This Charming Gabled Wind Cottage ranch home was built in 1890 and is located in a Historic District in Hartwell, Georgia. (See write up on history from Georgia Historic Preservation Division in pictures.) It has exquisite appointed details throughout the home including Wainscot, beadboard, board and batten and beautiful light fixtures to name a few. The magical expansive front porch is perfect for relaxing with your favorite beverage. The grand front entry hall is spectacular and is sure to welcome all who visit. It has 3 large bedrooms including the Owner's Suite with double closets, ensuite spa bath and convenient laundry room right inside your bathroom. This spacious bathroom has double sinks, new decorative tile flooring, beadboard and plenty of sunshine. There are 2 additional large bedrooms across the hall and a very roomy full bath with double sinks, new beautiful tile flooring and beadboard. This home has been well maintained and updated with a newer kitchen with white cabinets, granite countertops, a deep sink, specialty baskets for fruits or vegetables, an incredible organized, easy to get to everything pantry cabinet, and island. Right outside the back door is a sweet picket fence that overlooks a huge backyard complete with an oversized 2 car garage/workshop/storage shed....Oh, the fun you could have!! The property line goes well past behind the garage. This lovely home was remodeled between October 2015-July 2016. The updates include the board and batten in hallway, beadboard in both bathrooms, awesome tile floor in both bathrooms, birchwood flooring in the living room, hall and part of the kitchen. Linoleum in the kitchen, Bathfitter walk in shower in 2016, whole house was painted in 2016 and 2023, all appliances were purchased in 2016 except the dishwasher. The dishwasher was purchased in 2017. The shed was updated in 2018 and made into a 2 car garage with lots of storage. The garage roof was replaced in 2018. The front main roof was re roofed in 2018. They installed a new water heater in October 2021, new carpet in one bedroom in 2022 and a new Trane heat pump added in 2020. As you can tell, this home has been well loved and taken care of. Don't delay, come see this home today!
Single-familyProperty Type
1890Year Built
0.61 acresLot Size
$174Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by WENDY HENDERSON• Southern Classic Realtors
Bought with NON-MLS NMLS• Non FMLS Member
Source:FMLS #7314245
Redfin Estimate
$350,955
$2,455 since sold in January 2024$10K since October
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This home's estimate is 70.5% higher than the average sale price ($206K) of 6 comparable homes.
This Charming Gabled Wind Cottage ranch home was built in 1890 and is located in a Historic District in Hartwell, Georgia. (See write up on history from Georgia Historic Preservation Division in pictures.) It has exquisite appointed details throughout the home including Wainscot, beadboard, board and batten and beautiful light fixtures to name a few. The magical expansive front porch is perfect for relaxing with your favorite beverage. The grand front entry hall is spectacular and is sure to welcome all who visit. It has 3 large bedrooms including the Owner's Suite with double closets, en suite spa bath and convenient laundry room right inside your bathroom. This spacious bathroom has double sinks, new decorative tile flooring, beadboard and plenty of sunshine. There are 2 additional large bedrooms across the hall and a very roomy full bath with double sinks, new beautiful tile flooring and beadboard. This home has been well maintained and updated with a newer kitchen with white shaker style cabinets, granite countertops, a deep sink, specialty baskets for fruits or vegetables, an incredible organized, easy to get to everything pantry cabinet, and island. Right outside the back door is a sweet picket fence that overlooks a huge backyard complete with an oversized 2 car garage/workshop/storage shed....Oh, the fun you could have!! The property line goes well past behind the garage. This lovely home was remodeled between October 2015-July 2016. The updates include the board and batten in hallway, beadboard in both bathrooms, awesome tile floor in both bathrooms, birchwood flooring in the living room, hall and part of the kitchen. Linoleum in the kitchen, Bathfitter walk in shower in 2016, whole house was painted in 2016 and 2023, all appliances were purchased in 2016 except the dishwasher. The dishwasher was purchased in 2017. The shed was updated in 2018 and made into a 2 car garage with lots of storage. The garage roof was replaced in 2018. The front main roof was re roofed as well in 2018. They installed a new water heater in October 2021, new carpet in one bedroom in 2022 and a new Trane heat pump added in 2020. As you can tell, this home has been well loved and taken care of. Don't delay, come see this home today!
GAMLS #7463228
Sep 28, 2015
Sold
$115,000
$57/sq ft
May 27, 2015
Listed
$139,000
$69/sq ft
Always wanted to live in one of these beautiful old homes but just don t want to spend the money or time to do the work that they need take a look at this one. In 2007/2008 the house was gutted & redone to include floors, walls & ceiling being removed & insulation installed, new wiring/plumbing, laminate flooring, roof, all windows are dual pane/insulated, & all chimneys capped off. Current owner finished all interior trim, doors, interior paint, granite counter tops, concrete driveway, landscaping, exterior paint, new door & paint on outbuilding. There is also an oversized water heater & energy efficient Trane heat pump. 10 ceilings, stand-up attic, wide hall/entry way, 3 bedrooms w/large closets & 2 full baths.
GAMLS #3223453
Jun 4, 2012
Sold
$60,150
$30/sq ft
Apr 27, 2012
Listed
$57,000
$28/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,857 (+102.7%)
$16,000 + $122,976
$138,976
2024
$916 (+6.9%)
$16,000 + $120,746
$136,746
2023
$857 (+1.3%)
$12,800 + $42,697
$55,497
2022
$846 (−5.1%)
$12,800 + $37,983
$50,783
2021
$891 (−1.5%)
$12,800 + $37,983
$50,783
2020
$905 (+0.9%)
$12,800 + $33,937
$46,737
2019
$897 (+6.6%)
$12,800 + $33,937
$46,737
2018
$842 (+0.4%)
$12,800 + $33,108
$45,908
2017
$838 (−4.2%)
$8,000 + $34,153
$42,153
2016
$875 (+38.4%)
$8,000 + $34,153
$42,153
2015
$632 (−4.7%)
$8,000 + $34,674
$42,674
2014
$663
$10,240 + $33,354
$43,594
Tax history for 482 Athens St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,857 (+102.7%)
$16,000 + $122,976
$138,976
2024
$916 (+6.9%)
$16,000 + $120,746
$136,746
2023
$857 (+1.3%)
$12,800 + $42,697
$55,497
2022
$846 (−5.1%)
$12,800 + $37,983
$50,783
2021
$891 (−1.5%)
$12,800 + $37,983
$50,783
2020
$905 (+0.9%)
$12,800 + $33,937
$46,737
2019
$897 (+6.6%)
$12,800 + $33,937
$46,737
2018
$842 (+0.4%)
$12,800 + $33,108
$45,908
2017
$838 (−4.2%)
$8,000 + $34,153
$42,153
2016
$875 (+38.4%)
$8,000 + $34,153
$42,153
2015
$632 (−4.7%)
$8,000 + $34,674
$42,674
2014
$663
$10,240 + $33,354
$43,594
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Front Porch, Rear Porch
Property Condition: Resale
Other Structures: Garage(s), Outbuilding, Shed(s), Workshop
Lot Information
TaxLegalDescription: PT LOT 126 HODGES S/D
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: FHA
Utilities
Utility Information
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Heat Pump
Heating: Central, Forced Air, Heat Pump, Hot Water
Water Source: Public
Electric: 110 Volts, 220 Volts
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
Location
HOA Information
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Association Fee2 Frequency: Annually
School Information
Elementary School: Hartwell
Middle Or Junior School: Hart County
High School: Hart County
Location Information
Directions: From I-85 North take exit 177 onto SR-77 South toward Hartwell, Lake Hartwell. Turn right onto Whitworth Rd toward Harwell, Elberton. Turn left onto Bowersville Hwy, Turn right onto Athens St. 482 Athens St home is on your right.
Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Road Frontage Type: County Road
Community Information
Community Features: Street Lights, Other
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,020
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.61 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1890
Year Renovated: 2010
County: Hart County
APN: I57G 063
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 16, 2026
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Hartwell Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.8mi
7/10
Hart County Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi
6/10
Hart County High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi
7/10
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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 104° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
10% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Hartwell, GA • 30643
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.8 hours in
June and 4.1 hours in December, placing it below the
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Estimated sale price
$334,000 – $404,000
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