Primary on Main
Address
178 First Street, Athens, GA
Price
$ 579,500
Property Attributes
- MLS#CL338987
- TypeSingle Family
- Listing Status Active
- CountyClarke
- CityAthens
- NeighborhoodFirst and Vine
- Zip30601
- Style
- Year Built1945
- Taxes$ 1754
- Price$ 579,500
- Bedrooms3
- Full Bathrooms3
- Half Bathrooms0
- Sqr Footage1600
- Lot Size0.23 Acres
Data Source:
Savannah MLS (SMLC)
Property 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 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.
| Elementary School | Middle School | High School |
|---|---|---|
| Stroud Elementary Elementary School | Coile Middle Middle School | Cedar Shoals High School |
| Price History | |
|---|---|
| 9/17/2025 | Listed $579,000 |
| 11/26/2025 | Listed $579,500 |
General Features
| Sewer | Public Sewer |
|---|---|
| Heating | Electric,Wall Furnace |
| Cooling | Electric,Window Unit(s) |
| Utilities | Cable Available |
| Possession | Close Of Escrow |
| Roof | Composition |
| Appliances | Some Gas Appliances,Dishwasher,Electric Water Heater,Oven,Range,Refrigerator |
| Zoning | RS-5 |
| Patio/Porch Features | Porch,Screened |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Construction Materials | Other,Wood Siding |
| Year Built | 1945 |
| Property Subtype | Single Family Residence |
| Tax Year | 2024 |
| Ownership | Homeowner/Owner |
| County | Clarke |
| Property Type | Residential |
| HOA | false |
| Subdivision Name | First and Vine |
| Garage Y/N | false |
| Other Structures | Other,Storage |
| Full Baths | 3 |
| Special Listing Conditions | Standard |
| Status | Active |
| Directions | From E Broad, turn onto First Street - follow just past Vine, home will be on the Right. |
| ModificationTimestamp | 2025-11-26T17:10:32.220-00:00 |
| High School | Cedar Shoals |
| City | Athens |
| Lot Size Units | Acres |
| Lot Size Square Feet | 10019 |
| Listing Terms | Cash,Conventional,1031 Exchange,FHA,Other,VA Loan |
| Elementary School | Stroud Elementary |
| Property Attached Y/N | false |
| Tax Annual Amount | 1754 |
| Middle/Junior High School | Coile Middle |
| Virtual Tour | https://www.propertypanorama.com/instaview/sav/CL338987 |
| Standard Status | Active |
| Occupancy Type | Vacant |
| Virtual Tour | https://www.propertypanorama.com/instaview/sav/CL338987 |
| Property Sub Type Additional | Single Family Residence |
| Expected Active Date | 2025-09-05 |
| PostalCity | Athens |
| Legal Description | 3111/431 |
Interior Features
| Interior Amenities | Attic,Main Level Primary,Pantry,Permanent Attic Stairs,Vaulted Ceiling(s) |
|---|---|
| Basement | None,Crawl Space |
| Total Fireplaces | 1 |
| Fireplace Features | Great Room,Masonry,Wood Burning |
| Total Stories | 1 |
| Basement (Y/N) | false |
| Air Conditioning Y/N | true |
| Heating Y/N | true |
| Fireplace Y/N | true |
| Above Grade Finished Area | 1600 |
| Laundry Features | Other,Washer Hookup,Dryer Hookup |
| Total Bedrooms | 3 |
| Main Level Bedrooms | 2 |
| Main Level Bathrooms | 2 |
| LivingAreaSource | Owner |
| Above Grade Finished Area Unit Type | Square Feet |
| Total Baths | 3 |
Exterior Features
| Exterior Amenities | Other,Porch |
|---|---|
| Fencing | Yard Fenced |
| Parking Features | Off Street,Parking Available |
| Lot Features | Level |
| Water Source | Public |
| Lot Size Area | 0.23 |
| Foundation Details | Crawlspace,Slab |
| Lot Size Acres | 0.23 |
| Road Surface Type | Paved |
| Waterfront Y/N | false |
| Number of Pads | 4 |
Amenities
- Foreclosure
- Views
- Short Sale
- New Construction
- Adult 55+
- Lease To Own
- No HOA Fees
- Furnished
- Primary On Main
- Air Conditioning
- Seller Finance
- Green
- Fixer Upper
- Horse
- Golf
- Fireplace
- Deck
- Garage
- Basement
- Pool
Property vs Single Family Average in 30601
Price
Taxes
Year Built
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