224 3rd Ave S
Description
becoming even more beautiful and refined. The Federal-style home opens to a stunning foyer featuring 12 ft. soaring ceilings and an...The iconic Saunders-Marshall-Wright House is the original brick home in Historic Downtown Franklin and dates to 1805. It is prominently located on prestigious 3rd Avenue South and is only one block from the 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 220 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 featuring a heated Carrera marble floor, bidet, large air jet soaking tub, spacious walk-in marble shower with heated towel bar, custom walnut vanity and cabinets, and custom designed walk-in closet. The open and naturally lit chef’s kitchen features custom cabinetry, subzero refrigerator, Dacor six burner gas range, warming drawer, and new wall oven and dishwasher. The home also features a spacious 28x21’ den with an impressive stone wood-burning fireplace (2016), an attached 2.5 car garage includes additional storage and private driveway (replaced 2025), separate fully renovated (2021) walk-in guest house with complete kitchen and attached garage. A beach-entry L-shaped swimming pool (2013) compliments beautifully landscaped front, side and backyards which include fountains and a charming traditional English garden. The home has seven fireplaces and is handicap-accessible. Guest
house not included in square footage.
- Listed by Sarah A. Kilgore • MERIT Real Estate Advisors
- Listed by Cole Kilgore • MERIT Real Estate Advisors
Property Details for 224 3rd Avenue South
Property Details for 224 3rd Avenue South
| Status | Active |
|---|---|
| MLS # | 2900199 |
| Days on Market | 240 |
| Taxes | $12,617 / year |
| HOA Fees | - |
| Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
| Compass Type | Single Family |
| MLS Type | Residential / Single Family Residence |
| Year Built | 1805 |
| Lot Size | 0.51 AC / 22,215 SF |
| County | Williamson County |
Location
Building Information for 224 3rd Avenue South
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Property Information for 224 3rd Avenue South
- Accessibility Features: Exterior Wheelchair Lift
- 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.
- Elementary School: Franklin Elementary
- High School: Franklin High School
- Levels: Two
- Living Area Source: Professional Measurement
- Living Area Units: Square Feet
- Middle Or Junior School: Freedom Middle School
- Mlg Can View: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 3.00
- Parking Features: Garage Faces Rear
- Parking Total: 3.00
- Condo Coop Association YN: No
- Above Grade Finished Area Source: Professional Measurement
- Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
- Below Grade Finished Area Source: Professional Measurement
- Below Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
- Building Area Source: Professional Measurement
- Building Area Units: Square Feet
- Flooring: Wood, Tile
- Lot Size Source: Calculated from Plat
- Lot Size Units: Acres
- Parcel Number: 094078C G 01900 00009078C
- Lot Size Area: 0.51
- Construction Materials: Brick
- Documents Count: 4
- New Construction: No
- Possession: Negotiable
- Property Attached: No
- Senior Community: No
- Stories: 2
- Year Built Details: Existing
- Basement: None, Crawl Space
- Cooling: Central Air
- Cooling: Yes
- Heating: Natural Gas
- Heating: Yes
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Utilities: Natural Gas Available, Water Available
- Water Source: Public
- Appliances: Electric Oven, Gas Range, Double Oven, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator
- Fireplaces Total: 7
- Fireplace: Yes
- Interior Features: Bookcases, Built-in Features, Extra Closets, High Ceilings, In-Law Floorplan
- Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
- Main Level Beds: 1
- Attached Garage: Yes
- Covered Spaces: 3.00
- Exterior Features: No Dock
- Fencing: Back Yard
- Garage: Yes
- Patio And Porch Features: Patio
- Pool Features: In Ground
- Pool Private: Yes
- Roof: Metal
- View YN: No
- Room Dimensions: 18x13
- Room Features: Suite
- Room Type: Bedroom 1
- Room Dimensions: 17x17
- Room Features: Bath
- Room Type: Bedroom 2
- Room Dimensions: 17x16
- Room Type: Bedroom 3
- Room Dimensions: 19x13
- Room Features: Bath
- Room Type: Bedroom 4
- Room Dimensions: 31x21
- Room Features: Second Floor
- Room Type: Recreation Room
- Room Dimensions: 22x17
- Room Features: Formal
- Room Type: Dining Room
- Room Dimensions: 22x17
- Room Type: Kitchen
- Room Dimensions: 16x16
- Room Features: Formal
- Room Type: Living Room
- Room Dimensions: 8x8
- Room Features: Utility Room
- Room Type: Other Room
Property History for 224 3rd Avenue South
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 3, 2025 | Withdrawn REALTRACS #2813646 | $4,950,000 | — |
| Jun 3, 2025 | Listed (Active) REALTRACS #2900199 | $4,495,000 | — |
| Apr 9, 2025 | Listed (Active) REALTRACS #2813646 | $4,950,000 | — |
| Apr 7, 2010 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #286542130 | $1,112,500 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 06/03/2025 | Withdrawn REALTRACS #2813646 | $4,950,000 |
| 06/03/2025 | Listed (Active) REALTRACS #2900199 | $4,495,000 |
| 04/09/2025 | Listed (Active) REALTRACS #2813646 | $4,950,000 |
| 04/07/2010 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #286542130 | $1,112,500 |
For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 224 3rd Avenue South
Schools near 224 3rd Avenue South
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | PK to 4 | |||
| Public - | 5 to 6 | |||
| Public - | 7 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Johnson Elementary School PublicPK to 4 | ||
Freedom Intermediate School Public5 to 6 | ||
Freedom Middle School Public7 to 8 | ||
Franklin High School Public9 to 12 |
School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.
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Listing Courtesy of MERIT Real Estate Advisors, Sarah A. Kilgore (615.948.1887); MERIT Real Estate Advisors, Cole Kilgore (615.351.2252)
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