1008 3rd Ave Opelika Alabama
$489,900 4 Bed | 2 Bath | 2,847 Sq Ft | 0.45 Acres| Year 1894
If you’ve ever dreamed of stepping into a storybook, this 1894 Victorian in Opelika, Alabama might just be your chapter one. Located at 1008 3rd Avenue, this Queen Anne beauty still wears her original charm like a crown: ornate spindlework, fish-scale shingles, and a turreted front window that practically begs for a good book and a rainy day. Inside, you’ll find nearly 2,850 square feet of soul—with tall ceilings, rich wood floors, original transoms, and intricate trim that speaks to another time. The current owners have balanced preservation with practicality, updating the kitchen and baths while letting the home’s history shine. Set on a generous lot in Opelika’s historic district, it’s the kind of place that reminds us why we love old houses in the first place.
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/shimmering wavy glass fill the home with light. Transoms, nearly one-foot baseboards, and hand-carved trim blocks—including symbolic starburst motifs—enhance the home’s rich period detailing. Four preserved coal-burning fireplaces reflect its authentic 19th-century charm. The thoughtfully remodeled kitchen (2012) blends historic appeal w/modern function: custom cabinetry, Silstone 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 and the delicately revealed original chimney—a striking architectural accent! With generous closets, built-in storage, a water-tight 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. The property as a whole unfolds like a secret garden, with nearly half an 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! Young (<2 yrs old) appliances! Plumbing supply & drain lines (incl gas) updated w/in the last 10 yrs! Electrical panel is breakers! $8,500 included for exterior re-paint & hardwood floor refinish by Tim Larsen. Must see!
Listed by:
EXP REALTY – SOUTHERN BRANCH 888-923-5547
Source: LCMLS,MLS#: 175409Originating MLS: Lee County Association of REALTORS
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