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Property Description
Welcome to 1697 South Milledge Avenue, a hidden gem located in Athens favorite neighborhood and on one of its most storied streets! This home is replete with character and charm and is surrounded by mature landscaping with an extraordinary level of privacy, yet is an easy walk from all that historic Five Points has to offer. This 3 bedroom, 3.5 bath home offers an additional flex room that can be used as a guest bedroom, office, or home gym. The detached two car garage features a 1 bedroom, 1 bath apartment upstairs with strong short and long term rental history. This is a ready-made ADU! Inside the main home, features such as heart of pine flooring, exposed wood beams and brick masonry make this property an unbelievably unique find. Between the kitchens adjoining bright and cozy sunroom, the southward facing screened-in porch and the outdoor patio and fireplace, there are plently of options to enjoy a morning coffee, afternoon book, or just relax with friends and family while taking in views of the beautiful surroundings. The owners suite, with an en-suite bath and walk-in closet, provides even more outdoor living space, offering a private balcony overlooking Milledge Avenue. Walk to Sanford Stadium for a perfect Fall Saturday in Athens, enjoy a leisurely stroll to Five Points proper for lunch, or dine al fresco at 1697 South Milledge. Dont miss your opportunity to experience Southern living in this one-of-a-kind home!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1697 Milledge Ave
General
- Price: $1,290,000
- Taxes: $7,053 (2024)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: GAMLS_Atlanta
- MLS ID: 10683163
- Updated: 2/16/2026
- Added to Site: 54 day(s) ago
Interior
- Rooms/Areas: Family Room, Loft
- Interior Features: High Ceilings, In-Law Floorplan, Roommate Plan
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Living Room, Living Room
- Appliances: Microwave, Refrigerator
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 4
- Full Bathrooms: 4
- Upper Floor Baths: 3
- Upper - Full Baths: 3
- Main - Full Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
- Bedrooms Upper: 4
- Bedrooms-Up1: 4
Other Rooms
- Kitchen: Kitchen Island
- Laundry: Laundry Closet
Parking
- Parking Features: Detached, Garage, Guest
Location
- County: Clarke
- Driving Directions: From Five Points: Milledge Ave toward Loop. Left on Milledge Extension. Property is on the Left.
School Information
- Elementary School: Barrow
- Middle School: Clarke
- High School: Clarke Central
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: None
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air, Electric, Window Unit(s)
- Heating Type: Central, Electric
Utilities
- Water/Sewer: Public Sewer
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Bungalow/Cottage
- Construction Status: Resale
- Basement Desc.: Crawl Space
- Roof: Composition
- Stories/Levels: Two
- Living Area: 3,104 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Total: 3,104 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 3,104 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1939
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.35
- Lot Size Range: .35
- Lot Size Source: Public Records
- Lot Description: City Lot, Corner Lot, Level
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $7,053
- Tax Year: 2024
Listing Courtesy of: Five Market Realty LLC
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Schools
Schools serving 1697 Milledge Ave
School District:Clarke County School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Barrow Elementary School 100 Pinecrest Drive, Athens, GA 30605 | PK-5 | 0.7 mi |
Clarke Middle School 1235 Baxter Street, Athens, GA 30606 | 6-8 | 1.6 mi |
Clarke Central High School 350 South Milledge Avenue, Athens, GA 30605 | 9-12 | 1.4 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 1697 Milledge Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
2/02/2026
Listed
$1,290,000
—
MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 1697 Milledge Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$7,396
5%
$262,219
8%
2024
$7,053
22%
$241,684
10%
2023
$5,786
10%
$219,124
41%
2021
$5,281
-7%
$155,542
-17%
2022
$5,652
11%
$187,192
25%
2020
$5,076
17%
$149,514
9%
2018
$4,324
-3%
$137,359
-3%
2019
$4,480
24%
$141,958
22%
2017
$3,599
-2%
$116,006
-2%
2016
$3,688
3%
$118,634
3%
2015
$3,578
—
$115,234
—
2014
$3,583
2%
$115,210
2%
2013
$3,505
—
$112,745
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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1697 Milledge Avenue, Athens, GA 30605 (MLS# 10683163) is a Single Family property with 4 bedrooms and 4 full bathrooms. 1697 Milledge Avenue is currently listed for $1,290,000 and was received on February 02, 2026. Want to learn more about 1697 Milledge Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Athens? You can browse all Athens real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

