$180,000
SOLD JUL 18, 2025

490 College St Royston, GA 30662

5 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,633 Sq Ft
0.49 Acres

Recently Sold

$68 Per Sq Ft

9% Below List Price

139 Days on Market

Highlights

  • City View
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Wood Flooring
  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Deck
  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom

About This Home

As of July 2025

Timeless 1919 Craftsman Bungalow in the Heart of Royston, GA! Step back in time with this stunning 1919 Craftsman-style bungalow, offering the perfect blend of historic charm and modern comfort! Located in Royston, GA, this beautifully preserved 5-bedroom, 2 1/2-bathroom home boasts exquisite architectural details inside and out. Home Features: Grand living room with original hardwood floors, an elegant coffered ceiling with decorative tin panels, and a beautiful brick fireplace. Gorgeous Archways featuring wood staircase view. Expansive wraparound front porch-perfect for relaxing and enjoying small-town charm Large windows & French doors allowing for plenty of natural light. Spacious kitchen & dining areas with classic details and ample space. Formal dining features another beautiful brick fireplace. Parlor room features fancy brick designed fireplace & French doors leading out onto side porch area. Cozy den on back of home plus a second causal eating space. Two bedrooms on main floor plus additional 3 BRs upstairs. Also upstairs you will find a large open rec space that would make a great home schooling room, playroom, work out space, etc. Covered carport, private backyard with back street frontage, fenced in and mature landscaping Royston, GA: Nestled in Franklin County, Royston is best known as the hometown of baseball legend Ty Cobb and features a welcoming, tight-knit community. Enjoy historic downtown Royston, local shops, dining, Emmanuel University and the nearby Ty Cobb Museum. With its small-town charm and convenient access to Athens and Hartwell Lake, Royston offers the perfect balance of peaceful living and modern convenience. This is a rare opportunity to own a piece of history with endless charm! Don't miss your chance to make this classic beauty your own. No one on Proeprty without agent representation. Please be very careful when visiting and do not go on the back deck

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Shelley Phillips

RE/MAX Classic Brokerage Phone: 7064769489 License #247846 Listed on: 02/13/2025

RE/MAX Classic

Last Buyer's Agent

No Sales Agent

Non-Mls Company License #0

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,570

Year Built

  • Built in 1919

Lot Details

  • 0.49 Acre Lot
  • Level Lot

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Bungalow
  • Pillar, Post or Pier Foundation
  • Block Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • Metal Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Four Sided Brick Exterior Elevation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,633 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • High Ceiling
  • Fireplace Features Masonry
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 4 Fireplaces
  • Great Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Den
  • Bonus Room
  • Keeping Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • City Views
  • Laundry in Hall

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms | 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom

Basement

  • Exterior Basement Entry
  • Dirt Floor
  • Crawl Space
  • Natural lighting in basement

Parking

  • Carport
  • Parking Pad
  • Parking Accessed On Kitchen Level
  • Off-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Porch

Location

  • City Lot

Schools

  • Royston Elementary School
  • Franklin County Middle School
  • Franklin County High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Common Heating System
  • High Speed Internet
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,570

Year Built

Built in 1919

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1919
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Brick 4 Side, Bungalow/Cottage, Craftsman
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Financing Type: Cash
  • Levels: Two
  • Lot Size Acres: .49
  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Structure Type: House
  • Total Finished Area2: 2633
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Appliances: None
  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Dining Room Features: Separate Room
  • Basement: Concrete, Crawl Space, Daylight, Dirt Floor, Exterior Entry
  • Total Finished Sq Ft: 2633
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2633
  • Interior Amenities: High Ceilings, Master On Main Level, Other
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Living Room, Masonry, Master Bedroom
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Price Per Square Foot: 68.3630

Beds/Baths

  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Bedroom Main Level: 2

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick, Wood Siding
  • Foundation Details: Block, Pillar/Post/Pier
  • Lot Features: City Lot, Level
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Porch
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Roof: Composition, Metal
  • View: City

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Attached, Carport, Kitchen Level, Off Street, Parking Pad

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air, Common
  • Heating: Central, Common
  • Laundry Features: In Hall, Laundry Closet
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, High Speed Internet, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Sewer Connected
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Community Features: Sidewalks

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Royston
  • High School: Franklin County
  • High School Bus: Yes
  • Middle School: Franklin County
  • Middle School Bus: Yes
  • Elementary School: Royston
  • Middle School: Franklin County
  • High School: Franklin County

Multi Family

  • Total Fireplaces: 4

Tax Info

  • Year: 24
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1570

MLS Schools

  • Elementary Bus Line: Yes

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 9, 1997
Bought by
Esco Joseph E
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
Deed $65,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $213,000 FHA
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/18/2025 07/18/25 Sold $180,000 -4.8% $68 / Sq Ft
07/02/2025 07/02/25 Pending -- -- --
06/17/2025 06/17/25 Price Changed $189,000 -4.5% $72 / Sq Ft
05/21/2025 05/21/25 For Sale $198,000 0.0% $75 / Sq Ft
05/17/2025 05/17/25 Pending -- -- --
05/03/2025 05/03/25 Price Changed $198,000 -7.9% $75 / Sq Ft
03/28/2025 03/28/25 Price Changed $215,000 -6.5% $82 / Sq Ft
03/07/2025 03/07/25 For Sale $230,000 0.0% $87 / Sq Ft
03/02/2025 03/02/25 Pending -- -- --
02/13/2025 02/13/25 For Sale $230,000 -- $87 / 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 $3,284 $87,221 $9,000 $78,221
2023 $2,317 $80,159 $9,000 $71,159
2022 $1,447 $73,868 $9,000 $64,868
2021 $1,143 $60,251 $5,700 $54,551
2020 $1,087 $47,531 $5,700 $41,831
2019 $1,051 $47,531 $5,700 $41,831
2018 $912 $42,544 $5,700 $36,844
2017 $946 $42,544 $5,700 $36,844
2016 $852 $38,077 $5,700 $32,377
2015 -- $38,077 $5,700 $32,377
2014 -- $38,077 $5,700 $32,377
2013 -- $38,729 $5,700 $33,029
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Georgia MLS

MLS Number: 10459389

Georgia MLS

APN: R005-141