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Extensive renovations, quality finishes and a location just two blocks from historic downtown Bristol create a compelling combination that is difficult to duplicate. Renovation is nearing completion on this 4-bedroom, 2-bath, single-level home offering approximately 1,440 square feet of extensively updated living space.
Step inside to updated flooring, fresh neutral paint, modern lighting and an updated kitchen featuring white cabinetry and stainless-steel appliances. Two updated bathrooms showcase contemporary fixtures and tile surrounds, while four bedrooms and multiple living and dining areas provide flexible space for a variety of uses.
Outside, enjoy the covered front porch, level backyard, driveway and alleyway parking. The approximately 0.16-acre lot provides useful outdoor space in a convenient in-town setting.
Just two blocks from historic downtown Bristol and near King University, the property offers convenient access to shopping, dining, entertainment and other Bristol amenities. Extensive improvements, quality finishes, four bedrooms and a convenient in-town location make this property one to see.
For sale
$290,000
242 McDowell St, Bristol, TN 37620
4beds
1,440sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1933
6,969 Square Feet Lot
$42,900 Zestimate®
$201/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Updated flooringLevel backyardCovered front porchFresh neutral paintFour bedroomsDriveway and alleyway parkingModern lighting
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Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Tim Meyer 423-530-3369,
Real Broker 844-594-7325
Source: TVRMLS,MLS#: 10000403
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Heat Pump
Cooling
- Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen/Dining Combo, Laminate Counters, Open Floorplan, Remodeled
- Flooring: Luxury Vinyl
- Windows: Double Pane Windows
- Basement: Crawl Space
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,440
- Total interior livable area: 1,440 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Unpaved, RV Access/Parking, Driveway, Gravel, Shared Driveway
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered, Porch
Lot
- Size: 6,969 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 160 x 45
- Topography: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 021a E 00700 000
- Zoning: RE
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- Updated/Remodeled,Above Average
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1933
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Not In Subdivision
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Bristol
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $201/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $111,600
- Annual tax amount: $965
- Date on market: 9/3/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Estimated market value
$42,900
$37,000 - $49,000
$1,561/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/3/2026 | Listed for sale | $290,000+574.4%$201/sqft |
Source: TVRMLS #10000403 Report a problem | ||
| 10/8/2025 | Sold | $43,000-26.8%$30/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 6/26/2025 | Listed for sale | $58,750+57.1%$41/sqft |
Source:  RealTracs MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2924186 Report a problem | ||
| 6/12/2008 | Sold | $37,400+44.9%$26/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 2/27/2002 | Sold | $25,803$18/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $965 +44.7% | $27,900 +98.6% |
| 2024 | $667 +8.1% | $14,050 |
| 2023 | $617 | $14,050 |
| 2022 | $617 | $14,050 |
| 2021 | -- | $14,050 +3.1% |
| 2020 | $645 +84.1% | $13,625 |
| 2019 | $350 -45.4% | $13,625 |
| 2018 | $642 +0.1% | $13,625 |
| 2017 | $641 | $13,625 +13.5% |
| 2016 | $641 +16.8% | $12,000 -0.4% |
| 2014 | $549 | $12,046 |
| 2013 | $549 +0.8% | $12,046 |
| 2012 | $544 +4.3% | $12,046 -0.3% |
| 2011 | $522 | $12,083 |
| 2010 | $522 | $12,083 |
| 2009 | $522 | $12,083 |
| 2008 | -- | $12,083 +29.3% |
| 2007 | $463 +2.5% | $9,344 |
| 2006 | $451 | $9,344 |
| 2005 | $451 -3.8% | $9,344 |
| 2004 | $469 +15.3% | $9,344 +8% |
| 2002 | $407 | $8,654 |
| 2001 | -- | $8,654 -72.8% |
| 2000 | -- | $31,776 |
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Neighborhood: 37620
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Fairmont
- Middle: Vance
- High: Tennessee
Source: TVRMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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