2226 MELROSE Street, Abilene, TX 79605 (MLS # 21201303)

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PRICE $279,000 dsIDX morgage calculator
BEDS 5
BATHS 2
HOME SIZE 1,727 sqft
LOT SIZE 8,103 sqft

**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.

LAST UPDATED 3/6/2026 TRACT Highland Add
YEAR BUILT 1946 COUNTY Taylor
STATUS Active PROPERTY TYPE(S) Single Family

SCHOOLS
School District Abilene ISD
Elementary School Bowie
Jr. High School Madison
High School Cooper


ADDITIONAL DETAILS
AIR Central Air, Electric
AIR CONDITIONING Yes
APPLIANCES Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
FIREPLACE Yes
HEAT Central, Electric
INTERIOR Built-in Features, Eat-in Kitchen, Granite Counters, High Speed Internet, Kitchen Island, Other, Walk-In Closet(s)
LOT 8102 sq ft
LOT DESCRIPTION Landscaped
PARKING Additional Parking, Alley Access, Driveway, On Site, On Street, Other, Oversized, Parking Pad, Paved, RV Access/Parking, Boat
SEWER Public Sewer
STORIES 2
SUBDIVISION Highland Add
TAXES 4780
WATER Public
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