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257 Hill Street, Athens, GA 30601

Athens
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257 Hill Street,Athens, GA 30601
$1,450,000
  • 5 Beds
  • 5 Baths
  • - sq. ft.
  • Single family
  • Sold
Listed by: jill swope
Office: university holdings brokerage, llc.
MLS#:CM1025463
Source:GA_SABOR

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Price summary

  • Price:$1,450,000

About this home

257 Hill St. is a rarity of a home located in the heart of Cobbham, steps away from the entertainment, shops, and restaurants of downtown Athens and the Prince Ave corridor. Historically known as the "Mell House", this Victorian cottage was built in 1936 and lived in by Edward Baker Mell, a historic figure in Athens, GA. The house has been completely renovated and updated with a large addition and three car garage, completed in 2016 and 2018. The home boasts 5 bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms sitting on a spacious 0.39 acre lot in the middle of everything you’d want to enjoy Athens with optimal privacy! Entering the home is a spectacular foyer with original wood detail accenting a new staircase leading to the second floor. The first floor offers a large parlor with ample natural light with an original gas fireplace. The parlor opens to the dining room lined with windows and a second fireplace. On the other side of the large hallway is a bedroom with it's own private bath. The Master bedroom...

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Home facts

  • Year built:1936
  • Listing ID #:CM1025463
  • Added:261 day(s) ago
  • Updated:January 25, 2026 at 07:07 AM

Rooms and interior

  • Bedrooms:5
  • Total bathrooms:5
  • Full bathrooms:4
  • Half bathrooms:1
  • Rooms Total:10
  • Flooring:Wood
  • Kitchen Description:Dishwasher, Disposal, Freezer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
  • Basement:Yes
  • Basement Description:Crawl Space

Heating and cooling

  • Cooling:Central Air, Electric
  • Heating:Heat Pump
  • Central air:Yes

Structure and exterior

  • Year built:1936
  • Lot Features:Level
  • Architectural Style:Victorian
  • Construction Materials:Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features:Porch, Screened Patio
  • Foundation Description:Crawlspace

Schools

  • High school:Clarke Central
  • Middle school:Clarke Middle
  • Elementary school:Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary

Utilities

  • Water:Public
  • Sewer:Public Sewer

Finances and disclosures

  • Price:$1,450,000
  • Tax amount:$15,028 (2024)

Features and amenities

  • Laundry features:Dryer
  • Amenities:Ceiling Fans, Security System

Parking

  • Total parking spaces:4
  • Parking description:Garage Door Opener, Off Street
  • Garage:Yes
  • Garage spaces:3

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