174 Cherry Street, Commerce, GA 30529

Commerce
Local realty services provided by:Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Jackson Realty
174 Cherry Street,Commerce, GA 30529
$765,000
  • 5 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 4,500 sq. ft.
  • Single family
  • Active
Listed by: jarrett martin
Office: corcoran classic living
MLS#:10707864
Source:METROMLS

Price summary

  • Price:$765,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$170

About this home

They just do not build homes like this anymore! Listed on the National Historic Registry, the Seaborn M. Shankle house is thought to be the oldest building in Commerce, GA. Located in the Central Business District and zoned Residential/Commercial, this historic home offers a myriad of potential uses. Only an hour from Atlanta via I-85N, convenient to Athens, Lake Hartwell, Lavonia, Braselton and more. The original structure was built by Eli Shankle, one of the first pioneers of the area. He established a trading post and with his wife Rebecca built a two-room cabin c. 1843. In the mid-1870s, their son Seaborn Shankle added the larger Italianate-influenced house around the existing structure. Both the original cabin and the 19th-century addition comprise the existing house you see today. With modern updates, many original details, and a beautiful pool, the next caretaker can easily transition into carrying on the home's legacy. The grand central hallway is flanked by a parlor and...

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Home facts

  • Year built:1840
  • Listing ID #:10707864
  • Updated:June 26, 2026 at 10:51 AM

Rooms and interior

  • Bedrooms:5
  • Total bathrooms:3
  • Full bathrooms:3
  • Flooring:Hardwood
  • Kitchen Description:Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Basement Description:Crawl Space
  • Living area:4,500 sq. ft.

Heating and cooling

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

Structure and exterior

  • Roof:Composition
  • Year built:1840
  • Building area:4,500 sq. ft.
  • Lot area:0.9 Acres
  • Lot Features:Level
  • Architectural Style:Traditional, Victorian
  • Construction Materials:Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features:Deck/Patio
  • Levels:2 Story

Schools

  • High school:Commerce
  • Middle school:Commerce
  • Elementary school:Commerce

Utilities

  • Water:Public
  • Sewer:Public Sewer

Finances and disclosures

  • Price:$765,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$170
  • Tax amount:$4,849 (2024)

Features and amenities

  • Appliances:Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Amenities:High Ceilings, Split Foyer, Storm Window(s), Two Story Foyer

Parking

  • Parking description:Off Street Parking
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