NOT LISTED FOR SALE

278 Hodgson St Athens, GA 30601

Normaltown Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $516,000 - $814,000

5 Beds
1 Bath
2,295 Sq Ft
$279/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 07, 2023

Last sale price $485,000 $211 Per Sq Ft

Est. 32% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,289/month

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 0.86 Acre Lot
  • Craftsman Architecture
  • High Ceiling
  • Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary School Rated A-
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of April 2023

RARE NORMALTOWN INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY! $499,000. The main structure is a classic home built in 1945. The entire home has the roughed-in wiring completed. Sewer and water lines have been changed out to the street. Owners have removed any interior asbestos on walls and flooring. It is a clean slate, ready for your ideas and dreams. The basement has plenty of windows and interior/exterior access (In the 1950's the owner had a print shop in the basement). Once you have an appointment, ENTER AT YOUR OWN RISK. STAIRS TO THE BASEMENT ARE TREACHEROUS. (short steep steps and no lighting). This property tax parcel has a second structure, 280 Hodgson St. It consist of two one bedroom rental units which are currently tenant occupied. Total combined monthly rent is $1200. Rental properties can only be shown once the property has an accepted offer. There will be a separate Sellers Disclosure for the rental property on file. The entire property sits on .86 acres with a stream at the back of the property. This property is owned by the family trust of the original owners.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Carol Bitner

Keller Williams Greater Athens License #177996 Listed on: 03/05/2023

Keller Williams Greater Athens

Last Buyer's Agent

Glenda Broker

Non-Mls Company

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,266

Year Built

  • Built in 1945

Lot Details

  • 0.86 Acre Lot
  • Steep Slope

Parking

  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Fixer Upper
  • Composition Roof
  • Stone Siding
  • Stone

Interior Spaces

  • 2,295 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • High Ceiling
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Country Kitchen
  • Laundry in Mud Room

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Full Bathroom

Basement

  • Interior and Exterior Basement Entry
  • Natural lighting in basement

Location

  • City Lot

Schools

  • Chase Street Elementary School
  • Clarke Middle School
  • Clarke Central High School

Utilities

  • No Heating
  • Underground Utilities
  • High Speed Internet

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Normaltown Subdivision

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,266

Year Built

Built in 1945

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1945
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Craftsman
  • Financing Type: Conventional
  • Levels: Two
  • Lot Size Acres: .86
  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Structure Type: House
  • Total Finished Area2: 2295
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Appliances: None
  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Dining Room Features: Separate Room
  • Basement: Concrete, Daylight, Interior Entry, Exterior Entry
  • Total Finished Sq Ft: 2295
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2295
  • Interior Amenities: High Ceilings, Other
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Features: Country Kitchen
  • Price Per Square Foot: 211.33

Beds/Baths

  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Bedroom Main Level: 3

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Stone
  • Lot Features: Steep Slope, City Lot
  • Property Condition: Fixer
  • Roof: Composition

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Off Street

Utilities

  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: None
  • Laundry Features: In Mud Room
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Underground Utilities, Sewer Connected, Electricity Available, High Speed Internet, Natural Gas Available, Water Available
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Community Features: None

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Chase Street
  • High School: Clarke Central
  • Middle School: Clarke
  • Elementary School: Chase Street
  • Middle School: Clarke
  • High School: Clarke Central

Multi Family

  • Total Fireplaces: 1

Tax Info

  • Year: 2022
  • Tax Annual Amount: 6265.89

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 26, 2023
Sold by
Sibilsky David Cord
Bought by
Ellis Nicole and Mertzlufft Scott
Current Estimated Value
$640,696

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$697,500
Interest Rate
6.57%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 5, 2023
Closed on
Apr 7, 2023
Sold by
Miller Allen David
Bought by
Sibilsky David Cord
Seller's Agent
Carol Bitner
Keller Williams Greater Athens
Buyer's Agent
Glenda Broker
Non-Mls Company
List Price
$499,000
Sold Price
$485,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$14,000
-2.81%
Views
24

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
15.57%
Original Mortgage
$520,000
Interest Rate
6.73%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 11, 2019
Sold by
Miller Geraldine Speering
Bought by
Miller Allen David and Geraldine Speering Miller Rev Tr

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 16, 2018
Sold by
Nelson Julia Burckes
Bought by
Miller Geraldine

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 11, 2002
Sold by
Speering Harry - Life Estate
Bought by
Speering Harry Robin and Speering Geraldine

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 25, 1989
Sold by
Speering Harry
Bought by
Speering Harry - Life Estate
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Ellis Nicole -- --
Sibilsky David Cord $485,000 --
Miller Allen David -- --
Miller Geraldine -- --
Speering Harry Robin -- --
Speering Harry - Life Estate -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Closed Ellis Nicole $697,500
Previous Owner Sibilsky David Cord $520,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/07/2023 04/07/23 Sold $485,000 -2.8% $211 / Sq Ft
03/07/2023 03/07/23 Pending -- -- --
03/05/2023 03/05/23 For Sale $499,000 -- $217 / Sq Ft
Source: Georgia MLS

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 $10,708 $244,839 $44,000 $200,839
2023 $7,575 $242,384 $51,600 $190,784
2022 $6,266 $196,423 $51,600 $144,823
2021 $5,695 $168,997 $51,600 $117,397
2020 $5,575 $165,431 $51,600 $113,831
2019 $5,183 $152,651 $51,600 $101,051
2018 $3,316 $140,964 $51,600 $89,364
2017 $3,155 $129,430 $51,600 $77,830
2016 $2,977 $116,710 $51,600 $65,110
2015 $2,878 $109,527 $44,720 $64,807
2014 $2,749 $100,225 $37,840 $62,385
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • C

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Carol Bitner

    Keller Williams Greater Athens

    (706) 202-9358

    1 in this area

    56 Total Sales

    Carol Bitner
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  • Glenda Broker

    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Glenda Broker

    Non-Mls Company

    (800) 289-1214

    Glenda Broker
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Map

Source: Georgia MLS

MLS Number: 20107492

Georgia MLS

APN: 122B3-I-020

Georgia Clarke County Athens 30601 Normaltown

278 Hodgson St, Athens, GA

This home is located at 278 Hodgson St, Athens, GA 30601 since 05 March 2023 and is currently estimated at $640,696, approximately $279 per square foot. This property was built in 1945. 278 Hodgson St is a home located in Clarke County with nearby schools including Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary School, Clarke Middle School, and Clarke Central High School.

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