A look at the 10 most expensive homes sold in Athens in first half of 2023
While Athens has plenty of luxury student housing, there are also plenty of ritzy, high-dollar homes.
According to Realtor.com, the median listing price of a home in Athens is $392,000, which is up almost 10% from the median in January, which was $369,000. While these figures represent the middle ground of Athens real estate, the most expensive properties sold so far in 2023 are well about the $1 million mark.
Unsurprisingly, the Five Points area is home to more than half of the 10 most expensive homes sold in Athens during the first half of 2023. A two-story Cobbham treasure ties for the top spot with a one-and-a-half story favorite in Five Points.
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Here's a look at the top 10 most expensive homes sold in Athens through July.
724 Cobb St., Athens, Ga. 30606
Sales price: $1.5 million (sold in May)The specs: 4,277 sq. ft., 5 bedrooms, 5.5 bathrooms
Original solid wood doors are featured on this Victorian house in the Cobbham neighborhood. With a wrap-around veranda, this house offers 12 ft. ceilings, a fenced-in yard and an outdoor fireplace. A walk to downtown Athens is not out of the question and neither is a walk Athens’ famous the tree that owns itself.
See the listing here.
550 W. Cloverhurst, Athens, Ga. 30606
Sales price: $1.5 million (sold in April)The specs: 4,808 sq. ft., 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms
This Five Points brick bungalow has been upgraded since 2019 with new wood floors, painted walls and lighting. The owner’s bedroom was added in with built-in closets, and its renovated bathroom adds more modern touches with a slate tile, dual vanities and a large shower. Guests may stay in the upstairs loft, or a new renter may settle in, as the extra space is listed under a separate address.
See listing here.
410 Milledge Cir., Athens, Ga., 30606
Sales price: $1.42 million (sold in July)The specs: 4,000 sq. ft., 4 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms
This fully renovated home in Five Points includes a new roof, floors, plumbing, HVAC, electrical, cabinets and countertops. This home features a chef’s kitchen and a large walk-in pantry. It also lends to a sustainable lifestyle, the appliances, extra insulation, low flow fixtures and spray foam insulation are all green.
See listing here.
195 Renfrew Dr., Athens, Ga. 30606
Sales price: $1.375 million (sold in January)The specs: 5.28 acres, 7,510 sq. ft., 6 bedrooms, 5.5 bathrooms
A private ranch-style home, with more than five acres of property, featured new French oak flooring throughout the main level as well as other update. The basement is fully equipped for guests or multi-generational living. There are two office spaces for those who work remotely.
See listing here.
220 Westview Dr., Athens, Ga., 30606
Sales price: $1.295 million (sold in May)The specs: 4,174 sq. ft., 3 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms
A newly renovated brick cottage home features plenty of upgrades. The main-level owner’s suite bathroom showcases herringbone marble tile, natural lighting and dual vanities. There’s also an additional upstairs room ready for an office or playroom space.
See listing here.
294 Springdale St., Athens, Ga. 30606
Sales price: $1.295 million (solid in January)The specs: 3,422 sq. ft., 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms (+ converted garage: 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom)
This one-story Bobbin Mill house offers features 12- and 10-foot ceilings with updated flooring, kitchen and other upgrades. Restoration work began in 2017 that kept the historical house in tact with its original architecture. With a large screened-in porch at the front of the main home, this house is ready to entertain. It also has a converted garage for an additional 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom living space.
See listing here.
185 Renfrew Dr., Athens, Ga. 30606
Sales price: $1.22 million (sold in January)The specs: 5.24 acres, 5,530 sq. ft., 5 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms
This gated Georgian home offers something special in the heart of Athens: privacy, the woods and a look at the river. Natural light accentuates the sunroom and throughout the home with expansive decks and patios for entertaining. Plus, it has an upgraded bathroom with heated floors!
See listing here.
800 Bobbin Mill Rd., Athens, Ga. 30606
Sales price: $1.21 million (sold in April)The specs: 3,440 sq. ft., 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms
Not far from UGA or Five Points, this renovated home features natural light, large living areas, a den, two new HVAC systems and an updated roof. The master suite offers double vanities with a full-tile shower. If you need an extra space, the basement is an option with outdoor lighting.
See listing here.
567 Fortson Rd., Athens, Ga. 30606
Sales price: $1.2 million (sold in April)The specs: 1.86 acres, 6,148 sq. ft., 5 bedrooms, 5.5 bathrooms
Designed by award-winning architect David Matheny, this brick home features a chef’s kitchen, oak hardwood floors in the living and dining room and an extra room next to a large screened porch. The house was targeted for entertainers as the listing noted a pool table, game room and dedicated exercise space. Nice pathways and lots of storage space tops off this relaxing home.
See listing here.
115 Milledge Hts., Athens, Ga. 30606
Sales price: $1.194 million (sold in June)The specs: 3,159 sq. ft., 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms
In this cottage home in the heart of Five Points you get the best of both worlds: historical doors, hardware and floors while cooking with updated locally sourced shelving, cabinets and a large kitchen island. Tailgating is possible with the spacious 2-car garage with lots of extra bedrooms with baths if you like to invite overnight guests. The primary suite offers a walk-in shower, a reading room and a large closet.
See listing here.
This article originally appeared on Athens Banner-Herald: Expensive homes in Athens, Ga.:10 priciest sold in first half of 2023
