For sale by owner

$385,000

494 Ruth St, Athens, GA 30601

5beds

2,576sqft

$2,523/mo

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SingleFamily

Built in 1909

0.7 Acres Lot

$289,600 Zestimate^®

$149/sqft

$-- HOA

Overview

This two-story home is close to downtown Athens and UGA. Owner is selling house "AS-IS". We suggest you drive by and look at the property. You can view one of our rental properties across the street at 493 Ruth St. which has UGA students as tenants, it is not for sale. Please email or text us to set up an appointment to view. Our email hathawayproperties@gmail.com and number 706-714-4486. If contacting us please reference the address of 494 Ruth St.

What the owner loves about this home

Beautiful, historic home on large lot. Easy access to UGA and downtown. Good neighbors, Contact sell to view.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 2

Heating

Forced air, Gas

Cooling

Refrigerator, Other

Appliances

Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
Laundry: In Unit

Features

Flooring: Hardwood
Basement: None
Has fireplace: Yes

Interior area

Total interior livable area: 2,576 sqft

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 7
Parking features: Off-street, On-street

Features

Exterior features: Wood
Has view: Yes
View description: City

Lot

Size: 0.7 Acres

Details

Parcel number: 163B4A013

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily

Materials

Wood
Foundation: Concrete Block
Roof: Asphalt

Condition

New construction: No
Year built: 1909

Community & HOA

Location

Region: Athens

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $149/sqft
Tax assessed value: $255,975
Annual tax amount: $3,179
Date on market: 8/25/2026

Estimated market value

$289,600

$243,000 - $333,000

$2,869/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
8/25/2026	Listed for sale	$385,000+142.1%$149/sqft
Source: Owner Report a problem
5/21/2022	Listing removed	--
Source: Zillow Rental Manager Report a problem
5/6/2022	Price change	$1,875+7.1%$1/sqft
Source: Zillow Rental Manager Report a problem
4/29/2022	Price change	$1,750-12.5%$1/sqft
Source: Zillow Rental Manager Report a problem
4/3/2022	Listed for rent	$2,000+33.3%$1/sqft
Source: Zillow Rental Manager Report a problem
3/13/2021	Listing removed	--
Source: Owner Report a problem
2/28/2020	Listing removed	$1,500$1/sqft
Source: Owner Report a problem
1/9/2020	Price change	$1,500-7.7%$1/sqft
Source: Owner Report a problem
11/11/2019	Listed for rent	$1,625+8.3%$1/sqft
Source: Owner Report a problem
11/6/2017	Listing removed	$1,500$1/sqft
Source: Owner Report a problem
10/31/2017	Price change	$1,500-14.3%$1/sqft
Source: Owner Report a problem
10/6/2017	Listed for rent	$1,750+45.8%$1/sqft
Source: Owner Report a problem
5/9/2017	Listing removed	$159,000$62/sqft
Source: Owner Report a problem
4/24/2017	Price change	$159,000-3%$62/sqft
Source: Owner Report a problem
4/21/2017	Price change	$164,000+5.8%$64/sqft
Source: Owner Report a problem
1/25/2017	Listed for sale	$155,000$60/sqft
Source: Owner Report a problem
1/13/2015	Listing removed	$1,200
Source: Owner Report a problem
12/23/2014	Listed for rent	$1,200
Source: Owner Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$3,179 -0.6%	$102,390
2024	$3,200 +31%	$102,390 +31%
2023	$2,443 +41.3%	$78,180 +44.3%
2022	$1,729 -1.7%	$54,197 +3.8%
2021	$1,759 +0.8%	$52,197 +1.6%
2020	$1,745 +10.3%	$51,397 +10.3%
2019	$1,582 +3.4%	$46,595 +3.4%
2018	$1,531	$45,083 +25.2%
2017	$1,531 +25.2%	$36,012 +2%
2016	$1,223 +2%	$35,300
2015	$1,198 -0.1%	$35,300 0%
2014	$1,200	$35,301
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