Unique In-town property: Historic, 1930 2/2 farmhouse with huge front porch, on large . 66 acre lot, with an efficiency 1/1 guest cottage (needs renovation), and several old storage sheds. Beautiful deep lot, with an abundance of mature hardwoods, surrounded by acres of woods that are in preservation. Of note, the Seller will be selling property with a deed restriction that lot cannot be subdivided. Both the farmhouse and guest cottage need work. The farmhouse is temporarily occupied, without lease. It has good bones, tall ceilings, old pine flooring in much of the house, a huge common living room off a wonderful living room sized front porch that sits up high, a long galley style kitchen, one bedroom has an antique fireplace mantle, high ceilings (perhaps 12'), while the 2nd, rear bedroom has a private bath, vaulted ceiling, & exterior door. Please note, there is no central heat or AC. The lot has amazing potential for landscaping/gardens, and there's room for a workshop/studio, as well as abundant off-street parking. The property is next to Williams Farm, owned by the Athens Land Trust, is only blocks from the Oconee River/Greenway Trail, Downtown, and UGA's historic North Campus. This is a rare opportunity to buy a residential property of this size, with multiple structures, at this price.
Single-familyProperty Type
1930Year Built
0.66 acresLot Size
4 spacesParking
Listed by Michael Littleton• Corcoran Classic Living
Bought with Mark Mahaffey• Mark Mahaffey and Associates Real Estate
Unique In-town property: Historic, 1930 2/2 farmhouse with huge front porch, on large .66 acre lot, with an efficiency 1/1 guest cottage (needs renovation), and several old storage sheds. Beautiful deep lot, with an abundance of mature hardwoods, surrounded by acres of woods that are in preservation. Of note, the Seller will be selling property with a deed restriction that lot cannot be subdivided. Both the farmhouse and guest cottage need work. The farmhouse is temporarily occupied, without lease. It has good bones, tall ceilings, old pine flooring in much of the house, a huge common living room off a wonderful living room sized front porch that sits up high, a long galley style kitchen, one bedroom has an antique fireplace mantle, high ceilings (perhaps 12), while the 2nd, rear bedroom has a private bath, vaulted ceiling, & exterior door. Please note, there is no central heat or AC. The lot has amazing potential for landscaping/gardens, and theres room for a workshop/studio, as well as abundant off-street parking. The property is next to Williams Farm, owned by the Athens Land Trust, is only blocks from the Oconee River/Greenway Trail, Downtown, and UGAs historic North Campus. This is a rare opportunity to buy a residential property of this size, with multiple structures, at this price.
Hive MLS #CM1013835
Feb 29, 2024
Sold
$225,000
Jan 9, 2024
Listed
$225,000
Public Records
Sep 23, 1999
Sold
$72,000
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,841 (−29.0%)
$19,800 + $39,489
$59,289
2024
$2,594 (+10.2%)
$19,800 + $63,217
$83,017
2023
$2,354 (+11.3%)
$19,800 + $63,217
$83,017
2022
$2,114 (+10.9%)
$19,800 + $55,513
$75,313
2021
$1,906 (+7.5%)
$19,800 + $46,483
$66,283
2020
$1,773 (+13.0%)
$19,800 + $32,804
$52,604
2019
$1,569 (+1.1%)
$19,800 + $32,804
$52,604
2018
$1,552 (+16.8%)
$19,800 + $26,426
$46,226
2017
$1,329 (+1.4%)
$19,800 + $19,354
$39,154
2016
$1,311 (−0.3%)
$19,800 + $19,354
$39,154
2014
$1,315
$19,800 + $18,840
$38,640
Tax history for 475 Ruth St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,841 (−29.0%)
$19,800 + $39,489
$59,289
2024
$2,594 (+10.2%)
$19,800 + $63,217
$83,017
2023
$2,354 (+11.3%)
$19,800 + $63,217
$83,017
2022
$2,114 (+10.9%)
$19,800 + $55,513
$75,313
2021
$1,906 (+7.5%)
$19,800 + $46,483
$66,283
2020
$1,773 (+13.0%)
$19,800 + $32,804
$52,604
2019
$1,569 (+1.1%)
$19,800 + $32,804
$52,604
2018
$1,552 (+16.8%)
$19,800 + $26,426
$46,226
2017
$1,329 (+1.4%)
$19,800 + $19,354
$39,154
2016
$1,311 (−0.3%)
$19,800 + $19,354
$39,154
2014
$1,315
$19,800 + $18,840
$38,640
*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
—
Baths
2
Stories
—
Lot width
132 ft.
Lot depth
235 ft.
Lot size
0.66 Acres
Year renovated
2013
Sq. Ft.
1,065
Year built
1930
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Clarke County
APN
163B2 A006A
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 17, 2026.
RS-8
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.
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Features: Level
Lot Size : 0.66
Lot Size Area: 0.66
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.66
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $2,353
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Location
Schools Information
Elementary School: Stroud Elementary
Middle Or Junior School: Coile Middle
High School: Cedar Shoals
Location Information
Directions: From Downtown, take College Avenue (North), upon crossing the river and crossing MLK, the street name changes to Ruth. Property will be on the Left. Alternatively, one can exit Downtown on North Avenue, and Ruth Street will be on the Left.
Subdivision Name: No Recorded Subdivision
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,065
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.66 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1930
Year Renovated: 2013
County: Clarke County
APN: 163B2 A006A
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 17, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: Athens Area Association of REALTORS
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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 • 4.2mi
2/10
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Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
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Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
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7 days above 106° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
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25% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$274,000 – $331,000
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