UNIQUE NORMALTOWN INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY! $499,000. The main structure is a classic granite home built in 1945. The entire home has the roughed-in wiring completed. Sewer and water lines have been changed out to the street.
Owners have removed any interior asbestos on walls and flooring. Most of the original hardwood flooring and doors are still in the home. It is a clean slate, ready for your ideas and dreams. The basement has plenty of windows and interior/exterior access (In the 1950's the owner had a print shop in the basement). Once you have an appointment, ENTER AT YOUR OWN RISK. STAIRS TO THE BASEMENT ARE TREACHEROUS. (short steep steps and no lighting).
This property tax parcel also has a second structure, 280 Hodgson St. It consists of two one bedroom rental units which are currently tenant occupied. Total combined monthly rent is $1200. Rental properties can only be shown once the property has an accepted offer. There will be a separate Sellers Disclosure for the rental property on file. The entire property sits on .86 acres and backs up to a creek. This property is owned by the family trust of the original owners.
Sold for $485,000 on 04/07/23
$485,000
278 Hodgson Drive, Athens, GA 30606
5beds
2,295sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1945
0.86 Acres Lot
$724,500 Zestimate®
$211/sqft
$2,434 Estimated rent
Owner options
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: July 10, 2025 at 11:37am
Listed by:
Carol Bitner 706-202-9358,
Keller Williams Greater Athens
Bought with:
Cord Sibilsky, 323865
Greater Athens Properties
Source: Hive MLS,MLS#: CM1004735
Originating MLS: Athens Area Association of REALTORS

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Bedroom 1
- Level: Upper
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Bedroom 1
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Bedroom 3
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Bathroom 1
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Bathroom 1
- Level: Upper
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Heating
- None
Cooling
- None
Features
- Flooring: Wood
- Basement: Full,Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,295 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Deck, Other
Lot
- Size: 0.86 Acres
- Features: Sloped
- Topography: Sloping
Details
- Parcel number: 122B3 1020
- Zoning description: Single Family
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stone
Condition
- Year built: 1945
Utilities & green energy
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Athens
- Subdivision: Normaltown
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
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