530 Holman Avenue, Athens, GA 30606
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530 Holman Avenue,Athens, GA 30606
$689,000
- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 1,872 sq. ft.
- Single family
- Active
Listed by: alissa carrier
Office: corcoran classic living
MLS#:CL353722
Source:NC_CCAR
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 isn't. 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 that's 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 that's woodworking, bicycles, furniture restoration, art, gardening, or simply a place to leave projects out between weekends, it's 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 doesn't feel like leftover space. It feels like someone built a place they genuinely wanted to spend time.
The remarkable thing about this property isn't that it gives you options; it's 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 that's remarkably difficult to replicate....
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Home facts
- Year built:1950
- Listing ID #:CL353722
- Added:1 day(s) ago
- Updated:June 30, 2026 at 04:50 AM
Rooms and interior
- Bedrooms:4
- Total bathrooms:4
- Full bathrooms:3
- Half bathrooms:1
- Kitchen Description:Dishwasher, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
- Living area:1,872 sq. ft.
Heating and cooling
- Cooling:Heat Pump
- Heating:Electric, Heat Pump, Heating
Structure and exterior
- Roof:Composition
- Year built:1950
- Building area:1,872 sq. ft.
- Lot area:0.26 Acres
- Architectural Style:Contemporary, Traditional
- Construction Materials:Brick
- Exterior Features:Deck, Porch, Screened
Finances and disclosures
- Price:$689,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$368.06
Features and amenities
- Appliances:Dishwasher, Range, Refrigerator
- Laundry features:In Kitchen
- Amenities:Vaulted Ceiling(s)
Parking
- Parking description:Off Street
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