$497,500
SOLD AUG 28, 2025

181 W Hightower Trail Social Circle, GA 30025

3 Beds
2 Baths
2,014 Sq Ft
0.6 Acres

Recently Sold

$247 Per Sq Ft

5% Below List Price

101 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • No HOA
  • Cooling Available
  • Wood Flooring
  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • 4-minute walk to Friendship Park

About This Home

As of August 2025

2025 House Preservation Of the Year Award Winning Home is Ready Now!!! Located in the Heart of Downtown Social Circle-Within Walking Distance to Shops, Schools & Restaurants! Step into timeless charm and modern luxury with this fully renovated 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home, originally built in 1933. Thoughtfully updated from top to bottom, this home blends classic details with high-end upgrades for today's lifestyle! Inside, you'll find original refinished hardwood floors, doors, and door casings preserved to maintain the home's character, paired beautifully with reclaimed wainscoting, detailed crown molding, and original baseboards. The spacious living areas feature built-in surround sound and motion sensor lighting, creating a sleek smart-home experience. The brand-new kitchen is a chef's dream, complete with soft-close cabinets, under-cabinet lighting, a stunning backsplash, stainless steel appliances, including an upgraded THOR gas oven, pot filler, and all-new electrical and plumbing systems. The owner's suite has a fireplace, upgraded light fixtures, a coffee bar, an ensuite that boasts an upgraded tiled shower and premium fixtures, a beautiful, tiled shower, double vanity, and a large walk-in closet. While the secondary bathroom features a charming cast iron bathtub, tiled flooring, Additional upgrades include new HVAC, a new roof, fresh attic insulation, and stylish fixtures throughout. With built-in features and smart home capabilities woven into every detail. Exterior features include a front porch and a brand-new side porch perfect for entertaining. This home offers both function and flair. Upstairs is a Blank slate for Future Sq Footage if Needed! Don't miss your chance to own this beautifully restored piece of history where vintage charm meets modern sophistication.

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,686

Year Built

  • Built in 1933

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage

Interior Spaces

  • 2,014 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Wood Flooring
  • Crawl Space

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Exterior Lighting

Schools

  • Social Circle Elementary And Middle School
  • Social Circle High School

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Central Heating
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Heat Pump System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number sc080-171

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,686

Year Built

Built in 1933

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • GarageYN: Yes
  • Inclusions: Ceiling Fans
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1933
  • Co List Office Mls Id: CM144
  • Co List Office Phone: (678) 808-1300
  • Subdivision Name: No Recorded Subdivision
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Reso Flooring: Wood
  • Reso Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Cathedral Ceiling(s)
  • Unit Levels: One
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Some Gas Appliances, Dishwasher, Range, Refrigerator
  • Basement: None, Crawl Space
  • Basement YN: No
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Stories: 1

Exterior Features

  • Stories: 1
  • Waterfront: No
  • Acres: 0.6
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Construction Type: Other
  • Exterior Features: Landscape Lights
  • Foundation Details: Crawlspace

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Parking Features: Attached

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Heat Pump
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Central, Gas
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Schools

  • Middle Or Junior School: Social Circle

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Area: 0.6
  • Parcel Number: sc080-171
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3686.0

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Social Circle
  • HighSchool: Social Circle

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 17, 2024
Closed on
Dec 6, 2024
Sold by
Bailey Vicki Claire Read
Bought by
Robbins Orville
List Price
$227,000
Sold Price
$222,700
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,300
-1.89%
Views
83

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
177.54%
Original Mortgage
$301,500
Outstanding Balance
$128,110
Interest Rate
6.79%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$341,082

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 26, 2024
Sold by
Read Claire M
Bought by
Bailey Vicki Claire Read and Read Bailey Vicki

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 6, 1999
Sold by
Read Eugene A
Bought by
Read Claire M
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $222,700 --
Warranty Deed -- --
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $301,500 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/28/2025 08/28/25 Sold $497,500 -0.5% $247 / Sq Ft
07/28/2025 07/28/25 Pending -- -- --
07/22/2025 07/22/25 Price Changed $499,900 -4.8% $248 / Sq Ft
04/17/2025 04/17/25 For Sale $525,000 +135.7% $261 / Sq Ft
12/06/2024 12/06/24 Sold $222,700 -1.9% --
11/06/2024 11/06/24 Pending -- -- --
10/17/2024 10/17/24 For Sale $227,000 -- --
Source: CLASSIC MLS (Athens Area Association of REALTORS®)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

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 $3,813 $107,200 $16,000 $91,200
2023 $3,687 $101,960 $14,400 $87,560
2022 $929 $89,200 $12,800 $76,400
2021 $348 $75,480 $8,800 $66,680
2020 $357 $72,000 $6,800 $65,200
2019 $364 $55,320 $6,800 $48,520
2018 $364 $55,320 $6,800 $48,520
2017 $2,061 $49,320 $5,200 $44,120
2016 $378 $42,920 $5,200 $37,720
2015 $372 $37,240 $5,200 $32,040
2014 -- $32,120 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Map

Source: CLASSIC MLS (Athens Area Association of REALTORS®)

MLS Number: CM1025219

CLASSIC MLS (Athens Area Association of REALTORS®)

APN: SC08000000171000