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    $2,100/mo

    1086 W Hancock Ave, Athens, GA 30606

    3beds
    1,400sqft
    Price may not include required fees and charges.
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    Single family residence
    Available now
    Cats, dogs OK
    Air conditioner, central air, ceiling fan
    In unit laundry
    Off street parking
    Forced air, heat pump

    What's special

    Wood deckHardwood floorsNewly renovated kitchenLarge side-yardGlassed-in sleeping porchButcher block countertopsScreened porch
    Perfect Athens location: The Hancock Historic District is located right between Downtown Athens and Normaltown--and walking distance to both. Walk to the UGA Health Science Campus a few blocks away. Restaurants, brewery, pubs, wine shop, cafes are all around the corner. Downtown Athens and UGA's main campus are equally convenient. Features spacious kitchen and living room with high ceilings, hardwood floors, large bathroom, 3 bedrooms, and 4 porches. Porches include 1 screened porch, 1 covered porch, 1 wood deck overlooking side yard, glassed-in sleeping porch (for extra social gathering/hammock/chill space/ping pong table). Watch the sunset over town from any of the porches. This classic mill house maintains its historic charm but has been tastefully renovated while maintaining the home's character and history. With new central heat and air, new appliances, refinished hardwood floors, new insulation, new water heater. The newly renovated kitchen features butcher block countertops and enamel farm sink. The house has hardwood floors throughout, antique mantels from the original fireplaces (one in living room, one in front bedroom). This house is unique in its floor plan as each bedroom has its own porch or deck AND its own entrance. Parking (and main entrance) is at the rear of the house and hidden from the street. There is a large side-yard with a great fenced-in area for dogs. Located 1 mile from the UGA Arch, it is an easy bike ride to Downtown Athens and UGA's North Campus, an easy walk to Normaltown and to businesses such as Taco Stand, Big City Bread, Daily Co-op, Sangha Yoga studio, Ideal Bagel Co...all the good stuff. If you have kids, this property is zoned to the award-winning Burks Elementary School (formerly known as Chase Street Elementary). House includes: * Hardwood floors throughout * Appliances (refrigerator, washer, dryer, dishwasher, stove/oven, built in microwave) * 3 porches and 1 deck (two open, one screened, one glassed- in) * Fenced-in area for dogs * lawn maintenance included with rent * pest control guarantee included with rent * lawn maintenance included with rent * pest control guarantee included with rent
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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 1
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    Rooms
    • Room types: Family Room
    Heating
    • Forced Air, Heat Pump
    Cooling
    • Air Conditioner, Central Air, Ceiling Fan
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Microwave, Oven, Range Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
    • Laundry: In Unit
    Features
    • Ceiling Fan(s), Storage, View
    • Flooring: Hardwood
    • Windows: Double Pane Windows
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 1,400 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: Off Street
    • Details: Contact manager
    Features
    • Patio & porch: Porch
    • Exterior features: Balcony, Bicycle storage, Heating system: Forced Air, High-speed Internet Ready, Lawn, Living room, Pest Control included in rent, Stainless steel appliances, View Type: sunset view, Vintage, large porches
    • Fencing: Fenced Yard
    Details
    • Parcel number: 122B4C002

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Condition
    • Year built: 1945

    Utilities & green energy

    • Utilities for property: Cable Available

    Community & HOA

    Location
    • Region: Athens

    Financial & listing details

    • Lease term: 6 Month

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    10/21/2025Price change$2,100-4.5%$2/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rentals
    10/19/2025Listed for rent$2,200$2/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rentals
    8/1/2024Listing removed--
    Source: Zillow Rentals
    6/1/2024Listed for rent$2,200+46.7%$2/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rentals
    3/13/2021Listing removed--
    Source: Owner

    Neighborhood: 30606