This elegant Antebellum homestead has been extensively expanded and remodeled with luxury updates that blend beautifully with its preserved historical elements. It features two large master suites on the first floor that are on the opposite ends of the house. Built in 1820 the core structure is the oldest building on its original foundation in Athens. Through the Civil War it was known as the GumSprings Inn hosting travelers along the 1805 Federal Road between Athens and Gainesville. This private sanctuary located on 6.59 acres is bordered by Turkey Creek on one side and over 15 acres of fields and woods on the other that is held in a conservation land trust. Yet it is only 5 miles to downtown Athens. With daily deer sightings the flourishing landscape boasts pecan, walnut, persimmon, magnolia, dogwood trees, azaleas and natural springs, the land truly offers a naturally beautiful oasis. While on city water and sewer a private well can provide drinkable water. Would make an excellent extended family homestead as two other buildings offer separate living quarters which also provide rent possibilities. There are three properties: the Main Home, 4500 sqft air controlled interior area, 4 bed, 4 full bath, 1 half bath, and 1 recreation room; Carriage Guest House built 1950s, 832 sqft, 2 bed, 2 full bath; Cottage built 1990s 700 sqft, 1 bed, 1 full bath; and Detached Garage built 2002, 4 bays. This property is truly special: a peaceful haven offering distinctive history spanning 200 years.
Single-familyProperty Type
1820Year Built
6.59 acresLot Size
$166Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Bryan Bufford• Coldwell Banker Upchurch Realty
Bought with Scott Green• Keller Williams Greater Athens
*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
5
Stories
2
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
6.59 Acres
Year renovated
2002
Sq. Ft.
4,813
Year built
1820
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Clarke County
APN
054 002D
Parking Spaces
—
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
Garage
Has Garage
Has Attached Garage
Parking Information
Has Open Parking
Parking Total: 3
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Detached, Garage, Guest, Kitchen Level, Off Street, Parking Pad, RV/Boat Parking, Side/Rear Entrance, Storage
Interior
Virtual Tour
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Unparsed Address: 6295 Jefferson Road, Athens GA 30606
State Or Province: GA
PostalCode: 30606
Country: US
Subdivision Name: None
Coordinates: -83.4481082,33.9998431
Directions: GPS may take you to the wrong address; from Athens, take Prince Ave / US-129 N / Jefferson Rd; pass Oak Grove entrance and make u-turn at next opportunity; house is on the right just after making u-turn (across from Athens Animal Medical Clinic)
Community Information
Community Features: Boat/Camper/Van Prkg
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 5.0
Sq. Ft.: 4,813
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 6.59 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1820
Year Renovated: 2002
County: Clarke County
APN: 054 002D
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 17, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Photos Count: 70
Listing Information
List Price: 599000
Search Price: 565000
Close Price: 565000
Listing Id: 8742178
Original List Price: 799900
Listing Date Information
On Market Date: 2020-02-25
Close Date: 2020-09-09
Purchase Contract Date: 2020-07-26
Off Market Date: 2020-07-26
Around this home
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Transit
Whitehead Road Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.4mi
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Burney-Harris-Lyons Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.6mi
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Clarke Central High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.8mi
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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
5/10 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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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.7 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$939,000 – $1.14M
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