About 178 First Street, Athens, Georgia, 30601
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.
Utilities : Cable Available
Sewer : Public Sewer
Water Source : Public
Community Features: Marina
Parking Features: Off Street
Roof Type: Composition
Patio And Porch Features : Porch, Screened
Lot Features : Level
Total Number Of Slips : 0
Architectural Style : Contemporary
Structure Type : House
Property Condition : Resale
Cooling: Electric, Window Unit(s)
Heating : Electric
Construction Materials: Other, Wood Siding
Foundation Details : Slab
Interior Features : Master On Main Level, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
Basement : Crawl Space
Appliances : Dishwasher, Refrigerator
Flooring : Hardwood, Other, Tile
LaundryFeatures : Laundry Closet, Other
Levels : One
Above Grade Finished Area : 1600 S.F
Utilities : Cable Available
Sewer : Public Sewer
Water Source : Public
Community Features: Marina
Parking Features: Off Street
Roof Type: Composition
Patio And Porch Features : Porch, Screened
Lot Features : Level
Total Number Of Slips : 0
Architectural Style : Contemporary
Structure Type : House
Property Condition : Resale
Cooling: Electric, Window Unit(s)
Heating : Electric
Construction Materials: Other, Wood Siding
Foundation Details : Slab
Interior Features : Master On Main Level, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
Basement : Crawl Space
Appliances : Dishwasher, Refrigerator
Flooring : Hardwood, Other, Tile
LaundryFeatures : Laundry Closet, Other
Levels : One
Above Grade Finished Area : 1600 S.F

Street Address: 178 First Street
City: Athens
State: Georgia
Postal Code: 30601
County: Clarke
Directions: From E Broad, turn onto First Street - follow just past Vine, home will be on the Right.

Property Information :
Listing Status: Active
Size: 1,600 Sqft
Lot Size: 0.23 Acres
MLS #: 10600772
Bedrooms: 3 bd
Bathrooms: 3 ba
Price: $579,500
Tax Amount: 1754
Construction Status: Built in 1945
Last Modified : Jan 7 2026 3:31AM

Courtesy of: Michael Littleton, Corcoran Classic Living (MLS# CJAL01)
Source MLS: GAMLS