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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 : 71767060

MLS Id : CL338987

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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Bedroom Information

Total beds: 3

Bathroom Information

Total Baths: 3 Full Baths: 3

Room Information

Basement: None, Crawl Space
Roofing Information

Composition
Interior Features

Pantry, Vaulted Ceiling(s) Roof: Composition Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater, Oven, Range, Refrigerator Laundry Features: Other, Washer Hookup
Heating & Cooling

Has Heating: Yes Heating: Electric, Wall Furnace Has Cooling: Yes Cooling: Electric, Window Unit(s)

Building Information

Year Built: 1945 Construction Materials: Other, Wood Siding Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Screened Private Pool: No View: Panoramic
Exterior Features

Exterior Features: Other

Lot Information

Main Square Feet: 0.23 Acres Lot Size Acres: 0.23 Lot Size Square Feet: 10019 Lot Description: Level

Property Information

Subdivision: First and Vine Source Property Type: Residential Property SubType: Single Family Residence Property Age: 81

Listing Price Information

Listing Price: $550000 Original Price: $579000 Cash, Conventional, 1031 Exchange, FHA, VA Loan

Tax Information

Parcel Number: 164C3-B-015 Tax Year: 2024 Annual Tax: $1754

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Parking Information

Off Street

School Information

Elementary School: Stroud Elementary

Junior High School: Coile Middle

Senior High School: Cedar Shoals
Utility Information

Cable Available
Location Information

Direction: From E Broad, turn onto First Street - follow just past Vine, home will be on the Right. WaterSource: Public

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ByOwner last updated this listing 06/13/2026 @ 20:24

MLS: CL338987 LISTED BY: Michael Littleton, Corcoran Classic Living SOURCE: Hive MLS (North Carolina Regional)