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530 Holman Avenue

Athens, GA 30606
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Bed 4

Bed

Bath 4

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 isn't. 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 that's 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 that's woodworking, bicycles, furniture restoration, art, gardening, or simply a place to leave projects out between weekends, it's 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 doesn't feel like leftover space. It feels like someone built a place they genuinely wanted to spend time. The remarkable thing about this property isn't that it gives you options; it's 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 that's remarkably difficult to replicate.

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Detail Ic Property Details

Property Type : Residential

Price : $689,000

AD Id : 87346214

MLS Id : CL353722

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 beds: 4

    Bathroom Information

    Total Baths: 4 Full Baths: 3 Half Baths: 1

    Room Information

    Has Basement: Yes Basement: Unfinished, Crawl Space
  • Roofing Information

    Composition
  • Interior Features

    Double Vanity, Recessed Lighting, Vaulted Ceiling(s) Roof: Composition Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator Laundry Features: In Bathroom, In Kitchen Window Features: Double Pane Windows
  • Heating & Cooling

    Has Heating: Yes Heating: Central, Electric, Heat Pump, Other, Natural Gas Has Cooling: Yes Cooling: Electric, Gas, Heat Pump, Other

  • Building Information

    Year Built: 1950 Construction Materials: Brick, Other Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Deck, Screened Private Pool: No View: Panoramic
  • Exterior Features

    Exterior Features: Other

  • Lot Information

    Main Square Feet: 0.26 Acres Lot Size Acres: 0.26 Lot Size Square Feet: 11326 Lot Description: Back Yard, City Lot, Garden, Private

    Property Information

    Subdivision: Normaltown Source Property Type: Residential Zoning Description: Single Family Property SubType: Single Family Residence Property Age: 76

  • Listing Price Information

    Listing Price: $689000 Cash, Conventional, 1031 Exchange, FHA, VA Loan

  • Tax Information

    Parcel Number: 122A1-I-005 Tax Year: 2025 Annual Tax: $6813

  • Utility Information

    Cable Available
  • Location Information

    Direction: Take Prince Avenue North from downtown Athens. Left on Oglethorpe Avenue. Left on Holman Avenue. House on left. WaterSource: Public
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ByOwner last updated this listing 07/05/2026 @ 17:15

MLS: CL353722 LISTED BY: Alissa Carrier, Corcoran Classic Living SOURCE: Hive MLS (North Carolina Regional)

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