Downtown Athens: A Vibrant Community

Downtown Athens, GA, is a vibrant community with a number of different styles and types of homes to choose from. Whether you’re looking for an apartment, condo, or house for sale, Athens has something for every hopeful homeowner. With the University of Georgia right outside your doorstep, many consider Athens to be like any other college town. But what makes the city so enticing is that it’s a cultural epicenter. It’s not just for students, but also for local artists, musicians, and small business owners. There is truly a place for everyone in the Classic City.

What is Downtown Athens Really Like?

Downtown is a bustling community where residents and visitors live, work, shop, play and stay. Located in the heart of Athens, you will have easy access to the best amenities the Classic City offers. Living in this neighborhood means that you’ll be near some of the best food, entertainment, art, and nightlife in all of Athens, GA.

You can find many different living options in this Athens neighborhood. Apartment and condo buildings that surround the university are nearby to beloved local restaurants, such as South Kitchen + Bar and the Last Resort. There are also a number of charming neighborhoods on the outskirts of town. Some are lined with houses that have a lovely historic charm.

Athens is anything but uniform and ordinary, so you’ll rarely see two properties that look the same. Beyond traditional styles, there is also new construction with modern features as well as cozy cottage-style homes for sale. With so many options, we know it can be difficult to know where to start. Let a Corcoran Classic Living Real Estate agent help you figure out what kind of home is best for you and your needs as a homeowner.

Downtown Athens Real Estate Options

The Athens, GA, real estate market has so much to offer in terms of living options. Homes for sale in Athens are available in all sizes, styles, and suitable for every price range. Are you looking for homes with a historic or traditional style, or do you want newer, more modern construction? Whatever you’re looking for, Corcoran Classic Living Real Estate is here to help you find your perfect home!

Whether you’re looking to rent near a college campus, or you want to own a home, you really can’t go wrong choosing a city neighborhood when it comes to Athens homes for sale. 

Traditional Style Houses

While the downtown scene is especially lively, there are still many areas where you can find peace and quiet. The tree-lined residential streets right next to the main section of the city are filled with beautiful, traditional-style homes with classic southern wrap-around porches and expansive lawns. You can also find an endearing cottage-style house on almost every corner, perfectly nestled in some of the city’s most tranquil neighborhoods.

Condos

The Georgian and Georgia Gameday Center condominiums make game weekends simple. They are move-in ready and located close to the beautiful North Campus of the University of Georgia. Take a stroll through on your way to Sanford Stadium! See our listings to find an available condo for sale!

Modern Style Homes

If you’re searching for larger properties for sale with more bedrooms, bathrooms, and open space, this Historic District of Athens is home to a variety of modern- style houses. Newly renovated homes for sale in Athens are equipped with up-to-date construction and are absolutely gorgeous among the calm streets tucked away from the hustle and bustle of the city’s main roads.

Downtown Athens Geography

Some may not consider downtown Athens to be a neighborhood, but here at Corcoran Classic Living Real Estate, we challenge the idea that a busy city area can’t also be a comfortable place to live for all different kinds of residents and renters.

We call the Classic City a neighborhood because of its charm and surprisingly vibrant community, thriving small businesses, and sense of connection with the town. You can stroll through UGA’s beautiful North Campus in the fall to watch the leaves change as you take in the collegiate scene, then spend some time admiring the blooms in the spring at the Georgia State Botanical Gardens, just a short drive away!

When you live downtown, you’ll never be bored. There’s always a new eatery, brewery, exhibit, or show to experience. For endless activities and cultural growth, look no further. Check out our listings to find real estate for sale in downtown Athens here.

Athens GA Real Estate: The Right Choice

Living in downtown Athens means having everything at your fingertips. From restaurants and breweries to grocery stores, pharmacies, and boutique shops, you will have access to every convenience. Wherever you are in the city, whether it be in one of our comfortable condos or one of our spacious homes for sale, you’ll always be within walking distance of the essentials, and more.

The city of Athens offers a particularly excellent quality of life. You can have the hustle and bustle of city life without sacrificing the square feet you want for a comfortable home. With price ranges and homes that can accommodate all different kinds of budgets and circumstances, there are always a plethora of listings available in the Classic City.

Places to Visit in Downtown Athens

Living downtown means that residents have easy access to boutique shopping as well as entertainment venues such as restaurants, theaters, museums, parks and more!

Here are some of Athens’ most popular attractions:

• The Georgia Theatre: One of the city’s most famous music venues is the Georgia Theatre, where locals and students can come together to see bands perform on stage before heading up to the rooftop for a drink.
• City Plaza: The city recently created a plaza by closing off the far end of College Avenue and implementing outdoor seating and landscaping directly adjacent to the famous UGA arch. At College Square, visitors can sit and enjoy a coffee from Walker’s Pub and have lunch before strolling through the university’s North Campus.
• The World Famous: this eclectic Athens restaurant, located on Hull Street right next to Creature Comforts Brewery, serves a variety of casual and delicious dishes in a unique and fun setting.
• 40 Watt Club: Considered one of the most iconic music venues in the world, the 40 Watt Club is where famous artists such as R.E.M. found their beginnings.
• Georgia Museum of Art: Located on UGA’s East Campus next to the Lamar Dodd School of Art, this museum features exhibits and galleries year-round for visitors from all over.

Local Athens GA Events

There are so many events happening every week in Athens, including art festivals, street fairs, farmers markets and more throughout the year. This means fun weekend activities as well as evening events during the week. From ladies’ nights at Pauley’s Crepe Bar, to antique sale events and maker’s markets on Sundays, there is no shortage of fun activities to attend around these neighborhoods.

The Classic City is full of live music and performances happening almost every night. Enjoy a peaceful acoustic show and a drink at Hendershot’s, or bring a group of friends to an energy-filled show at Livewire. 

The city also offers cinemas, museums, historical sites, and busy yearly events such as AthFest, a 3-day music and art festival, and the Twilight Criterium, an annual bicycle race around Athens’ historic city streets. There are also live performances by the Athens Creative Theatre and showcases by local artists and dance groups, such as Canopy aerial arts studio.

You can find listings for upcoming activities in Athens and more information at visitathensga.com, but remember to follow your favorite venues and artists online so that you never miss out on any special events.

Fast Facts

• Easily walk to shops, restaurants, bars and breweries.
• With condominiums in close proximity to campus, you have easy access to many activities at the University of Georgia, including concerts, lectures, shows, classes, and sports events.
• There are many styles of homes to choose from, including historic cottages and newly renovated apartments and townhomes.
• Athens is world-renowned for its music scene. This city was the birthplace of several bands, including R.E.M., the B-52s, Widespread Panic, Drivin’ and Cryin’, and Pylon, just to name a few.
• The city is known for hosting the largest CD release event in history when a local band, Widespread Panic, gave a free concert that attracted over 100,000 people on April 18th 1998.

Music Lovers’ Bonus: A playlist of the best songs by Athens GA artists can be found here on Spotify, thanks to Craig Landry.

To find out more about the famous art and music scene, check out Georgia Music Hall of Fame’s Athens page, Flagpole magazine or take a self-guided tour created by the Historic Athens Welcome Center.

We hope that our blog serves as an introduction for anyone interested in this wonderful neighborhood! We’re excited to continue exploring Athens real estate more together on our blog, and we hope you are, too. You can find more of our blogs and keep up with future posts on our website.

Are you interested in looking for that perfect property downtown?  Click here to begin your search.

You can see the listing status of any of our available properties for sale on our website, where you can also find information about open house tours as well as details regarding square feet measurements, baths, beds, and more. Be sure to reach out to an experienced Corcoran Classic Living Real Estate agent with any questions you may have about finding your perfect home.

Photos by Corcoran Classic Living Real Estate and courtesy of visitathensga.com and the Red & Black.