$409,000

About this home

COMMUNITY WHEN YOU WANT IT. PRIVACY WHEN YOU NEED IT. If you've ever wanted to trade the hustle and bustle of Greenville or Anderson for a little Mayberry magic, 308 Brown Avenue might be calling your name! Built around 1886 and known locally as the Emma Branch Cunningham Home, this beautiful bungalow has been thoughtfully updated, both cosmetically and with plumbing and electrical improvements, while preserving the character that makes it so special. Step onto the quintessential Southern front porch and you'll understand why homes like this never go out of style. Inside, soaring ceilings, beautiful moldings, spacious rooms and absolutely gorgeous heart pine floors tell the story of another era. Sunlight fills the rooms, the updated kitchen blends modern conveniences like soft-close cabinetry with timeless charm, and the butler's pantry and separate coffee bar add a little something you didn't know you needed! There's even a stand-up attic with potential for future expansion. Outside is where this property really steals your heart. Towering trees and natural landscaping create a private backyard retreat with a little something extra: a SEPARATE GUEST COTTAGE that gives you the FLEXIBILITY of a 4TH BEDROOM! It's the perfect spot for overnight guests, giving family and friends their own cozy place to stay while everyone enjoys a little privacy. And the backyard surprises don't stop there! You'll also find a gardening shed, workshop, and a treehouse that might just make you wish you were a kid again. And then there's Belton itself! A town that celebrates its history while finding new ways to bring people together, from downtown Market Days and live music on the Square to the beloved Standpipe Festival. There's a renewed energy around town, and there is even a Zaxby's coming soon (hey, that's big news in a small town!). All this small-town personality is approximately 15–20 minutes from downtown Anderson and 35–45 minutes from downtown Greenville. On desirable Brown Avenue, neighbors still look out for one another, but there's plenty of room to enjoy your own peace and quiet. It's a little bit of history, a whole lot of heart, and a lifestyle that feels straight out of a Hallmark movie.

Highlights

Property details

MLS

Greater Greenville MLS

MLS #

1606673

Property type

Single Family Residence

Subdivision

None

Status

Active

Days on market

N/A

On market date

N/A

Stories

1

Total bathrooms

2

Garage spaces

N/A

Parking spaces

N/A

Lot size

0.82 acres

Nearby schools

Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card.