INVESTORS & BUYERS--AFFORDABLE ATHENS PROPERTY WITH POTENTIAL! Conveniently located less than one mile from Downtown Athens, this 2-bedroom, 1-bath home offers an excellent opportunity for an investor, first-time buyer, or anyone looking for an affordable home with potential. The main level features 2 bedrooms and 1 full bath, while the upstairs bonus space provides flexibility for a potential bedroom, den, office, hobby area, or storage. The property needs some TLC but offers plenty of opportunity to add value and make it your own. Outside, enjoy a covered front porch surrounded by established landscaping and unique flowers, including oversized elephant ears that provide added privacy. A large workshop offers excellent space for projects, hobbies, or additional storage. The side yard provides room for RV parking, pets, or additional outdoor use. Convenient location, flexible bonus space, workshop, RV parking potential, and proximity to Downtown Athens make this property one to see!
For sale
Price cut: $8K (9/24)
$117,000
1512 Adams St, Athens, TN 37303
2beds
1,115sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1945
7,840 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$105/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Covered front porchEstablished landscaping
- 39 days
- 825
- 50
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Carol Movre 423-599-2872,
Coldwell Banker Pryor Realty 423-775-4044
Source: Greater Chattanooga Realtors,MLS#: 1541766
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Central, Other
Cooling
- Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s), Electric
Appliances
- Included: Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Basement: None
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,115
- Total interior livable area: 1,115 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,115
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway, Paved
Features
- Stories: 2
- Exterior features: Rain Gutters
- Fencing: None
Lot
- Size: 7,840 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 131 x 77 IRR
Details
- Additional structures: Workshop
- Parcel number: 056c B 087.00
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1945
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: McMillan Addition
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Athens
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $105/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $84,500
- Annual tax amount: $441
- Date on market: 8/29/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,Special Funding
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$1,236/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/24/2026 | Price change | $117,000-6.4%$105/sqft |
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| 8/29/2026 | Listed for sale | $125,000+70.1%$112/sqft |
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| 3/29/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 12/8/2021 | Listing removed | $73,500$66/sqft |
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| 10/14/2021 | Price change | $73,500-2%$66/sqft |
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| 9/11/2021 | Listed for sale | $75,000+400%$67/sqft |
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| 8/24/2012 | Sold | $15,000-48.3%$13/sqft |
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| 4/8/2012 | Listed for sale | $29,000-58.5%$26/sqft |
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| 3/21/2012 | Sold | $69,963+16.6%$63/sqft |
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| 10/1/2008 | Sold | $60,000+60%$54/sqft |
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| 5/21/2007 | Sold | $37,500-25%$34/sqft |
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| 4/25/2006 | Sold | $50,000$45/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $442 | $21,125 |
| 2024 | $442 | $21,125 |
| 2023 | $442 +38.7% | $21,125 +92% |
| 2022 | $318 | $11,000 |
| 2021 | $318 +2.8% | $11,000 |
| 2020 | $310 | $11,000 |
| 2019 | $310 | $11,000 |
| 2018 | $310 +0.2% | $11,000 +19.6% |
| 2017 | $309 +107.4% | $9,200 |
| 2016 | $149 | $9,200 |
| 2015 | -- | $9,200 -0.1% |
| 2014 | $253 | $9,207 |
| 2013 | $253 | $9,207 |
| 2012 | -- | $9,207 -11% |
| 2011 | $276 | $10,345 |
| 2010 | $276 | $10,345 |
| 2009 | $276 | $10,345 |
| 2008 | $276 | $10,345 |
| 2007 | -- | $10,345 +18% |
| 2006 | $280 | $8,768 |
| 2005 | $280 | $8,768 |
| 2004 | $280 | $8,768 |
| 2002 | $280 | $8,768 +26.1% |
| 2001 | -- | $6,954 -75% |
| 2000 | -- | $27,816 |
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Neighborhood: 37303
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Athens City Primary School
- Middle: Athens Middle
- High: McMinn County
Source: Greater Chattanooga Realtors. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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