This beautiful and artistically updated craftsman-prairie style home in the historic district of Lexington sits on an acre on the best street in this charming town, only 20 minutes East of Athens. Built in 1918, this extraordinary house had been owned by the same family until it was purchased by the current owners a year ago. The careful renovation kept the original patina of the property's first hundred years intact. A generous covered front porch with granite columns and an oversized half light front door welcome you into this serene gracious home. You enter into the large 16 x 20' living room and to the left is the 16 x 16' dining room complete with original Wainscot and built in. Most windows have the original wavy glass most all the original details are intact. The
rooms in the house are generously proportioned with 10+foot ceilings. Wide oak plank floors are throughout the house with marble mosaic bathrooms. A spacious crosswise running hallway finished in a unique encaustic tile connects the main rooms of the house. Afternoon light fills the cooks kitchen which has wood beamed ceilings, new stainless steel appliances, including a 36-inch dual fuel range, and a walk-in pantry/laundry. Off the kitchen is a breakfast room with a wet bar and an adorable half bath. Three large light filled bedrooms each has their own original non-functioning fireplace. The primary suite has an en suite master closet/ bath with dual bookshelf vanities, and an extraordinary freestanding tub on marble mosaic floors. The house has a secret bonus,
it's unfinished attic has 14 foot ceilings at the peak and has the potential of delivering another 12OO to 1600 SQ feet of living space. The addition of two more bedrooms and a family room plus a bathroom are real possibilities. Outside the home is surrounded by magnificent historic homes all in a park like setting. It's closest neighbor, which just sold for over $300,000, is currently receiving a complete top to bottom renovation. The street is very quiet and a great place to view stars at night. Downtown Lexington is going through a slow but sure process of Renaissance with the promise of new features growing every day! The Rowdy Rooster open on Fridays and Saturdays is packed with the towns wonderful inhabitants ranging from the original gentry to quirky artists and retired UGA faculty. The homes unique original and rare architectural style along with its 10 +foot ceilings, large light filled rooms with large windows and updated with a cooks kitchen, premium materials including engineered wide oak floors, ceramic and encaustic tile, marble, a new roof and complete mechanical updates, make this well beyond the standard renovation and a must see! An extraordinary value proposition for anyone looking for a historic
home in the Athens area.
$369,000
Up to $7,500 credit at closing! Use the credit toward creating your own color palette, transforming the enclosed garage into your dream den, creating your dream garden out of the spacious yard, or furnishing your new home. Qualified buyers can even buy this home for $0 down and use the credit toward paying your closing costs. There's space for everyone at the Hardwood Road House! This
Anthony Dufrene Family Value Realty
$365,500
Welcome to a stunning property on 5 acres, that exudes charm and at every turn, appealing to those with a discerning taste for comfort. As you step through the front entrance,warm and inviting atmosphere.. The heart of the home is undoubtedly the kitchen, where culinary dreams come to life. The Dining area, perfect for hosting sumptuous meals and creating cherished memories with family and
CHERYL J MARTIN Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties
$400,000
COUNTRY LIVING on 5+acres in this 3000+ square foot home with 3 bedrooms (split floorplan) and 2 full baths on the main, open great room to eat-in kitchen, kitchen island, pantry and laundry room (which leads out to covered deck-2 separate areas). The upstairs area has a huge center game/entertainment/art area with 2 additional bedrooms - a bedroom on each side of center including a full bath
Lisa Langford Coldwell Banker Upchurch Realty
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Limited Warranty Deed | $438,000 | -- | |
| Warranty Deed | $199,000 | -- | |
| Quit Claim Deed | -- | -- |
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $424,860 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $46,390 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $289,987 | New Conventional |
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/09/2025 05/09/25 | Sold | $438,000 | -2.1% | $191 / Sq Ft |
| 04/09/2025 04/09/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 03/26/2025 03/26/25 | For Sale | $447,500 | +124.9% | $195 / Sq Ft |
| 10/31/2023 10/31/23 | Sold | $199,000 | -24.9% | $94 / Sq Ft |
| 10/01/2023 10/01/23 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 08/12/2023 08/12/23 | For Sale | $264,900 | -- | $125 / Sq Ft |
| 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 | $1,891 | $72,160 | $2,880 | $69,280 |
| 2023 | $1,628 | $67,240 | $3,000 | $64,240 |
| 2022 | $1,412 | $53,720 | $2,800 | $50,920 |
| 2021 | $1,314 | $44,120 | $4,000 | $40,120 |
| 2020 | $1,016 | $44,120 | $4,000 | $40,120 |
| 2019 | $1,312 | $44,120 | $4,000 | $40,120 |
| 2018 | $951 | $27,982 | $1,651 | $26,331 |
| 2017 | $895 | $27,982 | $1,651 | $26,331 |
| 2016 | $876 | $27,982 | $1,651 | $26,331 |
| 2015 | -- | $27,982 | $1,651 | $26,331 |
| 2014 | -- | $27,982 | $1,651 | $26,331 |
| 2013 | -- | $27,982 | $1,651 | $26,330 |
Buyer's Agent in 2023
Lisa Bernstein
EXP Realty LLC
(706) 765-7441
141 Total Sales
Source: Savannah Multi-List Corporation
MLS Number: CM1024611
APN: L2-099
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