Charming East Athens Bungalow – Affordable, Updated, and Fully Fenced Welcome home to this well-built 1960 bungalow in East Athens, offering comfort, convenience, and an excellent opportunity for homeowners or investors alike. This 2-bedroom home features ensuite baths for each bedroom, providing privacy and functionality. Enjoy the inviting large covered front porch, perfect for relaxing while the pups play in the totally enclosed front and rear yards. Inside, the spacious great room welcomes you with hardwood and laminate flooring throughout—no carpet—and abundant natural light. The kitchen offers plenty of workspace along with an eat-in dining area, and the laundry is conveniently located on the main level. A rear deck overlooks the backyard, giving you additional outdoor living space. Whether you're looking to add to your rental portfolio (short- or long-term) or searching for an affordable home close to everything Athens has to offer, this property is a fantastic find. Come see this one today and make it your own.
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$289,000
537 N Peter St, Athens, GA 30601
2beds
959sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1960
10,018 Square Feet Lot
$289,100 Zestimate®
$301/sqft
$1,537 Estimated rent
Home value
$289,100
$269,000 - $312,000
$1,537/mo
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Abundant natural lightEat-in dining areaAdditional outdoor living spaceSpacious great room
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Rebecca Ragsdale,
RE/MAX Tru 770-502-6232,
Regina Bell,
RE/MAX Tru
Bought with:
Anne Marie Jacobs, 374834
Virtual Properties Realty.com
Source: FMLS GA,MLS#: 7766499
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Features: Master on Main, Roommate Floor Plan, Split Bedroom Plan
- Level: Master on Main, Roommate Floor Plan, Split Bedroom Plan
Bedroom
- Features: Master on Main, Roommate Floor Plan, Split Bedroom Plan
Primary bathroom
- Features: Tub/Shower Combo
Dining room
- Features: None
Kitchen
- Features: Cabinets White, Country Kitchen, Eat-in Kitchen
Heating
- Electric, Forced Air, Heat Pump
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances, Microwave, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven
- Laundry: Laundry Room, Main Level
Features
- Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate
- Windows: Double Pane Windows
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total structure area: 959
- Total interior livable area: 959 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 959
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered, Deck, Front Porch, Patio, Rear Porch
- Exterior features: Private Yard
- Pool features: None
- Spa features: None
- Fencing: Back Yard,Fenced,Front Yard
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City
- Waterfront features: None
- Body of water: None
Lot
- Size: 10,018 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 200 x 50
- Features: Cleared, Landscaped
Details
- Additional structures: None
- Parcel number: 164C4 D008
- Other equipment: None
- Horse amenities: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1960
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 110 Volts
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: None
- Energy generation: None
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: None
- Security: Security System Owned, Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: None
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Athens
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $301/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $245,186
- Annual tax amount: $2,434
- Date on market: 5/7/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 3 days
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/11/2026 | Sold | $289,000$301/sqft |
Source:  FMLS GA #7766499 Report a problem | ||
| 5/15/2026 | Pending sale | $289,000$301/sqft |
Source:  GAMLS #10761897 Report a problem | ||
| 5/7/2026 | Listed for sale | $289,000+15.6%$301/sqft |
Source: FMLS GA #7766499 Report a problem | ||
| 6/21/2024 | Sold | $250,000+6.4%$261/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 5/15/2024 | Pending sale | $235,000$245/sqft |
Source: GAMLS #10297988 Report a problem | ||
| 5/13/2024 | Listed for sale | $235,000+262.1%$245/sqft |
Source: Hive MLS #1017106 Report a problem | ||
| 9/22/2006 | Sold | $64,900$68/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,434 +31% | $98,074 +65% |
| 2024 | $1,857 +20.4% | $59,437 +20.4% |
| 2023 | $1,543 +19.6% | $49,368 +22.1% |
| 2022 | $1,290 +21.6% | $40,431 +28.5% |
| 2021 | $1,060 +12.6% | $31,461 +13.5% |
| 2020 | $941 +13.3% | $27,724 +13.3% |
| 2019 | $830 +6.4% | $24,462 +6.4% |
| 2018 | $781 | $22,999 +1.5% |
| 2017 | $781 +1.5% | $22,662 +2.5% |
| 2016 | $769 +2.5% | $22,099 |
| 2015 | $750 -0.1% | $22,099 |
| 2014 | $751 | $22,099 |
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Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 30601
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 2/10Gaines Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 2.5 mi
- 3/10Hilsman Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.5 mi
- 2/10Cedar Shoals High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Gaines
- Middle: Hilsman
- High: Cedar Shoals
Source: FMLS GA. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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