174 Cherry St Commerce, GA 30529
Estimated payment $4,461/month
Total Views
6,902
5
Beds
3
Baths
4,500
Sq Ft
$172
Price per Sq Ft
Highlights
- In Ground Pool
- City View
- Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
- Commerce Primary School Rated A-
- Dining Room Seats More Than Twelve
- 2-minute walk to Spencer Park
About This Home
They just do not build homes like this anymore! Listed on the National Historic Registry, the Seaborn M. Shankle house is thought to be the oldest building in Commerce, GA. Located in the Central Business District and zoned Residential/Commercial, this historic home offers a myriad of potential uses. Only an hour from Atlanta via I-85N, convenient to Athens, Lake Hartwell, Lavonia, Braselton and more. The original structure was built by Eli Shankle, one of the first pioneers of the area. He established a trading post and with his wife Rebecca built a two-room cabin c. 1843. In the mid-1870s, their son Seaborn Shankle added the larger Italianate-influenced house around the existing structure. Both the original cabin and the 19th-century addition comprise the existing house you see today. With modern updates, many original details, and a beautiful pool, the next caretaker can easily transition into carrying on the home's legacy. The grand central hallway is flanked by a parlor and dining room, as well as two additional spaces to be utilized as bedrooms or additional living spaces. At the end of the hallway is a spacious, updated bathroom and laundry room. At the rear of the home you'll find the kitchen and walk-in pantry. The natural beauty of the property is further enhanced by the newly added hardscaping by Smith Planning Group, perennial plantings, irrigation system, and pool. A wrap-around porch provides the perfect perch for enjoying the home's surroundings. Upstairs are four bedrooms and a central bathroom with clawfoot tub and access to a Juliet balcony overlooking the rear yard. Shankle House is also known for being the childhood home of the author Olive Ann Burns, famous for her novel Cold Sassy Tree, which she based on characters and stories from her family's time living there. There is so much to love about this property - from the high ceilings, original moldings, hardwood flooring, and pool to the walkable location near restaurants, a brewery, and local parks.
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $5,248
Year Built
- Built in 1843
Lot Details
- 0.9 Acre Lot
- Private Lot
- Level Lot
- Garden
Home Design
- Traditional Architecture
- Victorian Architecture
- Composition Roof
- Wood Siding
Interior Spaces
- 4,500 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Rear Stairs
- High Ceiling
- Ceiling Fan
- Entrance Foyer
- Family Room
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Dining Room Seats More Than Twelve
- Breakfast Room
- Formal Dining Room
- Home Office
- City Views
- Crawl Space
- Pull Down Stairs to Attic
Kitchen
- Walk-In Pantry
- Oven or Range
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Solid Surface Countertops
- Disposal
Flooring
- Wood
- Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 5 Bedrooms | 1 Primary Bedroom on Main
- Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
- Freestanding Bathtub
- Soaking Tub
- Bathtub Includes Tile Surround
- Separate Shower
Laundry
- Laundry in Mud Room
- Laundry Room
Home Security
- Home Security System
- Fire and Smoke Detector
Parking
- 3 Parking Spaces
- Parking Pad
- Guest Parking
- Off-Street Parking
Accessible Home Design
- Accessible Approach with Ramp
Outdoor Features
- In Ground Pool
- Balcony
- Deck
- Patio
- Outbuilding
- Porch
Schools
- Commerce Primary/Elementary School
- Commerce Middle School
- Commerce High School
Utilities
- Two cooling system units
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Underground Utilities
- Cable TV Available
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Historic Downtown Subdivision
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Tax History
| Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7,104 | $190,120 | $37,120 | $153,000 |
| 2023 | $4,850 | $172,400 | $37,120 | $135,280 |
| 2022 | $2,136 | $95,400 | $24,720 | $70,680 |
| 2021 | $2,087 | $94,400 | $24,720 | $69,680 |
| 2020 | $2,003 | $85,120 | $24,720 | $60,400 |
| 2019 | $2,038 | $85,120 | $24,720 | $60,400 |
| 2018 | $3,022 | $83,520 | $25,520 | $58,000 |
| 2017 | $2,853 | $77,499 | $25,553 | $51,946 |
| 2016 | $2,866 | $77,499 | $25,553 | $51,946 |
| 2015 | $2,710 | $71,663 | $12,616 | $59,047 |
| 2014 | $2,606 | $68,399 | $12,616 | $55,783 |
| 2013 | -- | $68,399 | $12,616 | $55,783 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/05/2025 10/05/25 | For Sale | $775,000 | +49.2% | $172 / Sq Ft | |
| 03/08/2022 03/08/22 | Sold | $519,600 | -2.9% | $115 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 02/06/2022 02/06/22 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 10/13/2021 10/13/21 | For Sale | $535,000 | 0.0% | $119 / Sq Ft | |
| 09/27/2021 09/27/21 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 08/27/2021 08/27/21 | For Sale | $535,000 | -- | $119 / Sq Ft |
Source: Georgia MLS
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty Deed | $519,600 | -- | |
| Deed | $190,500 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $389,700 | New Conventional |
Source: Public Records
About the Listing Agent
I am a second-generation REALTOR® and a Georgia native. My personality is warm and friendly with a little dry wit thrown in for good measure. As team leader of The Jarrett Martin Group at Corcoran Classic Living, a small but mighty assimilation of real estate professionals, my goal for our team to transform every aspect of your real estate experience.
Our focus is residential real estate, investment properties, as well as unique or historic homes in the Greater Athens Area. With each
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Source: Georgia MLS
MLS Number: 10623161
APN: C04-025
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