Welcome to this inviting modern contemporary home in the highly sought-after Kingswood neighborhood of Athens — where exceptional location meets thoughtful design and everyday livability. Situated on a fully fenced 0.58-acre corner lot, this 2,368-square-foot residence offers the perfect blend of style, space, and privacy. Inside, the open floor plan is anchored by a light-filled great room, dining area, and beautifully updated kitchen centered around an oversized island — perfect for everyday living and entertaining. A fireplace with wood-burning stove adds warmth and character, while hardwood floors and contemporary light fixtures enhance the home’s modern aesthetic. Remodeled baths showcase timeless slate tile, and flexible living spaces provide endless possibilities — with one bedroom and bath on the main floor and an additional room offering options for a home office, yoga studio, game room, or music retreat. The fresh exterior boasts a new roof and paint! Designed for seamless indoor-outdoor living, the screened porch and adjoining deck overlook the private backyard, creating the perfect setting for morning coffee or evening entertaining. This is a rare opportunity to enjoy a distinctive modern home on a spacious lot in one of Athens’ most desirable communities — where style, comfort, and location come together beautifully.
For sale
Price cut: $26K (6/20)
$499,000
196 Avalon Drive, Athens, GA 30606
4beds
2,368sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1980
0.58 Acres Lot
$489,000 Zestimate®
$211/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Inviting modern contemporary homeFireplace with wood-burning stoveContemporary light fixturesHardwood floorsOversized islandBeautifully updated kitchenPrivate backyard
- 142 days |
- 559 |
- 31 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Bryan Bufford 706-338-0005,
Georgia Home Partners Realty
Source: Hive MLS,MLS#: CL348588
Originating MLS: Athens Area Association of REALTORS
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Heating
- Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Cooktop, Double Oven, Dishwasher, Microwave, No Hot Water
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- Breakfast Bar, Double Vanity, Entrance Foyer, Kitchen Island, Main Level Primary, Separate Shower
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Wood Burning Stove
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,368 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 0
- Finished area below ground: 0
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Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Deck
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Panoramic
Lot
- Size: 0.58 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 074C A007
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
Condition
- Year built: 1980
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: None
- Subdivision: Kingswood
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Athens
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $211/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $421,081
- Annual tax amount: $5,230
- Date on market: 2/16/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 143 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Other
- Ownership type: Homeowner/Owner
Estimated market value
$489,000
$465,000 - $513,000
$2,546/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/22/2026 | Listed for rent | $2,950$1/sqft |
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| 6/20/2026 | Price change | $499,000-5%$211/sqft |
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| 4/6/2026 | Price change | $525,000-4.5%$222/sqft |
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| 2/16/2026 | Listed for sale | $550,000+155.8%$232/sqft |
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| 5/9/2014 | Sold | $215,000+2.4%$91/sqft |
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| 4/13/2014 | Price change | $209,900+0.4%$89/sqft |
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| 4/2/2014 | Pending sale | $209,000$88/sqft |
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| 4/2/2014 | Listed for sale | $209,000+13.7%$88/sqft |
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| 2/19/2014 | Sold | $183,749$78/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,230 +8.4% | $168,432 +9.1% |
| 2024 | $4,825 +5.8% | $154,396 +5.8% |
| 2023 | $4,562 +13.5% | $145,990 +15.8% |
| 2022 | $4,021 +12.3% | $126,047 +18.6% |
| 2021 | $3,580 +7.9% | $106,240 +8.7% |
| 2020 | $3,318 +7% | $97,734 +7% |
| 2019 | $3,101 +5.3% | $91,330 +5.3% |
| 2018 | $2,945 0% | $86,743 +7.5% |
| 2017 | $2,945 +7.5% | $80,722 +4.3% |
| 2016 | $2,741 +4.3% | $77,424 -4.9% |
| 2015 | $2,629 -5.1% | $81,426 +10.3% |
| 2014 | $2,769 | $73,795 |
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| 2000 | $1,277 | -- |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 30606
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Timothy Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 5/10Clarke Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.7 mi
- 5/10Clarke Central High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.6 mi
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- Georgia
- Clarke County
- Athens
- 30606
- 196 Avalon Drive






