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Last Sold Price
3 beds
589 Meigs St, Athens, GA 30601
Single FamilyProperty Type
6,534 sq ftLot Size
1909Year Built
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Cobbham Historic District - Well maintained Turn-of-the-20th-Century home in the heart of Athens. This one is ready for your finishing touches. This 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom beauty has an owner's suite with private bathroom and two closets. It features beautiful hardwood floors and soaring ceilings. There is a metal roof and new exterior paint. The kitchen has been updated and a new HVAC system was installed in 2023. This one is super close to Downtown, UGA, Big City Bread, the Bottleworks, and more....Cobbham Historic District - Well maintained Turn-of-the-20th-Century home in the heart of Athens. This one is ready for your finishing touches. This 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom beauty has an owner's suite with private bathroom and two closets. It features beautiful hardwood floors and soaring ceilings. There is a metal roof and new exterior paint. The kitchen has been updated and a new HVAC system was installed in 2023. This one is super close to Downtown, UGA, Big City Bread, the Bottleworks, and more. It is in the Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary School zone and is zoned RM-1.
  • Listed by: Mike Geyer Brokerage DRE #6935 • Coldwell Banker Upchurch Realty athensmike@gmail.com
Listing closed: 05/29/2025 04:00 AM • Source: NCRMLS, MLS#: CM1025450

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$564,500

Avg days on market

62

Sale-to-list ratio

92.9%

Athens, GA

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Location

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Property Information for 589 Meigs Street

Property Details
  • Taxes: $3,978 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Traditional, Victorian
  • Subdivision Name: cobbham
  • View: Panoramic
  • Waterfront: No
  • Zoning: RM-1
Building Information
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1909
  • Lot Size: 0.15 AC / 6,534 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Country Subdivision: 13059
  • Directions: Just East of N Milledge Ave at corner of Meigs and Harris.
  • Latitude: 34
  • Longitude: -83
Taxes and HOA
  • Association: No
  • Parcel Number: 171A1 L006
School Information
  • Elementary School: Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary
  • High School: Clarke Central
  • Middle Or Junior School: Clarke Middle
Parking
  • Garage: No
  • Parking Total: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Off Street
Property
Lot Information
  • Style: Traditional, Victorian
  • 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: 0.15
  • Lot Size Area: 0.15
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
Property and Assessments
  • Possession: Close Of Escrow
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1909
  • Permitted Use: Public
Utilities
  • Sewer Provider: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Available
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Deck
  • Foundation Details: Crawlspace
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Deck, Screened
  • Roof: Metal
  • Stories Total: 1
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Range, Refrigerator
  • Basement: No
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Basement: None, Crawl Space
  • Cooling: Central Air, Electric
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl, Wood
  • Heating: Yes
  • Heating: Central, Forced Air, Gas
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Cathedral Ceiling(s)
  • Levels: One
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Rooms Total: 5
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Length: 0.0
  • Room Width: 0.0
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
Room 2
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Length: 0.0
  • Room Width: 0.0
  • Room Type: Bathroom 1
Room 3
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Length: 0.0
  • Room Width: 0.0
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room 4
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Length: 0.0
  • Room Width: 0.0
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room 5
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Length: 0.0
  • Room Width: 0.0
  • Room Type: Bathroom 2
Mobile Home
Mobile Home Information
  • Home Warranty: No

Property History for 589 Meigs Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 29, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1663572543

$599,395

+6.7% / yr

May 29, 2025

Sold

GAMLS #10513643

$599,395
May 29, 2025

Sold

NCRMLS #CM1025450

$599,395
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/29/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1663572543

$599,395

+6.7% / yr

05/29/2025

Sold

GAMLS #10513643

$599,395
05/29/2025

Sold

NCRMLS #CM1025450

$599,395

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

Public Records for 589 Meigs Street

Taxable ValueLand$38,880Additions$178,481Total$217,361
Tax Record2025$3,942 ($329 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,840 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,840 SqFtStories1Lot Size6,534 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1909Year Renovated1991ZoningRM-1CountyCLARKEAPN17-1-A1 L-006Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 589 Meigs Street

This home is within Clarke County School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Clarke Middle School
Public6 to 8

Clarke Central 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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 589 Meigs Street, Athens, GA 30601
$599,395
3
6,534
2
1,966
7,405
2
1,460
6,098
$192,900
2
10,018
$165,000
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9,583
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