855.375.4001
Listing Courtesy of: Jarrett Martin - Corcoran Classic Living 2298695734

174 Cherry Street Commerce, GA 30529

Down payment assistance icon
Single Family Residence
5 Beds
3 Baths
... Bed/Bath
4,500 Sq. Ft.

Property Activity

Time on Site
days
Days on Market
Views
Saves
Last updated on 12/23/2025 3:12 AM
New to Market! 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 home's 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 you'll 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 home's 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 family's 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. Continue reading
MLS#
10623161
Property Type
Single Family
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
3 Full
Year Built
1843
Square Feet
4,500 sq. ft
Lot Size
0.9
Stories
2.0
Sewer
Public Sewer, Sewer Connected

Receive an email as soon as the price changes

Receive an email

as soon as the price changes
Get Price Alerts
price alerts icon

Get Price Alerts

Don't miss your chance. Receive an email as soon as the price changes.

Notify Me

Get email alerts when
a home price changes

Sign up
view of kitchen

Walk Score measures the walkability of any address, Transit Score measures access to public transit on a scale of 1-100.

Source: Walk Score®
scales icon

How much home can I afford?

Kickstart your home search journey with our online Pre-Approval.

Get Started
megaphone icon

See How Much You Could Save

Thinking about buying or selling? Talk to one of our Mortgage Professionals today to see how much you could save on your next home. Call us at 833-981-2030.

Let's Talk
Listing Courtesy of: Jarrett Martin - Corcoran Classic Living 2298695734
Andrea D. Conner, License 367751, Xome Inc., License 65656, [email protected], 844-400-XOME (9663), 750 Highway 121 Bypass, Ste 100, Lewisville, TX 75067


The data relating to real estate for sale on this web site comes in part from the Broker Reciprocity Program of Georgia MLS. Real estate listings held by brokerage firms other than this broker are marked with the Broker Reciprocity logo and detailed information about them includes the name of the listing brokers. The broker providing this data believes it to be correct but advises interested parties to confirm them before relying on them in a purchase decision. Copyright 2025 Georgia MLS. All rights reserved.
This content last refreshed on 12/23/2025 3:12 AM. Some properties which appear for sale on this web site may subsequently have sold or may no longer be available.
Information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed.
save icon Save
save icon Save
share icon Share
checkmark icon Get Pre-Approved