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$279,000
0.19± Acres
Active
Taylor County, TX
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2226 Melrose, Abilene, Texas

MLS ID: 21201303
Status: Active
Price: $279,000
Acres: 0.19±
Type: Single Family, Residential
Address: 2226 Melrose
City, State: Abilene, TX
County: Taylor County
ZIP Code: 79605
Lat/Long: 32.442926, -99.750601
Parcel Number: 28403
Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 2
SqFt: 1,727
Year Built: 1946

Description

**RARE FIND IN DESIRABLE HIGHLAND ADDN** This one is move-in ready & very special! Such a wonderful & lucrative opportunity for investors out there seeking the perfect short-term rental for an airbnb with solid long-term potential. Equally, a wonderful opportunity for that family out there needing a home with enough space for the whole family to comfortably fall in love with.

Beautifully renovated 5 bed, 2 bath home offering 1727 sq.ft. of masterfully updated living space. This classic 1945 build blends timeless charm with modern style. The warm designer colors, abundant natural light, and thoughtfully selected finishes create an inviting and elevated feel throughout.

Quality upgrades include new windows throughout, new ext. & int. doors, new trim, fresh int. & ext. paint, designer lighting, new LVP flooring in main areas, new carpet in bedrooms & upstairs living area, granite counters, new bathtubs, tiled showers, new plumbing fixtures, new toilets, new stainless-steel appliances (including refrigerator), washer & dryer combo, water heater & fresh landscaping. ALL appliances will stay!

Roof replaced approx. 4 to 5 years ago & mechanically sound with recent plumbing inspection & a fully serviced HVAC system.

The layout is also what makes this home shine! All 5 bedrooms are spacious with large closets. Downstairs features 2 of the bedrooms, a full bath, spacious kitchen with an island, 1 of the 2 living areas & a dining area. Upstairs, you'll find a large 2nd living area surrounded by 3 more bedrooms & another full bath.

Outside, the large backyard & its rear entry with alley access are highly attractive features. Theres plenty of room to construct a workshop, garage, carport or whatever your heart desires. Lastly, the amount of parking space is definitely a feature that makes this property really stand out from the competition. Lengthy driveway that will easily accommodate 4 to 5 large trucks or can be used for RV campers.

Directions: Sayles Blvd to S. 8th. S. 8th to Highland. Highland to Melrose or can use GPS

Additional Information

Interior

Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Range, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
Bathrooms Full: 2
Cooling (Yes/no): Yes
Cooling: Central Air, Electric
Fireplace Features: Decorative, Electric
Flooring: Carpet, Luxury Vinyl Plank
Heating (Yes/no): Yes
Heating: Central, Electric
Interior Features: Built In Features, Decorative Designer Lighting Fixtures, Eat In Kitchen, Granite Counters, High Speed Internet, Kitchen Island, Loft, Multiple Master Suites, Other, Walk In Closets

Exterior

Architectural Style: Detached
Fencing: Back Yard, Chain Link, Gate, High Fence, Privacy, Wood
Foundation Details: Combination, Pillar Post Pier, Slab
Lot Features: Back Yard, Lawn, Landscaped
Lot Size Area: 0
Lot Size Square Feet: 8,102
Parking Features: Additional Parking, Alley Access, Driveway, On Site, Other, Oversized, Paved, Parking Pad, On Street, Boat, Rv Access Parking
Patio and Porch Features: Rear Porch, Front Porch, Side Porch, Covered
Roof: Composition
Stories: 2
Water Source: Public

Financial/HOA/Schools

Elementary School: Bowie
Elementary School District: Abilene ISD
Middle School: Madison
Middle School District: Abilene ISD
High School: Cooper
High School District: Abilene ISD
Subdivision Name: Highland Add
Tax Annual Amount: 4780

Extra Information

Green Energy Efficient: Windows
Virtual Tour: https://www.propertypanorama.com/instaview/ntreis/21201303

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Matt Milligan

Matt Milligan

Weatherford, Texas

(817) 694-1121

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Listed By: Randall Whiten of Coldwell Banker Apex, Realtors