Very Unique Intown Property, located 2 blocks from Downtown Athens, with 2 homes, an Artfully Restored Historic Cottage, and a Modern 2-story Guest House with 2 studio apartments, 1 on each level, creating interesting possibilities for a compound, office/studio space, or rental income. Additionally, theres a large storage building/workshop, multiple patios, porches, balcony, a large 3 tall stone raised garden in center of courtyard, a cobblestone walkway, both front and back yards are fenced, and apx 15 x 70' driveway. The yard is landscaped with a plethora of fruiting trees: Fig, Peach, Nectarine, Apple, Pear, as well as Blueberry bushes, and a Grape Arbor. Local Artists/Artisans have contributed creative touches throughout the property: custom decorative metal railing on back porch of main house, a metal sunflower balcony and porch railing on guest house porch and balcony, colorful tile murals in bathroom, sunroom floor, and kitchen backsplash, a wide array of wood species and custom woodwork throughout. The historic primary house has undergone major renovation: features a front courtyard, sunroom, open floor-plan, tall ceilings, French doors, beautiful wood floors, European style shutter windows, new stainless appliances, artfully designed tile bath, a Great Room w vaulted wood ceilings & newly built, exposed brick/stone FP; this room opens to back porch which sits privately with a high view of a beautiful courtyard/fenced back yard. The guest house has an upstairs studio apartment with a porch & balcony; the interior is entirely open, all wood floors, walls, and vaulted ceiling. The primary level, accessed independently from upstairs, is one big room with full bath & w/d. It provides an excellent flex space which has a diversity of potential uses: a home office, art studio, gym, band practice/music studio, home hair salon, rental income ( use your imagination ). A 3rd structure is a large storage space or workshop. This Artisan Urban Farm Sanctuary is just blocks from: the heart of Downtown, UGA Arches/North Campus, Civic Center, multiple Parks, Oconee River, Greenway & Firefly Trails, Sanford Stadium, and an internationally recognized music/arts scene, diverse culinary offerings, along with local breweries/pubs. Finding such a one-of-a-kind, arts-centric property, w a diversity of potential uses, especially this close to Downtown is a rarity. Location, Location, Location.
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Price increase: $500 (11/26)
$579,500
178 1st St, Athens, GA 30601
3beds
1,600sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1945
10,018.8 Square Feet Lot
$560,000 Zestimate®
$362/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Tall ceilingsArtfully restored historic cottageBeautiful wood floorsOpen floor-planMultiple patiosEuropean style shutter windowsNew stainless appliances
- 96 days |
- 466 |
- 27 |
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: November 28, 2025 at 10:06pm
Listed by:
Michael F Littleton 706-255-8600,
Corcoran Classic Living,
Melinda Edwards 706-202-1642,
Corcoran Classic Living
Source: GAMLS,MLS#: 10600772
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Other
Heating
- Electric
Cooling
- Electric, Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Laundry Closet, Other
Features
- Master On Main Level, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood, Other, Tile
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,600
- Total interior livable area: 1,600 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,600
- Finished area below ground: 0
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Property
Parking
- Parking features: Off Street
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Porch, Screened
Lot
- Size: 10,018.8 Square Feet
- Features: Level
Details
- Additional structures: Other
- Parcel number: 164C3 B015
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Other, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1945
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Marina
- Subdivision: First and Vine
HOA
- Has HOA: No
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Athens
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $362/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $187,987
- Annual tax amount: $1,754
- Date on market: 9/5/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 97 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Other
Estimated market value
$560,000
$532,000 - $588,000
$2,770/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/26/2025 | Price change | $579,500+0.1%$362/sqft |
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| 9/5/2025 | Price change | $579,000-1.7%$362/sqft |
Source: Hive MLS #CL338987 Report a problem | ||
| 4/10/2025 | Listed for sale | $589,000+592.9%$368/sqft |
Source: Hive MLS #1024130 Report a problem | ||
| 5/23/2019 | Sold | $85,000+9%$53/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 6/14/2006 | Sold | $78,000+231.9%$49/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,754 +3.8% | $75,195 +7.3% |
| 2023 | $1,691 +14.1% | $70,073 +24.1% |
| 2022 | $1,482 +14% | $56,446 +16.2% |
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Est. payment
$3,376/mo
Principal & interest
$2806
Property taxes
$367
Home insurance
$203
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 30601
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 2/10Howard B. Stroud Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.8 mi
- 4/10Coile Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 4.2 mi
- 4/10Cedar Shoals High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Howard B Stroud
- Middle: Coile
- High: Cedar Shoals
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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