178 First Street Athens, GA 30601
Listing Courtesy of: MLS LogoGAMLS / Corcoran Classic Living / Michael Littleton / Melinda Edwards

  178 First Street Athens, GA 30601

Active (59 Days)
$579,000 (USD)
3
BED
3
BATH
1,600
SQFT

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.

MLS #:
10600772
Taxes
$1,754(2024)
Lot Size
10,019 SQFT
Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1945
Style
Contemporary
County
Clarke County
Community
First and Vine

Listed By

Michael Littleton, Corcoran Classic Living
Melinda Edwards, Corcoran Classic Living
Source
GAMLS
Last checked Nov 4 2025 at 2:39 AM EST
Bathroom Details
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
Interior Features
  • Vaulted Ceiling(s)
  • Master on Main Level
  • Laundry: Laundry Closet
  • Dishwasher
  • Refrigerator
Subdivision
  • First And Vine
Lot Information
  • Level
Property Features
  • Fireplace: 0
  • Foundation: Slab
Heating and Cooling
  • Electric
  • Window Unit(s)
Basement Information
  • Crawl Space
Flooring
  • Tile
  • Hardwood
  • Other
Exterior Features
  • Roof: Composition
Utility Information
  • Utilities: Cable Available
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
School Information
  • Elementary School: Howard B Stroud
  • Middle School: Coile
  • High School: Cedar Shoals
Parking
  • Off Street
Living Area
  • 1,600 sqft
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