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$579,500

3 Beds 3 Baths 1,600 SQFT 0.23 Acres
Type: Single Family

178 First Street
Athens, GA 30601

MLS#: CL338987
Mary Christy Macdonald
Mary Christy Macdonald
Bay Street Realty Group
Sales Associate
Phone: 912.272.9778
Office: 912.233.6000
Presented by: Corcoran Classic Living

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.


 

Interior Features

Bedrooms

Main Level Bedrooms2
Total Bedrooms3

Bathrooms

Half Baths0
Main Level Bathrooms2
Total Baths3

Other Interior Features

LivingAreaSource0 sqft
Above Grade Finished Area1,600 sqft
Above Grade Finished Area Unit Type0 sqft
Air Conditioning Y/NYes
BasementNone, Crawl Space
Basement (Y/N)No
Fireplace FeaturesGreat Room, Masonry, Wood Burning
Fireplace Y/NYes
Heating Y/NYes
Interior AmenitiesAttic, Main Level Primary, Pantry, Permanent Attic Stairs, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
Laundry FeaturesOther, Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup
Total Fireplaces1
Total Stories1

General

AppliancesSome Gas Appliances, Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater, Oven, Range, Refrigerator
Architectural StyleContemporary
CityAthens
Construction MaterialsOther, Wood Siding
CoolingElectric, Window Unit(s)
CountyClarke
DirectionsFrom E Broad, turn onto First Street - follow just past Vine, home will be on the Right.
Elementary SchoolStroud Elementary
Expected Active Date 2025-09-05
Full Baths3
Garage Spaces0
Garage Y/NNo
HOANo
HeatingElectric, Wall Furnace
High SchoolCedar Shoals
Legal Description3111/431
Listing TermsCash, Conventional, 1031 Exchange, FHA, Other, VA Loan
Lot Size Square Feet10,019 sqft
Lot Size UnitsAcres
Middle/Junior High SchoolCoile Middle
ModificationTimestamp2025-11-26T17:10:32.220-00:00
Occupancy TypeVacant
Other StructuresOther, Storage
OwnershipHomeowner/Owner
Patio/Porch FeaturesPorch, Screened
PossessionClose Of Escrow
PostalCityAthens
Property Attached Y/NNo
Property Sub Type AdditionalSingle Family Residence
Property SubtypeSingle Family Residence
Property TypeResidential
RoofComposition
SewerPublic Sewer
Special Listing ConditionsStandard
Standard StatusActive
StatusActive
Subdivision NameFirst and Vine
Tax Annual Amount$1,754
Tax Year2024
Total Rooms0
UtilitiesCable Available
Virtual TourClick here
Virtual TourClick here
Year Built1945
ZoningRS-5

Exterior

Exterior AmenitiesOther, Porch
FencingYard Fenced
Foundation DetailsCrawlspace, Slab
Lot FeaturesLevel
Lot Size Acres0.23
Lot Size Area0 sqft
Number of Pads4
Parking FeaturesOff Street, Parking Available
Road Surface TypePaved
Water SourcePublic
Waterfront Y/NNo

Additional Details

Price History

Schools 

High School Cedar Shoals High School

  

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$579,500

3 Beds 3 Baths 1,600 SQFT 0.23 Acres
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178 First Street
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MLS#: CL338987
Mary Christy Macdonald
Mary Christy Macdonald
Bay Street Realty Group
Sales Associate
Phone: 912.272.9778
Office: 912.233.6000