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$389,000
Monthly Est:$1,936
4 Beds
- 2 Baths
2 full baths
2,027sqft
500 Gaines School Rd, Athens, GA 30605
$389,000
$1,936/moEst:
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Single Family Residence
Built in 1938
$-- HOA
23,522.4 sqft lot
$192/sq.ft
Description
Unique Opportunity: Commercially zoned, 1930s, 2028', 4/2 Bungalow on .54 acre lot, with large storage barn, with a wide array of potential uses: an artful home, rental, potential Airbnb, Live/Work space, Commercial Office site in a high traffic corridor: ( Law, Accounting, Property Mgt/Real Estate, Massage Therapy, Medical...). The home is imbued with an abundance of historic character and artfulness. As one approaches the front door, there's an antique brick front courtyard, a front porch with mural painted by a local artist, and a swing bed. Inside, the house has wood floors throughout, plaster walls, custom crown molding, 2 artfully tiled baths, a large master suite on left rear with wood walls and ceilings, excellent natural light, an antique slider door to a lovely bath, and an antique clawfoot tub open to bedroom. The long galley style kitchen opens to a sunroom and formal dining room, though it has a cute eat-in corner nook, as well as a stainless fridge and gas range, an antique farmhouse sink, pendent lighting, & ceiling fan. There are 2 other bedrooms on main floor, and the entirety of the attic is finished as a large 4th BR or flex room. The sunroom has W/D connections, and there's a door in the floor that lifts to reveal stairs to a cellar that serves as a mechanical room, tornado/zombie apocalypse shelter, or storage. One can exit the Sunroom to the private rear courtyard, and behind the Courtyard there's a large barn, which has been broken up into 5 storage rooms, 3 locked. There's a wooded buffer behind and to the sides of the barn, which create a nice green privacy buffer. It's possible one could add 1, or possibly more, ADUs with County permission. Ultimately, this property sits on a high traffic corridor, which is likely to continue to evolve, and finding a property at this price, with this zoning will become increasingly rare to find. Seller is a licensed realtor in Georgia.
- Houzeo last checked: 11 minutes ago
- Listing updated: September 28, 2026 at 5:07 am
- Listing Provided by: | Corcoran Classic Living (706) 559-4520
- Source: Georgia MLS-GA | MLS#: 10845567

Property Details
Status
Active
Type
Single Family Residence
No. of Stories
-
County
City
Neighborhood
Year Built
1938
HOA Fees
-
Finished Area
2,027 sqft
Lot Size
23,522.4 sqft lot
Basement Area
- sqft
MLS Name
Georgia MLS
MLS Number
10845567
MLS Status
Active
Days on Market
49
Cumulative Days on Market
17

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Location
Facts & Features
Rooms
Bedrooms & bathrooms
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2
Interior
Exterior Features
Garden
Cooling
Central Air, Electric
Appliances
Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Flooring
Hardwood, Tile
Interior Features
Master On Main Level, Other
Sewer
Public Sewer
Heating
Central
Construction
Year Built
Year Built: 1938
Home type
Single Family Residence
Property Condition
Resale
Architectural Style
Bungalow/cottage, Ranch
Foundation Details
Block
Roof
Composition
Construction Materials
Wood Siding
Utilities & Energy
Parking Features
Off Street
Laundry Features
Other
Basement
Crawl Space, Interior Entry, Unfinished
Water Source
Public
Fireplace Features
Other
Utilities
Cable Available, Underground Utilities
Other Features
Subdivision Name
None
Lot Features
Level
Community Features
Sidewalks, Near Public Transport, Near Shopping
Patio And Porch Features
Patio, Porch
Vegetation
Partially Wooded
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
09/11/2026 Source: | Listed for Sale | $389,000 $192/sqft |
Getting Around 500 Gaines School Rd
Bike Score®
Somewhat Bikeable
47/100
Walk Score®
Car-Dependent
47/100
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