702 Forest Ave NW, Fort Payne, AL 35967

“Magnolia Hall” was originally built in 1890 during Fort Payne’s “boom day” period. It is listed in Alabama’s registry of historic homes. The home has 3,911 heated living space on two floors and an unfinished attic area with possibilities for two more rooms and an additional bathroom. The two main floors have 5 bedrooms and several baths including one full bath, three separate 3/4 baths, and one half-bath. The main floor has 10’ ceilings with welcoming original ornate double entry doors coming into a foyer with a hand carved newel post leading up the first stairway. The living area has 2 parlors separated by original wooden pocket doors, original heart pine wood floors, and 2 fireplaces. The formal dining room has another fireplace and half-bath attached. There’s a main floor bedroom suite with private 3/4 bath built around 1902 that provides a main floor bedroom. The kitchen has new granite countertops on white wood cabinets, ceramic tile floor, and open to an informal dining area. There’s a large mud room with washer and dryer hookups beside the kitchen along with a bonus room with fireplace which makes a perfect kids’ playroom or could easily be a 6th bedroom. There’s a rear set of stairs also to get to the 2nd floor. On the 2nd level you will find 3 additional bedrooms and one full bath and private 3/4 bath in addition to the master suite. The master bedroom suite contains a 3/4 bath, laundry closet, fireplace, and large walk-in closet. Outside has a level fenced courtyard area ideal for kids or pets. There’s a new large porch covering along with a new carport on the back. A 30’x20’ detached single garage and storage area perfect to store all your belongings. Recent updates in 2020 include all new vinyl siding, exterior insulation, LVP flooring upstairs, granite countertops, asphalt driveway, vinyl double-hung windows, tankless water heater, alarm system, interior paint, exterior gable shake paint, composite decking, and solid vinyl porch columns and railing. Recent appraisal report available upon request.