Contact Information: 706-255-8600
Contact Information: 706-255-8600178 First StreetAthens, GA 30601
Single Family · 3 Beds · 3 Full Baths · 1,600 Sq. ft. | 0.23 Acres178 First Street Overview
- Time on Site:
- 299 days
- Visits:
- 8
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.
178 First Street Facts & Features
- Type Single Family
- Sq. ft. 1,600
- Price/Sq.ft. $344
- Lot 0.23 Acres
Details
General
Association/HOA
- Association Fee: 0
- Association Fee Includes: None
- Association: No
School Information
- Elementary School: Stroud
- Middle Or Junior School: Coile
- High School: Cedar Shoals
Building Information
- New Construction: No
- Year Built: 1945
Location/Region
- Country: US
- County Or Parish: Clarke
- Subdivision Name: First and Vine
Building Exterior/Construction
- Total Number Of Slips: 0
Community/Development
- Community Features: Marina
Rent/Lease Information
- Land Lease: No
Tax Information
- Tax Annual Amount: 1754
- Tax Year: 2024
General Information
- Listing Terms: Other
- Parcel Number: 164C3 B015
- Property Condition: Resale
- Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
- Property Type: Residential
Interior
Building Information
- Below Grade Unfinished: 0
Parking Information
- Garage: No
Beds/Baths
- Bathrooms Full Lower: 0
- Bathrooms Half Lower: 0
- Bedrooms Lower: 0
- Bathrooms Full: 3
- Bathrooms Half: 0
- Bathrooms Total: 3
- Bedrooms Total: 3
- Bathrooms Total Decimal: 3
Building Interior
- Above Grade Finished Area: 1600
- Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
- Below Grade Finished Area: 0
- Below Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
- Building Area Source: Owner
- Building Area Total: 1600
- Building Area Units: Square Feet
General Information
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Fireplace: No
- Fireplaces Total: 0
- Flooring: Hardwood, Other, Tile
- Foundation Details: Slab
- Interior Features: Master On Main Level, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
- Laundry Features: Laundry Closet, Other
- Levels: One
- Living Area: 1600
- Living Area Source: Owner
- Living Area Units: Square Feet
- Main Level Bathrooms: 2
- Main Level Bedrooms: 2
Exterior
Parking Information
- Parking Features: Off Street
- Parking Total: 0
Lot Information
- Lot Features: Level
- Lot Size Acres: 0.23
- Lot Size Area: 10018.8
- Lot Size Source: Public Records
- Lot Size Square Feet: 10018.8
- Lot Size Units: Square Feet
- Water Source: Public
Waterfront/View
- View: No
Building Exterior/Construction
- Architectural Style: Contemporary
- Attached Garage: No
- Construction Materials: Other, Wood Siding
- Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Screened
- Roof: Composition
- Structure Type: House
General Information
- Carport: No
- Other Structures: Other
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Utilities: Cable Available
178 First Street Neighborhood
Community
30601 (Athens) Demographics
Schools
School data courtesy of LiveBy, Inc. School ratings are based on a scale of 1-5, with 5 being the highest rating and 1 being the lowest rating.178 First Street Monthly Cost
178 First Street Market Data
Based on the last 30 days in this zip code
178 First Street History
| Date | Value | Agent |
|---|---|---|
| 3/27/2026Source: Hive MLS | $550,000 -5.1% |
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| 11/26/2025Source: Hive MLS | $579,500 0.1% |
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| 11/26/2025Source: Hive MLS | November 26, 2025 |
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| 9/25/2025Source: Hive MLS | September 25, 2025 |