Offered for sale is this beautiful original mill house from the old Athens textile mill and armory. 191 First Street sits comfortably at the top of the hill less then a mile from downtown Athens. Very efficient ENERGY STAR Certified Home. Heart of Pine hardwood floors, bead board walls and ceilings throughout. Walk up the front steps and enter the cool sitting porch, perfect for watching neighbors walk past your home. Front door leads to the spacious open living room, beyond that the kitchen has white tiled counter tops and back splash, Dishwasher and refrigerator. Pass thru hall holds the Laundry area and water heater and leads to the bathroom. The renovated bath has tile floors, claw foot tub/shower, pedestal sink, and roll out windows. Bathroom has a door to the front bedroom. Master bedroom has tons of light with 2 big windows. Open closet and bead board everywhere, with a door to the Living Room. The yard is full of flowers, a successful butterfly bush and tons of birds, plenty of space for a garden. The special mailbox was built by Bucky Anderson. There's a raised back deck that lets you look up at the stars and the back yard is fenced. Plenty of room for an addition to the house. The roof is only 1.5 years old, the hardi board siding is installed vertically which creates a sleek and clean aesthetic and allows water to flow off more easily. Off Street parking and also very easy to park on the quiet side street, Ridge Avenue. No car or bike needed to get to the 113 Acre Walker park with soccer fields and a Splash Pad. Dudley Park and the North Oconee River is just down the hill. (Room for washer and dryer in laundry area).
Offered for sale is this beautiful original mill house from the old Athens textile mill and armory. 191 First Street sits comfortably at the top of the hill less then a mile from downtown Athens. Very efficient ENERGY STAR Certified Home. Heart of Pine hardwood floors, bead board walls and ceilings throughout. Walk up the front steps and enter the cool sitting porch, perfect for watching neighbors walk past your home. Front door leads to the spacious open living room, beyond that the kitchen has white tiled counter tops and back splash, Dishwasher and refrigerator. Pass thru hall holds the Laundry area and water heater and leads to the bathroom. The renovated bath has tile floors, claw foot tub/shower, pedestal sink, and roll out windows. Bathroom has a door to the front bedroom. Master bedroom has tons of light with 2 big windows. Open closet and beadboard everywhere, with a door to the Living Room. The yard is full of flowers, a successful butterfly bush and tons of birds, plenty of space for a garden. The special mailbox was built by Bucky Anderson. There's a raised back deck that lets you look up at the stars and the back yard is fenced. The roof is only 1.5 years old, the hardiboard siding is installed vertically which creates a sleek and clean aesthetic and allows water to flow off more easily. Off Street parking and also very easy to park on the quiet side street, Ridge Avenue. No car or bike needed to get to the 113 Acre Walker park with soccer fields and a Splash Pad. Dudley Park and the North Oconee River is just down the hill. Plenty of room for an addition to the house.
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
1
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
67 ft.
Lot depth
150 ft.
Lot size
10,019 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2000
Sq. Ft.
792
Year built
1947
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Clarke County
APN
163D4 H017
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 17, 2026.
RS-5
Single-Family Residential District
The purpose of the RS district is to stabilize and protect the owner occupied housing characteristics of the district and to promote and encourage a suitable environment for family life.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Garden center
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Cemetery
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Parking Features: Off Street, On Street
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Electric, Heat Pump
Has Heating
Heating: Central, Electric
Interior Features
Interior Features: Pantry
Appliances: Electric Water Heater
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Decorative, Living Room
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 1
Laundry Features: In Hall
Basement Details: None
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Deck, Front Porch, Screened
Fencing: Chain Link, Fenced
Building Information
# of Stories Total: 1
Property Features
Other Structures: Shed(s)
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Is Attached
Common Walls: No One Above, No One Below, No Common Walls
Lot Information
Lot Features: City Lot
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Lot Size : 0.23
Lot Size Area: 0.23
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.23
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Utilities: Cable Available
Sewer: Public Sewer
Location
Schools Information
Elementary School: Howard B Stroud
Middle Or Junior School: Coile
High School: Cedar Shoals
Location Information
Directions: From the Arches and Downtown, take East Broad St down the hill past Weaver D's, cross the North Oconee River when the street turns in First Street. Go up the hill and 191 First street will be on your left.
Public facts
Beds: 1
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 792
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 10,019 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1947
Year Renovated: 2000
County: Clarke County
APN: 163D4 H017
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 17, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: Athens Area Association of REALTORS
Around this home
Schools
Howard B. Stroud Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi
2/10
Coile Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.3mi
3/10
Cedar Shoals High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.4mi
2/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 106° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
5/10 Wind Factor
25% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
4 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$256,000 – $309,000
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