Community Corner
House Hunt - Starter Homes
There are plenty of really affordable homes in Athens that are ideal for first-time home buyers.
145 Covey Lane
$121,900
Coldwell Banker Upchurch Realty (706) 543-4000
This home is located off Whitehead Rd, on the west side of Athens. It has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,780 sq.ft., vaulted ceilings, eat-in kitchen, deck, security system, lots of windows, and a 2-car garage. The lot is almost a full acre (9/10) and there are lots of tall shade trees. The home is in the Whitehead Rd. Elementary, B-H-L Middle and district.
92 Brooklyn Rd.
$129,000
Athena Real Estate Group (706) 552-2699
This attractive home, located off Oglethorpe Ave., has been built in the Cape Cod style, with Hardiplank siding, covered front porch, patio and rear deck. It has 1,700 sq.ft. and two stories, with the owner’s suite on the first floor. It is complete with kitchen appliances, custom cabinetry, breakfast nook, ceiling fans, double-pane windows, 9’ ceilings and attic storage. It is zoned for Alps Rd. Elementary, Clarke Middle and Clarke Central High School.
160 Amboy Ct.
$139,900
Athens Classic Properties (706) 543-3800
This is a large, all-brick home located in the Cedar Creek subdivision, which has a community swimming pool. At just under 2,000 sq.ft., with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, it is the perfect size for a starter home. Other features include attic storage, double-pane windows, vaulted ceilings, fireplace, eat-in kitchen, laundry closet, covered porch and storage building. It is in the Gaines/MPE Elementary, Hilsman Middle and district.
204 Hunnicutt Dr.
$149,900
ReMax Assoc. (706) 353-1131
If you are planning on having a big family, this is a great place to get started and maybe even stay for awhile. With 2,515 sq.ft., 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and a finished basement, there is plenty of room to stretch out. Other features include a security system, breakfast room, attic storage, workshop, garage and fenced backyard. Located in the Homewood Hills subdivision, this home is zoned for the Whitehead Rd Elementary, BHL Middle and Clarke Central High School.