Step Back in Time in The Historic Rumbough House. Own a true piece of Greeneville's past with the Rumbough House, one of the community's most celebrated and architecturally significant residences. Built in the 1840s, this distinguished Federal-style home stands as a testament to a bygone era of craftsmanship, grace, and grandeur. From the moment you enter, the refined beauty of the period is evident. Original hardwood floors, elaborate trim work, and plaster walls speak to the enduring quality of 19th-century artisanship. The stately entry hall and sweeping staircase, adorned with ornate woodwork, reflect the elegance of a home once regarded among Greeneville's finest. Throughout, six hand-crafted fireplaces and soaring ceilings evoke the warmth and hospitality of early Southern life. The residence offers more than 3,100 square feet of finished living space, blending historic integrity with modern convenience. The home includes three spacious bedrooms, with the primary suite on the main level with the primary bath featuring a whirlpool tub and tile shower. Thoughtful updates ensure comfort without compromising authenticity--featuring a gas range, stainless steel appliances, spacious wood top island, and updated lighting through the home. The Rumbough House holds a proud place in Greeneville's story. Its halls have welcomed distinguished guests, including a President of the United States, and its lineage bears historic connections to George Washington himself. Outdoors, the property offers a tranquil retreat reminiscent of a Southern garden estate. Mature trees, flowering landscapes, and a brick courtyard provide a setting of quiet beauty. There is also a historic outbuildingthat was once used for service or carriage purposes and now presents endless possibilities as a guest cottage or artist's studio. Rich in heritage and grace, the Rumbough House is more than a residence, it is a living monument to Greeneville's past, lovingly preserved and thoughtfully adapted for the generations to come.
For sale
$499,900
215 S Irish St, Greeneville, TN 37743
3beds
3,112sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1840
0.54 Acres Lot
$472,600 Zestimate®
$161/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Flowering landscapesStately entry hallGas rangeMature treesStainless steel appliancesThree spacious bedroomsOriginal hardwood floors
- 27 days |
- 902 |
- 53 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Regie Jones 423-470-3131,
Uptown Real Estate Group 423-212-5446
Source: TVRMLS,MLS#: 9996657
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Lower
Heating
- Central, Electric, Fireplace(s), Natural Gas
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Built-In Gas Oven, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
- Master Downstairs, Built-in Features, Eat-in Kitchen, Entrance Foyer, Kitchen Island, Kitchen/Dining Combo, Remodeled, Restored, Solid Surface Counters
- Flooring: Hardwood, Stone, Tile
- Basement: Cellar
- Number of fireplaces: 6
- Fireplace features: Gas Log
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,112
- Total interior livable area: 3,112 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Asphalt, Attached
- Has attached garage: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Handicap Modified
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Covered, Front Porch, Side Porch
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Bath
Lot
- Size: 0.54 Acres
- Dimensions: .54 acres
- Topography: Level, Part Wooded, Rolling Slope
Details
- Additional structures: Packing Shed
- Parcel number: 098l A 02700 000
- Zoning: R4
- Other equipment: Dehumidifier
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial,Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Brick, Plaster
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- Updated/Remodeled,Above Average
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1840
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected, Cable Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Not In Subdivision
HOA
- Has HOA: No
- Amenities included: Landscaping
Location
- Region: Greeneville
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $161/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $299,000
- Annual tax amount: $2,502
- Date on market: 6/11/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Estimated market value
$472,600
$449,000 - $496,000
$2,311/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/11/2026 | Listed for sale | $499,900$161/sqft |
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| 5/1/2026 | Listing removed | $499,900$161/sqft |
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| 10/9/2025 | Listed for sale | $499,900+49890%$161/sqft |
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| 12/16/2024 | Sold | $1,000-99.7% |
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| 2/10/2022 | Sold | $345,000-11.3%$111/sqft |
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| 10/14/2021 | Contingent | $389,000$125/sqft |
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| 8/5/2021 | Listed for sale | $389,000$125/sqft |
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| 7/14/2021 | Contingent | $389,000$125/sqft |
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| 5/27/2021 | Price change | $389,000-4.9%$125/sqft |
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| 4/16/2021 | Listed for sale | $409,000+16.9%$131/sqft |
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| 7/3/2017 | Listing removed | $349,900$112/sqft |
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| 5/7/2017 | Listed for sale | $349,900+0.1%$112/sqft |
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| 1/1/2017 | Listing removed | $349,500$112/sqft |
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| 4/14/2016 | Listed for sale | $349,500-2.8%$112/sqft |
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| 4/9/2015 | Listing removed | $359,500$116/sqft |
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| 2/3/2015 | Listed for sale | $359,500+75.4%$116/sqft |
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| 7/17/2008 | Sold | $205,000+28.1%$66/sqft |
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| 3/18/2005 | Sold | $160,000+23.1%$51/sqft |
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| 6/17/1999 | Sold | $130,000$42/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,502 -0.3% | $74,750 -0.3% |
| 2024 | $2,509 | $74,975 |
| 2023 | $2,509 +46.4% | $74,975 +82.1% |
| 2022 | $1,714 | $41,175 |
| 2021 | $1,714 | $41,175 |
| 2020 | $1,714 | $41,175 |
| 2019 | $1,714 +3.2% | $41,175 |
| 2018 | $1,660 0% | $41,175 -5% |
| 2017 | $1,661 -3.7% | $43,350 |
| 2016 | $1,724 +2.6% | $43,350 |
| 2015 | $1,681 +4.6% | $43,350 |
| 2014 | $1,607 -3% | $43,350 |
| 2013 | $1,656 | $43,350 -11.8% |
| 2012 | $1,656 +6.2% | $49,150 0% |
| 2010 | $1,559 | $49,151 |
| 2009 | $1,559 | $49,151 |
| 2008 | $1,559 | $49,151 |
| 2007 | -- | $49,151 +57.6% |
| 2006 | $1,245 | $31,194 |
| 2005 | $1,245 | $31,194 |
| 2004 | $1,245 | $31,194 |
| 2002 | $1,245 | $31,194 +14.3% |
| 2001 | -- | $27,298 -75% |
| 2000 | -- | $109,191 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 37743
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10C Hal Henard Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.9 mi
- 7/10Greeneville Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.1 mi
- 8/10Greeneville High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Highland
- Middle: Greeneville
- High: Greeneville
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- Tennessee
- Greene County
- Greeneville
- 37743
- 215 S Irish St





