Located in the heart of Athens, this charming 2BR 1BA 1989 home sits on one of the larger lots on Childs Street and offers endless potential with its original character and features still intact. The spacious backyard is truly a standout. Filled with mature trees, blooming flowers, and established plants that create a peaceful outdoor retreat. With plenty of room for kids to play, pets to roam, and space to garden or entertain, the fully fenced yard offers both privacy and functionality. There's a screened breeze-way leading from the house to garage, 2 car garage, storage shed and wood shed. What makes this property especially unique is its unbeatable location. Just minutes from some of Athens' most vibrant and sought-after areas, you'll enjoy quick access to Normaltown, Downtown Athens, Chase Street, and Boulevard. All known for their local restaurants, coffee shops, music, art, and energetic community atmosphere. Whether you're looking for convenience, charm, or an opportunity to make a home your own, this property offers the perfect blend of location and outdoor space in one of Athens' most sought after areas. Newer HVAC, roof 4 years old.
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$450,000
178 Childs St, Athens, GA 30601
2beds
1,200sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1989
0.4 Acres Lot
$450,100 Zestimate®
$375/sqft
$1,741 Estimated rent
Home value
$450,100
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Tonya Minish 706-296-4610,
Keller Williams Greater Athens
Bought with:
Tonya Minish, 400419
Keller Williams Greater Athens
Source: GAMLS,MLS#: 10759000
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Great Room
Dining room
- Features: Separate Room
Kitchen
- Features: Breakfast Area, Country Kitchen
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Oven/Range (Combo), Refrigerator
- Laundry: In Kitchen
Features
- Master On Main Level, Tile Bath
- Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
- Windows: Window Treatments
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Attic: Pull Down Stairs
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,200
- Total interior livable area: 1,200 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,200
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Garage, Garage Door Opener
- Has garage: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Porch, Screened
- Fencing: Back Yard,Chain Link,Front Yard
Lot
- Size: 0.4 Acres
- Features: Level
Details
- Additional structures: Garage(s), Outbuilding, Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 163C4 C011
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1989
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Available, High Speed Internet, Sewer Available, Water Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: None
- Subdivision: Pulaski Heights
HOA
- Has HOA: No
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Athens
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $375/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $393,387
- Annual tax amount: $4,885
- Date on market: 5/6/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 7 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: 1031 Exchange,Cash,Conventional
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/28/2026 | Sold | $450,000-9.8%$375/sqft |
Source:  GAMLS #10759000 Report a problem | ||
| 5/13/2026 | Pending sale | $499,000$416/sqft |
Source: GAMLS #10759000 Report a problem | ||
| 5/7/2026 | Listed for sale | $499,000$416/sqft |
Source: GAMLS #10759000 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,007 -1.2% | $157,355 +7.7% |
| 2024 | $2,031 +6.7% | $146,118 +7.6% |
| 2023 | $1,903 -2% | $135,822 +14.8% |
| 2022 | $1,942 +5.6% | $118,262 +14.2% |
| 2021 | $1,838 +4.6% | $103,513 +7.7% |
| 2020 | $1,758 +4.2% | $96,102 +5.5% |
| 2019 | $1,688 +2% | $91,059 +2.7% |
| 2018 | $1,654 | $88,686 +13.3% |
| 2017 | $1,654 +9.6% | $78,304 +8.2% |
| 2016 | $1,510 +5.8% | $72,370 +0.8% |
| 2015 | $1,427 +0.6% | $71,777 +4.3% |
| 2014 | $1,419 | $68,812 |
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| 2000 | $548 | -- |
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Neighborhood: 30601
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.7 mi
- 5/10Clarke Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.8 mi
- 5/10Clarke Central High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Burks
- Middle: Clarke
- High: Clarke Central
Source: GAMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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