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Opelika,AL 36801
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Residential
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 2,847 sqft
Price per Sqft $166
Subdivision Historic District
MLS Listing ID 175409
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 2
HOA Y/N No
Abv Grd Liv Area 2,847
Year Built 1894
Lot Size 0.450 Acres
Acres 0.45
Property Sub-Type Residential
Property 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.
Location
State AL
County Lee
Area Opelika
Rooms
Basement Crawl Space
Interior
Interior Features Breakfast Area,Ceiling Fan(s),Separate/Formal Dining Room,Primary Downstairs,Other,See Remarks,Updated Kitchen,Window Treatments,Attic
Heating Gas
Cooling Central Air,Electric
Flooring Ceramic Tile,Tile,Wood
Fireplaces Type Other,See Remarks
Fireplace No
Appliance Double Oven,Dryer,Dishwasher,Gas Range,Microwave,Oven,Refrigerator,Washer
Laundry Washer Hookup,Dryer Hookup
Exterior
Exterior Feature Storage
Fence Chain Link
Pool None
Utilities Available Cable Available,Natural Gas Available,Sewer Connected,Water Available
Amenities Available Other,See Remarks
Porch Patio,Screened
Building
Lot Description < 1/2 Acre
Story 1
Entry Level One
Foundation Crawlspace
Level or Stories One
Schools
Elementary Schools Northside Intermediate/Southview Primary
Middle Schools Northside Intermediate/Southview Primary
Others
Tax ID 1003073001039000
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