One-of-a-kind creative retreat in a prime Athens location! Just minutes from UGA, Five Points, and Epps Bridge shopping and dining, this Colonial-style split-level home blends timeless architecture with bold, artistic flair. A welcoming front porch with classic columns sets the tone before stepping inside to a thoughtfully styled interior featuring rich wood floors and a distinctive mix of modern and retro design elements. The main level offers a light-filled living room, a separate dining space, and access to a screened back porch overlooking a peaceful, tree-lined backyard-perfect for entertaining or unwinding. The kitchen embraces its retro charm with unique finishes, complemented by vintage-inspired tile baths and eye-catching color palettes that make a statement. The upper level includes a spacious primary suite with private bath, plus two additional bedrooms. Downstairs, flexibility takes center stage with a current music studio that could easily serve as a media room, den, or creative workspace, along with an additional bedroom or office and half bath. Step outside to a private patio and a versatile accessory building featuring wood ceilings, industrial-style windows, electricity, and its own heating and air-ideal for a guest suite, studio, or in-law space. If you're looking for something beyond cookie-cutter-this is it. A home designed for creatives, thinkers, and those who appreciate character and individuality.
Single-familyProperty Type
1 acresLot Size
$164Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Marie Armour• ERA Sunrise Realty
Bought with Curtis Spell• Greater Athens Properties
Est. $2,101 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 243 Rhodes Dr
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
Hive MLS #CL354489
Jun 25, 2026
Sold
$315,000
$164/sq ft
Apr 28, 2026
Contingent
—
Apr 23, 2026
Listed
$314,900
$164/sq ft
GAMLS #10739283
Jun 25, 2026
Sold
$315,000
$164/sq ft
Apr 28, 2026
Contingent
—
Apr 9, 2026
Listed
$314,900
$164/sq ft
One-of-a-kind creative retreat in a prime Athens location! Just minutes from UGA, Five Points, and Epps Bridge shopping and dining, this Colonial-style split-level home blends timeless architecture with bold, artistic flair. A welcoming front porch with classic columns sets the tone before stepping inside to a thoughtfully styled interior featuring rich wood floors and a distinctive mix of modern and retro design elements. The main level offers a light-filled living room, a separate dining space, and access to a screened back porch overlooking a peaceful, tree-lined backyard-perfect for entertaining or unwinding. The kitchen embraces its retro charm with unique finishes, complemented by vintage-inspired tile baths and eye-catching color palettes that make a statement. The upper level includes a spacious primary suite with private bath, plus two additional bedrooms. Downstairs, flexibility takes center stage with a current music studio that could easily serve as a media room, den, or creative workspace, along with an additional bedroom or office and half bath. Step outside to a private patio and a versatile accessory building featuring wood ceilings, industrial-style windows, electricity, and its own heating and air-ideal for a guest suite, studio, or in-law space. If you're looking for something beyond cookie-cutter-this is it. A home designed for creatives, thinkers, and those who appreciate character and individuality.
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
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Attached
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air, Electric
Has Heating
Heating: Central, Heat Pump, Other
Interior Features
Appliances: Electric Water Heater
Room Information
Laundry Features: In Garage
Exterior
Building Information
# of Stories Total: 2
Construction Materials: Brick
Property Features
Has View
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size : 1.0
Lot Size Area: 1
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 1
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Location
Location Information
Directions: Use the right lane to take the US-29 N/US-78 E/Georgia 10Loop ramp to Univ of Georgia/Lexington/Hartwell.Take exit 4 for US-129 S/US-441 S/GA-15 S toward Watkinsville/Madison. Turn left onto Timothy Rd continue on Timothy Rd. Drive to Rhodes Dr.
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,674
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.44 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1969
Year Renovated: 1989
County: Clarke County
APN: 132D1 B018
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 7, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: Athens Area Association of REALTORS
Around this home
Schools
Timothy Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 3.0mi
8/10
Clarke Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.7mi
5/10
Clarke Central High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.2mi
5/10
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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
6/10 Wind Factor
27% 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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Historical weather
Athens, GA • 30606
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.7 hours in
June and 3.5 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
8.7 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$337,000 – $408,000
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