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  • $550,000

    178 First Street, Athens, GA 30601

    3beds
    1,600sqft
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1945
    10,018 Square Feet Lot
    $534,800 Zestimate®
    $344/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Tall ceilingsArtfully restored historic cottageBeautiful wood floorsOpen floor-planMultiple patiosEuropean style shutter windowsNew stainless appliances
    Very Unique Intown Property, located 2 blocks from Downtown Athens, with 2 homes, an Artfully Restored Historic Cottage, and a Modern 2-story Guest House with 2 studio apartments, 1 on each level, creating interesting possibilities for a compound, office/studio space, or rental income. Additionally, theres a large storage building/workshop, multiple patios, porches, balcony, a large 3 tall stone raised garden in center of courtyard, a cobblestone walkway, both front and back yards are fenced, and apx 15 x 70’ driveway. The yard is landscaped with a plethora of fruiting trees: Fig, Peach, Nectarine, Apple, Pear, as well as Blueberry bushes, and a Grape Arbor. Local Artists/Artisans have contributed creative touches throughout the property: custom decorative metal railing on back porch of main house, a metal sunflower balcony and porch railing on guest house porch and balcony, colorful tile murals in bathroom, sunroom floor, and kitchen backsplash, a wide array of wood species and custom woodwork throughout. The historic primary house has undergone major renovation: features a front courtyard, sunroom, open floor-plan, tall ceilings, French doors, beautiful wood floors, European style shutter windows, new stainless appliances, artfully designed tile bath, a Great Room w vaulted wood ceilings & newly built, exposed brick/stone FP; this room opens to back porch which sits privately with a high view of a beautiful courtyard/fenced back yard. The guest house has an upstairs studio apartment with a porch & balcony; the interior is entirely open, all wood floors, walls, and vaulted ceiling. The primary level, accessed independently from upstairs, is one big room with full bath & w/d. It provides an excellent flex space which has a diversity of potential uses: a home office, art studio, gym, band practice/music studio, home hair salon, rental income ( use your imagination ). A 3rd structure is a large storage space or workshop. This Artisan Urban Farm Sanctuary is just blocks from: the heart of Downtown, UGA Arches/North Campus, Civic Center, multiple Parks, Oconee River, Greenway & Firefly Trails, Sanford Stadium, and an internationally recognized music/arts scene, diverse culinary offerings, along with local breweries/pubs. Finding such a one-of-a-kind, arts-centric property, w a diversity of potential uses, especially this close to Downtown is a rarity. Location, Location, Location.
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    Listed by:

    Michael Littleton 706-255-8600,

    Corcoran Classic Living,

    Melinda Edwards 706-202-1642,

    Corcoran Classic Living

    Source: Hive MLS,MLS#: CL338987MLS LogoOriginating MLS: Athens Area Association of REALTORS

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      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 3
      • Bathrooms: 3
      • Full bathrooms: 3
      • Main level bathrooms: 2
      • Main level bedrooms: 2
      Heating
      • Electric, Wall Furnace
      Cooling
      • Electric, Window Unit(s)
      Appliances
      • Included: Some Gas Appliances, Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater, Oven, Range, Refrigerator
      • Laundry: Other, Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup
      Features
      • Attic, Main Level Primary, Pantry, Permanent Attic Stairs, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
      • Basement: None,Crawl Space
      • Number of fireplaces: 1
      • Fireplace features: Great Room, Masonry, Wood Burning
      Interior area
      • Total interior livable area: 1,600 sqft
      • Finished area above ground: 1,600

      Property

      Parking
      • Parking features: Off Street, Parking Available
      Features
      • Patio & porch: Porch, Screened
      • Exterior features: Other
      • Fencing: Yard Fenced
      • Has view: Yes
      • View description: Panoramic
      Lot
      • Size: 10,018 Square Feet
      • Features: Level
      Details
      • Additional structures: Other, Storage
      • Parcel number: 164C3B015
      • Zoning: RS-5
      • Special conditions: Standard

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Contemporary
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Other, Wood Siding
      • Foundation: Crawlspace, Slab
      • Roof: Composition
      Condition
      • Year built: 1945

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Public Sewer
      • Water: Public
      • Utilities for property: Cable Available

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Subdivision: First and Vine
      HOA
      • Has HOA: No
      Location
      • Region: Athens

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $344/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $361,883
      • Annual tax amount: $1,754
      • Date on market: 9/5/2025
      • Cumulative days on market: 417 days
      • Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
      • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,1031 Exchange,FHA,Other,VA Loan
      • Ownership type: Homeowner/Owner
      • Road surface type: Paved

        Estimated market value

        $534,800

        $508,000 - $562,000

        $2,417/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        3/27/2026Price change$550,000-5.1%$344/sqft
        Source: GAMLS #10600772 Report a problem
        11/26/2025Price change$579,500+0.1%$362/sqft
        Source: GAMLS #10600772 Report a problem
        9/5/2025Price change$579,000-1.7%$362/sqft
        Source: Hive MLS #CL338987 Report a problem
        4/10/2025Listed for sale$589,000+592.9%$368/sqft
        Source: Hive MLS #1024130 Report a problem
        5/23/2019Sold$85,000+9%$53/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        6/14/2006Sold$78,000+231.9%$49/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        9/28/2005Sold$23,500-55.7%$15/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        9/26/2000Sold$53,000$33/sqft
        Source: Hive MLS #CM129779 Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$3,221 +83.6%$144,753 +92.5%
        2024$1,754 +3.8%$75,195 +7.3%
        2023$1,691 +14.1%$70,073 +24.1%
        2022$1,482 +14%$56,446 +16.2%
        2021$1,300 +8.8%$48,568 +7.4%
        2020$1,195 +7.9%$45,201 +6.1%
        2019$1,107 +10.5%$42,611 +7.9%
        2018$1,002 $39,503 +4.1%
        2017$1,002 +5.6%$37,949 +1.6%
        2016$949 +2.2%$37,344 +3.8%
        2015$928 +5.1%$35,963 +1.5%
        2014$883 $35,445
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          Climate risks

          Neighborhood: 30601

          Getting around

          34 / 100
          Car-Dependent
          46 / 100
          Somewhat Bikeable

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          Schools provided by the listing agent
          • Elementary: Stroud Elementary
          • Middle: Coile Middle
          • High: Cedar Shoals

          Source: Hive MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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