Price Reduction! Step into history with the iconic Childress 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—all just 45 minutes from Nashville. If you’ve been dreaming of small-town charm with big investment opportunities, the Childress House is a must-see!
Active
$1,340,000
225 N Academy St, Murfreesboro, TN 37130
6beds
5,793sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1847
0.39 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$231/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Refinished floorsInviting front porchesFully contained furnished apartmentsPrivate entranceMultiple outbuildingsNew attic insulationSerene back patio
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Listing updated: August 15, 2025 at 06:38am
Listing Provided by:
Ryan Stephens 615-895-8000,
Keller Williams Realty - Murfreesboro 615-895-8000
Source: RealTracs MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2974534

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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
- 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: $231/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $407,400
- Annual tax amount: $4,523
- Date on market: 8/15/2025
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