Wendy Todd

178 First Street

Athens, GA
$ 579,500 Beds 3 Baths 3 Sq 1,600 Virtual Tour
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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.

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  • Price
  • $ 579,500
  • City
  • Athens
  • Bedrooms
  • 3
  • Full Bathrooms
  • 3
  • County
  • Clarke
  • Half Bathrooms
  • 0
  • Area
  • Lot Size
  • 0.23 Acres
  • Zip
  • 30601
  • Sqr Footage
  • 1,600
  • Year Built
  • 1945
  • Taxes
  • $ 1754
  • Style
  • MLS#
  • CL338987
Listed By: Corcoran Classic Living
Data Source: Savannah MLS (SMLC)

Features

General

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

Affordability Calculator

$3,786

Per Month

Based on the average sale price from the Statesboro, GA office

  • Monthly Principal & interest $2,658
  • Monthly Property Taxes $1,062
  • Monthly Home Insurance $67
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Schools

Elementary School Stroud Elementary Elementary School
Middle School Coile Middle Middle School
High School Cedar Shoals High School

Price History

9/17/2025 Listed $579,000
11/26/2025 Listed $579,500

Property vs Zip Code Average in 30601

Price
AVG $440K
$580K
Taxes
AVG $3,068
$1,754
Year Built
AVG 1989
1945

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178 First Street Athens, GA is a Single Family Home for sale at $579500 with 1600 sqft and a lot size of 0.23 Acres Acre(s). 178 First Street Athens has 3 bedrooms, 3 baths and was built in 1945. The property's zip code is 30601 which is in Athens, GA

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