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Sarah Ellis, GRI

Owner / Broker

As a seasoned real estate professional, my journey began in Stone Mountain, Georgia, and evolved through educational pursuits at the University of Georgia, where I earned Magna Cum Laude honors in education. Following a transformative period of study at Oxford University in England, I returned to Athens to contribute four years to Middle School education in Clarke and Oconee Counties. My connection to this vibrant community has deepened over the years with my family and I residing in various Athens neighborhoods.

I transitioned to real estate in 2003, becoming a Realtor and quickly earning the distinction of Newly Licensed Agent of the Year with a national brokerage firm. In Real Estate, I found a career that allowed me to engage with the community, explore vibrant neighborhoods and make meaningful connections with clients, and their families. The true essence of my work lies in the joyous moments when clients discover their ideal homes – a passion that has driven my success as a Top Producer and Managing Broker.

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In 2005, I co-founded a boutique firm Chastain, Jenkins and Leathers, where my role as Managing Broker contributed to its remarkable growth over 16 years. In 2022, I assumed full ownership and strategically affiliated with Corcoran, rebranding as Corcoran Classic Living. I take pride in leading a small, supportive team with a shared work ethic and goals, and fostering a boutique agency environment that prioritizes exceptional client support. Corcoran Classic Living has earned the distinction of being the #1 Independent Firm in Athens, a testament to our commitment to excellence.

I ensure a seamless real estate experience for my clients with efficiency and a profound understanding of client needs. With a solid educational background, I excel in explaining complex processes, while years of experience enable me to navigate and protect against potential challenges.

Beyond real estate, I am deeply ingrained in community service, drawing inspiration from eight years of service on the Clarke County Board of Education. Presently, I serve on multiple boards at the Athens Area Association of Realtors and actively contribute to various local organizations through both time and financial commitments. Because of Athens’s unique blend of needs and opportunities it remains a city I am dedicated to supporting and enhancing through my professional and community endeavors.

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Precious Five Points bungalow that has been lovingly maintained and owner occupied in a fabulous location. The sweet foyer entrance has a coat closet and opens into the living room with a fireplace that is open on both sides to a sunroom. Off the living room is a dining room that flows into the kitchen, and there are two bedrooms and a hall access bathroom. One of the bedrooms has French doors that opens onto a back deck and a private backyard with mature shade trees. Upstairs is a cute library area, a bathroom, and a bedroom with a large storage closet. There is off-street parking, a one-car garage, and a cute little landscaped walkway. Easy access to all of your favorite Five Points stops, to campus, to all your favorite sporting events, and even a quick easy jaunt to downtown. 618,500 Closed

170 Stanton Athens, Georgia

3 Beds 2 Baths 0.17 Acres

ONLY ONE MORE REMAINS - Discover contemporary elegance in this exceptional new construction grouping of homes, ideally located just east of downtown on a vibrant street. With convenient access to restaurants, bars, nightlife, shopping, the UGA campus, the stadium, the Greenway, parks, the Firefly Trail, the North Oconee River, and mountain biking trails, this home offers the perfect blend of modern style and urban convenience.Designed by renowned local architect David Matheney and built by award-winning local builder Tom Ellis, this home features an open floor plan with soaring ceilings and an abundance of natural light. The custom-designed kitchen boasts sleek cabinetry, an island, and seamless flow into the dining and living areas. The living room opens to a spacious patio via a full-light garage door, where you'll find a charming masonry fireplace.On the main level, you'll find a bedroom with an ensuite bathroom, and a luxurious owner's suite featuring a large bathroom and two walk-in closets. The main level also includes a half bath, a generous laundry room, and ample storage space. Upstairs, two additional large bedrooms share a well-appointed bathroom with a dual vanity and separate water closet.The property also includes a deep backyard and a sizable driveway for off-street parking. The low-maintenance exterior features hardboard siding with metal accents and a durable metal roof. This is the first of three homes to be built in this row. One of the owners is a licensed Realtor in the state of Georgia. These photos are of a similar home at 147 Mulberry. There is one more available for custom construction at 145 Mulberry Street. Please inquire. 684,900 Closed

143 Mulberry Street Athens, Georgia

4 Beds 4 Baths 0.25 Acres

Cottage home located in premier Normaltown neighborhood at Parkside at Normaltown. Low maintenance living in the heart of Athens with an HOA. This plan features 4 bedrooms and 3 baths, open floor plan with living and dining areas flowing into the kitchen, owners suite on the main level, hardwood flooring throughout the main level of the home, gorgeous kitchen with quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, pantry with barn doors, screened porch and brick patio and 2 car garage with electric car charger already installed. 750,000 Closed

245 Gilmer Street Athens, Georgia

5 Beds 4 Baths 0.15 Acres

Own your private oasis located on the quiet street of Plum Nelly in the heart of Athens. This mid-century modern home has original detailing, but was carefully updated and has a thoughtful addition for today's functional lifestyle. The charming original front door leads you into an open floor plan that retains the features of the classic architectural style with beautiful hardwood floors throughout and an original cozy fireplace. The rear of the home has many windows and skylights to invite natural light to brighten up the entire open floor concept. The open flow from the kitchen to the great room to dining room to living room and even the screened porch and backyard is perfect for entertaining. The kitchen has a huge center island, beautiful custom walnut cabinets with tons of storage, under cabinet and in-cabinet lighting, double ovens with convection/microwave, hot water dispenser, separate mini sink, wine cooler, and built- in wine racks. There is a gas island range with pendant lighting and plenty of bar seating, as well as an incredible walk in pantry. Enjoy your favorite movie or football game in the open great room or cuddle up in the living room next to the fireplace. In the spring & fall look forward to relaxing on one of the two giant screened porches or enjoying a fire in the fire pit. Renovations in 2019 extended the living space in the bedrooms on the main level creating a large owner's suite with custom bath with separate soaker tub and large tiled shower. Two other bedrooms and a great laundry room complete the main level. The basement has a great room with full bath and screened porch, so you could also have a separate bedroom that is separately entranced. There is additional storage as well. The outdoor space is incredible but low maintenace with stepping stone pathways winding throughout the private yard. The owners have meticulously updated and maintained this ranch home, and it is ready for you to move right in. Enjoy the proximity to town, shopping, restaurants, and all of the conveniences, but feel worlds away on the private lot and quiet street. 1,155,000 Closed

190 Plum Nelly Road Athens, Georgia

4 Beds 4 Baths 0.789 Acres

Under Contract prior to Listing! Precious bungalow that has been cared for throughout its history. This three bedroom / three bathroom home is a rare find in that its proximity to the bustling Five Points restaurants, shopping, and nightlife is unmatched. The living room has a beautiful wood burning fireplace with a sunroom and dining room flanking either side. The kitchen has been updated with nice cabinetry with plenty of storage, under cabinet lighting, granite countertops, and a side entry for ease of brining in groceries. On the rear of the home is the addition of a spacious owners suite with a full tiled shower, three closets, and an additional laundry hook-up. There are two secondary bedrooms, each with a nicely sized private bath and oversized closets - a rarity for a home of this vintage. The original hardwood floors are in great condition and run throughout the house, and the house has been freshly painted on the interior. The house is situated on a beautiful 0.36 acre level lot with mature trees and rear property privacy. There is plenty of room for expansion / garage, and the owners have plans that have been drawn should someone desire. 915,000 Closed

140 Greenwood Drive Athens, Georgia

3 Beds 3 Baths 0.3 Acres

This is arguably one of the most move-in ready homes on the market. In just the past year, the owners completey painted the interior, put in all new hypoallergenic carpet upstairs, upgraded bathrooms, lighting, and landscaping. You'll know from the moment you arrive to the corner lot and see the perfectly manicured lawn and planting beds that you are in for a treat. You enter the home from a covered front porch into a foyer with a formal living room and dining room on each side with upgraded trim. Across the rear of the home is a two-story light and bright great room with fireplace and internally wired and mounted TV that opens up to the kitchen. The eat-in kitchen has a center island with new pendant lighting, granite countertops, a gas cooktop, and double ovens. Off the kitchen is a precious patio with a private fenced-in yard. There is a bedroom and full bathroom on the main level. Upstairs are four additional bedrooms, including the large owner's suite with beautiful bathroom and oversized closet that opens to the laundry room for convenience. One bedroom has a private completely renovated bathroom, and two more share a hall access bathroom with new tile. The upstairs is nice and open to the living room below. Pebble Creek subdivision is a social neighborhood with neighborhood pool and sidewalks, and it's out of the high traffic area, but only 3.5 miles to downtown Watkinsville, 3 miles to Wire Park, and zoned for the sweet Colham Ferry Elementary School. 630,000 Closed

1393 Rolling Meadows Lane Watkinsville, Georgia

5 Beds 4 Baths 1.07 Acres

Super unique opportunity to own a historic condo in the heart of Athens located in The Observer Building, which is conveniently located at the corner of W. Washington Street and N. Lumpkin, directly across from the iconic Georgia Theatre. A rare 3 bedroom opportunity downtown, this corner condo has impressive 14' ceilings and huge arched windows that overlook downtown Athens. There is crown molding throughout, hardwood floors and great natural lighting with brick accents that give it the loft / historic feel but with modern improvements. The kitchen has granite counter tops, black appliances, and dark stained cabinets. The large master suite features spacious closets, brick accent wall and attached bath. Just down the hallway are two large additional bedrooms and one bath. Laundry Closet. Tenant Occupied. 850,000 Closed

264 N Lumpkin Street 203 Athens, Georgia

3 Beds 2 Baths

Absolutely precious bungalow in a prime location just off Hill Street in Cobbham. This cottage has been updated yet also maintains the character and whimsy that will just make you smile right when you pull up. The interior and exterior have been recently painted, roof is just a couple of years old, owner added new insulation, replaced the HVAC, and did a precious refresh on the landscaping. Inside, the main room has tall ceilings and multiple windows allowing for great natural lighting along with doors to the expansive backyard. A few steps up, and you're in the refreshed kitchen / dining area also with great views of the backyard. The bathroom has been updated, and all three bedrooms have new paint and one has new built-ins and another has front porch access. The large backyard is truly an in-town dream with a patio off the living room, fencing, and great landscaping. This is one you are not going to want to miss - move-in ready, updated mechanicals, and truly unique and special! 398,000 Closed

125 Glenhaven Avenue Athens, Georgia

3 Beds 1 Baths 0.19 Acres

This custom-designed Regency inspired home, envisioned by Schutze Award-winning architects Spitzmiller and Norris, was completed in 2021. Nestled among trees to maximize views of downtown Athens, the campus, Sanford Stadium, and the Coliseum, it epitomizes luxury and sophistication. Built to exacting standards with steel framing and a brick exterior, every detail both inside and out reflects comfort and elegance.The curved foyer entrance features true curved windows leading to the living and dining spaces, which offer views through a steel and glass rear wall opening onto an oyster paver patio shaded by ancient oak trees. A parlor room with a fireplace, adorned with a Francois and Co finished mantle, and a steel and glass partition wall delineates the space from the main living area. The dining room showcases a bespoke built-in dry bar with antique mirrored glass fronts.The kitchen is a culinary masterpiece with a large center island, custom cabinetry from Made in Monroe, and top-tier appliances including SubZero and Wolfe. An antique mirrored backsplash complements the 6-burner range with pot filler, alongside unique spice storage. The scullery kitchen features a separate prep sink, refrigerator and freezer drawers, coffee bar, and appliance storage, all set against honed Olympic Danby marble countertops. The flooring throughout the home includes Francois and Co French Oak wood laid in a herringbone pattern in the two foyers.The breakfast room and great room open onto a picturesque rear patio, creating seamless indoor/outdoor entertainment spaces reminiscent of an English garden. A three-story full glass wall along the side of the house frames the open staircase with steel railings, providing access to all levels.Upstairs, the owner's suite offers tranquil views and a luxurious bathroom with heated limestone flooring, a custom dressing vanity, a full marble shower, and a slipper tub. The secondary bedroom features a lavish bathroom with heated tile flooring and a full wet room with a Japanese soaking tub. A third room upstairs currently serves as a closet, with potential for easy conversion into a third bedroom with an ensuite bathroom. Additionally, there's a light-filled yoga/exercise room with a full mirrored wall and workout flooring.The terrace level includes an additional bedroom and a stylish bathroom, ideal for a private guest suite. A spacious great room opens to a screened porch with a fireplace overlooking the private backyard. The terrace level also features an attached one-car garage and an impressive laundry/mud room with concealed machines, a sorting closet, built-in desk, and a separate sink and dishwasher for entertaining.The private backyard oasis features turf grass, carefully selected plantings, and thoughtful connectivity between the porch and patio. A sophisticated cistern system manages drainage efficiently. The detached two-car garage includes a lift system capable of accommodating up to three additional cars. The entire house is serviced by an elevator and boasts a fully integrated tech/sound/lighting system with automation for lights, blinds, and music, as well as comprehensive security systems, central vacuuming, and wiring for a whole house generator.This property offers a rare opportunity for the most discerning buyer. 3,015,000 Closed

561 University Drive Athens, Georgia

3 Beds 4 Baths 0.27 Acres

Life on Easy Street just got Easier! MOTIVATED SELLER! This is one of the most meticulously maintained, cared for, improved, and perfectly decorated homes on the market. The owners have thought of every single detail and have gone over and above in home maintenance and improvements. The floor plan offers incredibly functional in-town living with tons of storage, off-street parking, a 2-car garage, large bedrooms, and large closets. Each room has been updated with beautiful decorator selected paint colors, and there are special touches throughout like Schumacher wallpaper, incredibly updated bathrooms - including a brand new luxurious owner's suite. The main level boasts formal rooms on the front with a study and a formal dining room. Across the back of the home is a wall of windows that lead out to a deck, and an open living / kitchen with high coffered ceilings, a large pantry, and a beautiful 1/2 bath. Upstairs are three large bedrooms, each with an ensuite bathroom. The owner's suite has a lounge / study area, huge closets, and was painstakingly updated with beautiful spa-quality bathroom, double vanity, and large shower. The basement is such a bonus space with the 4th bedroom / bathroom - all fully updated, a mud room / drop zone, and plenty of storage. Major systems upgraded since 2018. The beauty of the location is a small and easy to maintain yard but with full access to a community greenspace - perfect for throwing the ball or running the dog, but you don't have to mow it - Easy Street! You are an easy walk to the UGA Medical campus, PARMC hospital, numerous coffee shops, restaurants, nightlife, the Farmer's Market, Burks Elementary, and located in one of the most vibrant and quintessentially Athens neighborhoods. Plus, you have an easy bike ride to downtown Athens, UGA campus, and Athens Country Club. This is truly a treat and a gem of a home that is completely move-in ready. 820,000 Closed

183 Easy Street Athens, Georgia

4 Beds 5 Baths 0.125 Acres

Perfectly situated, precious brick bungalow that has been lovingly maintained and restored. There is a welcoming front porch with arched brick openings and reclaimed historic iron railing that leads into a living room with wood-burning fireplace. The dining room will comfortably seat 8 with views to the front and side yards. The kitchen was fully updated with custom Weber-Coleman cabinetry with lots of built-in nooks, quartz countertops, 6-burner dual fuel range, cabinet depth refrigerator, and plenty of wine and pantry storage. There is a laundry room with plenty of storage off the kitchen as well as a door to the side / rear of the home for ease of bringing in groceries. There are two bedrooms that share a hall bathroom that has been restored to preserve the original while making it fully functional. The owner's suite has a beautiful addition with a large bathroom with soaking tub, separate shower, double vanity, and large walk-in closets. With a full set of walk up stairs to the attic space, there is great additional storage and room for expansion. In the rear of the home is a precious patio perfectly lit for fire pits and dinner parties. All major systems have been updated including roof, HVAC, wiring, landscaping / irrigation, driveway, air and water purifiers, and more. There is no better location in Five Points with an easy walk to all of the restaurants, coffee shops and bakeries, nightlife, school, and UGA sporting events. 1,075,000 Closed

138 Carlton Terrace Athens, Georgia

3 Beds 2 Baths 0.33 Acres

Beautiful mountain style home in fabulous Glenwood on a great lot with tons of privacy. The main level boasts an incredibly comfortable floor plan with a cozy den that opens up to a screened porch that overlooks the pond. The kitchen is open with a breakfast area, granite countertops, and a side entry door. The owner's suite is on the main level with a great sized bathroom and closets. There is also a sweet little room adjacent to the owner's suite that has so many possibilities - a home office, nursery, craft room, expansive owner's closet, sitting area, and more. UPstairs are two large bedrooms with great closet space, and each with ensuite bathrooms. There is also a large and easily accessible attic storage space. The basement has just been completely renovated and updated with all new LVP flooring, brand new bathroom, two bedrooms, and additional storage. There is access to a beautiful slate patio that makes a great entertaining area and a flat yard perfect for throwing a fishing pole into the pond or enjoying a play space. 873,000 Closed

535 Westview Drive Athens, Georgia

5 Beds 5 Baths 0.75 Acres

Adorable and completely renovated home within a stone's throw of Athens's hottest new destinations - Buvez, State the Label, ReBlossom, Active Climbing, and more restaurants and shopping on the way. Additionally, just a short walk to downtown, Chase Street Elementary and all of the happenings in Boulevard, Cobbham and the Bottleworks. This one level, all brick home has been updated with all new flooring and paint, full kitchen and bathroom updates, with new lighting, appliances, and fixtures throughout. The light and bright floor plan has double French doors to the rear patio, and there is plenty of off-street parking. This little gem won't last long! 425,000 Closed

270 Atlanta Avenue Athens, Georgia

3 Beds 2 Baths 0.14 Acres

The Bottleworks is an iconic example of adaptive reuse in Athens with some of the most bustling restaurants, retail, and office spaces with condominiums above. This condo is the largest of the ones on property with a 2-car garage with garage door, gated courtyard entry, high ceilings, exposed brick walls, and beautiful original hardwood floors from the original warehouse. The floor plan is open and great for entertaining. There is a screened-in corner porch where you can enjoy views of two different streets and engage with passersby. The two bedrooms are generously sized, and there is an additional nook for an office. Sold before published. 750,000 Closed

267 Prince Avenue Athens, Georgia

2 Beds 2 Baths

It is a rare opportunity to be able to sell a home that has been so impeccably and lovingly maintained, and you will be able to feel it immediately upon driving in the driveway. Extensive landscaping was designed by Cheryl Mihalko to provide lush, year round color with ease of maintenance in mind. Upon entry, you will find a beautiful entry foyer flanked by formal living and dining rooms. Across the rear of the home is a cozy paneled den and a fully updated kitchen. Upstairs are four generously sized bedrooms with great closet spaces, a fully updated owner's bathroom, and a fully updated hall accessed bathroom with dual vanity. The basement is finished with a lovely bedroom and ensuite bathroom as well as a great den. The garage is accessed from the basement as well. The backyard is incredible with a tiered trex back deck, a covered stone patio, beautiful private landscaping with drip irrigation, pathways, nooks, potting sheds, and a gazebo. Absolutely no maintenance item has been left undone - HVAC units replaced, new hot water heater, new windows, new roof, and so much. Please see documents for a complete list. This is one that you will not want to miss. It's truly a gem in one of Athens's most convenient locations with easy access to Timothy Road Elementary and Clarke Central as well as Athens Academy. The westside home is close to many great restaurants and convenient shopping as well as a quick drive to Five Points. 680,000 Closed

135 Fox Trace Athens, Georgia

5 Beds 4 Baths 0.69 Acres