$799,000

278 Moss Side Drive, Athens, GA 30607

5 beds |
5 baths |
6,125 sqft

Single-Family Home
Built in 1982
0.68acre lot
—— car garage
$130/sqft
Listed 23 days ago

Property Description

Welcome to 278 Moss Side Drive - a stately and timeless residence in the heart of Athens, GA. Encompassing over 6,100 square feet, this grand home offers exceptional scale, classic architecture, and the opportunity to tailor it to your personal vision. A circular drive, rocking chair front porch, and commanding columns create an unforgettable first impression. Inside, a dramatic foyer and sweeping staircase are flanked by generous formal living and dining rooms, designed for elegant entertaining. The dining room showcases beautiful built-ins, while the spacious eat-in kitchen features a center island, abundant natural light, and premium appliances including SubZero, Thermador, and double ovens. Expansive pantry space, additional laundry/storage, and a rear staircase enhance functionality. The main level also offers a warm den with fireplace and bar, screened porch access, and a private study or guest suite with full bath. Upstairs, the owner's suite is a private retreat complete with a separate study and dual baths. Oversized secondary bedrooms offer large walk-in closets, including a charming hidden bunk room. A finished terrace level provides additional living space with fireplace, billiards room, bedroom, and full bath - ideal for guests or recreation. Outdoor living is equally impressive with a beautifully manicured, terraced backyard, expansive screened porch, multiple decks, and a covered patio below - creating layered spaces for relaxation and entertaining. Ideally located near downtown Athens, Prince Avenue, Loop 10, and Athens Country Club, this distinguished property offers privacy, convenience, and enduring appeal.

Listing Status:: Pending
Date Added:: March 2, 2026
Data Last Updated:: March 26, 2026 at 12:06AM
Listing Office:: Corcoran Classic Living : 706-559-4520
Listing Agent:: Sarah Ellis : 706-338-6265
MLS ID:: 10701298

General: Double VanityTray Ceiling(s)
Appliances: DishwasherDisposalMicrowaveRefrigerator
Laundry: Other
Basement: Bath FinishedExterior EntryFinishedInterior Entry
Flooring: CarpetHardwoodTile
A/C: Central AirElectric
Heating: CentralElectric
Fireplace: BasementFamily RoomFireplaceFireplaces: 2

General: Garden
Style: Brick 4 SideTraditional
Parking: GarageAttachedOff StreetGarage Door OpenerParking spaces: 4

Roofing: Composition
General: BrickTwo

HOA Amenities: 0.0
Originating MLS: Georgia MLS 2
County: Clarke

Zoning: 111A2 A012
Fencing: Fenced

Utilities: Cable AvailableElectricity AvailableHigh Speed InternetElectricity on Property
Water: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer

Source: Georgia MLS 2

This listing courtesy of Sarah Ellis , Corcoran Classic Living

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Location

Schools Nearby

Whitehead Road Elementary School

555 Quailwood Dr, Athens, GA, 30606

Grades PK-5

1.04 miles away

Clarke Middle School

1235 Baxter St, Athens, GA, 30606

Grades 6-8

2.33 miles away

Clarke Central High School

350 S Milledge Ave, Athens, GA, 30605

Grades 9-12

2.38 miles away

Disclaimer: School and School District information courtesy of the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). School boundaries may change. Proximity to listed schools does not guarantee enrollment eligibility. Contact the school district for more information and exact boundaries.