Cobbham Historic District - Well maintained Turn-of-the-20th-Century home in the heart of Athens. This one is ready for your finishing touches. This 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom beauty has an owners suite with private bathroom and two closets. It features beautiful hardwood floors and soaring ceilings. There is a metal roof and new exterior paint. The kitchen has been updated and a new HVAC system was installed in 2023. This one is super close to Downtown, UGA, Big City Bread, the Bottleworks, and more. It is in the Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary School zone and is zoned RM-1.
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$599,395
589 Meigs St, Athens, GA 30601
3beds
1,840sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1909
6,534 Square Feet Lot
$670,400 Zestimate®
$326/sqft
$2,323 Estimated rent
Home value
$670,400
$603,000 - $744,000
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Listed by:
Mike Geyer 706-202-1660,
Coldwell Banker Upchurch Realty
Bought with:
Mary C Smith, 273708
Corcoran Classic Living
Source: GAMLS,MLS#: 10513643
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Rooms
- Room types: Foyer, Other
Heating
- Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Electric
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Oven/Range (Combo), Refrigerator
- Laundry: Laundry Closet
Features
- High Ceilings, Master On Main Level, Split Foyer, Entrance Foyer
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Vinyl
- Windows: Storm Window(s), Window Treatments
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Other
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,840
- Total interior livable area: 1,840 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,840
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Off Street
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck, Porch
Lot
- Size: 6,534 Square Feet
- Features: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 171A1 L006
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional,Victorian
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1909
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: None
- Subdivision: cobbham
HOA
- Has HOA: No
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Athens
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $326/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $543,402
- Annual tax amount: $3,978
- Date on market: 4/30/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 35 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/29/2025 | Sold | $599,395-3.3%$326/sqft |
Source:  GAMLS #10513643 Report a problem | ||
| 5/11/2025 | Pending sale | $620,000$337/sqft |
Source: Hive MLS #1025450 Report a problem | ||
| 4/30/2025 | Listed for sale | $620,000+233.3%$337/sqft |
Source: Hive MLS #1025450 Report a problem | ||
| 5/15/2007 | Sold | $186,000$101/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,942 -0.9% | $217,361 +5.3% |
| 2024 | $3,978 +10.4% | $206,439 +17.1% |
| 2023 | $3,603 +3.5% | $176,277 +22% |
| 2022 | $3,482 +1.4% | $144,508 +13.8% |
| 2021 | $3,433 +2.1% | $127,037 +5.9% |
| 2020 | $3,363 +1.9% | $119,953 +3.9% |
| 2019 | $3,301 +2.7% | $115,492 +5.8% |
| 2018 | $3,213 | $109,196 +7.6% |
| 2017 | $3,213 +3.5% | $101,465 +2.7% |
| 2016 | $3,105 +3% | $98,840 +11.4% |
| 2015 | $3,016 +12.7% | $88,704 |
| 2014 | $2,676 | $88,704 |
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| 2000 | $651 | -- |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Downtown
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.6 mi
- 5/10Clarke Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.4 mi
- 5/10Clarke Central High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- 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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