Redolent with history, the city of Athens in northeastern Georgia is often referred to as “the Classic City,” a moniker inspired by its extensive, still extant collection of elegant Neoclassical buildings and mansions. If you’re looking for historic homes for sale, Athens, GA with its wealth of historic neighborhoods and landmarks will not disappoint.
Athens has 16 historic districts, all told, as well as more than two dozen other areas and structures that are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Having sprung up at varying periods throughout the city’s more than 200-year-old history, these historic neighborhoods feature an eclectic selection of homes for sale. Athens, GA real estate in the Bloomfield Historic District, for example, comes in an interesting mix of styles, including late Victorian, Craftsman, American Foursquare, and Tudor Revival.
For those on the lookout for somewhat larger historic homes for sale, Athens, GA properties in the Boulevard Historic District offer a range of choices. Here you will find Greek Revival and Neoclassical homes, as well as quite a few charming Queen Annes.
Despite its well-preserved historic districts and the citizens’ pride in the city’s heritage, however, you’ll soon find that change often comes to Athens. After all, this is where the University Of Georgia (UGA) is, which is well-known to be one of the foremost public research universities not just in the region, but throughout the country as well. Innovative and cutting-edge ideas are as much a part of Athens’ psyche as its rich history.
Apart from historic, primarily single-family homes for sale, Athens also features lofts and condos for sale, Athens, GA townhouses, and more. If you’d like to learn more about your options here, please do feel free to give me a call at any time
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