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Gran Ellen

495 S Milledge Ave, Athens, GA 30605

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About Gran Ellen

Visit Gran Ellen in Athens, GA. The 495 S. Milledge Ave location in Athens's 30605 area has so much to offer its residents. Here at this community, the leasing team is ready to help you find your perfect new home. Make a visit to see the current floorplan options. Contact us or drop by to talk about leasing your next apartment and make your move to Gran Ellen.

Gran Ellen is an apartment community located in Clarke County and the 30605 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Clarke County School District attendance zone.

Community Amenities

  • Laundry Facilities

Apartment Features

High Speed Internet Access

Hardwood Floors

Refrigerator

Smoke Free

  • High Speed Internet Access
  • Smoke Free
  • Oven
  • Range
  • Refrigerator
  • Hardwood Floors

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Location
495 S Milledge Ave, Athens,
GA 30605
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Neighborhood

Tucked between the University of Georgia’s North Campus and peaceful residential streets, Downtown Athens is the cultural, commercial, and governmental heart of the city. Known for its distinctive antebellum architecture, Downtown Athens was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978.

Downtown is also known for its legendary music scene, with performance venues ranging from the historic Georgia Theatre and 40 Watt Club to the intimate Caledonia Lounge and everything in between. The vibrant and walkable neighborhood is brimming with an array of eclectic shops, independent restaurants, hip cafes, art galleries, and various bars as well.

Learn more about living in Downtown Athens 
Average Prices by Area

Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.

Downtown Athens Athens, GA
Studio - $1,046
1 Bedroom $1,366 $1,180
2 Bedrooms $1,314 $1,393
3 Bedrooms $2,804 $1,667
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Piedmont College, Athens
Walk: 17 min 0.9 mi
University of Georgia
Drive: 4 min 1.7 mi
Athens Technical College
Drive: 9 min 4.7 mi
Georgia Perim. Coll., Newton
Drive: 64 min 40.4 mi
Gran Ellen is within 17 minutes or 0.9 mile from Piedmont College, Athens. It is also near University of Georgia and Athens Technical College.
Schools
Barrow Elementary School
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
Attendance Zone
Clarke Middle School
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
Attendance Zone
Clarke Central High School
Public High School
Grades 9-12
Attendance Zone
Prince Ave Christian School
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-12
Nearby
School data provided by The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.

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Transportation
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Gainesville Amtrak Station
Drive: 53 min 39.1 mi

Walkability Near Gran Ellen

Getting Around
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50 / 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
60 / 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60 / 100

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Active
Soundscore™
75 / 100

Traffic

Active

Airport

Calm

Businesses

Active

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from Gran Ellen.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Baxter Center
Walk: 17 min 0.9 mi
Alps Shopping Center
Drive: 3 min 1.3 mi
The Bottleworks on Prince
Drive: 3 min 1.3 mi
Gran Ellen has 3 shopping centers within 1.3 miles, which is about a 3-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Georgia River Network
 Walk: 8 min 0.4 mi
University of Georgia Observatory
 Walk: 16 min 0.8 mi
Trial Gardens at UGA
 Drive: 3 min 1.1 mi
Georgia Museum of Natural History
 Drive: 4 min 1.3 mi
North Oconee River Greenway
 Drive: 4 min 1.8 mi
Gran Ellen has 5 parks within 1.8 miles, including Georgia River Network, University of Georgia Observatory, and Trial Gardens at UGA.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
St. Mary's Hospital
Walk: 20 min 1.1 mi
Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center
Drive: 3 min 1.3 mi
Gran Ellen is 1.1 miles from St. Mary's Hospital, and is convenient to other hospitals, including Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Fort Gillem
Drive: 102 min 70.7 mi
Gran Ellen is 70.7 miles and a 102 minute drive from Fort Gillem.

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