This is a perfect setting in one of the most convenient locations in Athens boasting privacy, river frontage, wooded acreage, and a stone's throw from everything you need. The gated entry has beautiful drive through hardwood trees that leads you to a brick patio with immediate views of the river. The professional and mature landscaping provides privacy and a beautiful grand entrance. You enter the front door into a wide foyer flanked by a large living room and a formal dining room on either side. The house is flooded with natural light as the entire rear is a sunroom with large windows overlooking the river with Savannah brick flooring. There are expansive decks and patios for you to enjoy the view as well. Off the dining room is a beautiful office with wood paneled walls. The kitchen boasts SubZero and Viking appliances. Upstairs is a gorgeous owner's suite with fully renovated bathroom with slipper tub, separate shower, heated floors, and great closet sizes with additional laundry hookups. There are three additional bedrooms with built-ins, large closets, hardwood floors, and the bathrooms have been updated. The basement is fully finished with a large rec room, full laundry with tons of built-ins, office, full bathroom, and incredible patio space overlooking the river. The home has been lovingly maintained with new interior and exterior paint and a new roof. The lot is filled with hardwood trees but also has lots of pockets for play areas and has abundant privacy that makes you feel like you're on vacation all while you're in the heart of Athens, GA.
Floor plan and layout can be found as last photo.
Sold for $1,220,000 on 06/28/23
$1,220,000
185 Renfrew Drive, Athens, GA 30606
5beds
--sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1981
5.24 Acres Lot
$1,281,000 Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$6,470 Estimated rent
Owner options
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: July 10, 2025 at 11:37am
Listed by:
Sarah Ellis 706-338-6265,
Corcoran Classic Living
Bought with:
Gena Knox, 392457
Ansley Real Estate Christie's
Source: Hive MLS,MLS#: CM1003552
Originating MLS: Athens Area Association of REALTORS

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 4
- Main level bedrooms: 4
Bedroom 1
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Bedroom 1
- Level: Lower
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Bedroom 3
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Bedroom 4
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Bathroom 1
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Bathroom 1
- Level: Lower
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Bathroom 2
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Bathroom 3
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Bathroom 4
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Heating
- Central, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Oven, Range, Refrigerator
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Cathedral Ceiling(s), Kitchen Island, Pantry, In-Law Floorplan
- Flooring: Brick, Tile, Wood
- Basement: Bathroom,Full,Partially Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch, Deck, Screened
- Exterior features: Deck, Other, Landscape Lights
- Waterfront features: River Access
Lot
- Size: 5.24 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 123C1A009
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Frame, Wood Siding
Condition
- Year built: 1981
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Security System
Location
- Region: Athens
- Subdivision: Renfrew Estates
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
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