494 Ruth St, Athens, GA 30601
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FOR SALE
FOR SALE BY OWNER
0.7 ACRES

$385,000

  • 5 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 2,576 sqft (on 0.70 acres)

494 Ruth St, Athens, GA 30601

Est. Mortgage $2,351/mo*
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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1909
0.7 acre lot
$149/sqft

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
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About this House

This two-story home is close to downtown Athens and UGA. Owner is selling house "AS-IS". We suggest you drive by and look at the property. You can view one of our rental properties across the street at 493 Ruth St. which has UGA students as tenants, it is not for sale. Please email or text us to set up an appointment to view. Our email hathawayproperties@gmail.com and number 706-714-4486. If contacting us please reference the address of 494 Ruth St.

Home Details for 494 Ruth St

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: RefrigeratorHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Floors: Hardwood
Interior Details
AtticNumber of Rooms: 9Types of Rooms: Walk In Closet, Dining Room, Family Room, Laundry RoomCeiling Fan
Appliances & Utilities
Cable ReadyDishwasherDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace
Security
Security System

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Asphalt, CompositionDeckExterior: WoodFoundation Type: Concrete BlockGardenLawnPorch
Parking & Garage
Parking Spaces: 7Parking: Off Street, On Street

Days on Market

Days on Market: 13 days on Trulia

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1909Year Updated: 1984
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Craftsman

Price & Status

Price
Price Per Sqft: $149

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.70 acres

Around this home

What Locals Say about Athens

At least 540 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 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

  • 54 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 54 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 50 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 48 % 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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    "Convenient friendly safe location"
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  • Vs6cbt2wtf
    "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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  • Jackson Oglesby
    "Lots of activity and opportunities to interact with other dog owners. Tends to be a very dog friendly city."
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  • Trulia User
    "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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  • Grady Thrasher
    "Very walkable, great shops and restaurants, beautiful old homes. Decent number of rentals, which has positives and negatives. "
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  • Trulia User
    "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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  • Trulia User
    "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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  • Trulia User
    "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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  • Trulia User
    "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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  • Trulia User
    "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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  • Trulia User
    "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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  • Trulia User
    "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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  • Trulia User
    "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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  • Trulia User
    "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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  • Misty J.
    "Athens is amazing. I love the diversity of people and local businesses. The parks and activities are great here as well. It always feels safe."
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  • Rebecca M.
    "the downtown area is really family friendly and has a lot of activities for kids to adults. it's a great place to live "
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  • Dez
    "It’s a pet friendly neighborhood, and I love living in Athens no bad experiences for me this far which I’m thankful for "
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  • Dez
    "Easily Accessible which is a plus. I feel safe in the neighborhood that I’m in and I’ve rode the bus before and felt safe on it."
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  • Megan A.
    "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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  • Doni B.
    "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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  • Veronica R.
    "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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  • Savie R. A.
    "Awesom town! Not too big and not too small. There are plenty of fun things to do almost every weekend "
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  • Si Z.
    "my neighborhood in normaltown. cute, expensive, but fun. I love my neighbors. people's yards are landscaped really well also. "
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  • Ronnie A.
    "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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  • Brooke K.
    "recovery fest and athfest are great plus all the vintage shops are quaint and not chained out. lots if life bands"
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  • Prissymissy678
    "Weekend events and UGA events.convenience to restaurants and shopping. Neighbors are not neighborly. Too much crime and police do not do their jobs."
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  • Samantha E.
    "Our current neighborhood isn’t that great. There’s not a lot of courtesy that gets displayed between residents, it’s in a sketchy part of town, and there have been a few crimes that have occurred here in a short amount of time. Would not recommend raising your children here. Also the public schools are terrible."
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Market trends in Athens

Last updated July 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$344K
$2.37KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
98.3%
0.1%MoM
Price per sq ft
$200
$1MoM
Available listings
535
36MoM

Home Value

Learn more about this home's value by checking out the value of nearby homes and how much similar homes have sold for.

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
175 Northcrest Dr, Athens, GA
0.21
Single-Family Home
$310,000
01/23/26
3
1.5
1,144
170 Northcrest Dr, Athens, GA
0.24
Single-Family Home
$220,000
11/10/25
2
1
1,390
305 Bray St, Athens, GA
0.28
Single-Family Home
$96,500
02/20/26
3
3
1,544
305 Bray St, Athens, GA
0.28
Single-Family Home
$130,000
04/27/26
3
3
1,544
205 Northcrest Drive, Athens, GA
0.25
Single-Family Home
$220,000
11/17/25
3
1
888
140 Northcrest Drive, Athens, GA
0.22
Single-Family Home
$232,500
09/25/25
3
1
975
136 Bridgewater Circle Circle #136, Athens, GA
0.44
Single-Family Home
$357,500
01/06/26
5
3
1,800
168 Pearl St, Athens, GA
0.69
Single-Family Home
$354,900
07/27/26
4
2
1,448
275 Freeman Drive, Athens, GA
0.92
Single-Family Home
$295,000
09/30/25
4
2
1,517
447 Rosa Nell Howard Street, Athens, GA
0.54
Single-Family Home
$506,300
07/02/26
5
5.5
2,508

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
490.5 Ruth Street, Athens, GA 30601
0.03
$229,200
1
1
-
Off Market
498 Ruth St, Athens, GA 30601
0.03
$260,400
3
1
-
Off Market
100 Northside Dr, Athens, GA 30601
0.13
$284,800
3
2
1,188
Off Market
Northside Drive, Athens, GA
0.15
$310,000
3
2
-
Off Market
460 Ruth Street, Athens, GA 30601
0.19
$217,100
2
1.5
-
Off Market
211 North Avenue #1136, Athens, GA 30601
0.18
$208,300
2
2
-
Off Market
175 Northcrest Dr, Athens, GA 30601
0.21
$310,000
3
1.5
1,144
Recently Sold
185 Northcrest Dr, Athens, GA 30601
0.22
$289,000
3
1.5
2,130
For Sale
140 Northcrest Drive, Athens, GA 30601
0.22
$233,600
3
1
975
Off Market
475 Ruth St, Athens, GA 30601
0.22
$268,700
2
2
1,028
Off Market
170 Northcrest Dr, Athens, GA 30601
0.23
$220,000
2
1
1,390
Recently Sold
211 North Avenue #1134, Athens, GA 30601
0.24
$210,800
2
2
854
Off Market

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Aug 25, 2026
Source: N/A
Listed For Sale
$385,000
May 21, 2022
Source: Zillow Rental Manager
ListingRemoved
May 6, 2022
Source: Zillow Rental Manager
PriceChange
$1,875
Price increased by 7%
Apr 29, 2022
Source: Zillow Rental Manager
PriceChange
$1,750
Price decreased by 13%
Apr 3, 2022
Source: Zillow Rental Manager
Listed For Rent
$2,000

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Frequently asked questions about 494 Ruth St

  • What is the estimated monthly payment for 494 Ruth St?
    Based on a $385,000 list price with 20% down at today's rates, the estimated monthly payment for 494 Ruth St in Athens, GA is approximately $2,366 (about $2,025 principal & interest, $266 property taxes, and $75 homeowner's insurance). This is an estimate. Actual payment depends on your loan terms.
  • How does the list price for 494 Ruth St compare to homes in Athens?
    494 Ruth St in Athens, GA is listed at $385,000, about 12% above the $344K median sale price in Athens.
  • What do residents say about Athens?
    Residents describe Athens, GA as dog-friendly, easy to park in, and well-kept. Most residents say you need a car. See homes for sale in Athens, GA.
  • What are the closest schools to 494 Ruth St?
    The closest schools to 494 Ruth St in Athens, GA are Cedar Shoals High School (rated 2/10), Coile Middle School (rated 3/10), Howard B. Stroud Elementary School (Pre-K, rated 2/10).
  • Does 494 Ruth St have air conditioning?
    Yes, 494 Ruth St in Athens, GA has air conditioning.
  • Does 494 Ruth St have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 494 Ruth St in Athens, GA has in-unit laundry.
494 Ruth St, Athens, GA 30601 is a 5 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 2,576 sqft single-family home built in 1909. This property is currently available for sale and was listed on Aug 25, 2026.