This beautiful and artistically updated craftsman-prairie style home in the historic district of Lexington sits on an acre on the best street in this charming town, only 20 minutes East of Athens. Built in 1918, this extraordinary house had been owned by the same family until it was purchased by the current owners a year ago. The careful renovation kept the original patina of the property's first hundred years intact. A generous covered front porch with granite columns and an oversized half light front door welcome you into this serene gracious home. You enter into the large 16 x 20' living room and to the left is the 16 x 16' dining room complete with original Wainscot and built in. Most windows have the original wavy glass most all the original details are intact. The
rooms in the house are generously proportioned with 10+foot ceilings. Wide oak plank floors are throughout the house with marble mosaic bathrooms. A spacious crosswise running hallway finished in a unique encaustic tile connects the main rooms of the house. Afternoon light fills the cooks kitchen which has wood beamed ceilings, new stainless steel appliances, including a 36-inch dual fuel range, and a walk-in pantry/laundry. Off the kitchen is a breakfast room with a wet bar and an adorable half bath. Three large light filled bedrooms each has their own original non-functioning fireplace. The primary suite has an en suite master closet/ bath with dual bookshelf vanities, and an extraordinary freestanding tub on marble mosaic floors. The house has a secret bonus,
it's unfinished attic has 14 foot ceilings at the peak and has the potential of delivering another 12OO to 1600 SQ feet of living space. The addition of two more bedrooms and a family room plus a bathroom are real possibilities. Outside the home is surrounded by magnificent historic homes all in a park like setting. It's closest neighbor, which just sold for over $300,000, is currently receiving a complete top to bottom renovation. The street is very quiet and a great place to view stars at night. Downtown Lexington is going through a slow but sure process of Renaissance with the promise of new features growing every day! The Rowdy Rooster open on Fridays and Saturdays is packed with the towns wonderful inhabitants ranging from the original gentry to quirky artists and retired UGA faculty. The homes unique original and rare architectural style along with its 10 +foot ceilings, large light filled rooms with large windows and updated with a cooks kitchen, premium materials including engineered wide oak floors, ceramic and encaustic tile, marble, a new roof and complete mechanical updates, make this well beyond the standard renovation and a must see! An extraordinary value proposition for anyone looking for a historic
home in the Athens area.
Sold for $438,000 on 05/09/25
$438,000
236 W Church Street, Lexington, GA 30648
3beds
2,297sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1918
0.96 Acres Lot
$435,100 Zestimate®
$191/sqft
$2,088 Estimated rent
Owner options
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: July 17, 2025 at 02:19pm
Listed by:
Marina Lee 937-768-2475,
The Virtual Realty Group
Bought with:
Non Member
ATHENS AREA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS
Source: Hive MLS,MLS#: CM1024611
Originating MLS: Athens Area Association of REALTORS
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 3
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Bedroom 1
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Bedroom 3
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Bathroom 1
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Bathroom 2
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Bathroom 3
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Gas
Appliances
- Included: Some Gas Appliances, Dryer, Dishwasher, Disposal, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Wet Bar, Ceiling Fan(s), Cathedral Ceiling(s), Kitchen Island, Pantry
- Flooring: Tile, Wood
- Basement: None
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,297 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Off Street
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch, Screened
- Exterior features: Other
Lot
- Size: 0.96 Acres
- Features: Historic District, Level
Details
- Parcel number: L2099
- Zoning: 007
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Other
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Other
Condition
- Year built: 1918
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Lexington
- Subdivision: No Recorded Subdivision
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell