#21880005, Listing office: Realpoint Real Estate
Property details
About 501 S Houston St
Charming 1920 Craftsman in Athens Historic District! Nearly 3,000 SF, 4BR/2BA, feat. original heart-pine floors, tall ceilings, wide trim & updated kit w/ quartz counters & SS appls. Formal LR, DR, plus den/flex space. Lg laundry on main. Upstairs: 4BRs & full BA. Enjoy coffee on the covered front porch or screened patio. Detached 2-car garage w/ workshop. Newer systems incl. tankless WH & zoned HVAC. Walk to downtown! Historic charm meets modern comfort. Majority of home has been wonderfully remodeled in the last 4 years including new windows, hardware, paint, lighting, HVAC (upstairs), insulation, trim, lots of kitchen updates, full bath remodels, and more.
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingCentral 2, Electric
StatusActive
(ACTIVE)
(ACTIVE)
CoolingCentral 2
Size2,948 sqft
BasementYes
Year built1920
ParkingGarage-Two Car, Garage-Detached, Workshop in Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side, Driveway-Concrete, On Street, Oversized, Parking Pad, Corner Lot
MLS #21892433
FireplaceOne, Electric
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Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Tankless Water Heater
- Basement: Yes
- Fireplace: One, Electric
- Total Bedroom Count: 4
- Parking: Garage-Two Car, Garage-Detached, Workshop in Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side, Driveway-Concrete, On Street, Oversized, Parking Pad, Corner Lot
- Exterior: Det. Bldg, Curb/Gutters, Sidewalk, Park Near By, Drive-Concrete, Corner Lot
- Architectural Style: Traditional
- Heating: Central 2, Electric
- Cooling: Central 2
- List Price: $439,900
- Price/SqFt: $149
- Annual Tax Amount: $967
- Tax Year: 2023
- Directions: Hwy 72 Headed W, R-S Houston (Next To Popeyes), House On R At Corner Of S. Houston And Lee. Parking On Lee.
- Year Built: 1920
- Stories: 2
- Living Area: 2,948 SqFt
- MLS Number: 21892433
- Office Name: Brickdriven Realty Madison
- Office Phone: (256) 766-0000
- Office Email: courtney@brickdriven.com
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Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $24,300 | $967 |
| 2022 | $19,100 | $711 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
8
Athens Elementary School
Public District PK-4
0.4 mi
•601 S Clinton St
7
Julian Newman Elementary School
Public District KG-4
0.7 mi
•517 Julian Newman St
2
James L. Cowart Elementary School
Public District KG-4
1.1 mi
•1701 W Hobbs 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 $31,150. Typical income of Athens, AL residents is less than $<35k annually. Typical family type is single, no kids. Most residents in this area have high school diploma education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
60%
<35k
31%
35k-100k
9%
100k-200k
0%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate
What types of families live nearby?
51%
Single, No Kids
12%
Single, with Kids
19%
Married, No Kids
18%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
18%
<11 yrs old
6%
12-17 yrs old
23%
18-34 yrs old
36%
35-64 yrs old
17%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Extreme Sports
Figure Skating
Pro Wrestling
Where do the neighbors shop?
Academy Sports & Outdoors
Kmart
Wal-Mart
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Little Caesars
Bob Evans
Sonic
What do the neighbors drive?
Chevrolet
Buick
Oldsmobile
What do the neighbors listen to?
Country
Oldies- Contemporary Inspirational
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 501 S Houston St
The listing price of 501 S Houston St property is $439,900.
The property 501 S Houston St is a house located in Athens, Alabama, 35611.
Active Listing: 501 S Houston St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 501 S Houston St are: Athens Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Julian Newman Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), James L. Cowart Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), 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), Tanner High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $967 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The property at 501 S Houston St has 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
The property 501 S Houston St is 2,948 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 501 S Houston St is 1920.
This home is located at 501 S Houston St in Athens, AL and zip code 35611. This 2,948 square foot home was built in 1920. Features: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since June 26, 2025 and is currently priced at $439,900.
Over 11 listings were sold over their listed price in June 2025 in Athens, AL. In the same period over 42 listings were sold below the listed price and 32 listings were sold for the listed price. The inventory of homes for sale in Athens, AL between May and June 2025 increased by 4.9%. Listings spent 47 days on the market in June 2025, and had a median list price of $300,000 during the same period.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.