905 Oglethorpe Ave, Athens, GA, 30606
About This Home
Surround yourself with the timeless beauty and elegance of this Craftsman cottage perched atop a shady corner lot on Athens storied Oglethorpe Avenue. This old soul boasts a playful floor plan inviting you and your guests to soak in the heart pine floors, lofty 12 ceilings, period light fixtures, ample natural light and miles of gorgeous trim work. The two generously sized bedrooms flank a central parlor that leads into a bright dining room adjoining a peaceful outdoor deck and firepit via French doors. A cheery kitchen with large terra-cotta floor tiles features a farmhouse sink overlooking mature trees. To each side find hand crafted salvaged pine cabinets and a custom-built kitchen island topped with walnut butcher block. Bring your books and curios for the handsome built-in cabinet in the living room, spark up a fire in the updated gas fireplace, and run a bath in the clawfoot tub surrounded with wainscot atop the pinwheel tile floor. You may never want to leave this haven but one of Athens most desired neighborhoods awaits! Enjoy the many restaurants, bars and shops of the charming Normaltown commercial district. Chose between two local swimming pools after tennis, pickleball or many other activities at Bishop Park and the Athens YMCA before picking up your local produce and artisan crafts at the Athens Farmers Market. Keep in mind all of these Athens gems are located within 1 mile of this property! As far as value goes, weve got you covered. New tankless water heater, well-maintained HVAC and immediate proximity to the UGA Health Sciences Campus and Piedmont Regional Hospital is a strong selling suit. To top it off, this property grossed well over 7k in just 11 days of rental in 2025 as an owner-occupied short term rental! They just dont build them like this anymore. Let this one-of-a-kind home be your Shangri-La!
Getting Around
Somewhat Walkable
Very Limited Transit
BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Property condition: Resale
- Year built: 1910
Materials
- Roof: Composition
- Construction materials: Other,Wood Siding
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Dishwasher,Dryer,Oven/Range (Combo),Refrigerator,Washer
- Laundry features: In Kitchen
Basement
- Basement: Crawl Space
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Features
- Other
- Flooring: Hardwood,Tile
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
- Fireplace: Yes
- Finished area below ground: 0
- Finished area above ground: 1,407
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Central,Forced Air,Natural Gas
- Cooling features: Central Air,Electric,Heat Pump
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 1,407
- Total interior livable area: 1,407 sqft
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen Island
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 121B2 H015A
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Fencing: Other
Lot
- Lot size: 10,018 sqft
- Features: City Lot,Level
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Off Street
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Ice Storm
- Lightning
- Tornado
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Georgia Counties
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $2,199 | $26,388 |
| Home Insurance * | $184 | $2,208 |
| Property Taxes | $311 | $3,732 |
| Electricity | $219 | $2,637 |
| Total | $2,913 | $34,956 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Georgia FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
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Current Market Trends
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Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-08 | Contingent | $435,000 |
| 2026-07-15 | Price change | $435,000 |
| 2026-05-26 | Listed for sale | $449,000 |
| 2023-02-24 | Sold | $415,000 |
| 2023-01-22 | Pending sale | $425,000 |
| 2023-01-14 | Listed for sale | $425,000 |
| 2022-09-09 | Sold | $400,000 |
| 2022-09-01 | Pending sale | $400,000 |
| 2022-08-25 | Listed for sale | $400,000 |
| 2020-06-05 | Sold | $283,500 |
| 2020-04-10 | Price change | $285,000 |
| 2020-03-16 | Listed for sale | $295,000 |
| 2019-04-10 | Listing removed | $229,000 |
| 2019-04-10 | Listed for sale | $229,000 |
| 2019-04-09 | Sold | $229,000 |
| 2019-02-13 | Pending sale | $229,000 |
| 2019-02-03 | Listed for sale | $229,000 |
| 2019-01-31 | Pending sale | $229,000 |
| 2019-01-29 | Listed for sale | $229,000 |
| 2018-04-09 | Sold | $229,000 |
| 2015-12-29 | Sold | $211,500 |
| 2015-11-04 | Price change | $217,500 |
| 2015-10-22 | Price change | $212,500 |
| 2015-09-08 | Price change | $215,000 |
| 2015-08-20 | Price change | $217,500 |
| 2009-09-28 | Sold | $193,000 |
| 2006-08-03 | Sold | $171,987 |
| 2006-05-05 | Sold | $245,000 |
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