
Status: Active
178 First St
Athens, GA 30601
$579,000
------/mo*
CalculateVery 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.
Read more- Bedrooms
- 3
- Baths
- 3
- House Size
- 1,600 sqft
- Year Built
- 1945
- Lot Size
- 0.23 ac
Location
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In the last 30 days, homes for sale in 30601, Athens, GA were on the market for a median of 13 days and 28.57% of homes sold above list price.

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- appliances
- Dishwasher
- Refrigerator
- basement
- Crawl Space
- cooling
- Electric
- Window Unit(s)
- features
- Vaulted Ceiling(s)
- Master Downstairs
- flooring
- Hardwood
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- Tile
- heating
- Electric
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- Laundry Closet
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Exterior Information
- patio and porch
- Porch
- Screened
- roof
- Composition
Property Information
- architectural style
- Contemporary
- construction
- Other
- Wood Siding
- foundation
- Slab
- lot
- Level
- parking
- Off Street
- sewer
- Public Sewer
- subdivision name
- First And Vine
- utilities
- Cable Available
- water source
- Public

- Listed By Michael F Littleton
- michael.littleton@corcoranclassic.com
- (706) 559-4520
- Corcoran Classic Living
- (706) 559-4520
- info@corcoranclassic.com
- MLS 10600772
Tax History
Date | Property Tax | Land | Additions | Tax Assessment |
---|---|---|---|---|
2024 | $1,754 (+60.1%) | $65,000 | $122,987 | $187,987 (+7.3%) |
2023 | $1,096 (-26%) | $60,000 | $115,182 | $175,182 (+24.1%) |
2022 | $1,482 (0%) | $45,000 | $96,114 | $141,114 (+16.2%) |
2021 | $1,482 | $42,500 | $78,921 | $121,421 |
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Estimated Monthly Cost
$3,397
30 year fixed·6.9% interest rate
- Principal & Interest
- $3,051
- Property Taxes
- $146
- Home Insurance
- $200
- HOA Fees
- $0
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