Artfully renovated in the highly desirable Pulaski Heights neighborhood, this 1880 s-era home features a large rocking chair front porch, one bedroom with fireplace, one bathroom, a kitchen, a large living room with fireplace and a private back deck with additional lower level rooms for expansion. Notable features of this home include handpainted walls and cabinets by local artists Lamar Wood and Rebecca Wood, beautiful wooded views from the back deck and original wood and tile work. Buyers desirious of in-town living should consider this rare opportunity in the Pulaski Heights neighborhood. Only seconds from Downtown Athens and The Bottleworks and just a short walk to Chase Street Elementary.
Single-familyProperty Type
1880Year Built
5,662 sq ftLot Size
$296Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Ross Vaughn• Coldwell Banker Upchurch Realty
*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
1
Stories
1
Lot width
57 ft.
Lot depth
111 ft.
Lot size
5,663 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1975
Sq. Ft.
880
Year built
1930
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Clarke County
APN
171A2 A002
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 9, 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.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Garden center
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Cemetery
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: None
Interior
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1
Bathrooms Full: 1
Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 1
Main Level Bedrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Other, Central, Heat Pump
Has Cooling
Cooling: Electric, Central Air
Interior Features
Interior Features: Bookcases, High Ceilings, Other, Master Downstairs
Living Area: 1426
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Living Area Source: Public Records
Above Grade Finished Area: 1426
Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
Below Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
Levels: One
Appliances: Oven/Range (Combo), Refrigerator
Flooring: Hardwood
Has Fireplace
Fireplaces Total: 2
Room Information
Basement: Exterior Entry
Room Types: Foyer, Other
Exterior
Exterior Features
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Property Information
Property Condition: Resale
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 5662.8
Lot Size Square Feet: 5662.8
Lot Size Acres: 0.13
Lot Size Source: Public Records
Lot Features: Private
Building Information
Year Built: 1880
Building Area Total: 1426
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Building Area Source: Public Records
Financial
Tax Information
Parcel Number: 171A2 A002
Tax Annual Amount: 0
Tax Year: 2014
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional 90%
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Location
Other Expenses
Initiation Fee: 0
HOA Information
Association Fee: 0
Association Fee Includes: None
School Information
Elementary School: Chase Street
Middle Or Junior School: Clarke
High School: Clarke Central
Location Information
Unparsed Address: 538 Pulaski Street, Athens GA 30601
State Or Province: GA
PostalCode: 30601
Country: US
Subdivision Name: Pulaski Heights
Coordinates: -83.38114039999999,33.9617574
Directions: From Prince Avenue, turn left onto Pulaski Street. House is on right. From Cleveland Avenue, take Pulaski past train tracks and The Leathers Building. House on left before the end of the street.
Community Information
Community Features: Walk To Schools, Near Shopping
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 880
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 5,663 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1930
Year Renovated: 1975
County: Clarke County
APN: 171A2 A002
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 9, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Photos Count: 25
Listing Information
List Price: 189000
Search Price: 186500
Close Price: 186500
Listing Id: 7523284
Original List Price: 189000
Listing Date Information
On Market Date: 2015-09-15
Close Date: 2015-11-12
Purchase Contract Date: 2015-09-22
Off Market Date: 2015-09-22
Around this home
Schools
Barrow Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.4mi
7/10
Clarke Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.8mi
5/10
Clarke Central High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi
5/10
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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
23% 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
$402,000 – $486,000
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