$1,200,000

225 N Academy St, Murfreesboro, TN 37130

6 beds |
6 baths |
5,793 sqft

Single-Family Home
Built in 1847
0.39acre lot
—— car garage
$207/sqft
Listed 1 month ago

Property Description

Step into history with the iconic Childress-Ray House, a beautifully preserved 1847 estate just off the square in Murfreesboro. This stunning home, listed on the National Historic Register, blends timeless charm with modern comforts—perfect for homeowners and investors alike. With six bedrooms and 5.5 bathrooms, this spacious property is uniquely designed with three fully contained, furnished apartments—each featuring a private entrance, bedroom, bathroom, kitchen, and living area—while still offering a grand and elegant living space for an owner-occupant. Recent updates include two new HVAC units, refinished floors, new attic insulation, updated electronic keypad door locks, and security system wiring for modern convenience and efficiency. Whether you’re looking for a single-family conversion or wish to maximize its income-producing potential, the possibilities are endless! Enjoy classic Southern living with inviting front porches, a serene back patio, and multiple outbuildings— one being the original 1800s kitchen and fireplace - all just a 5 minute walk to the downtown Murfreesboro Square. If you’ve been dreaming of small-town charm with potential investment opportunities, the Childress-Ray House is a must-see!

Listing Status:: Active
Date Added:: March 4, 2026
Data Last Updated:: March 25, 2026 at 4:18PM
Listing Office:: Keller Williams Realty - Murfreesboro : 6158958000
Listing Agent:: Ryan Stephens : 6157964133
MLS ID:: 3138879

General: Ceiling Fan(s)Entrance FoyerExtra ClosetsWalk-In Closet(s)High Speed Internet
Appliances: Electric OvenElectric RangeMicrowave
Laundry: Electric Dryer HookupWasher Hookup
Basement: Partial
Flooring: CarpetWoodLaminateTile
A/C: Central Air
Heating: Central
Fireplace: Wood BurningFireplaceFireplaces: 8

Other Structures: PorchPatioCovered
Parking: GravelOn StreetParking spaces: 4

Roofing: Metal
General: Three Or More

Originating MLS: realtrac
County: Rutherford CountyTN

Topography: Level
Zoning: 091M A 02000 R0056027
Fencing: Full

Utilities: Water Available
Water: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer

Source: realtrac

This listing courtesy of Ryan Stephens , Keller Williams Realty - Murfreesboro

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Location

Schools Nearby

Mitchell-Neilson Elementary School

711 W Clark Blvd, Murfreesboro, TN, 37129

Grades PK-6

1.12 miles away

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