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  • Price cut: $27K (10/15)
    $598,000

    285 Gran Ellen Dr, Athens, GA 30606

    2beds
    1,288sqft
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    $4,079/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1946
    0.47 Acres Lot
    $580,200 Zestimate®
    $464/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Hardwood floorsFlexible bonus spaceAlready wired with electricalSunny kitchenWalkable tree-lined streetsTwo light-filled bedrooms
    Remarks Tucked into the heart of Five Points, this charming 2-bedroom, 1.5-bath cottage is full of character and possibility. Aged pine paneling surrounds the front living room, where hardwood floors and a fireplace create the cozy feel of a mountain retreat right in the middle of Athens. The space opens onto a screened porch with plenty of room for morning coffee, drinks with friends, or entertaining a larger group. Meander into the sunny kitchen and enjoy views of the partially fenced backyard. Two light-filled bedrooms, a full bath, and an additional half bath round out the main living spaces, offering comfortable and easy everyday living. At the front of the property, a converted garage provides added privacy from the street while offering flexible bonus space full of potential. Already wired with electrical, it's ready to become a home office, art studio, workshop, or creative space. With the addition of plumbing, there may even be potential to transform it into a guest or rental suite down the road. And the location is hard to beat. With Memorial Park and the Birchmore Trail nearby, this home puts morning walks, dog outings, and trail runs practically outside your front door. Five Points is loved for its walkable, tree-lined streets, local shops and restaurants, and unmistakable small-town-in-the-city feel. Grab coffee, stroll to dinner, or bike to campus- this is Athens living at its most charming. Opportunities at this price point in Five Points are increasingly hard to find. With its character, flexible spaces, and incredible location, this cottage is a true Five Points treasure.
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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Callie F Waller 706-540-7646,

    Corcoran Classic Living

    Source: GAMLS,MLS#: 10839072MLS Logo

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 2
      • Bathrooms: 2
      • Full bathrooms: 1
      • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
      • Main level bathrooms: 1
      • Main level bedrooms: 2
      Rooms
      • Room types: Other
      Kitchen
      • Features: Solid Surface Counters
      Heating
      • Central
      Cooling
      • Central Air, Electric
      Appliances
      • Included: Dishwasher, Oven/Range (Combo), Refrigerator
      • Laundry: Other
      Features
      • Bookcases
      • Flooring: Hardwood, Other
      • Basement: Crawl Space,Unfinished
      • Number of fireplaces: 1
      • Fireplace features: Family Room
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 1,288
      • Total interior livable area: 1,288 sqft
      • Finished area above ground: 1,288
      • Finished area below ground: 0
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      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 4
      • Parking features: Garage, Off Street, Parking Pad
      • Has garage: Yes
      • Has uncovered spaces: Yes
      Features
      • Levels: One
      • Stories: 1
      • Patio & porch: Porch, Screened
      • Exterior features: Garden
      Lot
      • Size: 0.47 Acres
      • Features: Level
      • Residential vegetation: Partially Wooded
      Details
      • Parcel number: 181A1 A002

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Ranch,Traditional
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Wood Siding
      • Roof: Composition
      Condition
      • Resale
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1946

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Public Sewer
      • Water: Public
      • Utilities for property: Electricity Available, High Speed Internet

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Features: Street Lights, Near Public Transport, Near Shopping
      • Subdivision: Fivepoints
      HOA
      • Has HOA: No
      • Services included: None
      Location
      • Region: Athens

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $464/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $441,326
      • Annual tax amount: $4,844
      • Date on market: 9/2/2026
      • Cumulative days on market: 47 days
      • Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
      • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,Other,VA Loan
      • Electric utility on property: Yes

        Estimated market value

        $580,200

        $551,000 - $609,000

        $1,664/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        10/15/2026Price change$598,000-4.3%$464/sqft
        Source: GAMLS #10839072 Report a problem
        10/1/2026Price change$624,999-3.8%$485/sqft
        Source: GAMLS #10839072 Report a problem
        9/2/2026Listed for sale$650,000+333.6%$505/sqft
        Source: Hive MLS #CL361952 Report a problem
        9/15/2000Sold$149,900$116/sqft
        Source: Hive MLS #CM184428 Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$4,844 +4.1%$176,530 +7.1%
        2024$4,652 +9.7%$164,855 +8.7%
        2023$4,240 +21.9%$151,653 +27.4%
        2022$3,478 +4%$119,039 +9%
        2021$3,345 +4.1%$109,254 +4.4%
        2020$3,214 +9.2%$104,663 +8.3%
        2019$2,943 +13.3%$96,680 +11.8%
        2018$2,597 $86,502 +4.3%
        2017$2,597 $82,909 +6.1%
        2016-- $78,110 +5.7%
        2015$2,312 +6.4%$73,919 +2.1%
        2014$2,174 $72,394
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 30606

        Getting around

        34 / 100
        Car-Dependent
        37 / 100
        Somewhat Bikeable

        Nearby schools

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        Schools provided by the listing agent
        • Elementary: Barrow
        • Middle: Clarke
        • High: Clarke Central

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