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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Price cut: $27K (10/15)
$598,000
285 Gran Ellen Dr, Athens, GA 30606
2beds
1,288sqft
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
- 47 days
- 517
- 34
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Callie F Waller 706-540-7646,
Corcoran Classic Living
Source: GAMLS,MLS#: 10839072
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
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/15/2026 | Price change | $598,000-4.3%$464/sqft |
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| 10/1/2026 | Price change | $624,999-3.8%$485/sqft |
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| 9/2/2026 | Listed for sale | $650,000+333.6%$505/sqft |
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| 9/15/2000 | Sold | $149,900$116/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax 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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Neighborhood: 30606
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Barrow
- 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.







