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178 First Street

Athens, GA 30601
  • $579,500
  • STATUS: Active
  • ON SITE: 192 Days
  • MLS #: CL338987
$579,500
  • 3
    BEDS
  • 0.23
    ACRES
  • 3
    BATHS
  • 0
    1/2 BATHS
  • 1,600
    SQFT
  • $362
    $/SQFT
Neighborhood:
Type:
Single-Family Home
Built:
1945
County:
Area:

School Information

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Description

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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178 First Street Athens, GA 30601

  • Price: $579,500
  • Status: Active
  • On Site: 192 Days
  • MLS #: CL338987
3
Beds
3
Baths
0
½ Baths
0.23
Acres
1,600
SQFT
$362
$/SQFT
1945
Built
Neighborhood:
First And Vine
County:
Clarke
Area:
Athens
Elementary School:
Stroud Elementary
Middle School:
Coile Middle
High School:
Cedar Shoals
Property Description
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.
Exterior Features

Architectural Style Contemporary Construction Materials OtherWood Siding Exterior Features Other Fencing Yard Fenced Foundation Details CrawlspaceSlab Parking Features Off StreetParking Available Patio And Porch Features PorchScreened Roof Composition

Interior Features

Appliances Some Gas AppliancesDishwasherElectric Water HeaterOvenRangeRefrigerator Basement NoneCrawl Space Basement YN No Cooling ElectricWindow Unit(s) Cooling YN Yes Fireplace Features Great RoomMasonryWood Burning Stove Fireplace YN Yes Fireplaces Total 1 Heating ElectricWall Furnace Heating YN Yes Interior Features AtticMain Level PrimaryPantryPermanent Attic StairsVaulted Ceiling(s) Laundry Features OtherWasher HookupDryer Hookup Main Level Bathrooms 2 Main Level Bedrooms 2 Rooms Total 0

Property Features

Association YN No Garage YN No Listing Terms CashConventional1031 ExchangeFHAOtherVA Loan Lot Features Level Number Of Pads 4 Occupant Type Vacant Other Structures OtherStorage Property Attached YN No Property Sub Type Single Family Residence Property Sub Type Additional Single Family Residence Road Surface Type Paved Sewer Provider Public Sewer Special Listing Conditions Standard Tax Amount 1754 Tax Year 2024 Utilities Cable Available Water Source Public Waterfront YN No Zoning RS-5

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[Athens Area Association of Realtors] logoThe data relating to real estate on this web site comes in part from the Internet Data Exchange program of Hive MLS LLC, and is updated as of 2026-03-17T00:21:25.47. All information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed and should be independently verified. All properties are subject to prior sale, change, or withdrawal. Neither listing broker(s) nor Signature Real Estate of Athens shall be responsible for any typographical errors, misinformation, or misprints, and shall be held totally harmless from any damages arising from reliance upon these data. © 2026 Hive MLS LLC
 
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