278 Fourth Street, Athens, GA 30601
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OFF MARKET

278 Fourth Street
Athens, GA 30601

  • 2 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,305 sqft (on 0.57 acres)

$360,900

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 31, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $2,161/mo*
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$360,900

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 31, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $2,161/mo*
Refinance Your Home
2 Beds
2 Baths
1,305 sqft
(on 0.57 acres)

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
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Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1945
Lot Size
0.57 acres
Living Area
1,305 sqft
Price/Sqft
$277
Parking
3 Parking Spaces

About this House

Exceptional opportunity awaits with this move-in ready home that comes with an adjacent buildable lot of record - two parcels for one incredible price! Nestled on a quiet dead-end street just off downtown, this charming property offers the perfect blend of peaceful neighborhood living and urban convenience. You're only five houses from the Oconee River Greenway with access to the FireFly and River Trail System, making it an easy flat walk or bike ride to both campus and downtown in just ten minutes. This lovingly renovated 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom home welcomes you through a beautifully updated front porch into a spacious single-level living experience. The heart of the home flows seamlessly from the living and dining areas into an absolutely stunning cook's kitchen that maximizes every inch with more cabinet, drawer, and counter space than kitchens twice its size. The updated appliance package includes the refrigerator and a high-end induction cooktop and stove combination, while the washer and dryer convey with the home. Beautiful heart pine floors stretch throughout the main level, complemented by elegant tile work in the two completely restored bathrooms. The primary suite features soaring vaulted ceilings and serves as an inviting two-room retreat, with the laundry perfectly and conveniently located within the primary bathroom. A second bedroom sits just off the side hallway, while the full basement below offers incredible flexibility as a music room, workshop, and abundant dry storage space. Step outside to discover the exceptional outdoor features, beginning with a brand new deck built with timber-frame quality using 2x10 joists and 6x6 posts. The deep, wooded backyard backs up to a peaceful creek, complete with terraced stairs leading down to a park-like creekside setting where you can enjoy the fire pit area. The property offers both driveway parking and convenient drive-under covered parking at the back of the home. The extensive list of recent improvements demonstrates the incredible care and investment put into this property. The current owners have completely remodeled the kitchen, added the new deck and back door, renovated the front porch and relocated the front door, installed a new water heater and fiber internet, and doubled the usable yard space. They've also built the stairs and trail system down to the creekside area, managed the tree canopy including removing a large oak from over the house, added new gutters by the deck, painted the back of the home, and created a 300 square foot parking pad. Previous owners invested heavily just three years ago in new electrical, plumbing, HVAC systems, roofing, and much more. This friendly neighborhood embodies the best of small-town living, where neighbors know each other and you'll always see someone enjoying time on their front porch or taking a moment to chat. The welcoming community atmosphere on this quiet street makes it feel like home from the very first visit. With the included buildable lot, this property presents an exceptional investment opportunity and tremendous value. Financing both lots under a single mortgage is straightforward, and we're happy to recommend the best local lender to make the process seamless. This unique two-lot opportunity at this price point won't last long in today's market, and the home is easy to show even while occupied. Don't miss your chance to own this special property that perfectly combines immediate comfort with future potential.
278 Fourth Street, Athens, GA 30601 is a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,305 sqft single-family home built in 1945. It last sold for $400,000 on Aug 19, 2025 (6% below the $424,900 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $360,900, with a rent estimate of $1,991/month.

Home Details for 278 Fourth Street

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: FullNumber of Rooms: 4Types of Rooms: Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 2Main Level Bedrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2Number of Bathrooms (main level): 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1305 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, WasherDishwasherDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Central,Forced Air,Natural GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central Air,ElectricHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Central
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Tile, Wood
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Number of Stories: 1Levels: OneFloors: Tile, Wood

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Patio / Porch: Porch, Deck, ScreenedExterior: Deck
Parking & Garage
Parking Spaces: 3Parking: Off Street
Frontage
Waterfront: CreekNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 35

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1945
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Ranch
Building
Construction Materials: BrickDoes Not Include Home Warranty
Property Information
Included in Sale: Ceiling FansParcel Number: 163D2G003

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $424,900
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Tue Jul 15 2025Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Media

Location

Direction & Address
City: AthensCommunity: No Recorded Subdivision
School Information
Elementary School: Stroud ElementaryJr High / Middle School: Coile MiddleHigh School: Cedar Shoals

HOA

Association for this Listing: Athens Area Association of REALTORSNo HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.57 acres

Offer

Listing Agreement Type: Exclusive Right To Sell

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: CM1027319Above Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetActivation Date: Mon Jun 09 2025Below Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetUniversal Property Id: US-13059-N-163D2G003-R-N
Last check for updates: about 4 hours ago
Listed by Joseph Polaneczky, (706) 224-7451
Nabo Realty, LLC
Bought with: Ally Simmons, (770) 361-2223, Greater Athens Properties
Originating MLS: Athens Area Association of REALTORS
Source: Hive MLS, MLS#CM1027319

Price History for 278 Fourth Street

DatePriceEventSource
08/19/2025$400,000Sold
Hive MLS #CM1027319
07/30/2025$424,900PendingHive MLS #CM1027319
06/10/2025$424,900Listed For SaleHive MLS #1027319
11/22/2021ListingRemovedGAMLS #9057155
09/28/2021$259,000ContingentHive MLS #983796
09/28/2021$259,000PendingGAMLS #9057155
09/24/2021$259,000Listed For SaleHive MLS #983796
08/28/2018$124,000Sold
N/A
07/16/2018$120,000PendingAgent Provided
07/06/2018$120,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
12/13/2016$129,900ListingRemovedAgent Provided
06/30/2016$129,900Listed For SaleAgent Provided

Market trends in Athens

Last updated June 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$344K
$833MoM
Sale-to-List Price
98.5%
Price per sq ft
$201
$5MoM
Available listings
570
19MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$3,444
Assessment$323,318
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 278 Fourth Street

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
381 Ridge Avenue, Athens, GA
0.21
Single-Family Home
$354,900
05/08/26
2
2
1,213
168 Pearl St, Athens, GA
0.16
Single-Family Home
$354,900
07/27/26
4
2
1,448
225 4th St, Athens, GA
0.09
Single-Family Home
$345,000
03/13/26
2
2.5
1,464
295 First Street, Athens, GA
0.28
Single-Family Home
$343,000
03/16/26
2
2
1,050
185 1st St, Athens, GA
0.30
Single-Family Home
$355,000
07/24/26
2
1
1,042
165 Vine Street, Athens, GA
0.73
Single-Family Home
$227,500
08/12/25
2
2
1,072
139 Hillside St, Athens, GA
0.38
Single-Family Home
$390,000
04/03/26
3
2.5
1,536
126 S Poplar St, Athens, GA
0.73
Single-Family Home
$352,001
06/29/26
3
2
982

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What Locals Say about Athens

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  • 85 % Say car is needed

  • 84 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 74 % Say parking is easy

  • 71 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 67 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 59 % Say kids play outside

  • 58 % Say there's wildlife

  • 58 % Say it's quiet

  • 55 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 54 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 50 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 47 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 45 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 44 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 40 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 28 % Say there are community events

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    "Is a very supportive community with sidewalks, parks, a great bookstore with a very good children’s section and a variety of restaurants "
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    "Everything is typically within a fifteen to twenty minute drive. The big loop around the city gives easy access to get to all different areas of town, including UGA, popular shopping centers, and restaurants. "
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  • Gina Ashley
    "Trick or treating on Boulevard! Love it here so much! Could not pick a better area to raise a family in"
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  • Jyoung530
    "Very safe and kinda friendly but most folks do keep to themselves or interact with their own family. There is only a very light traffic of homeowners in my subdivision but unfortunately there are no sidewalks or play areas for the kids. Folks walk their dogs in the street. Children play in their own front or back yards it seems. You rarely see or hear them out and they won’t recognize you as a neighbor. This is unfortunate but typical of neighborhoods in this area and in the South."
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    "Great area! It’s such a nice place to live. It’s quiet and safe with a diverse residential community. Nice place to live and work. Great area! It’s such a nice place to live. It’s quiet and safe with a diverse residential community. Nice place to live and work. "
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    "Kingswood is a Great neighborhood to run in. 100 trick or treaters each year. Houses are kept up well. Neighbors look out for each other. "
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    "Brookstone is a great neighborhood ! I’ve been living here for the past 5 years and is really a safe place to live great neighbors ! Lots of communication with everyone regarding the best for our community. "
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    "I have lived in this neighborhood for two months. Everyone I have passed has either stopped to introduce themselves or pass with a friendly smile"
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    "I have raised two kids here for the last 13yrs I feel safe in my neighborhood at all times I worked 3rd shift and had no problems there are college students police men and fire men as well"
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    "I've lived in forest heights for 10 years it's very quiet and private I love the space and the great neighbors "
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    "There’s plenty of space to walk your dog and lots of friendly residents who greet each other while walking their dogs. "
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    "It’s a pleasant 2 mi. Circle in the middle, across which a road runs through it. Giving you several choice about how much to wak. Traffic runs slow. Walkers are easily ridden around with plenty of room. "
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    "A lot of college students or otherwise young adults. More grad students than undergrad. A few small families. "
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  • Mary C. H.
    "Quiet neighborhood and well kept lawn maintenance by the land lord. Maintenance worker is always quick when things need repair and they just put in new roofs! Not a lot of kids in the neighborhood, cars tend to drive pretty quick here. "
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  • Sgerber341
    "Full of college students who attend the University of Georgia so you get to meet new people practically every year. "
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  • Astyanax66
    "Lots of dogs and walkers, no aggressive dogs, paths to walk. School field, near vet school.well lit area."
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  • Alise D.
    "I love how quiet the neighborhood is and how kind all of our neighbors are. So grateful for a diverse and close knit community. Easy to walk to all of the most popular places. Just outside of Normaltown and in one of the best school zones in the county. Knottingham is a very special place to live."
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  • Steven B.
    "I’ve lived in this neighborhood for 2 year and the property is clean and well kept. And very respectful neighbors."
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  • Alise D.
    "Bike ride to work. Little Over a mile. Beautiful quiet streets and a sidewalk on the busiest road. Only a couple lights along the way."
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  • Chuck
    "Barber street is usually covered in plastic cups from Greek rich kids parties. They also think it’s fine to just congregate in the streets and park like Barber is their driveway. But I do love boulevard and surrounding area. Have lived in this area for 17 years. I hear the school district is great. And being able to walk to downtown is fantastic."
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  • Thomas B.
    "Pool, dog park, playground, close to Walmart, Aldis, McDonalds, Kroger. Great maintenance department."
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  • Elizabeth H.
    "neighborhood picnics9 We have a lot of neighborhood get together. The kids all get along and ride bikes, play outside or hangout at different places 🤔"
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    "The downtown/ east side area is great for taking your kids on walks and going shopping at all the little shops nearby."
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    "I always see dogs and their owners all the time and the owners always pick up after them aleays..!!!"
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  • Amber S.
    "Loved here for three years. Neighbors can be very loud and play music very loud late at night. Have had items storm fro mailbox and yard. "
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  • Megan A.
    "Downtown holiday parades, music festivals, art shows, farmers market, music venues, concerts, college games"
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    "parks, drinking fountains, where you can go out with your pet, to be able to walk with your pet, and with your children too, since my children love their pets"
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    "More and more people are living here but the roads are staying the same size since the past 30 years. Traffic can be horrible going to work in the morning, and getting off work, from 4pm to 6pm, forget going anywhere. Depending what part of Athens you’re in, will effect your view on Athens. There’s a poor lifestyle and there’s a wealthy lifestyle to this town. Slowly Athens is updating its lifestyle to fit wealthy families. It sure is a college town, and traffic is much better once the college students are out of town. I’ve lived here my whole life so I know where to go and where not to go. I’ve seen girls/college girls out walking in places they shouldn’t have been walking (out of town ppl don’t know any better) but they think since it’s a college town it’s ok, and that’s where they’re wrong. Overall nice town but way too crowded. "
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