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224 3rd Ave SFranklin, TN 37064

Historic Downtown · Williamson County

$3,575,000List price
4Beds
3.5Baths
4,742Sq Ft
1805Year built
0.51Acre lot
3Garage
2Stories
10 weeks agoOn market

Description

Welcome to this beautiful 1805 home located in the heart of Historic Downtown Franklin. This stately brick home was one of Franklin’s first residences. The estate sits on over a half acre. The back yard is fenced for privacy and enjoyment of the multiple outdoor living areas. It is prominently located on prestigious 3rd Avenue South and is only one block from the Franklin Tennessee town square. This stately home was extraordinarily well-constructed by master craftsmen to stand the test of time and it certainly has for the past 221 years while becoming even more beautiful and refined. The Federal-style home opens to a stunning foyer featuring 12 ft. soaring ceilings and an elegant handcrafted stair case with original poplar steps and oak railing. Original 1” thick tongue-in-groove ash floors grace the interior which was fully renovated by Tallman Enterprises and includes: Primary-on-the-main with luxurious ensuite. The open and naturally lit chef’s kitchen. The home also features a spacious 28x21’ den with an impressive stone wood-burning fireplace, an attached 2.5 car garage including additional storage and new private driveway, separate walk-in guest house with complete kitchen and attached garage. GUEST HOUSE NOT INCLUDED IN SQUARE FOOTAGE. Ideally suited for multigeneration living or income-producing. A beach-entry L-shaped swimming pool compliments beautifully landscaped front, side and backyards which include fountains and a charming traditional English garden. This is an exceptional opportunity to purchase a grand estate property just one block from Main Street in one of Franklin’s most cherished locations. Proudly listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this is a signature residence in Historic Downtown Franklin. Welcome to the iconic Saunders-Marshall-Wright House.

Property Information

Property type
Residential
Sub-type
Single Family Residence
Year built
1805
Stories
2
Living area
4,742 Sq Ft
Lot size
0.51 acres
Lot dimensions
113 X 198
Garage spaces
3
Parking spaces
3
Days on market
76
MLS® Listing#
3194229

Property Features

Interior
Bookcases · Built-in Features · High Ceilings · In-Law Floorplan
Appliances
Electric Oven · Gas Range · Double Oven · Cooktop · Dishwasher · Disposal · Microwave · Refrigerator
Cooling
Central Air
Heating
Natural Gas
Flooring
Wood · Tile
Basement
None · Crawl Space
Pool
In Ground · Private
Parking
Garage Faces Rear · Attached
Laundry
Electric Dryer Hookup · Washer Hookup
Patio
Patio
Fencing
Back Yard
Construction
Brick
Roof
Metal
Utilities
Natural Gas Available · Water Available
Sewer
Public Sewer
Water source
Public

Rooms

  • Recreation Room31x21
  • Other Room8x8
  • Bedroom 118x13
  • Bedroom 217x17
  • Bedroom 317x16
  • Bedroom 419x13
  • Dining Room22x17
  • Kitchen22x17
  • Living Room16x16

Schools

Elementary
Franklin Elementary
Middle
Freedom Middle School
High
Franklin High School

Financial Details

HOA
None
Annual taxes
$12,617
Parcel number
094078C G 01900 00009078C

Directions

From the center of downtown Franklin at the round-about/statue, head south on 3rd Street (Murfreesboro Rd). Home is 2 blocks down on the right. You may park on the street or in the drive.

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Listing Courtesy: MERIT Real Estate Advisors - 6159481887

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Last Updated: 2025-11-09

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