279 Linnaeus Avenue, Cookeville, TN 38501

$499,929
Property Type: Single Family Bedrooms: 4 Square Footage: 3,121 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 50,094 Status: Active
Current Price: $499,929 List Date: 11/24/2025 Last Modified: 11/24/2025

Description

Discover the perfect multi-generational retreat, Airbnb opportunity or ideal setup for college students. This beautifully updated home offers over 3,000 sqft of versatile living space. Conveniently located yet tucked away on over an acre this property delivers exceptional privacy with the comfort of a walkable neighborhood. The walk-out basement features a full second kitchen complete with all appliances making it perfect for extended family, guests or rental income. Basement has a private driveway with a carport, a cozy sunroom with a gas log fireplace and the perfect view of the backyard. Enjoy a second sunroom on the main level, a large entertainment deck and a building pad ready for concrete if you'd like to add a workshop or whatever meets your needs. Minutes from TN Tech, shopping, medical and entertainment. With tons of updates throughout and endless flexibility this property is a rare find that fits so many lifestyles. 13 month home warranty for peace of mind.

More Information MLS# 1322799

Contract Info

Auction Y/N: No Listing Price: 499929 Current Price: $499,929 Status: Active Listing Date: 2025-11-24

Location, Tax & Legal Info

Area: Putnam County - 53 Property Sub-Type: Residential City/County Code: City Limits Elementary School: Sycamore Middle School: Avery Trace Total Tax: 1704.98 High School: Cookeville

General Property Description

Type: Basement Ranch # Bedrooms: 4 Lot Dimensions: 458x336 Acres: 1.15 Acre Source: Tax Records # of Rooms: 12 Restrictions: No Site Built: Yes Fireplace: Yes Property Status: N/A SqFt - Main Lvl: 1637 SqFt - Down Lvl: 1484 SqFt - 2nd Flr Lvl: 0 SqFt - 3rd Flr Lvl: 0 Total Unfinished SqFt: 0 # Fireplace: 1 HOA: No Basement: Yes Bonus Room: Yes Extra Storage: Yes SqFt - Total (Aprox): 3121 Baths - Full: 3 Year Built: 1977

Remarks & Misc

Directions: PCCH S. Jefferson, R onto Jackson Ave/ Hwy 70E, Left onto Crescent Dr., Left onto Linnaeus Ave. house on the right. Public Remarks: Discover the perfect multi-generational retreat, Airbnb opportunity or ideal setup for college students. This beautifully updated home offers over 3,000 sqft of versatile living space. Conveniently located yet tucked away on over an acre this property delivers exceptional privacy with the comfort of a walkable neighborhood. The walk-out basement features a full second kitchen complete with all appliances making it perfect for extended family, guests or rental income. Basement has a private driveway with a carport, a cozy sunroom with a gas log fireplace and the perfect view of the backyard. Enjoy a second sunroom on the main level, a large entertainment deck and a building pad ready for concrete if you'd like to add a workshop or whatever meets your needs. Minutes from TN Tech, shopping, medical and entertainment. With tons of updates throughout and endless flexibility this property is a rare find that fits so many lifestyles. 13 month home warranty for peace of mind.

Atchd/Dtchd Type

Detached: 1

Style

Traditional: 1

Construction

Brick: 1 Frame: 1

Siding

Vinyl: 1

Fireplace

Free Standing: 1 Gas Log: 1

Cooling

Ceiling Fan(s): 1 Central Cooling: 1

Floors

Laminate: 1 Tile: 1 Vinyl: 1

Garage/Parking

Garage Spaces: 4 Attached: 1 Carport: 1 Garage Door Opener: 1 Main Level: 1 RV Parking: 1

Basement

Finished: 1 Walkout: 1

Lot Description

Level: 1 Rolling Slope: 1 Wooded: 1

Fuel

Gas (Natural): 1

View

Country Setting: 1

Heat

Central: 1

Dining Area

Kitchen/Dining Rm Co: 1

Appliances

Dishwasher: 1 Disposal: 1 Microwave: 1 Range: 1 Refrigerator: 1 Smoke Detector: 1 Washer: 1

Other Rooms

Extra Storage: 1 Family Room: 1 Great Room: 1 Laundry/Utility: 1 Mstr Bdrm Main Level: 1 Sunroom: 1

Exterior Features

Deck: 1 Porch - Covered: 1 Windows - Vinyl: 1

Misc Features

Internet Available: 1 Pantry: 1 Washer/Dryer Connect: 1

Sewer

Septic Tank: 1

Water

Public: 1

New Financing

Cash: 1 FHA: 1 New Loan: 1 VA Loan: 1 Other: 1

Location Tax Legal Info

House #: 279 Street Name: Linnaeus Avenue State/Province: TN Zip Code: 38501 PIN #: 039K B 012.00 Subdivision: Ashcroft Geo Lat: 36.178413 Geo Lon: -85.537206

Status Change Info

Status Change Date: 2025-11-24

Property Features

Style: Traditional Construction: Brick; Frame Siding: Vinyl Basement: Finished; Walkout Lot Description: Level; Rolling Slope; Wooded View: Country Setting Fireplace: Free Standing; Gas Log Floors: Laminate; Tile; Vinyl Fuel: Gas (Natural) Heat: Central Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s); Central Cooling Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Microwave; Range; Refrigerator; Smoke Detector; Washer Sewer: Septic Tank Water: Public Other Rooms: Extra Storage; Family Room; Great Room; Laundry/Utility; Mstr Bdrm Main Level; Sunroom Misc Features: Internet Available; Pantry; Washer/Dryer Connect Exterior Features: Deck; Porch - Covered; Windows - Vinyl Dining Area: Kitchen/Dining Rm Co New Financing: Cash; FHA; New Loan; VA Loan; Other
Listing Office: Skender-Newton Realty
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Office Phone: 931-261-9001
Last Updated: November - 24 - 2025
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