$257,500

beds

baths

3,140

square ft

155 Sweet Gum Drive

Athens, Georgia 30605

Closed / MLS #7620926 / Single Family / Athens

Listing information updated 9/13/2025 at 6:02am

**RARE OPPORTUNITY in the Heart of Athens!** Unlock the full potential of this stately brick home, perfectly situated just 4 miles from the University of Georgia campus. Nestled on a private, wooded **half-acre lot**, this hidden gem offers peace, privacy, and endless possibilities to create your dream home. Step onto the welcoming front porch or enjoy your morning coffee from **not one, but two screened-in porches**-one just off the family room and the other off the oversized primary suite. Inside, the spacious main level boasts an **open-concept kitchen and dining area**, ideal for entertaining, along with a formal living room and a cozy family room complete with a charming fireplace. You'll find four generous bedrooms and three full bathrooms, including a **massive primary suite** featuring a sitting room or sunroom, a huge walk-in closet, and a spacious ensuite bath. **Brand New Roof Just Installed!** With great bones, classic curb appeal, and unbeatable location, this diamond in the rough is ready for your creative vision. Don't miss the chance to transform this home into a true showstopper in one of Athens' most desirable locations.

Full Features

Architecture Style:

Ranch,Traditional

Exterior Type:

Brick,Brick 4 Sides

Basement:

Crawl Space

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Ceiling Fan(s), Electric

Heating System:

Natural Gas

Appliances:

Other

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Yes

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

58 years

Roof Type:

Composition

Parking Type:

Attached,Driveway

Garage:

Attached

Square Feet:

3,140

Acreage:

0.49

Internal Features:

Beamed Ceilings, Bookcases, Entrance Foyer, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Other

External Features:

Awning(s), Lighting, Private Yard, Rain Gutters, Covered, Enclosed, Front Porch, Patio, Rear Porch, Screened, Side Porch, Chain Link fencing

Taxes & Assessments

Tax Amount:

$2,448

Tax Year:

2024

Location

Zip Code:

30605

City:

Athens

County:

Clarke - Ga

Schools

Elementary School:

Gaines

Middle School:

Hilsman

High School:

Cedar Shoals

Architecture Style:

Ranch,Traditional

Exterior Type:

Brick,Brick 4 Sides

Basement:

Crawl Space

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Ceiling Fan(s), Electric

Heating System:

Natural Gas

Appliances:

Other

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Yes

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

58 years

Roof Type:

Composition

Parking Type:

Attached,Driveway

Garage:

Attached

Square Feet:

3,140

Acreage:

0.49

Internal Features:

Beamed Ceilings, Bookcases, Entrance Foyer, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Other

External Features:

Awning(s), Lighting, Private Yard, Rain Gutters, Covered, Enclosed, Front Porch, Patio, Rear Porch, Screened, Side Porch, Chain Link fencing

Tax Amount:

$2,448

Tax Year:

2024

Zip Code:

30605

City:

Athens

County:

Clarke - Ga

Elementary School:

Gaines

Middle School:

Hilsman

High School:

Cedar Shoals

Listing Office: The Real Estate Office, Inc.

Listing Office Phone: 770.932.2400

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