397 Oglethorpe Ave, Athens, GA 30606
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397 Oglethorpe Ave
Athens, GA 30606

  • 6 Beds
  • 4 Baths
  • 3,590 sqft (on 0.51 acres)

$938,000

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 9, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $5,388/mo*
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$938,000

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 9, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $5,388/mo*
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6 Beds
4 Baths
3,590 sqft
(on 0.51 acres)

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Description

In-town, 1907 Queen Anne Victorian located in the heart of Historic Normaltown neighborhood. This historic gem sits on a .51 acre piece of land directly across from UGA's beautiful 60 acre Health Sciences and Medical School campus, and 2 blocks from Bishop Park, local farmer's market, YMCA, as well as the vibrant center of Normaltown.This architectural treasure still has gorgeous, woodwork throughout the rooms on the 1st floor, with highly detailed mantles and staircase, wainscoting, pocket doors, 12 baseboards, impressive crown molding and trim in rooms with 12' ceilings and 8' doors. As you enter the front door, there is a beautiful staircase in the central hallway that leads up to an artfully restored master suite with its own living area. This upstairs living space boats pressed tin ceilings, exposed brick chimney, and its own full kitchen and bar/island with granite counters. The entire upstairs has an open floor plan, other than the master bedroom and bath. The bedroom opens to the common area by custom built rail-mounted doors that slide open. The master bedroom also has an exposed brick chimney with antique mantle attached. The master bath has artful tile work as well as a unique wood vanity imported from Africa. The house is currently being used as 4 apartments, and has 4 kitchens and 4 baths, and currently 5 bedrooms but if the house was converted to single living space, there could be 6-7 bedrooms. The home has single metering, and the apartments were essentially separated by locked doors to create separation of space. Ideally, this house could be returned to owner-occupancy, by opening these doors to create a grand, unified home. It would be easy to maintain 1, or possibly 2 rental units for income, or perhaps as a multi-generational home with private and shared space. Currently, the 4 leases are in place thru July 2016 (details available upon request). Also of note, there is a huge wrap-around front porch overlooking a vast front yard, a side deck, rear porch, side carport, and large workshop/studio with communal 2nd washer/dryer area. It's rare that a home of this architectural impressiveness becomes available, and even rarer to find the quality of interior craftsmanship still intact. This is an incredible opportunity to own a unique piece of Athens history.
397 Oglethorpe Ave, Athens, GA 30606 is a 6 bedroom, 4 bathroom, 3,590 sqft single-family home built in 1907. It last sold for $420,000 on Apr 15, 2016. More recently, it was listed as a rental in March 2011 with an asking price of $600 per month. That rental listing was removed on July 19, 2011. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $938,000, with a rent estimate of $2,980/month.

Home Highlights

Parking
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Outdoor
Deck
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
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Listed
Less than a day ago

Home Details for 397 Oglethorpe Ave

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Heat PumpAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Heat Pump
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Floors: Other
Interior Details
AtticNumber of Rooms: 11
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: WoodFoundation Type: Masonry
Parking & Garage
Parking: Carport

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1907Year Updated: 1994
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Other

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.51 acres

Price History for 397 Oglethorpe Ave

DatePriceEventSource
04/15/2016$420,000Sold
Hive MLS #CM947050
02/23/2016$465,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
02/12/2016$475,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
10/30/2015$485,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
07/19/2011$850ListingRemovedAgent Provided
05/21/2011$850PriceChange
Agent Provided
03/03/2011$600Listed For RentAgent Provided
10/01/2007$125,000Sold
N/A
06/26/2006$327,000Sold
N/A
08/30/2000$248,000Sold
Hive MLS #CM103671

Market trends in Athens

Last updated May 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$347K
$18.33KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
98.5%
0.2%MoM
Price per sq ft
$208
$2MoM
Available listings
551
3MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$10,806
Assessment$870,041
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 397 Oglethorpe Ave

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
355 Oglethorpe Ave, Athens, GA
0.02
Single-Family Home
$420,000
07/21/25
3
2
1,274
342 Sunset Dr, Athens, GA
0.47
Single-Family Home
$658,000
07/22/25
6
3
2,935
145 Satula Avenue, Athens, GA
0.28
Single-Family Home
$885,000
06/04/26
3
3.5
2,476
195 Sylvan Road, Athens, GA
0.24
Single-Family Home
$520,000
08/08/25
3
3
1,344
143 Easy Street, Athens, GA
0.38
Single-Family Home
$925,000
06/18/26
6
4.5
4,152
375 Best Drive, Athens, GA
0.24
Single-Family Home
$595,000
05/28/26
3
2.5
1,769
495 Talmadge Drive, Athens, GA
0.44
Single-Family Home
$850,000
07/08/26
4
3
2,195
490 Clover St, Athens, GA
0.54
Single-Family Home
$245,000
10/28/25
3
2.5
3,136
163 Easy St, Athens, GA
0.37
Single-Family Home
$887,500
12/17/25
4
3.5
4,202
525 King Avenue, Athens, GA
0.56
Single-Family Home
$695,750
12/31/25
4
3
2,603

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  • 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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    "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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    "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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