278 Fourth St

Athens, GA 30601

$400,000
Last Sold Price
2
Beds
1,305 Sq. Ft.
$307 / Sq. Ft.
1,305
Sq. Ft.
$307
per Sq. Ft.
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Closed 8/19/25
Closed 8/19/25

Description

Exceptional opportunity awaits with this move-in ready home that comes with an adjacent buildable lot of record - two parcels for one incredible price! Nestled on a quiet dead-end street just off downtown, this charming property offers the perfect blend of peaceful neighborhood living and urban convenience. You're only five houses from the Oconee River Greenway with access to the FireFly and River Trail System, making it an easy flat walk or bike ride to both campus and downtown in just ten minutes....Exceptional opportunity awaits with this move-in ready home that comes with an adjacent buildable lot of record - two parcels for one incredible price! Nestled on a quiet dead-end street just off downtown, this charming property offers the perfect blend of peaceful neighborhood living and urban convenience. You're only five houses from the Oconee River Greenway with access to the FireFly and River Trail System, making it an easy flat walk or bike ride to both campus and downtown in just ten minutes. This lovingly renovated 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom home welcomes you through a beautifully updated front porch into a spacious single-level living experience. The heart of the home flows seamlessly from the living and dining areas into an absolutely stunning cook's kitchen that maximizes every inch with more cabinet, drawer, and counter space than kitchens twice its size. The updated appliance package includes the refrigerator and a high-end induction cooktop and stove combination, while the washer and dryer convey with the home. Beautiful heart pine floors stretch throughout the main level, complemented by elegant tile work in the two completely restored bathrooms. The primary suite features soaring vaulted ceilings and serves as an inviting two-room retreat, with the laundry perfectly and conveniently located within the primary bathroom. A second bedroom sits just off the side hallway, while the full basement below offers incredible flexibility as a music room, workshop, and abundant dry storage space. Step outside to discover the exceptional outdoor features, beginning with a brand new deck built with timber-frame quality using 2x10 joists and 6x6 posts. The deep, wooded backyard backs up to a peaceful creek, complete with terraced stairs leading down to a park-like creekside setting where you can enjoy the fire pit area. The property offers both driveway parking and convenient drive-under covered parking at the back of the home. The extensive list of recent improvements demonstrates the incredible care and investment put into this property. The current owners have completely remodeled the kitchen, added the new deck and back door, renovated the front porch and relocated the front door, installed a new water heater and fiber internet, and doubled the usable yard space. They've also built the stairs and trail system down to the creekside area, managed the tree canopy including removing a large oak from over the house, added new gutters by the deck, painted the back of the home, and created a 300 square foot parking pad. Previous owners invested heavily just three years ago in new electrical, plumbing, HVAC systems, roofing, and much more. This friendly neighborhood embodies the best of small-town living, where neighbors know each other and you'll always see someone enjoying time on their front porch or taking a moment to chat. The welcoming community atmosphere on this quiet street makes it feel like home from the very first visit. With the included buildable lot, this property presents an exceptional investment opportunity and tremendous value. Financing both lots under a single mortgage is straightforward, and we're happy to recommend the best local lender to make the process seamless. This unique two-lot opportunity at this price point won't last long in today's market, and the home is easy to show even while occupied. Don't miss your chance to own this special property that perfectly combines immediate comfort with future potential.
  1. Listed by Joseph Polaneczky • Brokerage DRE #76270 • Nabo Realty, LLC • joep@naborealty.com

Property Details for 278 Fourth Street

Architectural Style
Ranch
Subdivision Name
No Recorded Subdivision
View
Panoramic
Waterfront
No
Waterfront Features
Creek
Zoning
RS-5
LISTING CLOSED: 08/19/2025 04:00 AM

Property Details for 278 Fourth Street

StatusClosed
MLS #CM1027319
Days on Market35
Taxes$3,346 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1945
Lot Size0.57 AC / 24,829 SF
CountyClarke County
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Location

Listing Courtesy of Nabo Realty, LLC, Joseph Polaneczky

Sold By Greater Athens Properties, Ally Simmons

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Building Information for 278 Fourth Street

Stories1Year Built1945Building Size-Lot Size0.57 AC / 24,829 SF

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$2,312 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,033

Property Taxes

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Property Information for 278 Fourth Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Country Subdivision: 13059
  • Directions: GPS Friendly! From North Avenue, take Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Parkway towards E Broad St. Turn left down Fourth St. and go near the end of the street. Property is on right.
  • Latitude: 34
  • Longitude: -83
Taxes and HOA
  • Association: No
  • Parcel Number: 163D2-G-003
  • Tax Year: 2024
School Information
  • Elementary School: Stroud Elementary
  • High School: Cedar Shoals
  • Middle Or Junior School: Coile Middle
Parking
  • Garage: No
  • Parking Total: 3.0
  • Parking Features: Off Street
Property
Lot Information
  • Style: Brick 4 Side
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Above Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Below Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Below Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.57
  • Lot Size Area: 0.57
  • Lot Features: Open Lot
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Living Area: 1305.0
  • Living Area Source: Public Records
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
Farm Information
  • Vegetation: Partially Wooded
Property and Assessments
  • Possession: Close Of Escrow
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1945
  • Permitted Use: Public
Utilities
  • Sewer Provider: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Electricity Available, High Speed Internet, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Connected, Water Available
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Exterior Features: Deck
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Deck, Screened
  • Roof: Composition
  • Stories: 1
  • Stories Total: 1
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Basement: Yes
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 2
  • Basement: Full
  • Cooling: Central Air, Electric
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Heating: Yes
  • Heating: Central, Forced Air, Gas
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Kitchen Island, Other, Pantry, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
  • Levels: One
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Room Type: Other
  • Rooms Total: 4
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Length: 0.0
  • Room Width: 0.0
  • Room Type: Bathroom 1
Room 2
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Length: 0.0
  • Room Width: 0.0
  • Room Type: Bathroom 2
Room 3
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Length: 0.0
  • Room Width: 0.0
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
Room 4
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Length: 0.0
  • Room Width: 0.0
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
Mobile Home
Mobile Home Information
  • Home Warranty: No

Property History for 278 Fourth Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 19, 2025

Sold

GAMLS #10540700

$400,000—
Aug 19, 2025

Sold

NCRMLS #CM1027319

$400,000—
Jul 15, 2025

Pending

GAMLS #10540700

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/19/2025

Sold

GAMLS #10540700

$400,000
08/19/2025

Sold

NCRMLS #CM1027319

$400,000
07/15/2025

Pending

GAMLS #10540700

—

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 278 Fourth Street

Taxable ValueLand$26,000Additions-Total$26,000
Tax Record2025$807 ($67 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Lot Size12,197 SqFtStyleResidentialZoningRS-5CountyCLARKEAPN16-3-D2 G-003-A

Schools near 278 Fourth Street

This home is within Clarke County School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Howard B. Stroud Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
Coile Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Cedar Shoals High School
Public - 9 to 12
Classic City High School
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Howard B. Stroud Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Coile Middle School
Public6 to 8

Cedar Shoals High School
Public9 to 12

Classic City High School
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Listing Courtesy of Nabo Realty, LLC, Joseph Polaneczky

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