McKinney, TX 75069 501 N College Street

HISTORIC MCKINNEY! Discover the charm of Historic Downtown McKinney in this beautiful Victorian home at 501 N. College St. built in 1890. The MG Abernathy House. Sold in March of 1885 for $445! Original oak hardwood floors downstairs & pine upstairs. Kitchen only room with repurpsed oak floors from Tinker Air Force Base in Oklahoma. Oak wood shaker style cabinets in Kitchen with Professional duel fuel Kucht range addeed in 2019. (2) stained glass windows & (2) original tile fireplaces. Beautiful, dark wood crown molding and basedboards throughout home. You will love the special courting nook, with its small, semi-private alcove & window seat at the home's entrance. This was where a gentleman caller and a young lady might greet each other or say goodnight under less formal, but still public, circumstances. This home has not been updated to look new, the interior is truly original with so many timeless period details honoring the home’s rich history. Gas lines leading to the hot water heater, kitchen and kithcen range, furnaces upstairs and downstairs replaced in 2024. $21,850 spent in 2024 to repair and replace plumbing. Electric replaced in early 90's. Roof replaced in 2016. Featuring 5 bedrooms and 2.5 baths, the primary suite is conveniently located on the first floor with a private ensuite bath (still in remodel mode), while four additional bedrooms are tucked upstairs. The attached three-car garage includes extra workspace or room to park your golf cart, with additional parking just outside. Situated on a large corner lot, this home offers both space and charm in one of McKinney’s most sought-after historic streets. Enjoy a welcoming front porch with its hanging swing where you can wave to neighbors! Great community, walkable location just a few blocks from the McKinney Square. This well loved Victorian Home is over 100 years old & is a true piece of McKinney history ready for its next chapter! Don't miss this opportunity to own such a treasure!