, Block
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Other Structures: Garage(s), Workshop
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Front Porch, Patio
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Patio And Porch Features:Patio: Yes
  • Window Features:Vinyl Frames: Yes
  • Lot Features:Level: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Covered: Yes
  • Lot Features:Sloped: Yes
  • Construction Materials:Block: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Front Porch: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Rain Gutters: Yes
  • Window Features:Blinds: Yes
  • Window Features:Screens: Yes
  • Construction Materials:Aluminum Siding: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 3.0
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Front, Garage Faces Side, Off Street
  • General Property Information:Garage YN: Yes
  • General Property Information:Attached Garage YN: No
  • General Property Information:Garage Spaces: 3.0
  • Other Structures:Garage(s): Yes
  • Parking Features:Driveway: Yes
  • Parking Features:Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features:Off Street: Yes
  • Parking Features:Garage Door Opener: Yes
  • Parking Features:Garage Faces Side: Yes
  • Parking Features:Garage Faces Front: Yes

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room, Main Level
  • Security: Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Central, Natural Gas
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Water Source: Public
  • Heating:Central: Yes
  • Heating:Natural Gas: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: None
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association: No

Association/Amenities

  • General Property Information:Association YN: No

Schools

  • Elementary School: Athens City Primary School
  • High School: McMinn County
  • Middle Or Junior School: Athens Middle

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 55539.0
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Parcel #: 057i C 00300 000

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1068.56

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 29, 2021
Closed on
Mar 31, 2022
Sold by
Wilson Craun Chad and Davis Samantha
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Dana Meena
Weichert Realtors - The Space Place
Buyer's Agent
Randy Raley
Keller Williams Realty
Sold Price
$195,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.75%
Original Mortgage
$161,616
Outstanding Balance
$148,531
Interest Rate
3.92%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$40,009

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 9, 2021
Sold by
Hester Ralph Edward and Estate Of Ethel Levena Hester
Bought by
Craun Samantha Davis and Craun Chad Wilson

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$120,000
Interest Rate
4.87%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 8, 1994
Bought by
Hester Ralph and Hester Levena
Source: Public Records

Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Agents Specializing in Athens, TN

  • Patrik Britt Real Estate Agent - Keller Williams Realty

    Patrik Britt

    Keller Williams Realty

    (608) 292-6027

    102 Total Sales

    1 in Athens

    $120,000 Price

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  • Mandi Tilley Real Estate Agent - Realty Executives Associates

    Mandi Tilley

    Realty Executives Associates

    (865) 339-3945

    165 Total Sales

    1 in Athens

    $317,000 Price

    Mandi Tilley
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  • Carla Patton Real Estate Agent - Silver Key Realty

    Carla Patton

    Silver Key Realty

    (423) 205-6413

    239 Total Sales

    121 in Athens

    $25K - $495K Price Range

    Carla Patton
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  • CarolAnn Smith Real Estate Agent - Weathersbee Realty

    CarolAnn Smith

    Weathersbee Realty

    (423) 512-6153

    50 Total Sales

    3 in Athens

    $164,000 Price Range

    CarolAnn Smith
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  • Pamela Lane Real Estate Agent - Realty Executives Associates

    Pamela Lane

    Realty Executives Associates

    (865) 345-3351

    47 Total Sales

    1 in Athens

    $230,000 Price

    Pamela Lane
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Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $160,000 Independence Title
Warranty Deed $160,000 Independence T&E Svcs Inc
Warranty Deed $20,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $161,616 New Conventional
Previous Owner $120,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
06/04/2026 06/04/26 Sold $280,000 -5.1% $182 / Sq Ft
05/06/2026 05/06/26 Pending -- -- --
04/24/2026 04/24/26 For Sale $294,900 +51.2% $191 / Sq Ft
02/22/2022 02/22/22 Sold $195,000 -- $126 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
Source: Greater Chattanooga REALTORS®

Tax History

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Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $715 $34,225 $4,350 $29,875
2024 $715 $34,225 $4,350 $29,875
2023 $715 $34,225 $4,350 $29,875
2022 $545 $18,825 $4,000 $14,825
2021 $387 $13,350 $4,000 $9,350
2020 $376 $13,350 $4,000 $9,350
2019 $376 $13,350 $4,000 $9,350
2018 $376 $13,350 $4,000 $9,350
2017 $317 $10,625 $2,650 $7,975
2016 $317 $10,625 $2,650 $7,975
2015 -- $10,625 $2,650 $7,975
2014 $292 $10,612 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Paula Scarbrough Real Estate Agent - CENTURY 21 Legacy

    Seller's Agent in 2026

    Paula Scarbrough

    CENTURY 21 Legacy

    (423) 462-5193

    187 Total Sales

    Paula Scarbrough
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  • Betty Bash Real Estate Agent - Weichert Realtors-The Space Place

    Buyer's Agent in 2026

    Betty Bash

    Weichert Realtors-The Space Place

    (423) 380-8872

    84 Total Sales

    Betty Bash
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  • DM

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Dana Meena

    Weichert Realtors - The Space Place

    (866) 442-4340

    50 Total Sales

    Dana Meena
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  • RR

    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Randy Raley

    Keller Williams Realty

  • NB

    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Nathan Braden

    Absolute Mortgage and Realty

    (423) 400-8965

    33 Total Sales

    Nathan Braden
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Map

Source: Greater Chattanooga REALTORS®

MLS Number: 1533269

Greater Chattanooga REALTORS®

APN: 057I-C-004.00

Tennessee Mcminn County Athens 37303

917 Central Ave, Athens, TN

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