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$689,000

Some properties require imagination. At 530 Holman Avenue, possibility is already built in. The original 1950 cottage still feels like itself. The proportions are intact. Newer divided-light windows soften the daylight, warm wood floors run through the living spaces, and the brick fireplace continues to anchor the living room. The kitchen and baths are updated without asking the house to become something it isn't. Stone counters, white cabinetry, brass-toned hardware, layered lighting, and an easy connection to the dining area give the house what it needs now without sanding down what was already there. A screened porch, basement storage, a newer roof, recently replaced water heater, and a French drain system reflect years of steady stewardship rather than last-minute preparation. Then the property evolves. Completed in 2020, the detached accessory dwelling extends the property in a way that's increasingly difficult to find. The lower level is a conditioned workshop with oversized windows, a mini-split system, hot water, a half bath, recessed lighting, and enough room to actually work. Whether that's woodworking, bicycles, furniture restoration, art, gardening, or simply a place to leave projects out between weekends, it's a room that earns its square footage. A framed opening also allows for a future staircase, creating the option to connect the workshop directly to the living space above. Climb the stairs, and the atmosphere changes completely. Painted shiplap, warm wood ceilings, stained wood doors, dark cabinetry, patterned tile, black fixtures, and windows looking into the trees give the space a personality all its own. The apartment includes a living room with a built-in sleeping nook, a kitchenette, an office, a full bath, laundry, and a private deck. It doesn't feel like leftover space. It feels like someone built a place they genuinely wanted to spend time. The remarkable thing about this property isn't that it gives you options; it's that someone already did the difficult work of imagining them for you. The cottage welcomes everyday life. The workshop invites projects that would overwhelm a garage. The apartment offers genuine privacy. Together they make room for family, guests, work, creativity, storage, and supplemental income without asking you to start from scratch. Just blocks from Normaltown restaurants, Bishop Park, Piedmont Athens Regional, and downtown Athens, the location is every bit as compelling as the property itself. Holman Avenue has long been one of Athens' most admired in-town streets, valued as much for its sense of neighborhood as its proximity. Pair that setting with a restored cottage and a fully realized detached accessory dwelling, and the result is a property that's remarkably difficult to replicate.

4 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ CL353722 MLS

Some properties require imagination. At 530 Holman Avenue, possibility is already built in. The original 1950 cottage still feels like itself. The proportions are intact. Newer divided-light windows soften the daylight, warm wood floors run through the living spaces, and the brick fireplace continues to anchor the living room. The kitchen and baths are updated without asking the house to become something it isn't. Stone counters, white cabinetry, brass-toned hardware, layered lighting, and an easy connection to the dining area give the house what it needs now without sanding down what was already there. A screened porch, basement storage, a newer roof, recently replaced water heater, and a French drain system reflect years of steady stewardship rather than last-minute preparation. Then the property evolves. Completed in 2020, the detached accessory dwelling extends the property in a way that's increasingly difficult to find. The lower level is a conditioned workshop with oversized windows, a mini-split system, hot water, a half bath, recessed lighting, and enough room to actually work. Whether that's woodworking, bicycles, furniture restoration, art, gardening, or simply a place to leave projects out between weekends, it's a room that earns its square footage. A framed opening also allows for a future staircase, creating the option to connect the workshop directly to the living space above. Climb the stairs, and the atmosphere changes completely. Painted shiplap, warm wood ceilings, stained wood doors, dark cabinetry, patterned tile, black fixtures, and windows looking into the trees give the space a personality all its own. The apartment includes a living room with a built-in sleeping nook, a kitchenette, an office, a full bath, laundry, and a private deck. It doesn't feel like leftover space. It feels like someone built a place they genuinely wanted to spend time. The remarkable thing about this property isn't that it gives you options; it's that someone already did the difficult work of imagining them for you. The cottage welcomes everyday life. The workshop invites projects that would overwhelm a garage. The apartment offers genuine privacy. Together they make room for family, guests, work, creativity, storage, and supplemental income without asking you to start from scratch. Just blocks from Normaltown restaurants, Bishop Park, Piedmont Athens Regional, and downtown Athens, the location is every bit as compelling as the property itself. Holman Avenue has long been one of Athens' most admired in-town streets, valued as much for its sense of neighborhood as its proximity. Pair that setting with a restored cottage and a fully realized detached accessory dwelling, and the result is a property that's remarkably difficult to replicate.

530 Holman Ave, Athens

Listing courtesy of Corcoran Classic Living.

$435,000

Surround yourself with the timeless beauty and elegance of this Craftsman cottage perched atop a shady corner lot on Athens' storied Oglethorpe Avenue. This old soul boasts a playful floor plan inviting you and your guests to soak in the heart pine floors, lofty 12' ceilings, period light fixtures, ample natural light and miles of gorgeous trim work. The two generously sized bedrooms flank a central parlor that leads into a bright dining room adjoining a peaceful outdoor deck and firepit via French doors. A cheery kitchen with large terra-cotta floor tiles features a farmhouse sink overlooking mature trees. To each side find hand crafted salvaged pine cabinets and a custom-built kitchen island topped with walnut butcher block. Bring your books and curios for the handsome built-in cabinet in the living room, spark up a fire in the updated gas fireplace, and run a bath in the clawfoot tub surrounded with wainscot atop the pinwheel tile floor. You may never want to leave this haven but one of Athens' most desired neighborhoods awaits! Enjoy the many restaurants, bars and shops of the charming Normaltown commercial district. Chose between two local swimming pools after tennis, pickleball or many other activities at Bishop Park and the Athens YMCA before picking up your local produce and artisan crafts at the Athens Farmers Market. Keep in mind all of these Athens gems are located within 1 mile of this property! As far as value goes, we've got you covered. New tankless water heater, well-maintained HVAC and immediate proximity to the UGA Health Sciences Campus and Piedmont Regional Hospital is a strong selling suit. To top it off, this property grossed well over 7k in just 11 days of rental in 2025 as an owner-occupied short term rental! They just don't build them like this anymore. Let this one-of-a-kind home be your???????????????????????????????????????? Shangri-La!

2 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ CL353289 MLS

Surround yourself with the timeless beauty and elegance of this Craftsman cottage perched atop a shady corner lot on Athens' storied Oglethorpe Avenue. This old soul boasts a playful floor plan inviting you and your guests to soak in the heart pine floors, lofty 12' ceilings, period light fixtures, ample natural light and miles of gorgeous trim work. The two generously sized bedrooms flank a central parlor that leads into a bright dining room adjoining a peaceful outdoor deck and firepit via French doors. A cheery kitchen with large terra-cotta floor tiles features a farmhouse sink overlooking mature trees. To each side find hand crafted salvaged pine cabinets and a custom-built kitchen island topped with walnut butcher block. Bring your books and curios for the handsome built-in cabinet in the living room, spark up a fire in the updated gas fireplace, and run a bath in the clawfoot tub surrounded with wainscot atop the pinwheel tile floor. You may never want to leave this haven but one of Athens' most desired neighborhoods awaits! Enjoy the many restaurants, bars and shops of the charming Normaltown commercial district. Chose between two local swimming pools after tennis, pickleball or many other activities at Bishop Park and the Athens YMCA before picking up your local produce and artisan crafts at the Athens Farmers Market. Keep in mind all of these Athens gems are located within 1 mile of this property! As far as value goes, we've got you covered. New tankless water heater, well-maintained HVAC and immediate proximity to the UGA Health Sciences Campus and Piedmont Regional Hospital is a strong selling suit. To top it off, this property grossed well over 7k in just 11 days of rental in 2025 as an owner-occupied short term rental! They just don't build them like this anymore. Let this one-of-a-kind home be your???????????????????????????????????????? Shangri-La!

905 Oglethorpe Ave, Athens

Listing courtesy of Corcoran Classic Living.

$699,900

Welcome to 234 Sunset Drive, a beautifully renovated 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home in the heart of Athens’ coveted Normaltown neighborhood. Offering just under 2,000 square feet of thoughtfully updated living space and a 40-foot, 10-foot-deep front porch with a swinging bed and serene back porch and patio, this home blends classic charm with extensive modern upgrades less than a mile from Downtown Athens and approximately 1.5 miles from Sanford Stadium. The main level features an open living area anchored by a natural gas fireplace and a fully updated kitchen outfitted with brand new Café appliances, including refrigerator, oven/stovetop, dishwasher, and microwave. A tankless water heater installed in 2025 supports efficient daily living, while a new side deck provides outdoor storage and access. The spacious primary suite offers vaulted ceilings and a spa-like steam shower. Two additional bedrooms and a second full bath complete the main level, along with a convenient half bath for guests. Extensively improved and maintained, the home features a roof installed approximately five years ago, dual HVAC systems (approximately 5 and 10 years old), and major renovations completed in 2016 and 2021 by award-winning contractor, Tom Ellis. The crawl space was fully encapsulated in March 2026, making this one of the more comprehensively renovated homes in Normaltown. The property also conveys with an adjacent 0.08-acre bonus parcel. Normaltown offers pedestrian access to restaurants, shops, parks, Bishop Park’s farmers market, Alps Road shopping, Piedmont Hospital, St. Mary’s, and the expanding UGA School of Medicine campus. Zoned for Burks Elementary, the home offers a rare combination of location, extensive renovations, and updated systems in one of Athens’ most sought-after neighborhoods.

3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ CL350853 MLS

Welcome to 234 Sunset Drive, a beautifully renovated 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home in the heart of Athens’ coveted Normaltown neighborhood. Offering just under 2,000 square feet of thoughtfully updated living space and a 40-foot, 10-foot-deep front porch with a swinging bed and serene back porch and patio, this home blends classic charm with extensive modern upgrades less than a mile from Downtown Athens and approximately 1.5 miles from Sanford Stadium. The main level features an open living area anchored by a natural gas fireplace and a fully updated kitchen outfitted with brand new Café appliances, including refrigerator, oven/stovetop, dishwasher, and microwave. A tankless water heater installed in 2025 supports efficient daily living, while a new side deck provides outdoor storage and access. The spacious primary suite offers vaulted ceilings and a spa-like steam shower. Two additional bedrooms and a second full bath complete the main level, along with a convenient half bath for guests. Extensively improved and maintained, the home features a roof installed approximately five years ago, dual HVAC systems (approximately 5 and 10 years old), and major renovations completed in 2016 and 2021 by award-winning contractor, Tom Ellis. The crawl space was fully encapsulated in March 2026, making this one of the more comprehensively renovated homes in Normaltown. The property also conveys with an adjacent 0.08-acre bonus parcel. Normaltown offers pedestrian access to restaurants, shops, parks, Bishop Park’s farmers market, Alps Road shopping, Piedmont Hospital, St. Mary’s, and the expanding UGA School of Medicine campus. Zoned for Burks Elementary, the home offers a rare combination of location, extensive renovations, and updated systems in one of Athens’ most sought-after neighborhoods.

234 Sunset Dr, Athens

Listing courtesy of Corcoran Classic Living.