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$765,000

Est. payment - /mo

5 Beds

3 Baths

4,500 SqFt

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Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Single Family Residence

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 4,500 sqft

Price per Sqft $170

MLS Listing ID 10707864

Style Traditional,Victorian

Bedrooms 5

Full Baths 3

HOA Y/N No

Year Built 1840

Annual Tax Amount $4,849

Tax Year 2024

Lot Size 0.900 Acres

Acres 0.9

Lot Dimensions 39204

Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence

Source Georgia MLS 2

Property Description

They just do not build homes like this anymore! Listed on the National Historic Registry, the Seaborn M. Shankle house is thought to be the oldest building in Commerce, GA. Located in the Central Business District and zoned Residential/Commercial, this historic home offers a myriad of potential uses. Only an hour from Atlanta via I-85N, convenient to Athens, Lake Hartwell, Lavonia, Braselton and more. The original structure was built by Eli Shankle, one of the first pioneers of the area. He established a trading post and with his wife Rebecca built a two-room cabin c. 1843. In the mid-1870s, their son Seaborn Shankle added the larger Italianate-influenced house around the existing structure. Both the original cabin and the 19th-century addition comprise the existing house you see today. With modern updates, many original details, and a beautiful pool, the next caretaker can easily transition into carrying on the homes legacy. The grand central hallway is flanked by a parlor and dining room, as well as two additional spaces to be utilized as bedrooms or additional living spaces. At the end of the hallway is a spacious, updated bathroom and laundry room. At the rear of the home youll find the kitchen and walk-in pantry. The natural beauty of the property is further enhanced by the newly added hardscaping by Smith Planning Group, perennial plantings, irrigation system, and pool. A wrap-around porch provides the perfect perch for enjoying the homes surroundings. Upstairs are four bedrooms and a central bathroom with clawfoot tub and access to a Juliet balcony overlooking the rear yard. Shankle House is also known for being the childhood home of the author Olive Ann Burns, famous for her novel Cold Sassy Tree, which she based on characters and stories from her familys time living there. There is so much to love about this property - from the high ceilings, original moldings, hardwood flooring, and pool to the walkable location near restaurants, a brewery, and local parks.

Location

State GA

County Jackson

Rooms

Bedroom Description No

Other Rooms Other

Basement Crawl Space

Interior

Interior Features High Ceilings, Split Foyer, Entrance Foyer

Heating Central

Cooling Central Air, Electric

Flooring Hardwood

Fireplaces Type Other

Fireplace Yes

Appliance Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator

Laundry Other

Exterior

Parking Features Off Street

Community Features Sidewalks, Near Shopping

Utilities Available Other

View Y/N No

Roof Type Composition

Garage No

Private Pool No

Building

Lot Description Level

Faces From N Elm Street in downtown Commerce, turn left onto Central Avenue then right onto Cherry Street. The home will be on your left - behind City Hall.

Sewer Public Sewer

Water Public

Architectural Style Traditional, Victorian

Structure Type Wood Siding

New Construction No

Schools

Elementary Schools Commerce

Middle Schools Commerce

High Schools Commerce

Others

HOA Fee Include None

Tax ID C04 025

Acceptable Financing 1031 Exchange, Cash, FHA, USDA Loan, VA Loan

Listing Terms 1031 Exchange, Cash, FHA, USDA Loan, VA Loan

Special Listing Condition Resale

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Virnalisi JohnsonKing

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174 Cherry ST Commerce, GA 30529

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