For sale

Price cut: $20K (10/15)

$599,900

17516 Watercress Dr, Athens, AL 35611

5beds

3,807sqft

$3,697/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 2019

0.38 Acres Lot

$-- Zestimate^®

$158/sqft

$38/mo HOA

What's special

Stone-hearth gas fireplaceTwo attached garagesLaundry roomMain-level primary suiteGarden tubCeramic tileWalk-in closet

Welcome to this beautiful 5-bedroom, 4-bath brick home in Watercress! Features include a main-level office, mudroom, laundry room, enclosed sunroom, and upstairs bonus room with an additional bedroom and full bath. Enjoy engineered wood floors, ceramic tile, crown molding, granite countertops, gas cooktop, walk-in pantry, stainless appliances, and a stone-hearth gas fireplace. The main-level primary suite offers a custom shower, garden tub, walk-in closet, and secret room under the stairs. Relax in the fenced backyard with concrete patio. Two attached garages and community amenities, including a pool, pavilion, and lakes. Assumable VA mortgage!

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 4
Full bathrooms: 4

Rooms

Room types: Foyer, Master Bedroom, Living Room, Bedroom 2, Dining Room, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Bedroom 4, Office/Study, Bedroom, Game Room, Laundry

Primary bedroom

Features: 9’ Ceiling, Ceiling Fan(s), Double Vanity, Granite Counters, Smooth Ceiling, Wood Floor, Walk-In Closet(s)
Level: First
Area: 256
Dimensions: 16 x 16

Bedroom

Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Carpet, Smooth Ceiling, Walk-In Closet(s)
Level: Second
Area: 156
Dimensions: 13 x 12

Bedroom 2

Features: 9’ Ceiling, Ceiling Fan(s), Carpet, Smooth Ceiling, Walk-In Closet(s)
Level: First
Area: 144
Dimensions: 12 x 12

Bedroom 3

Features: 9’ Ceiling, Ceiling Fan(s), Carpet, Smooth Ceiling
Level: First
Area: 132
Dimensions: 11 x 12

Bedroom 4

Features: 9’ Ceiling, Ceiling Fan(s), Carpet, Smooth Ceiling
Level: First
Area: 143
Dimensions: 11 x 13

Dining room

Features: 10’ + Ceiling, Crown Molding, Smooth Ceiling, Tile
Level: First
Area: 225
Dimensions: 15 x 15

Kitchen

Features: 10’ + Ceiling, Crown Molding, Granite Counters, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Smooth Ceiling, Tile
Level: First
Area: 285
Dimensions: 15 x 19

Living room

Features: 10’ + Ceiling, Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, Fireplace, Sitting Area, Smooth Ceiling, Wood Floor
Level: First
Area: 418
Dimensions: 19 x 22

Office

Features: 10’ + Ceiling, Smooth Ceiling, Tile, Built-in Features
Level: First
Area: 56
Dimensions: 7 x 8

Game room

Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Smooth Ceiling, Wood Floor
Level: Second
Area: 288
Dimensions: 18 x 16

Laundry room

Features: 9’ Ceiling, Smooth Ceiling, Tile, Built-in Features
Level: First

Heating

Natural Gas

Cooling

Central 1

Appliances

Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Gas Oven, Disposal, Gas Water Heater

Features

Open Floorplan
Has basement: No
Number of fireplaces: 1
Fireplace features: Gas Log, One

Interior area

Total interior livable area: 3,807 sqft

Property

Parking

Parking features: Garage-Three Car, Garage-Attached, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Front, Garage Faces Side, Driveway-Concrete

Features

Levels: Two
Stories: 2
Patio & porch: Patio, Covered Porch

Lot

Size: 0.38 Acres

Details

Parcel number: 1101010001054000

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Foundation: Slab

Condition

New construction: No
Year built: 2019

Details

Builder name: DSLD HOMES

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Community & HOA

Community

Subdivision: Watercress

HOA

Has HOA: Yes
HOA fee: $450 annually
HOA name: Greater Watercress Owners Association

Location

Region: Athens

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $158/sqft
Tax assessed value: $603,400
Date on market: 8/27/2026

Estimated market value

Not available

Estimated sales range

Not available

Price history

Date	Event	Price
10/15/2026	Price change	$599,900-3.2%$158/sqft
Source: ValleyMLS #21927605 Report a problem
8/31/2026	Listed for sale	$619,900+84.1%$163/sqft
Source: ValleyMLS #21927605 Report a problem
11/18/2019	Sold	$336,710$88/sqft
Source: ValleyMLS #1115402 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	--	$60,360 +3.1%
2024	--	$58,520 -0.9%
2023	--	$59,080 +19.9%
2022	--	$49,280 +166.4%
2020	$740 +173.7%	$18,500 +173.7%
2018	$270	$6,760
2017	$270	$6,760
2016	$270	$6,760
2015	$270	$6,760