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.
For sale
Price cut: $14K (7/30)
$475,000
1008 3rd Ave, Opelika, AL 36801
4beds
2,847sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1894
0.45 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$167/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Hand-hewn timber beamsFenced backyardPreserved coal-burning fireplacesSerene natural canopyHand-carved trim blocksSilstone quartz countertopsOriginal chimney
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Listing updated: August 02, 2025 at 09:12am
Listed by:
NATALIE BASS,
EXP REALTY - SOUTHERN BRANCH 888-923-5547
Source: LCMLS,MLS#: 175409Originating MLS: Lee County Association of REALTORS
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Description: Flooring: Wood
Bedroom 2
- Description: Flooring: Wood
Bedroom 3
- Description: Flooring: Wood
Bedroom 4
- Description: Flooring: Wood
Primary bathroom
- Description: Flooring: Tile
Breakfast room nook
- Description: Flooring: Ceramic Tile
Dining room
- Description: Flooring: Wood
- Features: Fireplace
Great room
- Description: Flooring: Wood
Kitchen
- Description: Flooring: Ceramic Tile
Laundry
- Description: Flooring: Ceramic Tile
Heating
- Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Double Oven, Dryer, Dishwasher, Gas Range, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup
Features
- Breakfast Area, Ceiling Fan(s), Separate/Formal Dining Room, Primary Downstairs, Other, See Remarks, Updated Kitchen, Window Treatments, Attic
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Tile, Wood
- Windows: Window Treatments
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Fireplace features: Other, See Remarks
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,847 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,847
- Finished area below ground: 0
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Property
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Patio, Screened
- Exterior features: Storage
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Chain Link
Lot
- Size: 0.45 Acres
- Features: < 1/2 Acre
Details
- Parcel number: 1003073001039000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Aluminum Siding, Other, See Remarks, Plaster
- Foundation: Crawlspace
Condition
- Year built: 1894
Utilities & green energy
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Connected, Water Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Historic District
HOA
- Has HOA: No
- Amenities included: Other, See Remarks
Location
- Region: Opelika
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $167/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $213,100
- Annual tax amount: $1,098
- Date on market: 6/15/2025
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