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208 Riggs St, Athens, TN 37303

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3 Beds
3 Baths
1,920 Sq Ft

Don't let the square footage fool you -- this one lives large. Thoughtfully customized throughout, 208 Riggs St delivers 3 bedrooms and 2 fully rehabbed baths on the main level, plus a finished basement with an additional full rehabbed bath, bedroom, two open rec rooms, and a cleverly concealed laundry room tucked off the lower bath. Every inch has been put to work. Custom built-ins set this home apart from anything else at this price point -- a built-in dining room seating nook, custom shoe racks, and barn doors throughout give the interior a curated, intentional character that buyers rarely find in this market. These aren't afterthoughts; they're the reason people remember this house. Athens, TN offers convenient access to downtown amenities, McMinn County employment, and the scenic East Tennessee corridor -- all without the metro price tag. FHA and VA financing eligible. Move-in ready with character to spare. Property was built prior to 1978 and lead based paint potentially exists. All data (incl sq ft) taken from prev MLS, Tax Records or current deed. Property offered as-is w/all faults; no post-closing repairs or payments will be made for any reason. Purchaser must execute sellers contract package. Buyer agrees to verify all information independently.

Listing By: Christy CJ Pace - Pace Probity Asset Management tnknox Realty.com
  • MLS# 1338237
  • Date Listed04/24/2026
  • Bedrooms 3
  • Bathrooms 3 Full baths
  • Lot Size 0.24 acres (10,454 sq. ft)
  • Sewer Public Sewer
  • Subdivision J B Adams
  • Property Type Single Family
  • County McMinn County - 40
  • Year Built 1970
  • Water Public
  • Square Feet 1,920 sq. ft
  • Price Per Sq. Ft $103.65

Interior Features

  • Appliances Dishwasher, Microwave, Range, Self Cleaning Oven
  • Cooling Central Cooling
  • Heating Central, Natural Gas, Other

Exterior / Lot Features

  • Roof -
  • Lot Size Acres 0.24
  • Lot Size SQFT 10,454.40
  • Lot Features Corner Lot, Rolling Slope

Directions

From downtown Athens, take N Jackson Street north (towards Decatur Pike); turn West (left) on Frankfort Street; North (right) on Nova Street;208 Riggs Street is on corner of Nova and Riggs.

Financial Considerations

  • Tax Amount $1,092
  • Terms Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan

Schools near 37303

Explore the local neighborhood highlights and top-rated schools near 37303 in Athens, TN.

Nearby Schools

Source: School Digger

Ingleside Elementary School

Public • PK - 2 • Serves this home

1.57 mi

Distance

City Park Elementary School

Public • PK - 2

3.12 mi

Distance

E K Baker Elementary School

Public • PK - 8

6.19 mi

Distance

Niota Elementary School

Public • PK - 8

7.36 mi

Distance

Riceville Elementary School

Public • PK - 8

10.01 mi

Distance

North City Elementary School

Public • 3 - 5 • Serves this home

0.47 mi

Distance

Westside Elementary School

Public • 3 - 5

2.17 mi

Distance

Athens City Middle School

Public • 6 - 8

3.12 mi

Distance

Mcminn High School

Public • 9 - 12 • Serves this home

3.01 mi

Distance

Christ's Legacy Academy

Private • KG - 12

3.15 mi

Distance

Fairview Christian Academy

Private • PK - 12

3.57 mi

Distance

Sales & Tax History

Source: Public Records

Local Neighborhood Highlights for 37303

Discover key demographics, population statistics, and environmental insights for the Athens, TN area.

Population & Environment

Source: Sperling's Best Places

Walkability in TN / 37303

Source: Walk Score

20/100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score ®

0/100

Minimal Transit

Transit Score ®

9/100

Bikable

Bike Score ®

Overview

Almost all errands require a car. It is possible to get on a bus. Minimal bike infrastructure.

Walkability averages in the surrounding area

The average walkability score in the surrounding area is Walk Score: 8/100, Transit Score: 0/100, Bike Score: 11/100.

Property Change History

Property Interior Features updated
Property Lot Features updated
Rolling Slope, Corner Lot → Corner Lot, Rolling Slope
Property description updated with new details
Property Interior Features updated

Points of Interest near 208 Riggs St, Athens, TN 37303

Frequently Asked Questions for 208 Riggs St

Source: Realty.com

208 Riggs St, Athens, TN 37303 in J B Adams, Athens, TN 37303 is a single family listed at $199,000. Highlights include 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1,920 sq. ft., built in 1970, 0.24 acre lot, $104 per sq. ft.. Realty.com has 19 photos, sales history, school insights, and mortgage tools for this listing.

Realty.com has 19 photos of 208 Riggs St.

Our records indicate that 208 Riggs St was built in 1970.

The full address for this home is 208 Riggs St, Athens, TN 37303.

208 Riggs St has been listed on Realty.com since Fri April 24, 2026

Almost all errands require a car. It is possible to get on a bus. Minimal bike infrastructure.

The average walkability score in the surrounding area is Walk Score: 8/100, Transit Score: 0/100, Bike Score: 11/100.

There are 3 schools assigned to this home. Check out the schools near 208 Riggs St. Ingleside Elementary School (Grades: PK - 2), North City Elementary School (Grades: 3 - 5), Mcminn High School (Grades: 9 - 12)

Listing provided courtesy of: Pace Probity Asset Management (tel: 865-357-1537)
Listing agent: Christy Cj Pace (tel: 865-388-7131) (#2527)

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