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Property Description
Unique Opportunity: Commercially zoned, 1930s, 2028', 4/2 Bungalow on .54 acre lot, with large storage barn, with a wide array of potential uses: an artful home, rental, potential Airbnb, Live/Work space, Commercial Office site in a high traffic corridor: ( Law, Accounting, Property Mgt/Real Estate, Massage Therapy, Medical...). The home is imbued with an abundance of historic character and artfulness. As one approaches the front door, there's an antique brick front courtyard, a front porch with mural painted by a local artist, and a swing bed. Inside, the house has wood floors throughout, plaster walls, custom crown molding, 2 artfully tiled baths, a large master suite on left rear with wood walls and ceilings, excellent natural light, an antique slider door to a lovely bath, and an antique clawfoot tub open to bedroom. The long galley style kitchen opens to a sunroom and formal dining room, though it has a cute eat-in corner nook, as well as a stainless fridge and gas range, an antique farmhouse sink, pendent lighting, & ceiling fan. There are 2 other bedrooms on main floor, and the entirety of the attic is finished as a large 4th BR or flex room. The sunroom has W/D connections, and there's a door in the floor that lifts to reveal stairs to a cellar that serves as a mechanical room, tornado/zombie apocalypse shelter, or storage. One can exit the Sunroom to the private rear courtyard, and behind the Courtyard there's a large barn, which has been broken up into 5 storage rooms, 3 locked. There's a wooded buffer behind and to the sides of the barn, which create a nice green privacy buffer. It's possible one could add 1, or possibly more, ADUs with County permission. Ultimately, this property sits on a high traffic corridor, which is likely to continue to evolve, and finding a property at this price, with this zoning will become increasingly rare to find. Seller is a licensed realtor in Georgia.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 500 Gaines School Rd
General
- Price: $389,000
- Taxes: $2,620 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: GAMLS_Atlanta
- MLS ID: 10845567
- Updated: 9/28/2026
- Added to Site: 27 day(s) ago
Interior
- Rooms/Areas: Other
- Interior Features: Master On Main Level, Other
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Other, Other
- Appliances: Dryer, Oven/Range (Combo), Refrigerator, Washer
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Main - Full Baths: 2
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
- Bedrooms Upper: 1
- Bedrooms-Up1: 1
- Bedrooms Main: 3
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Other
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Garden
Parking
- Parking Features: Off-Street
Location
- County: Clarke
- Driving Directions: From Downtown Athens/UGA Arches, take Broad Street to Oconee-Lexington Road, Turn right on Gaines School, property 2 blocks down on right.
School Information
- Elementary School: Gaines
- Middle School: Hilsman
- High School: Cedar Shoals
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: None
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air, Electric
- Heating Type: Central
Utilities
- Water/Sewer: Public Sewer
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Bungalow/Cottage, Ranch
- Construction Status: Resale
- Basement Desc.: Crawl Space, Interior Entry, Unfinished
- Roof: Composition
- Stories/Levels: Two
- Living Area: 2,027 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Total: 2,027 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 2,027 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1938
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.54
- Lot Size Range: .54
- Lot Size Source: Public Records
- Lot Description: Level
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $2,620
- Tax Year: 2025
Disclosures and Reports
- Special Conditions: Owned by Agent
Listing Courtesy of: Corcoran Classic Living
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Schools
Schools serving 500 Gaines School Rd
School District:Clarke County School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Gaines Elementary School 900 Gaines School Road, Athens, GA 30605 | PK-5 | 0.6 mi |
Whit Davis Road Elementary School 1450 Whit Davis Road, Athens, GA 30605 | PK-5 | 2.2 mi |
Barnett Shoals Elementary School 3220 Barnett Shoals Road, Athens, GA 30605 | PK-5 | 2.5 mi |
Hilsman Middle School 870 Gaines School Rd, Athens, GA 30605 | 6-8 | 0.4 mi |
Cedar Shoals High School 1300 Cedar Shoals Dr, Athens, GA 30605 | 9-12 | 0.8 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 500 Gaines School Rd
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
9/11/2026
Listed
$389,000
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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 500 Gaines School Rd
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$2,620
17%
$84,377
18%
2024
$2,237
3%
$71,581
3%
2023
$2,182
2%
$69,827
4%
2022
$2,142
11%
$67,156
17%
2021
$1,935
-2%
$57,429
-1%
2018
$1,967
-9%
$57,940
-9%
2016
$2,171
11%
$63,940
11%
2019
$1,950
-13%
$57,429
-13%
2015
$2,244
—
$66,000
—
2014
$2,247
—
$66,000
—
2013
$2,251
—
$66,000
—
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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500 Gaines School Road, Athens, GA 30605 (MLS# 10845567) is a Single Family property with 4 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 500 Gaines School Road is currently listed for $389,000 and was received on September 11, 2026. Want to learn more about 500 Gaines School Road? 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.

