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178 First Street

Athens, GA 30601

$550,000 $2,318/Mo

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Overview

Bed

Bath

1,600

Sqft

0.23

Acre(Lot)

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 ma in 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.

Property Details

Property Type : Residential

Price : $550,000

AD Id : 67004781

MLS Id : 10600772

Beds : 3

Lot Size : 0.23 Acre

Living Area Size : 1,600

Year Built : 1945

County : Clarke

Subdivision: First And Vine

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Features

Bedroom Information

Total Bedrooms: 3 Bedrooms On Upper Level: 1 Bedrooms On Lower Level: 0 Main Bedrooms: 2 Room Type: Other Window Features: Insulated Windows

Bathroom Information

Total Baths: 3 Full Baths: 3 Half Baths: 0 Full Baths Main: 2 Baths Full Lower: 0 Baths Full Upper: 1

Water/Sewer

Water Source: Public Sewer: Public Sewer
Interior Features

Master On Main Level,Vaulted Ceiling(s) Flooring: Hardwood,Other,Tile

Appliances

Dishwasher,Refrigerator

Utilities

Cable Available
Cooling Features

Electric,Window Unit(s)

Heating Source

Electric

Fireplace

Number of Fireplaces: 0

Building Information

Built Year: 1945 Roof Type: Composition Basement: Crawl Space Levels: One Property Age: 81
Foundation

Slab
Laundry Features

Laundry Closet,Other

Patio And Porch

Porch,Screened

Construction Materials

Other,Wood Siding

Property Condition

Resale

Lot Information

Lot Size (Acr): 0.23 Lot Size Source: Public Records Lot Features: Level
Property Information

Property Type: Residential Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence Structure Type: House Subdivision: First and Vine City: Athens State: GA Directions: From E Broad, turn onto First Street - follow just past Vine, home will be on the Right. Property Status: Active

Listing Price Information

Original List Price: $550,000

Tax Information

Annual Tax: $1754 Tax Year: 2024
Home Warranty

Home Warranty Paid: No

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Parking Information

Parking: 0 Parking Features: Off Street
Homeowners Association Information

Association: No Annual Association Fee: 0 Calculated Total Monthly Association Fees: 0 Association Fee Includes: None Community Features: Marina

School Information

Elementary School: Stroud High School: Cedar Shoals Middle School: Coile Source Neighborhood: First and Vine

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ByOwner last updated this listing 06/05/2026 @ 11:06

MLS: 10600772 LISTED BY: Michael Littleton, Corcoran Classic Living 706-559-4520 SOURCE: Georgia MLS