New to Market! They just do not build homes like this anymore! Listed on the National Historic Registry, the Seaborn M. Shankle house is thought to be the oldest building in Commerce, GA. Located in the Central Business District and zoned Residential/Commercial, this historic home offers a myriad of potential uses. Only an hour from Atlanta via I-85N, convenient to Athens, Lake Hartwell, Lavonia, Braselton and more. The original structure was built by Eli Shankle, one of the first pioneers of the area. He established a trading post and with his wife Rebecca built a two-room cabin c. 1843. In the mid-1870s, their son Seaborn Shankle added the larger Italianate-influenced house around the existing structure. Both the original cabin and the 19th-century addition comprise the existing house you see today. With modern updates, many original details, and a beautiful pool, the next caretaker can easily transition into carrying on the home's legacy. The grand central hallway is flanked by a parlor and dining room, as well as two additional spaces to be utilized as bedrooms or additional living spaces. At the end of the hallway is a spacious, updated bathroom and laundry room. At the rear of the home you'll find the kitchen and walk-in pantry. The natural beauty of the property is further enhanced by the newly added hardscaping by Smith Planning Group, perennial plantings, irrigation system, and pool. A wrap-around porch provides the perfect perch for enjoying the home's surroundings. Upstairs are four bedrooms and a central bathroom with clawfoot tub and access to a Juliet balcony overlooking the rear yard. Shankle House is also known for being the childhood home of the author Olive Ann Burns, famous for her novel Cold Sassy Tree, which she based on characters and stories from her family's time living there. There is so much to love about this property - from the high ceilings, original moldings, hardwood flooring, and pool to the walkable location near restaurants, a brewery, and local parks.
Active
$775,000
174 Cherry St, Commerce, GA 30529
5beds
4,500sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1843
0.9 Acres Lot
$753,900 Zestimate®
$172/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Beautiful poolModern updatesHigh ceilingsWrap-around porchOriginal moldingsGrand central hallwayDining room
- 67 days |
- 362 |
- 27 |
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: October 23, 2025 at 10:06pm
Listed by:
Jarrett M Martin 229-869-5734,
Corcoran Classic Living
Source: GAMLS,MLS#: 10623161
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Den, Family Room, Foyer, Laundry, Office, Other
Dining room
- Features: Seats 12+, Separate Room
Kitchen
- Features: Breakfast Room, Pantry, Solid Surface Counters, Walk-in Pantry
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Dual
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Oven/Range (Combo), Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
- Laundry: Mud Room, Other
Features
- High Ceilings, Master On Main Level, Rear Stairs, Separate Shower, Soaking Tub, Tile Bath
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Attic: Pull Down Stairs
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Master Bedroom, Other
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,500
- Total interior livable area: 4,500 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 4,500
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Guest, Off Street, Parking Pad
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Accessible Approach with Ramp
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio, Porch
- Exterior features: Balcony, Garden
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: In Ground
- Fencing: Other
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City
- Body of water: None
Lot
- Size: 0.9 Acres
- Features: Level, Private
Details
- Additional structures: Outbuilding
- Parcel number: C04 025
- Special conditions: Historic
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional,Victorian
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Other
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1843
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Underground Utilities, Cable Available, Sewer Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: None
- Security: Security System, Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Historic Downtown
HOA
- Has HOA: No
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Commerce
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $172/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $475,300
- Annual tax amount: $5,248
- Date on market: 10/5/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 67 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
Estimated market value
$753,900
$716,000 - $792,000
$5,842/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/10/2025 | Listed for sale | $775,000+40.9%$172/sqft |
Source:  GAMLS #10623161 Report a problem | ||
| 9/16/2025 | Listing removed | $550,000+5.9%$122/sqft |
Source:  FMLS GA #6906596 Report a problem | ||
| 3/8/2022 | Sold | $519,600-2.9%$115/sqft |
Source: FMLS GA #6932743 Report a problem | ||
| 2/14/2022 | Pending sale | $535,000$119/sqft |
Source: FMLS GA #6932743 Report a problem | ||
| 2/7/2022 | Contingent | $535,000$119/sqft |
Source: FMLS GA #6932743 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,297 +9.6% | $190,120 +10.3% |
| 2023 | $4,833 +126.3% | $172,400 +80.7% |
| 2022 | $2,136 +0.8% | $95,400 +1.1% |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$4,554/mo
Principal & interest
$3753
Property taxes
$530
Home insurance
$271
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 30529
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- NACommerce Primary SchoolGrades: PK-2Distance: 0.6 mi
- 7/10Commerce Middle SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 1.6 mi
- 8/10Commerce High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Commerce Primary/Elementary
- Middle: Commerce
- High: Commerce
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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