Price $489,000
Status Active
Beds 4
Baths 2 Baths
Home size 2,847 sqft
Lot Size 19,602 sqft
Days on Market 33
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! Young (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. $8,500 incl for exterior re-paint(just cleaned) & hardwood floor refinish by Tim Larsen.
Property Type(s): Single Family
Last Updated 7/4/2025 Tract HISTORIC DISTRICT
Year Built 1894 Community Opelika
County Lee

SCHOOLS

Elementary School NORTHSIDE INTERMEDIATE/SOUTHVIEW PRIMARY
Jr. High School NORTHSIDE INTERMEDIATE/SOUTHVIEW PRIMARY

Additional Details

AIR Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Electric
AIR CONDITIONING Yes
APPLIANCES Dishwasher, Double Oven, Dryer, Gas Range, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
AREA Opelika
BASEMENT Crawl Space
CONSTRUCTION Aluminum Siding, Other, Plaster, See Remarks
EXTERIOR Storage
FIREPLACE Yes
HEAT Natural Gas
INTERIOR Ceiling Fan(s), Other, See Remarks
LOT 0.45 acre(s)
POOL DESCRIPTION None
STORIES 1
SUBDIVISION HISTORIC DISTRICT
UTILITIES Cable Available, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Connected, Water Available

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