Dramatic architect-designed custom home sited way back in the woods on 8.83 wooded acres. Totally private and peaceful, long driveway and hiking trails. This light-filled home is one with nature with huge decks and walls of windows, passive solar and solar array cut the electric bill in half in most seasons. Open floor plan with several common areas - living room, 3 family rooms, or studio/offices. Eat-in kitchen with huge pantry. Loft area for study or reading (originally a dark-room). Breakfast area plus dining room with skylights and built in buffet/storage. First floor master suite and second floor master suite. You will have to explore this amazing home to see all the ways that it can fit your family and your lifestyle. Work from home on Starlink!!! as the current owner does. Two 2 car garages/workshop, a little greenhouse, a fenced garden. Athens City Schools. Recent survey. Possession can be flexible but planned move is in latter July when a new job calls the sellers out of state. This home has been in the same family for 3 generations and now it can be yours!
Single-familyProperty Type
1978Year Built
8.83 acresLot Size
$183Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Liz Maule• The Athens Real Estate Co., Ltd.
Contact: (740) 589-4600
Bought with Jeanette Ammon• The Athens Real Estate Co., Ltd.
Directions: From W, Union turn onto SR 681 toward The Plains, make the first left onto Luhrig Rd, turn left onto the next road, LaVelle Rd, go miles, driveway to the house will be on your right. Drive a car or van with good clearance. Long driveway. Lockbox on door on front deck-key to other front door
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,217
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 7.87 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1978
Year Renovated: 2000
County: Athens County
APN: A040040008900
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 30, 2026
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Listing Information
AttributionContact: (740) 589-4600
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Morrison Elementary School
Public PreK-3 • Assigned • 0.9mi
8/10
Athens Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 2.6mi
6/10
Athens High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.3mi
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
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 100° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
1% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.4 hours in
June and 2.9 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$561,000 – $679,000
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