717 James St, Athens, TN 37303

New
$265,000
Property Type: Single Family Bedrooms: 3 Square Footage: 2,496 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 33,541 Status: Active
Current Price: $265,000 List Date: 3/15/2026 Last Modified: 3/15/2026

Description

Charming Two-Story Home with Stream on Spacious .75 Acre Lot in the city limits of Athens. Welcome home to this charming two-story property located in the desirable City Park area of Athens within an established subdivision. Offering 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms, this home provides comfortable living space and incredible potential for someone ready to make it their own masterpiece.The main upper level features 1,248 square feet of living space with a functional floor plan that includes three bedrooms and two full bathrooms. A convenient carport on the upper level provides easy access to the home. Also, downstairs, the full basement offers an additional 1,248 square feet, complete with a full-size garage and plenty of room to create the ultimate man cave, gaming room, workshop, or additional living space. With a total of approximately 2,500 square feet, this home offers flexibility and opportunity. Situated on a spacious .75-acre lot, the property features a beautiful meandering stream flowing through the back, creating a peaceful and scenic setting perfect for relaxing and enjoying nature. Conveniently located near the new elementary and middle schools, this home is also just minutes from downtown Athens, where you'll find shopping, restaurants, and local amenities. If you're looking for a home with character, space, and the chance to add your personal touch, this one is full of possibilities. Schedule your showing today--this opportunity won't last long!

More Information MLS# 1332793

Contract Info

Auction Y/N: No Listing Price: 265000 Current Price: $265,000 Status: Active Listing Date: 2026-03-15

Location, Tax & Legal Info

Area: McMinn County - 40 Property Sub-Type: Residential City/County Code: City Limits Elementary School: Athens City Primary Middle School: Athens Total Tax: 930.62 High School: Mcminn

General Property Description

Type: Basement Ranch # Bedrooms: 3 Acres: 0.77 Acre Source: Tax Records # of Rooms: 7 Restrictions: No Site Built: Yes Fireplace: No Property Status: N/A SqFt - Main Lvl: 1248 SqFt - Down Lvl: 1248 SqFt - 2nd Flr Lvl: 0 SqFt - 3rd Flr Lvl: 0 Total Unfinished SqFt: 1248 # Fireplace: 0 HOA: No Basement: Yes Bonus Room: Yes Extra Storage: Yes SqFt - Total (Aprox): 2496 Baths - Full: 2 Year Built: 1958

Remarks & Misc

Directions: From the courthouse in Athens take W. Madison to left on Keith cross Cedar Springs Road then left on Walnut then left on James St. home is on the right SOP Public Remarks: Charming Two-Story Home with Stream on Spacious .75 Acre Lot in the city limits of Athens. Welcome home to this charming two-story property located in the desirable City Park area of Athens within an established subdivision. Offering 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms, this home provides comfortable living space and incredible potential for someone ready to make it their own masterpiece.The main upper level features 1,248 square feet of living space with a functional floor plan that includes three bedrooms and two full bathrooms. A convenient carport on the upper level provides easy access to the home. Also, downstairs, the full basement offers an additional 1,248 square feet, complete with a full-size garage and plenty of room to create the ultimate man cave, gaming room, workshop, or additional living space. With a total of approximately 2,500 square feet, this home offers flexibility and opportunity. Situated on a spacious .75-acre lot, the property features a beautiful meandering stream flowing through the back, creating a peaceful and scenic setting perfect for relaxing and enjoying nature. Conveniently located near the new elementary and middle schools, this home is also just minutes from downtown Athens, where you'll find shopping, restaurants, and local amenities. If you're looking for a home with character, space, and the chance to add your personal touch, this one is full of possibilities. Schedule your showing today--this opportunity won't last long!

Atchd/Dtchd Type

Detached: 1

Style

Traditional: 1

Construction

Brick: 1

Siding

Brick: 1

Fireplace

None: 1

Cooling

Central Cooling: 1

Floors

Hardwood: 1 Vinyl: 1

Garage/Parking

Garage Spaces: 2 Carport Spaces: 1 Attached: 1 Basement: 1 Carport: 1 Garage Door Opener: 1 Main Level: 1 Off-Street Parking: 1

Basement

Plumbed: 1 Unfinished: 1 Walkout: 1

Lot Description

Creek: 1 Cul-De-Sac: 1 Level: 1 Rolling Slope: 1

Fuel

Electric: 1 Gas (Natural): 1

Heat

Central: 1 Other: 1

Dining Area

Kitchen/Dining Rm Co: 1

Appliances

Dishwasher: 1 Microwave: 1 Refrigerator: 1

Other Rooms

Basement Rec Room: 1 Bedroom Main Level: 1

Exterior Features

Deck: 1 Windows - Aluminum: 1

Misc Features

Internet Available: 1 Washer/Dryer Connect: 1

Sewer

Public Sewer: 1

Water

Public: 1

Outbuildings

Storage Shed: 1

New Financing

Cash: 1 Conventional: 1 FHA: 1 VA Loan: 1

Location Tax Legal Info

House #: 717 Street Name: James St Suffix: St State/Province: TN Zip Code: 37303 PIN #: 065E C 01700 000 Subdivision: Snyder Geo Lat: 35.428814 Geo Lon: -84.600614

Status Change Info

Status Change Date: 2026-03-15

Property Features

Style: Traditional Construction: Brick Siding: Brick Basement: Plumbed; Unfinished; Walkout Lot Description: Creek; Cul-De-Sac; Level; Rolling Slope Fireplace: None Floors: Hardwood; Vinyl Fuel: Electric; Gas (Natural) Heat: Central; Other Cooling: Central Cooling Appliances: Dishwasher; Microwave; Refrigerator Sewer: Public Sewer Water: Public Other Rooms: Basement Rec Room; Bedroom Main Level Misc Features: Internet Available; Washer/Dryer Connect Exterior Features: Deck; Windows - Aluminum Outbuildings: Storage Shed Dining Area: Kitchen/Dining Rm Co New Financing: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan
Listing Office: East Tennessee Properties, LLC
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Office Phone: 423-453-5722
Last Updated: March - 15 - 2026
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