Wendy Todd

257 Hill Street

Athens, GA
$ 1,600,000 Beds 5 Baths 4.5 Sq 4,716 Virtual Tour
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257 Hill St. is a rarity of a home located in the heart of Cobbham, steps away from the entertainment, shops, and restaurants of downtown Athens and the Prince Ave corridor. Historically known as the "Mell House", this Victorian cottage was built in 1936 and lived in by Edward Baker Mell, a historic figure in Athens, GA. The house has been completely renovated and updated with a large addition and three car garage, completed in 2016 and 2018. The home boasts 5 bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms sitting on a spacious 0.39 acre lot in the middle of everything you’d want to enjoy Athens with optimal privacy! Entering the home is a spectacular foyer with original wood detail accenting a new staircase leading to the second floor. The first floor offers a large parlor with ample natural light with an original gas fireplace. The parlor opens to the dining room lined with windows and a second fireplace. On the other side of the large hallway is a bedroom with it's own private bath. The Master bedroom is tucked privately in the back of the house with a large en suite master bathroom with marble flooring, beautiful porcelain bath tub, a double vanity, all glass custom shower and a large walk in closet attached. With the original hardwood floors JUST refinished, along with a full interior and exterior paint in April 2025, you can enjoy high-end renovations with all the charm and historic detail of Cobham, which cannot be replicated. Entering the upstairs from the foyer you’ll find two large bedrooms and a full bath, perfect for privacy for guests or children! The spacious kitchen offers the Owner a huge marble kitchen island with extra storage and space for barstools for in-kitchen dining. The seamless transition from the original home to the 2018 addition was well designed and thought through with the original office leading straight into the spacious mud-room with custom wallpaper, tile backsplash and natural lighting. Stairs transition from the mudroom to the addition which sits over a 3 car garage — such a rarity in Cobbham! Extra living space and home office leads to the 5th bedroom and full bath, lending to a mother in law suite or additional privacy for a guest or teenage suite. The home is situated beautifully on the large lot. From the wraparound front porch you can enjoy game days, town festivities and all the perks of in town living. The covered back porch is spacious and provides an oasis in the heart of downtown, as you’re surrounded by a cedar privacy fence and mature trees. The Owners have paid attention to every detail of the home with beautiful wallpaper, sconces throughout, and personalized details, loved by any new family. The home offers a full home water filter, security system, window treatments, custom draperies and light fixtures that will convey with the home. Schedule your private tour by appointment! *Seller is a licensed real estate broker in the state of Georgia.

Pending

  • Price
  • $ 1,600,000
  • City
  • Athens
  • Bedrooms
  • 5
  • Full Bathrooms
  • 4
  • County
  • Clarke
  • Half Bathrooms
  • 1
  • Area
  • Lot Size
  • 0.39 Acres
  • Zip
  • 30601
  • Sqr Footage
  • 4,716
  • Year Built
  • 1936
  • Taxes
  • $ 15028
  • Style
  • MLS#
  • CM1025463
Listed By: University Holdings Brokerage, LLC
Data Source: Savannah MLS (SMLC)

Features

General

Sewer Public Sewer
Heating Heat Pump
Cooling Central Air,Electric
Possession Close Of Escrow
Appliances Some Gas Appliances,Dryer,Dishwasher,Freezer,Disposal,Microwave,Range,Refrigerator
Zoning RM-1
Garage Spaces 3
Patio/Porch Features Porch,Screened
Architectural Style Victorian
Security Features Security System
Construction Materials Wood Siding
Year Built 1936
Property Subtype Single Family Residence
Tax Year 2024
County Clarke
Property Type Residential
HOA false
Contingency Due Diligence,Financing
Subdivision Name Cobbham
Garage Y/N true
Total Rooms 10
Full Baths 4
Status Pending
Directions From downtown head west on Prince Ave, take a left on Hill St, house is on your left
ModificationTimestamp 2025-11-13T20:07:30.330-00:00
High School Clarke Central
City Athens
Lot Size Units Acres
Elementary School Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary
Tax Annual Amount 15028
Home Warranty Y/N false
Middle/Junior High School Clarke Middle
Virtual Tour https://www.propertypanorama.com/instaview/sav/CM1025463
Standard Status Pending
Virtual Tour https://www.propertypanorama.com/instaview/sav/CM1025463
Property Sub Type Additional Single Family Residence
Expected Active Date 2025-04-29
PostalCity Athens

Interior Features

Interior Amenities Ceiling Fan(s),Cathedral Ceiling(s)
Basement None,Crawl Space
Flooring Wood
Total Stories 2
Basement (Y/N) false
Air Conditioning Y/N true
Heating Y/N true
Half Baths 1
Total Bedrooms 5
Main Level Bedrooms 2
Main Level Bathrooms 3
Below Grade Finished Area Unit Type Square Feet
LivingAreaSource Assessor
Above Grade Finished Area Unit Type Square Feet
Total Baths 5

Exterior Features

Exterior Amenities Porch
Fencing Yard Fenced
Parking Features Garage Door Opener,Off Street,Parking Available
Lot Features Level
Water Source Public
Total Parking 4
Inclusions Ceiling Fans,Security System
Lot Size Area 0.39
Foundation Details Crawlspace
Lot Size Acres 0.39
Waterfront Y/N false

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

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$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 Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary Elementary School
Middle School Clarke Middle Middle School
High School Clarke Central High School

Price History

9/17/2025 Listed $1,600,000

Property vs Zip Code Average in 30601

Price
AVG $550K
$1.6M
Taxes
AVG $3,603
$15,028
Year Built
AVG 1989
1936

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257 Hill Street Athens, GA is a Single Family Home for sale at $1600000 with 4716 sqft and a lot size of 0.39 Acres Acre(s). 257 Hill Street Athens has 5 bedrooms, 4 baths and was built in 1936. The property's zip code is 30601 which is in Athens, GA

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