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1008 3RD AVENUE, OPELIKA, AL 36801

Home

4 Beds

2 Full baths

2,847SqFt

Active

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 facade 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. Architectural roof 2013. Young appliances! Most plumbing supply/drain lines (incl gas) updated w/in the last 10 yrs! Electrical updated to breakers! Water heater 2025! Exterior painted (trim 2024, siding 2025)! 2/3 of hardwood floors professionally refinished 2025! Please ask for many more details!!

Property Details
Price $479,900
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 2
Half Baths 0
Lot Size Area 0.45
Property Type Residential
Sub type SingleFamilyResidence
MLS Sub type Residential
Stories 1
Features Ceiling Fans,Primary Bedroom Downstairs,Plaster,Washer/Dryer Connection,Window Treatments,Other-See Remarks
Exterior Features Restrictive Covenants
Year Built 1894
Subdivision OPELIKA
Heating Gas
Foundation Crawl Space
Pool features None
Association Fee 0
Geographic Data
County LEE
Market Area Opelika
Address Information
Address 1008 3RD AVENUE, OPELIKA, AL 36801
Postal Code 36801
City OPELIKA
State AL
Country United States
Listing Information
Listing Office EXP REALTY, LLC
Listing Office Phone 888-923-5547
Listing Agent NATALIE BASS
Listing Agent Phone (334) 740-8979
Virtual Tour URL https://view.spiro.media/order/f513802c-8d1d-4570-af23-2f8486301683
MLS Information
MLS Status Active
Listing Date Nov 15, 2025
Listing Last Modified Jan 5, 2026
MLS Area Opelika
MLS MLS area minor OPELIKA
MLS # 177479

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