1008 3RD Avenue, Opelika, AL 36801

  • $475,000
  • $489,000

Overview

Property ID: HZ175409
  • Residential, Residential
  • Property Type
  • 4
  • Bedrooms
  • 2
  • Bathrooms
  • 1894
  • Year Built

Description

Steller price & $8,500 incl for exterior re-paint(just cleaned) & prof hardwood floor re-sand/poly. Nestled in the heart of historic Opelika, just a stroll from downtown & the new Floral Park, this 1894 Queen Anne-style Victorian is a rare architectural treasure! Behind its turreted façade and decorative bargeboard gable lies a beautifully preserved 4-bed, 2-bath home filled w/warmth, craftsmanship & character. A dramatic curved concrete stairway leads to a hand-carved front door & series of inviting foyers. Inside, 14-foot ceilings, plaster walls & original picture molding set the tone, while eighteen 84-inch windows w/wavy glass fill the home with light. Transoms, nearly one-foot baseboards and hand-carved trim blocks—incl symbolic starburst motifs—enhance the home’s rich period detailing. Four preserved coal-burning fireplaces reflect its authentic 19th-century charm (decorative only). Thoughtfully remodeled kitchen (2012) blends historic & modern function: custom cabinetry, Silestone quartz countertops, soft-close drawers, schoolhouse lighting & young appliances (incl dbl oven, fridge, w/d). Both bathrooms have been updated with care—the owner’s bath showcasing a striking 1927 clawfoot tub, lantern tile, marble-top vanity plus the delicately revealed original chimney—a striking architectural accent! Generous closets, built-in storage, vintage Sears Roebuck shed and even hand-hewn timber beams beneath the structure, this one-of-a-kind home is a rare opportunity to own a beautifully adapted piece of Opelika’s history! Outside, the property as a whole unfolds like a secret garden, with nearly 1/2 acre of lush, level grounds. The fenced backyard offers a serene natural canopy that feels worlds away—so tranquil, you may forget you’re in the heart of the city. All exterior trimwork re-painted in 2024! Architectural roof 2013. 2-ish yrs old appliances! WH 2025! Most plumbing supply/drain lines (incl gas) updated w/in the last 10 yrs! Electrical updated to breakers.

  • Address: 1008 3RD Avenue
  • City: OPELIKA
  • State/county: AL
  • Zip/Postal Code: 36801
  • Area: HISTORIC DISTRICT

Details

Updated on August 16, 2025 at 5:32 am
  • Property ID HZ175409
  • Price $475,000
  • Land Area 0.45 Acres
  • Bedrooms 4
  • Rooms 10
  • Bathrooms 2
  • Garage Size x x
  • Year Built 1894
  • Property Type Residential, Residential
  • Property Status Active
  • MLS# 175409

Additional details

  • Utilities Cable Available,Natural Gas Available,Sewer Connected,Water Available
  • Cooling Central Air,Electric
  • Heating Gas
  • Flooring Ceramic Tile,Tile,Wood
  • County Lee
  • Property Type Residential
  • Pool None
  • Elementary School NORTHSIDE INTERMEDIATE/SOUTHVIEW PRIMARY
  • Middle School NORTHSIDE INTERMEDIATE/SOUTHVIEW PRIMARY

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