Welcome to 749 Cobb Street located in the highly desirable Cobbham Historic District in Athens, Georgia. This magnificent in-town home is known as the Sledge Cobb Spalding residence and is notably on the National Register of Historic places since 1974. Built for Athenian James A. Sledge and later owned by Mrs. Lamar Cobb, who became the first president of the Ladies Garden Club of Athens, this home dates back to 1860. The Gothic Revival cottage is a one and one-half story, 5 bedroom with 3 full bath and 2 half-bath single family residence featuring a steep roof with three distinctive tall triangular front-facing dormers. Deep and sweeping front porch with intricate open-work cast iron period details as well as a curved wooden rafter veranda gives a commanding view of Cobb Street. Elegant walnut and oak interior woodwork, solid wood doors, gorgeous handcrafted hardwood floors, 16 - 18 inch masonry walls, 12 foot ceilings, strikingly large windows and multiple cast iron mantels are just a few of the many gorgeous details of this home. From the double front doors, impressive foyer and central hallway, there are generous formal living and dining rooms separated by large-scale working pocket doors. Library or sitting room opposite with built-ins. Light and bright renovated kitchen back of house with island and plenty of cabinetry / storage space as well as dual exterior covered porch access. Beyond kitchen is a spacious addition consisting of sunny family room and laundry room with half-bath. Main floor owners' suite with large walk-through custom closet and sunlit bathroom. Additional guest powder room on this level. Upstairs there is a gracious landing as well as a large open space area on the top floor that can be used for lounging or conversation. Four spacious and private bedrooms and two full bathrooms are also on this level. Charming front facing gabled room for reading, studying or napping is also located here. Plenty of closest and storage spaces on both levels. Downstairs features a large back porch with covered deck for entertaining, dining or resting overlooking a high walled and gated courtyard with koi pond and landscaped areas. There is also a gated driveway with fenced areas along with two separate parking pads to accommodate several cars. Additionally on the property, there is an electrified and conditioned outbuilding for storage, moved from a local sorority, built in the same era as the main house. Nearly an acre of land, this unique and historically significant property sits very close to the Prince Avenue business corridor featuring walkable shops, restaurants and bars of Normaltown and beyond. The home is also just a quick drive from downtown Athens and The University of Georgia.
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Chase Street Elementary School
757 N Chase St
Distance between this listing and this school0.32 miles
Public District Grades PK-5
Middle School
3
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Clarke Middle School
1235 Baxter St
Distance between this listing and this school1.20 miles
Public District Grades 6-8
High School
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Clarke Central High School
350 S Milledge Ave
Distance between this listing and this school0.78 miles
Public District Grades 9-12
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6
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Chase Street Elementary School
757 N Chase St
Distance between this listing and this school0.32 miles
Public District Grades PK-5
Nearby Schools
2
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Alps Road Elementary School
200 Alps Rd
Distance between this listing and this school1.26 miles
Public District Grades PK-5
5
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Oglethorpe Avenue Elementary School
1150 Oglethorpe Ave
Distance between this listing and this school1.50 miles
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3
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Clarke Middle School
1235 Baxter St
Distance between this listing and this school1.20 miles
Public District Grades 6-8
Nearby Schools
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Hilsman Middle School
870 Gaines School Rd
Distance between this listing and this school4.04 miles
Public District Grades 6-8
4
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Burney-Harris-Lyons Middle School
1600 Tallassee Rd
Distance between this listing and this school4.87 miles
Public District Grades 6-8
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5
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Clarke Central High School
350 S Milledge Ave
Distance between this listing and this school0.78 miles
Public District Grades 9-12
Nearby Schools
3
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Classic City High School
440 Dearing Ext
Distance between this listing and this school0.75 miles
Public District Grades 9-12
3
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Cedar Shoals High School
1300 Cedar Shoals Dr
Distance between this listing and this school4.53 miles
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $46,806. The most common annual income of people living in Athens, GA is between $35k-100k. The majority of families are single, no kids. Residents of this area typically have post secondary degree education.
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Frequently Asked Questions About 749 Cobb St
What is the listing price of this property?
The listing price of 749 Cobb St property is $1,875,000.
What type of property is this?
The property 749 Cobb St is a house located in Athens, Georgia, 30606.
Is this property for sale now?
Active Listing: 749 Cobb St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
What are the assigned schools for this property?
The assigned schools for 749 Cobb St are: Chase Street Elementary School: GreatSchools Rating 6/10Clarke Middle School: GreatSchools Rating 3/10Clarke Central High School: GreatSchools Rating 5/10
What is the annual property tax for this property?
According to the records, the last property tax for 2021 is $9,981 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?
The property at 749 Cobb St has 5 bedrooms and 3 full and 2 half bathrooms.
What is the square footage of this property?
The property 749 Cobb St is 4,851 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
This home is located at 749 Cobb St in Athens, GA and zip code 30606. This 4,851 square foot home, which was built in 1860, sits on a 0.90 acre lot. Features: 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since February 13, 2024 and is currently priced at $1,875,000.
Over 36 listings were sold over their listed price in March 2024 in Athens, GA. In the same period over 85 listings were sold below the listed price and 40 listings were sold for the listed price. The inventory of homes for sale in Athens, GA between February 2024 and March 2024 increased by 2%. While the average time on the market in March 2024 was 37 days, the median list price was $340,091.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.