197 Childs is a charming historic home, currently serving as duplex, that represents an opportunity for the most walkable lifestyle imaginable. This great Pulaski Heights location is just two blocks from the west corner of Downtown Athens, and one block from the Prince Ave corridor, and while downtown adjacent the property preserves a buffer from the "busy" and offers a neighborhood feeling that couldn't be closer to everything. Doing both "downtown" and "neighborhood" this well feels like a truly remarkable achievement. If this isn't a 10 out of 10 on the walkable score than 10 out of 10 doesn't exist. The versatility here is equally as impressive. Currently serving as a duplex with move in ready, well improved spaces (extensively renovated in 2021), the future Owner could live in one side and preserve the income producing nature of the long-term rental space in the second unit. Or go in the opposite direction, convert to single family and use the lovely existing space. Yet another possibility, do a large addition off the back, and complete the dream home. The level, sloping corner lot, with curb cuts on both Childs and Barrow, make additions a breeze. In this location you can't over improve this property. 12' ceilings, heart pine floors, plaster, picture rail, heavy trim - all you would expect from an historic property, the sort of character that will forever carry value and remain sought after. Opportunities like this one are few and far between. What a lifestyle!
Sold for $625,000 on 05/30/24
$625,000
197 Childs St, Athens, GA 30601
2beds
--sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1930
0.31 Acres Lot
$629,400 Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$2,485 Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: July 10, 2025 at 11:36am
Listed by:
Briggs Carney,
Nabo Realty, LLC
Bought with:
Carey McLaughlin, 368071
Trestle Town Realty, LLC
Source: Hive MLS,MLS#: CM1016678Originating MLS: Athens Area Association of REALTORS
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Bedroom 1
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Bathroom 1
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Bathroom 2
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Heating
- Central, Forced Air, Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric, Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Cathedral Ceiling(s), Other
- Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Wood
- Basement: None,Crawl Space
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Off Street
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch, Screened
- Exterior features: Other, Porch
Lot
- Size: 0.31 Acres
- Features: Level, Open Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 163C3F001
- Zoning: RS-8
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Victorian
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Crawlspace
Condition
- Year built: 1930
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Athens
- Subdivision: Pulaski Heights
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Agency
Services availability
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