6180 Old Jefferson Road, Athens, GA 30607

Athens
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6180 Old Jefferson Road,Athens, GA 30607
$1,200,000
  • 5 Beds
  • 7 Baths
  • - sq. ft.
  • Single family
  • Active
Listed by: kimberly a christopher, todd stegall
Office: greene real estate co.
MLS#:7707721
Source:FIRSTMLS

Price summary

  • Price:$1,200,000

About this home

Where do we begin? Famed UGA basketball coach Hugh Durham built this remarkable home as his personal estate in 1979. Now offered by only its third owner, this Southern classic has been painstakingly restored and is simply breathtaking. Set on nearly 4 private acres, the property is accessed via a long, winding driveway from Old Jefferson Road, with additional access from Walton Creek Road. With AR zoning and no HOA, horses and stables are permitted. A circular driveway and side-entry two-car garage provide ample parking. Lush, opulent landscaping—fully irrigated by well-fed sprinklers—sets the tone as you enter “’tween the hedges,” a nod to the original owner and UGA. A brick walkway leads to the double-balconied façade and welcoming grand foyer. Inside feels straight from the pages of Southern Living, featuring wide heart-of-pine floors, rich custom millwork, and deep moldings throughout. Formal living and dining rooms flank the foyer and flow into the expansive great room with...

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Home facts

  • Year built:1979
  • Listing ID #:7707721
  • Updated:June 07, 2026 at 01:20 PM

Rooms and interior

  • Bedrooms:5
  • Total bathrooms:7
  • Full bathrooms:5
  • Half bathrooms:2
  • Flooring:Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
  • Dining Description:Great Room, Seats 12+
  • Bathrooms Description:Double Vanity, Separate Tub/Shower, Soaking Tub, Whirlpool Tub
  • Kitchen Description:Breakfast Bar, Double Oven, Eat-in Kitchen, Pantry, Pantry Walk-In, Second Kitchen, Solid Surface Counters
  • Bedroom Description:Oversized Master
  • Basement Description:Daylight, Exterior Entry, Finished, Finished Bath, Full, Interior Entry

Heating and cooling

  • Cooling:Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Heat Pump, Zoned
  • Heating:Central, Natural Gas
  • Central air:Yes

Structure and exterior

  • Roof:Composition
  • Year built:1979
  • Lot area:3.92 Acres
  • Lot Features:Corner Lot, Level, Private
  • Architectural Style:Traditional
  • Construction Materials:Cement Siding, Concrete, Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features:Balcony, Deck, Garden, Patio, Private Yard
  • Levels:3+ Story

Schools

  • High school:Clarke Central
  • Middle school:Burney-Harris-Lyons
  • Elementary school:Whitehead Road

Utilities

  • Water:Public, Well
  • Sewer:Septic Tank

Finances and disclosures

  • Price:$1,200,000
  • Tax amount:$4,541 (2024)

Features and amenities

  • Laundry features:In Basement, Laundry Room, Mud Room
  • Amenities:Bookcases, Entrance Foyer, High Ceilings 9 ft Lower, High Ceilings 9 ft Main, High Ceilings 9 ft Upper, Walk-In Closet(s), Wet Bar
  • Pool features:In Ground

Parking

  • Total parking spaces:6
  • Parking description:Attached, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Rear, Garage Faces Side, Kitchen Level, Parking Pad
  • Garage spaces:6
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