178 First Street, Athens, GA 30601

$550,000

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… Read More 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. Read Less

Courtesy of Michael Littleton, Corcoran Classic Living

Listing Snapshot

Days Online

Last Updated

Jul 27, 2026

Property Type

Single Family Residence

Beds

Full Baths

Square Ft.

1,600

Lot Size

0.23 Acres

Year Built

1945

MLS Number

CL360546

Additional Details

Property Access

Road surface type: Paved

Appliances & Equipment

Some Gas Appliances, Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater, Oven, Range, Refrigerator

Basement

None, Crawl Space

Building

Built in 1945, Square Feet above grade finished units sqft, Architectural style: Contemporary, Construction materials: Other, Wood Siding, Living area units: Square Feet, 2 total stories, Other structures: Other, Storage

Cooling

Electric, Window Unit(s)

Exterior Features

Other

Fence

Yard Fenced

Fireplaces

Great Room, Masonry, Wood Burning, 1 total fireplace

Heating

Electric, Wall Furnace

Interior Features

Attic, Main Level Primary, Pantry, Permanent Attic Stairs, Vaulted Ceiling(s)

Laundry

Other, Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup

Lot

0.23 acres, 10,019 sqft, Level

Parking

Off Street, Parking Available

Property

Patio and porch features: Porch, Screened, Zoning: RS-5, Panoramic

Roof

Composition

Taxes

Year: 2025

Utilities

Cable Available

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