285 First St

Athens, GA 30601

$217,150
Last Sold Price
3
Beds
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Closed 4/21/16
Closed 4/21/16

Description

Charming, green-built, 3\2 cottage built by local artisan/builder, Andrew Malec. Originally his personal home, it is imbued with wonderful details and craftsmanship. Located within 2 blocks of downtown Athens, it is within walking distance of 2 parks, one 108 acre park a block away and the other, 2-3 blocks away, sits alongside the river at the edge of downtown. Both parks are connected by Greenway bike/walk trails, which also connect to Sandy Creek Nature center. This property offers the best of...Charming, green-built, 3\2 cottage built by local artisan/builder, Andrew Malec. Originally his personal home, it is imbued with wonderful details and craftsmanship. Located within 2 blocks of downtown Athens, it is within walking distance of 2 parks, one 108 acre park a block away and the other, 2-3 blocks away, sits alongside the river at the edge of downtown. Both parks are connected by Greenway bike/walk trails, which also connect to Sandy Creek Nature center. This property offers the best of in-town living and is convenient to many places that make living in Athens special. On top of that it is a well-built, low maintenance, energy efficient home that features an excellent floor plan that opens to wonderful outdoor living spaces. It's open common living area with vaulted 16.5 foot ceilings, exposed beams, and an abundance of natural light. The common area connects to over 800' of exterior porch/deck space. Also branching off from the living room is a large front porch with stylish columns and beaded board ceilings. In the rear of the house there is also a screened porch and a huge deck built around a tree with a bench wrapping around it. The kitchen has hickory cabinets, a reclaimed heart pine island with bar seating, custom concrete counters with slate backsplash, and Energy Star stainless appliances. The common area features large windows and has bamboo flooring. A hallway off the common area leads to the 3 bedrooms and 2 baths, each distinctly unique. The master bath is artfully tiled and has many delightful features including: a huge walk-in shower that has 2 shower valves and shower heads, a re-purposed antique cabinet is used for the vanity, and a candlelit tub with stained glass accent. The 2nd bath is similar with Mexican tile floors, antique vanity, tub/tile shower and creative accents. Every room throughout the house has solid pine doors. The exterior has a metal roof, cement board siding, and shakes in the gables. 285 First's landscape is rich with diversity, mature trees, weeping specimen trees, herbs, and an array of evergreen shrubs and perennials. There are 2 rain barrels housed next to front porch that collect water from the roof. The back and side yard are fenced, and there are 2 parking spaces on both the front and rear of the property, allowing for 4-6 car off-street parking. If one is looking for a stylish, well-built, affordable, in-town house, this one is definitely worth checking out!
  1. Listed by Michael Littleton • Brokerage DRE #62043 • Full Circle Real Estate & Development, LLC
    P: (706)-621-4890

Property Details for 285 First Street

Subdivision Name
Chicopee-Dudley
LISTING CLOSED: 04/21/2016 12:00 AM

Property Details for 285 First Street

StatusClosed
MLS #CM946954
Days on Market182
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built2007
Lot Size0.17 AC / 7,579 SF
CountyClarke County
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Listing Courtesy of Full Circle Real Estate & Development, LLC, Michael Littleton

Sold By Re/Max Living, Dean Bright

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Building Information for 285 First Street

Stories1Year Built2007Building Size-Lot Size0.17 AC / 7,579 SF

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Property Information for 285 First Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Country Subdivision: 13059
  • Directions: From downtown, take Broad Street (east) to river. At the eastern edge of downtown, as you cross river, Broad Street will become First Street. House will be two blocks past river on left.
  • Latitude: 34
  • Longitude: -83
Taxes and HOA
  • Association: No
  • Parcel Number: 164C3 D006A
School Information
  • Elementary School: Fourth Street
  • High School: Cedar Shoals
  • Middle Or Junior School: Coile Middle
Parking
  • Garage: No
  • Parking Total: 4.0
Property
Lot Information
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • Below Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Below Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.174
  • Lot Size Area: 0.174
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
Property and Assessments
  • Possession: Close Of Escrow
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 2007
  • Permitted Use: Public
Utilities
  • Sewer Provider: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Other
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Other
  • Fencing: Yard Fenced
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Deck, Screened
  • Stories Total: 1
  • Community Features: None
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Some Gas Appliances, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Cooling: Central Air, Electric
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Heating: Yes
  • Heating: Central, Electric
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Cathedral Ceiling(s), Kitchen Island, Pantry
Mobile Home
Mobile Home Information
  • Home Warranty: No

Property History for 285 First Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 21, 2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #570289038

$217,200

+7.8% / yr

Apr 21, 2016

Sold

NCRMLS #CM946954

$217,150—
Mar 16, 2016

Pending

NCRMLS #CM946954

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/21/2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #570289038

$217,200

+7.8% / yr

04/21/2016

Sold

NCRMLS #CM946954

$217,150
03/16/2016

Pending

NCRMLS #CM946954

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Public Records for 285 First Street

Taxable ValueLand$26,000Additions$158,960Total$184,960
Tax Record2025$5,183 ($432 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,276 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,276 SqFtStories1Lot Size7,405 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2006Year Renovated2007ZoningRS-5CountyCLARKEAPN16-4-C3 D-006-A

Schools near 285 First 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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