215 South Irish Street, Greeneville, TN 37743 (MLS# 9996657)

215 South Irish Street, Greeneville, TN 37743

$499,900

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 3,112 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 23,522 Status: Active

Current Price: $499,900 List Date: 6/11/2026 Last Modified: 6/22/2026

Overview

Description

Step Back in Time in The Historic Rumbough House. Own a true piece of Greeneville's past with the Rumbough House, one of the community's most celebrated and architecturally significant residences. Built in the 1840s, this distinguished Federal-style home stands as a testament to a bygone era of craftsmanship, grace, and grandeur. From the moment you enter, the refined beauty of the period is evident. Original hardwood floors, elaborate trim work, and plaster walls speak to the enduring quality of 19th-century artisanship. The stately entry hall and sweeping staircase, adorned with ornate woodwork, reflect the elegance of a home once regarded among Greeneville's finest. Throughout, six hand-crafted fireplaces and soaring ceilings evoke the warmth and hospitality of early Southern life. The residence offers more than 3,100 square feet of finished living space, blending historic integrity with modern convenience. The home includes three spacious bedrooms, with the primary suite on the mai ... (Read more) Step Back in Time in The Historic Rumbough House. Own a true piece of Greeneville's past with the Rumbough House, one of the community's most celebrated and architecturally significant residences. Built in the 1840s, this distinguished Federal-style home stands as a testament to a bygone era of craftsmanship, grace, and grandeur. From the moment you enter, the refined beauty of the period is evident. Original hardwood floors, elaborate trim work, and plaster walls speak to the enduring quality of 19th-century artisanship. The stately entry hall and sweeping staircase, adorned with ornate woodwork, reflect the elegance of a home once regarded among Greeneville's finest. Throughout, six hand-crafted fireplaces and soaring ceilings evoke the warmth and hospitality of early Southern life. The residence offers more than 3,100 square feet of finished living space, blending historic integrity with modern convenience. The home includes three spacious bedrooms, with the primary suite on the main level with the primary bath featuring a whirlpool tub and tile shower. Thoughtful updates ensure comfort without compromising authenticity--featuring a gas range, stainless steel appliances, spacious wood top island, and updated lighting through the home. The Rumbough House holds a proud place in Greeneville's story. Its halls have welcomed distinguished guests, including a President of the United States, and its lineage bears historic connections to George Washington himself. Outdoors, the property offers a tranquil retreat reminiscent of a Southern garden estate. Mature trees, flowering landscapes, and a brick courtyard provide a setting of quiet beauty. There is also a historic outbuildingthat was once used for service or carriage purposes and now presents endless possibilities as a guest cottage or artist's studio. Rich in heritage and grace, the Rumbough House is more than a residence, it is a living monument to Greeneville's past, lovingly preserved and thoughtfully adapted for the generations to come.

Listing Details MLS# 9996657

Location Tax Legal Info

Street #: 215
St Direction: South
Street Name: Irish
St Suffix: Street
County: Greene
State/Province: TN
Zip Code: 37743
Area: 201 - Greeneville City
Subdivision: Not In Subdivision

Contract Info

Listing Price: 499900
List Price/SqFt: 160.63
Foreclosure: No
Short Sale: No
Auction: No

General Property Description

Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Lot #: 2R
Deed Book #: 737A
Deed Page #: 174
Parcel ID: 098l A 02700 000
Lot Dimensions: .54 acres
Acres: 0.54
Zoning: R4
Stories: 2
# Bedrooms: 3
Baths - Full: 2
Baths - 1/2: Yes
Total Baths: 3
Total Rooms: 9
Year Built: 1840
Senior Community YN: No
HOA Y/N: No
# Fireplaces: 6
Elementary School: Highland
Middle School: Greeneville
High School: Greeneville
Home Warranty: No
Total SqFt: 3112
Total SqFt Finished: 3112
Above Grade SqFt: 3112
Total SqFt Unfinished: 0

SqFt Details

Finished SqFt Level 1: 2112
Finished SqFt Level 2: 1000
Garage Attached SqFt: 368
Garage Total SqFt: 368

Location, Tax & Legal Info

City Taxes: 1279.9
County Taxes: 1229.59

Remarks & Misc

Public Remarks: Step Back in Time in The Historic Rumbough House. Own a true piece of Greeneville's past with the Rumbough House, one of the community's most celebrated and architecturally significant residences. Built in the 1840s, this distinguished Federal-style home stands as a testament to a bygone era of craftsmanship, grace, and grandeur. From the moment you enter, the refined beauty of the period is evident. Original hardwood floors, elaborate trim work, and plaster walls speak to the enduring quality of 19th-century artisanship. The stately entry hall and sweeping staircase, adorned with ornate woodwork, reflect the elegance of a home once regarded among Greeneville's finest. Throughout, six hand-crafted fireplaces and soaring ceilings evoke the warmth and hospitality of early Southern life. The residence offers more than 3,100 square feet of finished living space, blending historic integrity with modern convenience. The home includes three spacious bedrooms, with the primary suite on the main level with the primary bath featuring a whirlpool tub and tile shower. Thoughtful updates ensure comfort without compromising authenticity--featuring a gas range, stainless steel appliances, spacious wood top island, and updated lighting through the home. The Rumbough House holds a proud place in Greeneville's story. Its halls have welcomed distinguished guests, including a President of the United States, and its lineage bears historic connections to George Washington himself. Outdoors, the property offers a tranquil retreat reminiscent of a Southern garden estate. Mature trees, flowering landscapes, and a brick courtyard provide a setting of quiet beauty. There is also a historic outbuildingthat was once used for service or carriage purposes and now presents endless possibilities as a guest cottage or artist's studio. Rich in heritage and grace, the Rumbough House is more than a residence, it is a living monument to Greeneville's past, lovingly preserved and thoughtfully adapted for the generations to come.
Directions: From Greeneville to Main Street, take a right on Summer Street, make a left on South Irish. Home on the left, look for sign.

More Information

Property Condition

Above Average: Yes

Other Structures

Packing Shed: Yes

Exterior Finish

Brick: Yes

Other Equipment

Dehumidifier: Yes

Style

Colonial: Yes
Historic: Yes
Traditional: Yes

Roof

Metal: Yes

Levels

Two: Yes

Interior Features

Built-in Features: Yes
Eat-in Kitchen: Yes
Entrance Foyer: Yes
Handicap Modified: Yes
Kitchen Island: Yes
Kitchen/Dining Combo: Yes
Primary Downstairs: Yes
Remodeled: Yes
Restored: Yes
Solid Surface Counters: Yes
Whirlpool: Yes

Amenities

Landscaping: Yes

Heating

Central: Yes
Electric: Yes
Fireplace(s): Yes
Natural Gas: Yes

AC

Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
Central Air: Yes
Heat Pump: Yes

Utilities

Cable Connected: Yes
Electricity Connected: Yes
Natural Gas Connected: Yes
Sewer Connected: Yes
Water Connected: Yes

Water

Public: Yes

Sewer

Public Sewer: Yes

Appliances

Built-In Gas Oven: Yes
Dishwasher: Yes
Microwave: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes

Topography/Lot Description

Level: Yes
Part Wooded: Yes
Rolling Slope: Yes

Fireplace

Gas Log: Yes

Laundry Features

Electric Dryer Hookup: Yes
Washer Hookup: Yes

Flooring

Hardwood: Yes
Stone: Yes
Tile: Yes

Easements

None: Yes

Basement

Cellar: Yes

Financing

Cash: Yes
Conventional: Yes

Security Features

Smoke Detector(s): Yes

Parking Features

Asphalt: Yes
Attached: Yes

Existing Finance

Conventional: Yes

Other Rooms

Bonus Room: Yes
Primary Bathroom: Yes
Primary Bedroom: Yes

Porch/Patio/Deck

Covered: Yes
Front Porch: Yes
Side Porch: Yes

Walls

Drywall: Yes
Plaster: Yes

Foundation

Block: Yes

Structure Type

House: Yes

Property Features

Property Condition: Above Average Style: Colonial; Historic; Traditional Levels: Two Exterior Finish: Brick Interior Features: Built-in Features; Eat-in Kitchen; Entrance Foyer; Handicap Modified; Kitchen Island; Kitchen/Dining Combo; Primary Downstairs; Remodeled; Restored; Solid Surface Counters; Whirlpool Amenities: Landscaping Other Structures: Packing Shed Appliances: Built-In Gas Oven; Dishwasher; Microwave; Refrigerator Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup; Washer Hookup Flooring: Hardwood; Stone; Tile Roof: Metal Other Equipment: Dehumidifier Security Features: Smoke Detector(s) Parking Features: Asphalt; Attached Other Rooms: Bonus Room; Primary Bathroom; Primary Bedroom Heating: Central; Electric; Fireplace(s); Natural Gas AC: Ceiling Fan(s); Central Air; Heat Pump Water: Public Sewer: Public Sewer Fireplace: Gas Log Walls: Drywall; Plaster Basement: Cellar Foundation: Block Easements: None Financing: Cash; Conventional Existing Finance: Conventional Structure Type: House Utilities: Cable Connected; Electricity Connected; Natural Gas Connected; Sewer Connected; Water Connected

Listing Office: Uptown Real Estate Group

Last Updated: June - 22 - 2026

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.