Welcome to your beautifully renovated starter home at 121 Alford Street in Athens, Tennessee! This charming 1-bedroom, 1-bath home offers 744 square feet of thoughtfully updated living space, perfect for first-time buyers, downsizers, or investors.
Step inside to discover soaring cathedral ceilings, new cabinetry, modern fixtures, and luxury vinyl plank flooring throughout. The open floor plan provides a seamless flow from the living area to the kitchen, making the home feel bright, spacious, and inviting.
Enjoy your mornings or evenings on the large front porch—an ideal space for relaxing with a cup of coffee or entertaining friends and family.
Situated on a rare triple lot, the mostly flat property offers fantastic potential for expansion, gardening, or even building on the adjoining lot. The possibilities are endless!
Located in the McMinn County School District, this home provides easy access to local amenities and outdoor activities in downtown Athens. You're just a short drive from the Cherokee National Forest, Watts Bar Lake, and several hiking trails. Plus, with a convenient location between Knoxville and Chattanooga, commuting is a breeze.
Don't miss this move-in-ready gem with modern updates, outdoor potential, and a prime location. Schedule your showing today!
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$200,000
121 Alford St, Athens, TN 37303
1beds
744sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1950
0.68 Acres Lot
$204,000 Zestimate®
$269/sqft
$1,136 Estimated rent
Home value
$204,000
$184,000 - $224,000
$1,136/mo
Zestimate® history
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Listing Provided by:
Carla Patton 423-507-7232,
Silver Key Realty
Bought with:
Evelyn Cole, 355046
Keller Williams Athens
Source: RealTracs MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 3206135
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Heating
- Central, Electric, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Range, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Kitchen Island
- Flooring: Laminate
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 744
- Total interior livable area: 744 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 744
Property
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Porch, Covered
Lot
- Size: 0.68 Acres
- Dimensions: 100 x 200
- Features: Level
- Topography: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 066H A 04400 000
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Frame
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1950
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Water Available
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Windows
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Smoke Detector(s)
Location
- Region: Athens
- Subdivision: Douglas
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/27/2025 | Sold | $200,000+2%$269/sqft |
Source:  RealTracs MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #3206135 Report a problem | ||
| 5/2/2025 | Pending sale | $196,000$263/sqft |
Source:  East Tennessee Realtors #1295422 Report a problem | ||
| 4/29/2025 | Price change | $196,000-1.5%$263/sqft |
Source: East Tennessee Realtors #1295422 Report a problem | ||
| 4/1/2025 | Listed for sale | $199,000+68.6%$267/sqft |
Source: East Tennessee Realtors #1295422 Report a problem | ||
| 10/3/2022 | Sold | $118,000+143.3%$159/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 3/25/2015 | Sold | $48,500+185.3%$65/sqft |
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| 9/3/2010 | Sold | $17,000$23/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $663 | $31,700 |
| 2024 | $663 | $31,700 |
| 2023 | $663 +144.8% | $31,700 +239% |
| 2022 | $271 | $9,350 |
| 2021 | $271 +2.8% | $9,350 |
| 2020 | $263 | $9,350 |
| 2019 | $263 | $9,350 |
| 2018 | $263 -0.3% | $9,350 +15.4% |
| 2017 | $264 +101.5% | $8,100 |
| 2016 | $131 | $8,100 |
| 2015 | -- | $8,100 +4% |
| 2014 | $214 | $7,786 |
| 2013 | $214 | $7,786 |
| 2012 | -- | $7,786 -6.7% |
| 2011 | $223 | $8,345 |
| 2010 | $223 | $8,345 |
| 2009 | $223 | $8,345 |
| 2008 | $223 | $8,345 |
| 2007 | -- | $8,345 +14.7% |
| 2006 | $232 | $7,277 |
| 2005 | $232 | $7,277 |
| 2004 | $232 -19.7% | $7,277 -19.7% |
| 2002 | $289 | $9,057 +48.3% |
| 2001 | -- | $6,108 -75% |
| 2000 | -- | $24,432 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 37303
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- NAAthens City PrimaryGrades: PK-2Distance: 0.9 mi
- 6/10Athens City Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.2 mi
- 6/10Athens City IntermediateGrades: 3-5Distance: 1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Athens City Primary
- Middle: Athens City Middle School
- High: McMinn County High School
Source: RealTracs MLS as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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