#21889717, Listing office: Swanner Real Estate, LLC
1228 W Market St Athens, AL 35611
Property details
About 1228 W Market St
Idyllic storybook cottage on the convenient west side of town. Sand and finish hardwood floors. Smooth ceilings and crown molding throughout. Living room has gas log FP flanked by built-ins and a gorgeous antique mantel from Philadelphia. Huge galley kitchen with hood, backsplash, gas range and dining area that could double as a keeping room. Rinnai tankless water heater. All windows updated 2021, except hand crank windows in sunroom and laundry room. Updated lighting, Ceiling fans are retractable blade fans. Carport and chain link fenced backyard with storage building. New HVAC unit March 2025. New roof with architectural shingles March 2025. This one wont last, schedule a showing today!
Highlights
(ACTIVE)
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Oven, Gas Water Heater, Range
- Basement: No
- Fireplace: Gas Log, One
- Total Bedroom Count: 2
- Parking: Attached Carport
- Exterior: Park Near By
- Architectural Style: Ranch/1 Story
- Heating: Central 1
- Cooling: Central 1
- List Price: $264,000
- Price/SqFt: $163
- Annual Tax Amount: $624
- Tax Year: 2023
- Directions: West On Market St. House On Right Past Post Office
- Year Built: 1948
- Stories: 1
- Living Area: 1,614 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.35 Acres
- MLS Number: 21885061
- Office Name: Century 21 J And L Realty
- Office Phone: (256) 233-2121
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Tax history
Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
---|---|---|
2023 | $16,940 | $624 |
2022 | $13,880 | $502 |
2021 | $12,500 | $502 |
2019 | $10,860 | $425 |
2018 | $10,840 | $381 |
2017 | $10,840 | $380 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
2
James L. Cowart Elementary School
Public District KG-4
0.5 mi
•1701 W Hobbs St
5
Athens Intermediate School
Public District 5-6
1.1 mi
•1916 US Highway 72 W
8
Athens Elementary School
Public District PK-4
1.3 mi
•601 S Clinton St
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $39,500. The most common annual income of people living in Athens, AL is less than $<35k. Most families are single, no kids. Residents of this area typically have high school diploma education.
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Frequently asked questions
About 1228 W Market St
The listing price of 1228 W Market St property is $264,000.
The property 1228 W Market St is a house located in Athens, Alabama, 35611.
Active Listing: 1228 W Market St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 1228 W Market St are: James L. Cowart Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Athens Intermediate School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Athens Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Athens Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Liberty Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Discovery Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Athens Renaissance School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Athens High School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Alabama Connections Academy (GreatSchools Rating 2/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $624 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The property at 1228 W Market St has 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
The property 1228 W Market St is 1,614 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 1228 W Market St is 1948.
This home is located at 1228 W Market St in Athens, AL and zip code 35611. This 1,614 square foot home, which was built in 1948, sits on a 0.35 acre lot. Features: 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 2, 2025 and is currently priced at $264,000.
Over 15 listings were sold over their listed price in May 2025 in Athens, AL. In the same period over 50 listings were sold below the listed price and 33 listings were sold for the listed price. Between April and May 2025, Athens, AL real estate market has seen increase in the number of listings by 7.6%. Listings spent 58 days on the market in May 2025, and had a median list price of $299,986 during the same period.