Step into history with the iconic Childress-Ray House, a beautifully preserved 1847 estate just off the square in Murfreesboro. This stunning home, listed on the National Historic Register, blends timeless charm with modern comforts—perfect for homeowners and investors alike.
With six bedrooms and 5.5 bathrooms, this spacious property is uniquely designed with three fully contained, furnished apartments—each featuring a private entrance, bedroom, bathroom, kitchen, and living area—while still offering a grand and elegant living space for an owner-occupant. Recent updates include two new HVAC units, refinished floors, new attic insulation, updated electronic keypad door locks, and security system wiring for modern convenience and efficiency. Whether you’re looking for a single-family conversion or wish to maximize its income-producing potential, the possibilities are endless!
Enjoy classic Southern living with inviting front porches, a serene back patio, and multiple outbuildings— one being the original 1800s kitchen and fireplace - all just a 5 minute walk to the downtown Murfreesboro Square. If you’ve been dreaming of small-town charm with potential investment opportunities, the Childress-Ray House is a must-see!
Under contract - showing
$1,200,000
225 N Academy St, Murfreesboro, TN 37130
6beds
5,793sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1847
0.39 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$207/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Refinished floorsInviting front porchesMultiple outbuildingsTwo new hvac unitsSerene back patioSix bedroomsSecurity system wiring
- 177 days
- 144
- 1
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Ryan Stephens 615-895-8000,
Keller Williams Realty - Murfreesboro 615-895-8000
Source: RealTracs MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 3138879
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 6
- Full bathrooms: 5
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Electric Oven, Electric Range, Microwave
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Entrance Foyer, Extra Closets, Walk-In Closet(s), High Speed Internet
- Flooring: Carpet, Wood, Laminate, Tile
- Basement: Partial
- Number of fireplaces: 8
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 5,793
- Total interior livable area: 5,793 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 5,475
- Finished area below ground: 318
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Gravel, On Street
- Uncovered spaces: 4
Features
- Levels: Three Or More
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Patio, Covered, Porch
- Fencing: Full
Lot
- Size: 0.39 Acres
- Dimensions: 109 x 160 M
- Features: Level
- Topography: Level
Details
- Additional structures: Storage
- Parcel number: 091M A 02000 R0056027
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Brick
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1847
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Water Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Security System, Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: None
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Murfreesboro
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $207/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $399,800
- Annual tax amount: $4,523
- Date on market: 3/3/2026
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/9/2026 | Contingent | $1,200,000$207/sqft |
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| 3/4/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,200,000$207/sqft |
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| 2/6/2026 | Listing removed | $1,200,000$207/sqft |
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| 1/8/2026 | Price change | $1,200,000-7.7%$207/sqft |
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| 10/17/2025 | Price change | $1,300,000-3%$224/sqft |
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| 8/15/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,340,000-4.3%$231/sqft |
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| 8/5/2025 | Listing removed | $1,400,000$242/sqft |
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| 7/2/2025 | Price change | $1,400,000-3.4%$242/sqft |
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| 2/20/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,450,000+31.8%$250/sqft |
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| 10/3/2023 | Sold | $1,100,000-2.2%$190/sqft |
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| 7/19/2023 | Price change | $1,125,000-6.3%$194/sqft |
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| 6/3/2023 | Listed for sale | $1,200,000+200%$207/sqft |
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| 12/28/2015 | Sold | $400,000$69/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,524 | $159,920 -1.9% |
| 2024 | $4,524 -1.9% | $162,960 |
| 2023 | $4,610 +10.1% | $162,960 |
| 2022 | $4,186 +3.9% | $162,960 +42% |
| 2021 | $4,028 | $114,800 |
| 2020 | $4,028 +67.1% | $114,800 |
| 2019 | $2,410 -31.1% | $114,800 |
| 2018 | $3,500 -3.7% | $114,800 +22.8% |
| 2017 | $3,633 | $93,480 |
| 2016 | $3,633 | $93,480 |
| 2015 | $3,633 | $93,480 +22.3% |
| 2013 | $3,633 +27.1% | $76,440 |
| 2012 | $2,859 +23.3% | $76,440 +23.1% |
| 2011 | $2,319 | $62,080 |
| 2010 | $2,319 -28% | $62,080 -25.9% |
| 2008 | $3,222 | $83,760 |
| 2007 | $3,222 | $83,760 |
| 2006 | $3,222 -2.1% | $83,760 +15% |
| 2005 | $3,291 | $72,806 |
| 2004 | $3,291 | $72,806 |
| 2002 | $3,291 | $72,806 |
| 2001 | -- | $72,806 -58.6% |
| 2000 | -- | $176,004 |
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Neighborhood: 37130
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Mitchell-Neilson Elementary
- Middle: Siegel Middle School
- High: Blackman 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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