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  • Price cut: $26K (6/20)
    $499,000

    196 Avalon Drive, Athens, GA 30606

    4beds
    2,368sqft
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    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
    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.
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    Listed by:

    Bryan Bufford 706-338-0005,

    Georgia Home Partners Realty

    Source: Hive MLS,MLS#: CL348588MLS LogoOriginating 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

      Property

      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

        DateEventPrice
        6/22/2026Listed for rent$2,950$1/sqft
        Source: GAMLS #10790488 Report a problem
        6/20/2026Price change$499,000-5%$211/sqft
        Source: GAMLS #10692493 Report a problem
        4/6/2026Price change$525,000-4.5%$222/sqft
        Source: GAMLS #10692493 Report a problem
        2/16/2026Listed for sale$550,000+155.8%$232/sqft
        Source: Hive MLS #CL348588 Report a problem
        5/9/2014Sold$215,000+2.4%$91/sqft
        Source: Hive MLS #CM937462 Report a problem
        4/13/2014Price change$209,900+0.4%$89/sqft
        Source: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Blanton Properties #937462 Report a problem
        4/2/2014Pending sale$209,000$88/sqft
        Source: PRUDENTIAL BLANTON PROP. #937462 Report a problem
        4/2/2014Listed for sale$209,000+13.7%$88/sqft
        Source: PRUDENTIAL BLANTON PROP. #937462 Report a problem
        2/19/2014Sold$183,749$78/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax 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

        Getting around

        33 / 100
        Car-Dependent
        26 / 100
        Somewhat Bikeable

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