214 3rd Ave S, Franklin, TN 37064

Franklin
Local realty services provided by:ERA Chappell & Associates Realty & Rental
214 3rd Ave S,Franklin, TN 37064
$5,999,900
  • 5 Beds
  • 4 Baths
  • 7,437 sq. ft.
  • Single family
  • Active
Listed by: lisa culp taylor
Office: onward real estate
MLS#:3234862
Source:NASHVILLE

Price summary

  • Price:$5,999,900
  • Price per sq. ft.:$806.76

About this home

The Watson House is one of Franklin’s most treasured historic residences—an architectural masterpiece built in 1881 and featured in Treasures of America and Where to Find Them by Reader’s Digest in 1974. Designed by Hugh Cathcart Thompson, the acclaimed architect of Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium, this remarkable home has been owned by only four Franklin families throughout its storied history. A striking example of Second French Empire French Victorian architecture, the home is distinguished by its mansard roof, segmental arched openings, bracketed eaves with pavilions, central tower, and an extraordinary cornice that creates a commanding presence. A rare decorative urn crowns the pediment at the tower, while the ornate front porch features graceful arches and balustrades, welcoming guests with timeless elegance. Inside, historic authenticity meets grand scale. A stunning double parlor is divided by impressive pocket doors, separating the living and dining rooms beneath soaring 13-foot...

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Home facts

  • Year built:1881
  • Listing ID #:3234862
  • Added:217 day(s) ago
  • Updated:July 21, 2026 at 02:11 PM

Rooms and interior

  • Bedrooms:5
  • Total bathrooms:4
  • Full bathrooms:3
  • Half bathrooms:1
  • Flooring:Tile
  • Kitchen Description:Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Basement:Yes
  • Basement Description:Partial, Unfinished
  • Living area:7,437 sq. ft.

Heating and cooling

  • Cooling:Central Air
  • Heating:Central
  • Central air:Yes

Structure and exterior

  • Year built:1881
  • Building area:7,437 sq. ft.
  • Lot area:0.68 Acres
  • Construction Materials:Brick
  • Exterior Features:Patio, Porch, Screened
  • Levels:2 Story

Schools

  • High school:Franklin High School
  • Middle school:Freedom Middle School
  • Elementary school:Johnson Elementary

Utilities

  • Water:Public, Water Available
  • Sewer:Public Sewer

Finances and disclosures

  • Price:$5,999,900
  • Price per sq. ft.:$806.76
  • Tax amount:$20,688

Features and amenities

  • Appliances:Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Amenities:High Speed Internet

Parking

  • Total parking spaces:3
  • Parking description:Driveway, Paved
  • Garage:Yes
  • Garage spaces:3
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