Check out this bright and airy, beautifully renovated classic mill house cottage just two blocks from Downtown Athens. Owned and thoughtfully restored by a craftsman as a primary residence, and occasionally used as a successful Airbnb, this home offers a rare opportunity to own a piece of classic Athens charm in an unbeatable location. Inside, you'll find 9-foot ceilings, original hardwood floors, and abundant natural light. The layout is open and functional, with comfortable living and bedroom spaces and a galley area that includes a washer and dryer. The kitchen and bathroom have been tastefully updated with clean, practical finishes and just the right amount of personality. The exterior is just as inviting. A stunning Japanese maple and fresh sod create a warm welcome, while multiple outdoor living spaces make this home perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Enjoy the screened front porch with a bed swing, or unwind on the covered back porch featuring an outdoor kitchen, TV, and celebrity hot tub. The spacious yard offers plenty of room for gardening, games, and gatherings, complete with a basketball goal, tree swing, and ample off-street parking. A fenced side yard provides an ideal space for pets or projects. Located near the Greenway, Firefly Trail, UGA, parks, music venues, and all that Downtown Athens has to offer, this home seamlessly blends historic character with modern convenience. This is a special one-don't miss it.
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Price cut: $5K (5/14)
$369,000
185 1st St, Athens, GA 30601
2beds
1,042sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1924
9,147.6 Square Feet Lot
$357,200 Zestimate®
$354/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 27 days |
- 764 |
- 60 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Melinda Edwards 706-202-1642,
Corcoran Classic Living
Source: GAMLS,MLS#: 10738468
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Other
Kitchen
- Features: Breakfast Area
Heating
- Central, Electric, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Oven/Range (Combo), Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Mud Room
Features
- Other
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,042
- Total interior livable area: 1,042 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,042
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 5
- Parking features: Off Street
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Porch, Screened
- Exterior features: Other
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Pool/Spa Combo
- Fencing: Other
Lot
- Size: 9,147.6 Square Feet
- Features: Level
- Residential vegetation: Grassed
Details
- Additional structures: Other
- Parcel number: 163D4 H015
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Other,Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Other, Vinyl Siding
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1924
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Underground Utilities
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Street Lights
- Subdivision: Chicopee-Dudley
HOA
- Has HOA: No
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Athens
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $354/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $254,638
- Annual tax amount: $2,548
- Date on market: 4/22/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 27 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,Other,VA Loan
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Estimated market value
$357,200
$339,000 - $375,000
$1,584/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/14/2026 | Price change | $369,000-1.3%$354/sqft |
Source:  GAMLS #10738468 Report a problem | ||
| 4/22/2026 | Listed for sale | $374,000-4.1%$359/sqft |
Source:  Hive MLS #CL353296 Report a problem | ||
| 4/13/2026 | Listing removed | $389,900$374/sqft |
Source: GAMLS #10589675 Report a problem | ||
| 2/23/2026 | Price change | $389,900-2.5%$374/sqft |
Source: GAMLS #10589675 Report a problem | ||
| 11/20/2025 | Price change | $399,900-4.6%$384/sqft |
Source: GAMLS #10589675 Report a problem | ||
| 8/22/2025 | Listed for sale | $419,000+93.1%$402/sqft |
Source: GAMLS #10589675 Report a problem | ||
| 11/14/2022 | Sold | $217,000-1.3%$208/sqft |
Source: Hive MLS #CM1002945 Report a problem | ||
| 11/5/2022 | Pending sale | $219,900$211/sqft |
Source: Hive MLS #1002945 Report a problem | ||
| 10/19/2022 | Contingent | $219,900$211/sqft |
Source: GAMLS #10099673 Report a problem | ||
| 10/10/2022 | Listed for sale | $219,900-2.3%$211/sqft |
Source: Hive MLS #1002945 Report a problem | ||
| 10/13/2021 | Sold | $225,000+95.7%$216/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 10/17/2005 | Sold | $115,000$110/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,548 +7.2% | $101,855 +10.7% |
| 2024 | $2,376 -11.5% | $92,001 +7.1% |
| 2023 | $2,686 +20.5% | $85,942 +23% |
| 2022 | $2,228 +10.7% | $69,858 +16.9% |
| 2021 | $2,013 +8.3% | $59,734 +9.1% |
| 2020 | $1,859 +7.5% | $54,744 +7.5% |
| 2019 | $1,728 +9.9% | $50,905 +9.9% |
| 2018 | $1,572 | $46,299 +5.2% |
| 2017 | $1,572 +5.2% | $43,996 +2.1% |
| 2016 | $1,494 +2.1% | $43,100 +5% |
| 2015 | $1,463 +4.8% | $41,053 +1.9% |
| 2014 | $1,396 | $40,286 |
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| 2000 | $4 | -- |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 30601
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 2/10Howard B. Stroud Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.8 mi
- 3/10Coile Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 4.3 mi
- 2/10Cedar Shoals High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Stroud
- Middle: Coile
- High: Cedar Shoals
Source: GAMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- Georgia
- Clarke County
- Athens
- 30601
- 185 1st St
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