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1503 Virginia Street, Johnson City, TN 37604 - $489,000

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Bedrooms: 3 Full Bathrooms: 2 Half Bathrooms: 1
Type: Residential Sub Type: Single Family Residence MLS Number: 9987221
Living Area: 2,352 Lot Acreage: 1 Year Built: 1917
Elementary School: South Side Middle School: Indian Trail High School: Science Hill
Property Description
Historic Tree Streets Gem with Panoramic City and Mountain Views Perched on one of the highest points in Johnson City's beloved Tree Streets neighborhood, this historic 1917 brick farmhouse captures both city and mountain views rarely found anywhere in town. At 1,793 feet elevation, you can see across the Johnson City valley to Science Hill and Freedom Hall. From the northeast-facing windows, take in Buffalo Mountain and the North Carolina ranges, while the southwest side reveals sweeping views of the city below. This home sits on a rare one-acre lot within the city limits, offering privacy, mature landscaping, and abundant natural beauty. The grounds feature deep garden beds, flowering trees, and established fruit plantings including blueberry, elderberry, blackberry, grape, and peach. Recent additions include tulip poplars, Virginia pine, redbud, and maple trees, creating a park-like setting. Inside, you'll find the timeless beauty of original heart of pine hardwood floors from 1917 throughout the main level and much of the second floor, complemented by new hardwoods added during the upstairs remodel. The home offers approximately 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths, with spacious living areas full of natural light, a gas fireplace added in 2022, and a large formal dining room. A second private staircase leads to the primary suite featuring his and her closets and a private bath. The kitchen has been thoughtfully updated with tile flooring and connects to a large laundry and utility area with abundant storage. Extensive updates bring comfort and reliability to this classic home, including: New roof (2022) Dual HVAC systems (top floor 2022, main floor 2024) Whole-house water filter, softener, and 9-stage reverse osmosis drinking system (2022) New water heater (2023) plus an additional tankless water heater option Entire electrical system redone (2020) with new panels in house and detached garage Gas fireplace, remodeled second floor, new plumbing access panel, and new cell blinds (2025) The front porch, restored with antique barn wood in 2021, is perfect for morning coffee while watching the sunrise over the mountains. A new concrete patio, fenced backyard, and mature landscaping provide beautiful outdoor living spaces for entertaining or relaxing in privacy. Additional property highlights include a solid double-brick construction, ensuring durability and safety, and an original brick garage near the street that is grandfathered in and can be remodeled into a studio apartment, in-law suite, or workshop with existing electrical service. A 3,000-square-foot garage and storage building with electric and a deep foundation provides exceptional space for heavy equipment, RV storage, or creative projects. Located within walking distance to ETSU and downtown Johnson City, you can stroll to local favorites like Yee-Haw Brewing and Founders Park, or enjoy quick access to the Tweetsie Trail. Johnson City Fire Station No. 2 is less than a quarter mile away, helping to lower home insurance costs. With no HOA and R2 zoning that allows for general farming, this property offers incredible flexibility. The home also qualifies for the Historic Register of the Tree Streets and the National Registry of Historic Homes. This is truly a one-of-a-kind opportunity to own a piece of Johnson City history—modernized with care and surrounded by stunning natural and city views. Buyer to verify all info. Home is occupied so please schedule appointments prior to showing. Buyer's agent to send pre-approval letter prior to scheduling showing.
Listing Status
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    AC:Central Airtrue
    AC:Heat Pump3true
    Appliances:Dishwashertrue
    Appliances:Electric Rangetrue
    Appliances:Microwavetrue
    Appliances:Refrigeratortrue
    Attic:Crawl Openingtrue
    Basement:Gravel Floortrue
    Basement:Sump Pumptrue
    Community Features:Sidewalks3true
    Contract Info:ForeclosureNo
    Exterior Finish:Brick4true
    Exterior Finish:Vinyl Sidingtrue
    Fencing:Back Yardtrue
    Fireplace:Gas Logtrue
    Fireplace:Living Roomtrue
    Fireplace:Masonrytrue
    Flooring:Hardwoodtrue
    Flooring:Tile2true
    Foundation:Block6true
    Foundation:PillarPostPiertrue
    Garage:Garage Spaces3
    General Property Description:# of Units1.0
    General Property Description:Above Grade SqFt2352.0
    General Property Description:Acres1.0
    General Property Description:Baths - 121
    General Property Description:Baths - Full2
    General Property Description:Deed Book #21081
    General Property Description:Deed Page #2320
    General Property Description:Elementary School3South Side
    General Property Description:High School3Science Hill
    General Property Description:HOA YNNo
    General Property Description:Home WarrantyYes
    General Property Description:Lot #217
    General Property Description:Lot Dimensions231x240
    General Property Description:Middle School2Indian Trail
    General Property Description:Stories22
    General Property Description:Total Rooms27
    General Property Description:Total SqFt Finished2352.0
    General Property Description:Total SqFt Unfinished1000.0
    General Property Description:Zoning2R2
    Heating:Centraltrue
    Heating:Forced Airtrue
    Heating:Natural Gas2true
    Interior Features:Cedar Closet(s)true
    Interior Features:Tile Counterstrue
    Interior Features:Utility Sinktrue
    Interior Features:Walk-In Closet(s)true
    Levels:Twotrue
    Location Tax Legal Info:City Taxes1421.47
    Location Tax Legal Info:County Taxes1795.07
    Other Rooms:Laundrytrue
    Other Rooms:Workshoptrue
    Other Structures:Garage(s)true
    Other Structures:Outbuildingtrue
    Other Structures:Storage2true
    Other Structures:Workshop3true
    Parking Features:Asphalt2true
    Parking Features:Detachedtrue
    Parking Features:Graveltrue
    PorchPatioDeck:Coveredtrue
    PorchPatioDeck:Front Porchtrue
    PorchPatioDeck:Rear Patiotrue
    PorchPatioDeck:Wrap Aroundtrue
    Property Condition:Above Averagetrue
    Remarks Misc:Directions3Go State of Franklin past ETSU, then turn left on Franklin, right onto Virginia St., go to top of hill and home will be on your left.
    Remarks Misc:userdefined80Historic Tree Streets Gem with Panoramic City and Mountain Views Perched on one of the highest points in Johnson City's beloved Tree Streets neighborhood, this historic 1917 brick farmhouse captures both city and mountain views rarely found anywhere in town. At 1,793 feet elevation, you can see across the Johnson City valley to Science Hill and Freedom Hall. From the northeast-facing windows, take in Buffalo Mountain and the North Carolina ranges, while the southwest side reveals sweeping views of the city below. This home sits on a rare one-acre lot within the city limits, offering privacy, mature landscaping, and abundant natural beauty. The grounds feature deep garden beds, flowering trees, and established fruit plantings including blueberry, elderberry, blackberry, grape, and peach. Recent additions include tulip poplars, Virginia pine, redbud, and maple trees, creating a park-like setting. Inside, you'll find the timeless beauty of original heart of pine hardwood floors from 1917 throughout the main level and much of the second floor, complemented by new hardwoods added during the upstairs remodel. The home offers approximately 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths, with spacious living areas full of natural light, a gas fireplace added in 2022, and a large formal dining room. A second private staircase leads to the primary suite featuring his and her closets and a private bath. The kitchen has been thoughtfully updated with tile flooring and connects to a large laundry and utility area with abundant storage. Extensive updates bring comfort and reliability to this classic home, including: New roof (2022) Dual HVAC systems (top floor 2022, main floor 2024) Whole-house water filter, softener, and 9-stage reverse osmosis drinking system (2022) New water heater (2023) plus an additional tankless water heater option Entire electrical system redone (2020) with new panels in house and detached garage Gas fireplace, remodeled second floor, new plumbing access panel, and new cell blinds (2025) The front porch, restored with antique barn wood in 2021, is perfect for morning coffee while watching the sunrise over the mountains. A new concrete patio, fenced backyard, and mature landscaping provide beautiful outdoor living spaces for entertaining or relaxing in privacy. Additional property highlights include a solid double-brick construction, ensuring durability and safety, and an original brick garage near the street that is grandfathered in and can be remodeled into a studio apartment, in-law suite, or workshop with existing electrical service. A 3,000-square-foot garage and storage building with electric and a deep foundation provides exceptional space for heavy equipment, RV storage, or creative projects. Located within walking distance to ETSU and downtown Johnson City, you can stroll to local favorites like Yee-Haw Brewing and Founders Park, or enjoy quick access to the Tweetsie Trail. Johnson City Fire Station No. 2 is less than a quarter mile away, helping to lower home insurance costs. With no HOA and R2 zoning that allows for general farming, this property offers incredible flexibility. The home also qualifies for the Historic Register of the Tree Streets and the National Registry of Historic Homes. This is truly a one-of-a-kind opportunity to own a piece of Johnson City history—modernized with care and surrounded by stunning natural and city views. Buyer to verify all info. Home is occupied so please schedule appointments prior to showing. Buyer's agent to send pre-approval letter prior to scheduling showing.
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    Security Features:Security System2true
    Security Features:Smoke Detector(s)true
    Sewer:Public Sewertrue
    SqFt Details:Basement Total SqFt1000
    SqFt Details:Basement Unfinished SqFt1000
    SqFt Details:Finished SqFt Level 11272
    SqFt Details:Finished SqFt Level 21080
    SqFt Details:Garage Detached SqFt3000
    SqFt Details:Garage Total SqFt3000
    Structure Type:Housetrue
    Style:Traditionaltrue
    TopographyLot Description:Level2true
    TopographyLot Description:Rolling Slopetrue
    View:Mountain(s)true
    Walls:Drywalltrue
    Walls:Panelingtrue
    Walls:Plastertrue
    Water:Publictrue
    Window Features:Double Pane Windowstrue
    Window Features:Other21true
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Listing Courtesy:
Foundation Realty Group
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