530 Holman Avenue, Athens, GA 30606

$689,000

Some properties require imagination. At 530 Holman Avenue, possibility is already built in. The original 1950 cottage still feels like itself. The proportions are intact. Newer divided-light windows soften the daylight, warm wood floors run through the living spaces, and the brick fireplace continues to anchor the living room. The… Read More kitchen and baths are updated without asking the house to become something it isnt. Stone counters, white cabinetry, brass-toned hardware, layered lighting, and an easy connection to the dining area give the house what it needs now without sanding down what was already there. A screened porch, basement storage, a newer roof, recently replaced water heater, and a French drain system reflect years of steady stewardship rather than last-minute preparation. Then the property evolves. Completed in 2020, the detached accessory dwelling extends the property in a way thats increasingly difficult to find. The lower level is a conditioned workshop with oversized windows, a mini-split system, hot water, a half bath, recessed lighting, and enough room to actually work. Whether thats woodworking, bicycles, furniture restoration, art, gardening, or simply a place to leave projects out between weekends, its a room that earns its square footage. A framed opening also allows for a future staircase, creating the option to connect the workshop directly to the living space above. Climb the stairs, and the atmosphere changes completely. Painted shiplap, warm wood ceilings, stained wood doors, dark cabinetry, patterned tile, black fixtures, and windows looking into the trees give the space a personality all its own. The apartment includes a living room with a built-in sleeping nook, a kitchenette, an office, a full bath, laundry, and a private deck. It doesnt feel like leftover space. It feels like someone built a place they genuinely wanted to spend time. The remarkable thing about this property isnt that it gives you options; its that someone already did the difficult work of imagining them for you. The cottage welcomes everyday life. The workshop invites projects that would overwhelm a garage. The apartment offers genuine privacy. Together they make room for family, guests, work, creativity, storage, and supplemental income without asking you to start from scratch. Just blocks from Normaltown restaurants, Bishop Park, Piedmont Athens Regional, and downtown Athens, the location is every bit as compelling as the property itself. Holman Avenue has long been one of Athens most admired in-town streets, valued as much for its sense of neighborhood as its proximity. Pair that setting with a restored cottage and a fully realized detached accessory dwelling, and the result is a property thats remarkably difficult to replicate. Read Less

Listing courtesy of Corcoran Classic Living, 706-559-4520

Listing Snapshot

Days Online

Last Updated

Jul 11, 2026

Property Type

Single Family Residence

Beds

Full Baths

Partial Baths

Square Ft.

1,872

Lot Size

0.26 Acres

Year Built

1950

MLS Number

10796014

Additional Details

Appliances & Equipment

Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator

Basement

Crawl Space, Unfinished

Building

1,872 finished sqft above grade, 1,872 total finished sqft, Built in 1950, Contemporary, Traditional, Brick, One and One Half, House

Community

None

Cooling

Electric, Gas, Heat Pump

Exterior Features

Deck, Porch, Screened

Fireplaces

Living Room

Heating

Central, Electric, Heat Pump

Home Owner's Association

None

Interior Features

Vaulted Ceiling(s)

Laundry

In Kitchen

Lot

Leased Land: No, 0.26 acres, City Lot

Energy Saving

Insulation, Thermostat, Windows

Parking

Off Street

Property

Updated/Remodeled, Single Family Residence

Roof

Composition

Sewer

Public Sewer

Taxes

Annual Amount: $6,813, Year: 2025

Utilities

Cable Available, Public

Windows

Double Pane Windows

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