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530 Holman Avenue

Athens, GA 30606
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Bed 4

Bed

Bath 3

Bath

SqFt1,872

Sqft

Acres0.26

Acre(Lot)

Some properties require imagination. At 530 Holman Avenue, possibility is already built in. The original 1950 cottage still feels like itself. The proportions are intact. Newer divided-light windows soften the daylight, warm wood floors run through the living spaces, and the brick fireplace continues to anchor the living room. The kitchen and baths are updated without asking the house to become something it isnt. Stone counters, white cabinetry, brass-toned hardware, layered lighting, and an easy connection to the dining area give the house what it needs now without sanding down what was already there. A screened porch, basement storage, a newer roof, recently replaced water heater, and a French drain system reflect years of steady stewardship rather than last-minute preparation. Then the property evolves. Completed in 2020, the detached accessory dwelling extends the property in a way thats increasingly difficult to find. The lower level is a conditioned workshop with oversized windows, a mini-split system, hot water, a half bath, recessed lighting, and enough room to actually work. Whether thats woodworking, bicycles, furniture restoration, art, gardening, or simply a place to leave projects out between weekends, its a room that earns its square footage. A framed opening also allows for a future staircase, creating the option to connect the workshop directly to the living space above. Climb the stairs, and the atmosphere changes completely. Painted shiplap, warm wood ceilings, stained wood doors, dark cabinetry, patterned tile, black fixtures, and windows looking into the trees give the space a personality all its own. The apartment includes a living room with a built-in sleeping nook, a kitchenette, an office, a full bath, laundry, and a private deck. It doesnt feel like leftover space. It feels like someone built a place they genuinely wanted to spend time. The remarkable thing about this property isnt that it gives you options; its that someone already did the difficult work of imagining them for you. The cottage welcomes everyday life. The workshop invites projects that would overwhelm a garage. The apartment offers genuine privacy. Together they make room for family, guests, work, creativity, storage, and supplemental income without asking you to start from scratch. Just blocks from Normaltown restaurants, Bishop Park, Piedmont Athens Regional, and downtown Athens, the location is every bit as compelling as the property itself. Holman Avenue has long been one of Athens most admired in-town streets, valued as much for its sense of neighborhood as its proximity. Pair that setting with a restored cottage and a fully realized detached accessory dwelling, and the result is a property thats remarkably difficult to replicate.

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Detail Ic Property Details

Property Type : Residential

Price : $689,000

AD Id : 87352751

MLS Id : 10796014

Beds : 4

Lot Size : 0.26 Acre

Living Area Size : 1,872

Year Built : 1950

County : Clarke

Subdivision: Normaltown

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  • Bedroom Information

    Total Bedrooms: 4 Bedrooms On Upper Level: 2 Bedrooms On Lower Level: 0 Main Bedrooms: 2 Room Type: Other Window Features: Double Pane Windows

    Bathroom Information

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

    Water/Sewer

    Water Source: Public Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Interior Features

    Vaulted Ceiling(s) Flooring: Other

    Appliances

    Dishwasher,Microwave,Refrigerator

    Utilities

    Cable Available
  • Cooling Features

    Electric,Gas,Heat Pump

    Energy

    Green Energy: Insulation,Thermostat,Windows

    Heating Source

    Central,Electric,Heat Pump,Other

    Fireplace

    Number of Fireplaces: 0 Fireplace Features: Living Room

  • Building Information

    Built Year: 1950 Roof Type: Composition Basement: Crawl Space,Unfinished Levels: One and One Half Property Age: 76
  • Laundry Features

    In Kitchen,Other

    Patio And Porch

    Deck,Porch,Screened

    Construction Materials

    Brick,Other

    Property Condition

    Updated/Remodeled

  • Lot Information

    Lot Size (Acr): 0.26 Lot Size Source: Public Records Lot Features: City Lot
  • Property Information

    Property Type: Residential Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence Structure Type: House Subdivision: Normaltown City: Athens State: GA Directions: Take Prince Avenue North from downtown Athens. Left on Oglethorpe Avenue. Left on Holman Avenue. House on left. Property Status: Active Under Contract

  • Listing Price Information

    Original List Price: $689,000

  • Tax Information

    Annual Tax: $6813 Tax Year: 2025 Tax Lot: 33
  • 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: None

  • School Information

    Elementary School: Burks High School: Clarke Central Middle School: Clarke Source Neighborhood: Normaltown
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ByOwner last updated this listing 07/05/2026 @ 14:41

MLS: 10796014 LISTED BY: Alissa Carrier, Corcoran Classic Living 706-559-4520 SOURCE: Georgia MLS

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