530 Holman Avenue, Athens, GA 30606

$689,000

Some properties require imagination. At 530 Holman Avenue, possibility is already built in. The original 1950 cottage still feels like itself. The proportions are intact. Newer divided-light windows soften the daylight, warm wood floors run through the living spaces, and the brick fireplace continues to anchor the living room.… Read More The kitchen and baths are updated without asking the house to become something it isn't. Stone counters, white cabinetry, brass-toned hardware, layered lighting, and an easy connection to the dining area give the house what it needs now without sanding down what was already there. A screened porch, basement storage, a newer roof, recently replaced water heater, and a French drain system reflect years of steady stewardship rather than last-minute preparation. Then the property evolves. Completed in 2020, the detached accessory dwelling extends the property in a way that's increasingly difficult to find. The lower level is a conditioned workshop with oversized windows, a mini-split system, hot water, a half bath, recessed lighting, and enough room to actually work. Whether that's woodworking, bicycles, furniture restoration, art, gardening, or simply a place to leave projects out between weekends, it's a room that earns its square footage. A framed opening also allows for a future staircase, creating the option to connect the workshop directly to the living space above. Climb the stairs, and the atmosphere changes completely. Painted shiplap, warm wood ceilings, stained wood doors, dark cabinetry, patterned tile, black fixtures, and windows looking into the trees give the space a personality all its own. The apartment includes a living room with a built-in sleeping nook, a kitchenette, an office, a full bath, laundry, and a private deck. It doesn't feel like leftover space. It feels like someone built a place they genuinely wanted to spend time. The remarkable thing about this property isn't that it gives you options; it's that someone already did the difficult work of imagining them for you. The cottage welcomes everyday life. The workshop invites projects that would overwhelm a garage. The apartment offers genuine privacy. Together they make room for family, guests, work, creativity, storage, and supplemental income without asking you to start from scratch. Just blocks from Normaltown restaurants, Bishop Park, Piedmont Athens Regional, and downtown Athens, the location is every bit as compelling as the property itself. Holman Avenue has long been one of Athens' most admired in-town streets, valued as much for its sense of neighborhood as its proximity. Pair that setting with a restored cottage and a fully realized detached accessory dwelling, and the result is a property that's remarkably difficult to replicate. Read Less

Courtesy of Alissa Carrier, Corcoran Classic Living

Listing Snapshot

Days Online

Last Updated

Jul 16, 2026

Property Type

Single Family Residence

Beds

Full Baths

Partial Baths

Square Ft.

1,872

Lot Size

0.26 Acres

Year Built

1950

MLS Number

CL353722

Additional Details

Property Access

Road frontage type: "Public Road"

Appliances & Equipment

"Dishwasher", "Gas Water Heater", "Microwave", "Range", "Refrigerator"

Basement

"Unfinished", "Crawl Space"

Building

Built in 1950, Square Feet above grade finished units sqft, Square Feet below grade finished units sqft, Architectural style: "Bungalow", "Contemporary", "Traditional", Construction materials: "Brick", "Other", Living area units: Square Feet, 1 total story, Other structures: "Other", "Workshop"

Cooling

"Electric", "Gas", "Heat Pump", "Other"

Exterior Features

"Deck", "Other"

Fence

"Wood", "Yard Fenced"

Fireplaces

"Decorative", "Living Room", "Masonry", 1 total fireplace

Heating

"Central", "Electric", "Gas", "Heat Pump", "Other"

Interior Features

"Attic", "Breakfast Area", "Double Vanity", "Primary Suite", "Permanent Attic Stairs", "Recessed Lighting", "Separate Shower", "Upper Level Primary", "Vaulted Ceiling(s)", "Programmable Thermostat"

Laundry

"In Bathroom", "In Kitchen"

Lot

0.26 acres, 11,326 sqft, "Back Yard", "City Lot", "Garden", "Private"

Energy Saving

Green energy efficient: "Insulation", "Windows"

Parking

"Off Street", "Parking Available"

Property

Patio and porch features: "Porch", "Deck", "Screened", Zoning: RS-8, "Panoramic"

Roof

"Composition", "Ridge Vents"

Taxes

Year: 2025

Utilities

"Cable Available"

Windows

"Double Pane Windows"

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