500 Gaines School Road
Athens, GA, 30605 $ 389,000
Bedrooms4 Baths2.0 Sq 2,027 Monthly Estimate*
$ 2,687
for $389,000 with 4 bedrooms and 2 full baths. This 2,027 square foot home was built in 1938 on a lot size of 0.54.
Unique Opportunity: Commercially zoned, 1930s, 2028’, 4/2 Bungalow on .54 acre lot, with large storage barn, with a wide array of potential uses: an artful home, rental, potential Airbnb, Live/Work space, Commercial Office site in a high traffic corridor: ( Law, Accounting, Property Mgt/Real Estate, Massage Therapy, Medical…). The home is imbued with an abundance of historic character and artfulness. As one approaches the front door, there’s an antique brick front courtyard, a front porch with mural painted by a local artist, and a swing bed. Inside, the house has wood floors throughout, plaster walls, custom crown molding, 2 artfully tiled baths, a large master suite on left rear with wood walls and ceilings, excellent natural light, an antique slider door to a lovely bath, and an antique clawfoot tub open to bedroom. The long galley style kitchen opens to a sunroom and formal dining room, though it has a cute eat-in corner nook, as well as a stainless fridge and gas range, an antique farmhouse sink, pendent lighting, & ceiling fan. There are 2 other bedrooms on main floor, and the entirety of the attic is finished as a large 4th BR or flex room. The sunroom has W/D connections, and there’s a door in the floor that lifts to reveal stairs to a cellar that serves as a mechanical room, tornado/zombie apocalypse shelter, or storage. One can exit the Sunroom to the private rear courtyard, and behind the Courtyard there’s a large barn, which has been broken up into 5 storage rooms, 3 locked. There’s a wooded buffer behind and to the sides of the barn, which create a nice green privacy buffer. It’s possible one could add 1, or possibly more, ADUs with County permission. Ultimately, this property sits on a high traffic corridor, which is likely to continue to evolve, and finding a property at this price, with this zoning will become increasingly rare to find. Seller is a licensed realtor in Georgia.
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FeaturesGeneralLiving Area 2027.0
Heating Central Gas
Cooling Central Air Electric
Utilities Cable Available Underground Utilities
Possession Close Of Escrow
Roof Asphalt
Appliances Some Gas Appliances Dryer Electric Water Heater Oven Range Refrigerator Washer
Zoning C-O
Patio/Porch Features Porch Patio
Architectural Style Bungalow
Construction Materials Wood Siding
Year Built 1938
Electric 220 Volts
View Panoramic
Property Subtype Single Family Residence
Tax Year 2025
Taxes 2620.0
Parcel Number 233D1-B-010
Community Features Shopping Sidewalks Walk to School Curbs Gutter(s)
Accessibility None
County Clarke
New Construction N
Property Type Residential
In City Limits? (Y/N) N
HOA N
Attached Garage N
Garage Y/N N
Other Structures Barn(s) Storage Workshop
Total Rooms 0
Full Baths 2
Status Active
Directions From Downtown Athens/UGA Arches take Broad Street to Oconee-Lexington Road Turn right on Gaines School property 2 blocks down on right.
City Athens
Zoning Description Commercial
Lot Size Units Acres
Lot Size Square Feet 23522.0
Carport Y/N N
Property Attached Y/N N
Land Lease Y/N N
Home Warranty Y/N N
Lease Considered Y/N N
Virtual Tour https://www.propertypanorama.com/instaview/sav/CL364378
Living Area Units Square Feet
Standard Status Active
Occupancy Type Vacant
Ownership Type Owner/Agent
Property Sub Type Additional Single Family Residence
Expected Active Date 2026-09-11
Legal Description 2349 / 45
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InteriorInterior Amenities Breakfast Area Bathtub Ceiling Fan(s) Galley Kitchen Main Level Primary Primary Suite Other Separate Shower
Basement Crawl Space Interior Entry Unfinished
Fireplace Features Other Wood Burning
Total Stories 1
Common Walls No Common Walls
Basement (Y/N) Y
Air Conditioning Y/N Y
Heating Y/N Y
Fireplace Y/N Y
Half Baths 0
Laundry Features Other
Total Bedrooms 4
Attic Features Other
Main Level Bedrooms 3
Main Level Bathrooms 2
Total Baths 2
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ExteriorExterior Amenities Courtyard
Parking Features Parking Available
Lot Features Back Yard City Lot Garden Level Private Wooded
Water Source None
Inclusions Ceiling Fans
Lot Size Area 0.54
Foundation Details Block
Spa N
Lot Size Acres 0.54
Road Surface Type Asphalt
Waterfront Y/N N
Road Frontage Type Public Road
Crops Included Y/N N
Horse Y/N N
Number of Pads 4
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* Excluded FeaturesList ByMichael LittletonListing Agent
Corcoran Classic LivingBroker
realtor_extraordinaire@hotmail.comEmail
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- Monthly Principal & Interest
- $2,687
- Monthly Property Taxes
- $218
- Monthly Home Insurance
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Default based on a 30-year fixed rate of 7.375% with 20% down. The estimated payment is offered for convenience and is not an offer of credit. Due to market fluctuations, interest rates are subject to change at any time and without notice. Your individual rate may vary. Rates may differ for FHA, VA or jumbo loans.
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Pricing History| Date | Price | Price Change | Description |
|---|
| 9/11/2026 | $389,000 | | Listed Price |