$550,000
 $2,953 est/mo Sourced by Back At You

178 First Street,Athens, GA 30601

Athens, GA 30601

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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.

Details

MLS #CL360546
Listing TypeFor Sale
StyleHouse
Sub-TypeResale
StatusActive
Year1945
Days On Site102
Listing Provided ByCorcoran Classic Living | Michael Littleton

Features

Bed(s)3
Bath(s) 3 Total
SQ Feet1,600
Story(s)2
ZoningRS-5
Acreage0.23
Property ViewPanoramic

Interior

Interior FeaturesAttic, Main Level Primary, Pantry, Permanent Attic Stairs, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
Heating Yes / NoYes
Cooling Yes / NoYes
CoolingElectric, Window Unit(s)
Fireplace FeaturesGreat Room, Masonry, Wood Burning
Fireplaces Total1
Fireplace Yes / NoYes
Laundry FeaturesOther, Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup
Rooms Total0

Exterior

Exterior FeaturesOther
RoofComposition
Foundation DetailsCrawlspace, Slab
Lot FeaturesLevel
ViewPanoramic
Construction MaterialsOther, Wood Siding

Parking

Garage Yes / NoNo
Parking FeaturesOff Street, Parking Available

Utilities

UtilitiesCable Available

Taxes

Tax Legal Description3111/431
Tax Year2025

Area Information

StateGA
CountyClarke
CityAthens
Zip Code30601
Community NameFirst and Vine
Listing VS Median (in First and Vine)
Price:
$550,000
low | high
Med:
$550,000
50% of Average
sqft:
1,600
low | high
Med:
1,600
50% of Average
$ / sqft:
$344
low | high
Med:
$344
50% of Average
On site:
102
low | high
Med:
102
100% of Average
Sourced by Back At You

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StateGA
CountyClarke
CityAthens
Zip Code30601
Community NameFirst and Vine
Listing VS Median (in First and Vine)
Price:
$550,000
low | high
Med:
$550,000
50% of Average
sqft:
1,600
low | high
Med:
1,600
50% of Average
$ / sqft:
$344
low | high
Med:
$344
50% of Average
On site:
102
low | high
Med:
102
100% of Average
Sourced by Back At You
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Listing Updated: September 29, 2026 at 5:47:51 AM PDT