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    224 Fortson Dr, Athens, GA 30606

    6beds
    8,354sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1971
    0.45 Acres Lot
    $1,577,400 Zestimate®
    $156/sqft
    $3,998 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $1,577,400

    $1.50M - $1.66M

    $3,998/mo

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    What's special

    Welcome to 224 Fortson Drive located within the highly desirable Five Points neighborhood in beautiful Athens, Georgia. This stately and unique property offers an amazing array of amenities for an unbelievable and unmatched list price. There are 6 full bedrooms all with their own private bathrooms and enough space to accommodate any situation or need. Every inch of this lovely home has been thoughtfully renovated and meticulously maintained. Fenced and lush front yard is gated for off-street privacy and security. Inviting and generous covered from porch leads to large entry hall dividing the main floor living spaces. Study, auxiliary bar kitchen, powder room, spacious living room and formal dining room all featuring detailed, mindful millwork, beautiful and gleaming oak hardwood floors, as well as light and bright windows. Entertaining and chefs kitchen has a myriad of custom cabinetry and solid stone counter tops, island, plenty of storage as well as an adjacent scullery for overflow and clean-up. Secondary half-bath near by. Owners suite is conveniently located on the main floor, back of house for privacy. This spacious, two-story room features a fireplace, large windows as well as detailed natural woodwork with a soaring ceiling height. Upstairs office or quiet get-away space. Spa-like bathroom has granite double vanity, separate water closet and custom tiled steam shower and soaking + jetted tub. Corner windows give this room lots of light and positive energy. Adjacent generous cedar closets with plenty of proper and thoughtful storage options. Hallway leads to walk-in housekeepers cleaning closet and one of two big laundry rooms on-site. Upstairs has built-ins, bonus area for office or TV / reading nook and two spacious, bright bedrooms with full bathrooms and large closets. Downstairs leads to a neat mechanical room, two-car garage, comfortable family room with more custom millwork, fireplace and additional full bathroom as well as a private light-filled office with exterior access. Three additional sunny bedrooms all with en suite bathrooms also on this level. Huge eat-in kitchen and second laundry room to service this floor. Additionally, several French doors leading out to the custom stone patio and entertaining spaces featuring covered outdoor kitchen, alfresco dining and wood-burning double fireplace. Down another set of stairs connects to the terrace level gym / yoga room with full bathroom and steam shower. Exterior access leads to fantastic backyard spaces with heated, saltwater pool, jacuzzi, covered entertaining space, conversation seating area and putting green. High fence creates privacy and sense of seclusion and calm. Beautifully manicured pathways run along each side of home. This property is conveniently located just minutes from the bustling Five Points business district, Beechwood Shopping Center, local medical centers, downtown Athens and The University of Georgia campus.

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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Ross Vaughn 706-207-9438,

    Coldwell Banker Upchurch Realty

    Bought with:

    Ross Vaughn, 348653

    Coldwell Banker Upchurch Realty

    Source: GAMLS,MLS#: 10334034MLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 6
    • Bathrooms: 10
    • Full bathrooms: 8
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 2
    • Main level bathrooms: 1
    • Main level bedrooms: 1
    Rooms
    • Room types: Bonus Room, Exercise Room, Family Room, Foyer, Great Room, Laundry, Loft, Media Room, Office, Other, Sun Room
    Kitchen
    • Features: Kitchen Island, Pantry, Solid Surface Counters
    Heating
    • Central, Electric, Other
    Cooling
    • Central Air, Electric, Other
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Other, Refrigerator, Washer
    • Laundry: Other
    Features
    • High Ceilings, In-Law Floorplan, Master On Main Level, Other, Separate Shower, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Wet Bar
    • Flooring: Hardwood, Other, Tile
    • Windows: Double Pane Windows, Window Treatments
    • Basement: Bath Finished,Crawl Space,Exterior Entry,Finished,Interior Entry
    • Number of fireplaces: 2
    • Fireplace features: Basement, Family Room, Other, Outside
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 8,354
    • Total interior livable area: 8,354 sqft
    • Finished area above ground: 8,354
    • Finished area below ground: 0

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 2
    • Parking features: Attached, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Off Street
    • Has attached garage: Yes
    Features
    • Levels: Three Or More
    • Stories: 3
    • Patio & porch: Patio, Porch
    • Exterior features: Gas Grill, Other, Sprinkler System
    • Has private pool: Yes
    • Pool features: In Ground
    • Fencing: Fenced
    Lot
    • Size: 0.45 Acres
    • Features: Level, Sloped
    Details
    • Additional structures: Other
    • Parcel number: 122D3 A002
    • Other equipment: Satellite Dish

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Traditional
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Brick
    • Roof: Composition
    Condition
    • Resale
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 1971

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public
    • Utilities for property: Cable Available, High Speed Internet, Underground Utilities
    Green energy
    • Energy efficient items: Insulation

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Features: None
    • Security: Security System
    • Subdivision: Fivepoints
    HOA
    • Has HOA: No
    • Services included: None
    Location
    • Region: Athens

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $156/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $1,350,225
    • Annual tax amount: $20,201
    • Date on market: 7/8/2024
    • Cumulative days on market: 82 days
    • Listing agreement: Exclusive Agency

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    4/11/2026Price change$1,699,900-2.9%$203/sqft
    Source: GAMLS #10712021 Report a problem
    3/17/2026Listed for sale$1,750,000-12.5%$209/sqft
    Source: Hive MLS #CL350327 Report a problem
    6/26/2025Listed for sale$2,000,000-16.3%$239/sqft
    Source: Hive MLS #1027516 Report a problem
    5/19/2025Listing removed--
    Source: Owner Report a problem
    4/24/2025Listed for sale$2,389,500+83.8%$286/sqft
    Source: Owner Report a problem
    10/31/2024Sold$1,300,000-13.3%$156/sqft
    Source: GAMLS #10334034 Report a problem
    9/28/2024Pending sale$1,500,000$180/sqft
    Source: Hive MLS #1019191 Report a problem
    7/8/2024Listed for sale$1,500,000-9.1%$180/sqft
    Source: Hive MLS #1019191 Report a problem
    7/1/2024Listing removed--
    Source: Hive MLS #1013724 Report a problem
    5/1/2024Price change$1,650,000-5.7%$198/sqft
    Source: Hive MLS #1013724 Report a problem
    1/15/2024Listed for sale$1,750,000-7.4%$209/sqft
    Source: Hive MLS #1013724 Report a problem
    12/8/2023Listing removed$1,890,000$226/sqft
    Source: GAMLS #10194309 Report a problem
    8/21/2023Listed for sale$1,890,000-0.5%$226/sqft
    Source: Hive MLS #1008868 Report a problem
    7/24/2023Listing removed--
    Source: Hive MLS #1000839 Report a problem
    5/30/2023Price change$1,899,000-3.8%$227/sqft
    Source: Hive MLS #1000839 Report a problem
    4/11/2023Price change$1,974,000-1.3%$236/sqft
    Source: Hive MLS #1000839 Report a problem
    1/17/2023Price change$1,999,000-4.8%$239/sqft
    Source: GAMLS #10077834 Report a problem
    11/28/2022Price change$2,100,000-2.3%$251/sqft
    Source: Hive MLS #1000839 Report a problem
    10/3/2022Price change$2,150,000-4.4%$257/sqft
    Source: Hive MLS #1000839 Report a problem
    8/3/2022Listed for sale$2,250,000-4.3%$269/sqft
    Source: Hive MLS #1000839 Report a problem
    8/1/2022Listing removed--
    Source: Owner Report a problem
    6/14/2022Listed for sale$2,350,000+754.5%$281/sqft
    Source: Owner Report a problem
    11/15/2013Sold$275,000+46.7%$33/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    2/21/2007Sold$187,500$22/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$16,770 -14%$540,090 -13.4%
    2024$19,499 -3.5%$623,980 -3.5%
    2023$20,201 +68.5%$646,444 +20.3%
    2022$11,992 +7.6%$537,313 +25.3%
    2021$11,145 -0.1%$428,662 +1.6%
    2020$11,157 +2.6%$422,008 +9.2%
    2019$10,869 +7.6%$386,609 +7.1%
    2018$10,101 $361,135 +5.4%
    2017$10,101 $342,715 +15.3%
    2016-- $297,288 +10.7%
    2015$9,210 +0.8%$268,651 +116.1%
    2014$9,134 $124,300
    2013-- --
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    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: 30606

    Nearby schools

    GreatSchools rating
    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • Elementary: Holston
    • Middle: Clarke
    • High: Clarke Central

    Source: GAMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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