530 Holman Avenue, Athens, GA 30606
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Listed by: alissa carrier
Office: corcoran classic living
MLS#:10796014
Source:METROMLS
Price summary
- Price:$689,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$368.06
About this home
Some properties require imagination. At 530 Holman Avenue, possibility is already built in. The original 1950 cottage still feels like itself. The proportions are intact. Newer divided-light windows soften the daylight, warm wood floors run through the living spaces, and the brick fireplace continues to anchor the living room. The kitchen and baths are updated without asking the house to become something it isnt. Stone counters, white cabinetry, brass-toned hardware, layered lighting, and an easy connection to the dining area give the house what it needs now without sanding down what was already there. A screened porch, basement storage, a newer roof, recently replaced water heater, and a French drain system reflect years of steady stewardship rather than last-minute preparation. Then the property evolves. Completed in 2020, the detached accessory dwelling extends the property in a way thats increasingly difficult to find. The lower level is a conditioned workshop with oversized windows, a mini-split system, hot water, a half bath, recessed lighting, and enough room to actually work. Whether thats woodworking, bicycles, furniture restoration, art, gardening, or simply a place to leave projects out between weekends, its a room that earns its square footage. A framed opening also allows for a future staircase, creating the option to connect the workshop directly to the living space above. Climb the stairs, and the atmosphere changes completely. Painted shiplap, warm wood ceilings, stained wood doors, dark cabinetry, patterned tile, black fixtures, and windows looking into the trees give the space a personality all its own. The apartment includes a living room with a built-in sleeping nook, a kitchenette, an office, a full bath, laundry, and a private deck. It doesnt feel like leftover space. It feels like someone built a place they genuinely wanted to spend time. The remarkable thing about this property isnt that it gives you options; its that someone already did the difficult work of imagining them for you. The cottage welcomes everyday life. The workshop invites projects that would overwhelm a garage. The apartment offers genuine privacy. Together they make room for family, guests, work, creativity, storage, and supplemental income without asking you to start from scratch. Just blocks from Normaltown restaurants, Bishop Park, Piedmont Athens Regional, and downtown Athens, the location is every bit as compelling as the property itself. Holman Avenue has long been one of Athens most admired in-town streets, valued as much for its sense of neighborhood as its proximity. Pair that setting with a restored cottage and a fully realized detached accessory dwelling, and the result is a property thats remarkably difficult to replicate....
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Home facts
- Year built:1950
- Subdivision & Development:Normaltown
- Listing ID #:10796014
- Updated:August 28, 2026 at 11:59 AM
Rooms and interior
- Bedrooms:4
- Total bathrooms:4
- Full bathrooms:3
- Half bathrooms:1
- Kitchen Description:Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator
- Basement Description:Crawl Space
- Living area:1,872 sq. ft.
Heating and cooling
- Cooling:Electric, Gas, Heat Pump
- Heating:Central, Electric, Heat Pump
Structure and exterior
- Roof:Composition
- Year built:1950
- Building area:1,872 sq. ft.
- Lot area:0.26 Acres
- Lot Features:City Lot
- Architectural Style:Contemporary, Traditional
- Construction Materials:Brick
- Exterior Features:Deck, Screened
- Levels:1.5 Story
Schools
- High school:Clarke Central
- Middle school:Clarke
- Elementary school:Burks
Utilities
- Water:Public
- Sewer:Public Sewer
Finances and disclosures
- Price:$689,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$368.06
- Tax amount:$6,813 (2025)
Features and amenities
- Appliances:Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator
- Laundry features:In Kitchen
- Amenities:Double Pane Windows, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
Parking
- Parking description:Off Street Parking
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