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$5,999,900
Monthly Est:$29,864
5 Beds
4 Baths3 full baths + 1 half bath
7,437sqft
214 3rd Avenue S, Franklin, TN 37064
$5,999,900
$29,864/moEst:
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Single Family Residence
Built in 1881
$-- HOA
0.68 acre lot
$807/sq.ft
Description
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 cr...
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- Listing updated: August 19, 2026 at 2:34 am
- Listing Provided by: Lisa Culp Taylor (615) 300-8285 DRE #262332 | Onward Real Estate (615) 595-5883
- Source: Nashville (RealTracs Mid) MLS-TN | MLS#: 3234862
Property Details
Status
Active
Type
Single Family Residence
No. of Stories
2
County
City
Neighborhood
--
Year Built
1881
HOA Fees
-
Finished Area
7,437 sqft
Lot Size
0.68 acre lot
Basement Area
- sqft
MLS Name
Nashville (RealTracs Mid) MLS
MLS Number
3234862
MLS Status
Active
Days on Market
96
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Facts & Features
Rooms
Bedrooms & bathrooms
Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 4
Interior
Cooling
Central Air
Interior Features
High Speed Internet, Kitchen Island
Flooring
Wood, Tile
Heating
Central
Appliances
Double Oven, Gas Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
Sewer
Public Sewer
Construction
Year Built
Year Built: 1881
Home type
Single Family Residence
Construction Materials
Brick
Utilities & Energy
Parking Features
Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Rear, Driveway, Paved
Fireplace Features
Gas, Wood Burning
Utilities
Water Available
Water Source
Public
Laundry Features
Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Basement
Partial, Unfinished
Other Features
Patio And Porch Features
Porch, Covered, Patio, Screened
Subdivision Name
Historic Downtown Franklin
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
03/25/2026 Source: | Price Decreased | $5,999,900 -2.44% $807/sqft |
02/19/2026 Source: | Price Decreased | $6,149,900 -20.65% $827/sqft |
12/15/2025 Source: | Listed for Sale | $7,750,000 $1,042/sqft |
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