Welcome to 253 Sidney Lanier Ave, located in the highly desirable Lanterns Walk community! This well-maintained 3 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom home offers the perfect combination of space, convenience, and flexibility in a prime Athens location.
Step inside to find a functional and inviting floor plan with plenty of room to spread out. In addition to the three spacious bedrooms, the home features a versatile flex space that can easily serve as a home office, playroom or second living area — giving you the flexibility to make the home fit your lifestyle.
The main living areas offer a warm and comfortable feel, perfect for everyday living or entertaining guests. The kitchen and dining areas flow seamlessly together, making the home both practical and welcoming.
One of the biggest highlights of this property is the location. Lanterns Walk offers a convenient setting just minutes from everything Athens has to offer. The home is located close to UGA, making it ideal for faculty, graduate students, medical professionals, or anyone wanting quick access to campus. Both major Athens hospitals — Piedmont Athens Regional and St. Mary’s — are just a short drive away, and Publix is conveniently located only 5 minutes from the home for easy grocery runs and daily errands.
The home also features a garage with enough versatility to comfortably park a vehicle while still accommodating a small home gym setup — perfect for maximizing both storage and functionality.
A bonus of living in Lanterns Walk is the low-maintenance lifestyle — the HOA takes care of lawn maintenance, landscaping, trash service, and upkeep of the community, making it easy to enjoy the neighborhood without the extra hassle of exterior maintenance.
Whether you’re looking for a primary residence, an investment opportunity, or a home with easy access to Athens amenities, this property checks all the boxes. Enjoy the convenience of nearby shopping, dining, healthcare, and entertainment while still having the comfort of a neighborhood community feel.
Features Include:
• 3 Bedrooms
• 2.5 Bathrooms
• Flexible bonus/flex space
• Spacious and functional layout
• Garage with space for parking and a home gym setup
• Located in the Lanterns Walk community
• Minutes to UGA
• Close to Piedmont Athens Regional & St. Mary’s Hospital
• Publix only 5 minutes away
• Convenient access to shopping, dining, and entertainment
This property is being offered For Sale By Owner (FSBO).
For more information or to schedule a showing, please call or text 706-206-7620.
Don’t miss the opportunity to make 253 Sidney Lanier Ave your next home!
For sale by owner
$320,000
253 Sidney Lanier Ave, Athens, GA 30607
3beds
1,968sqft
SingleFamily
Built in 2017
5,380 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$163/sqft
$75/mo HOA
What's special
Versatile flex spaceThree spacious bedrooms
- 17 days |
- 385 |
- 18 |
Listed by:
Property Owner (706) 206-7620
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Refrigerator
Features
- Flooring: Carpet, Linoleum / Vinyl
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,968 sqft
Property
Lot
- Size: 5,380 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 103A1 P006
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2017
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $75 monthly
Location
- Region: Athens
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $163/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $7,000
- Annual tax amount: $95
- Date on market: 5/26/2026
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$2,159/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/26/2026 | Listed for sale | $320,000$163/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 10/13/2018 | Listing removed | $1,295$1/sqft |
Source: Bowman Property Management, LLC Report a problem | ||
| 9/18/2018 | Price change | $1,295-7.2%$1/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rental Network Report a problem | ||
| 8/27/2018 | Listed for rent | $1,395$1/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rental Network Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | $95 +39.8% | $2,800 +40% |
| 2014 | $68 -0.1% | $2,000 |
| 2013 | $68 -28.2% | $2,000 -28.6% |
| 2012 | $95 -53.4% | $2,800 -53.3% |
| 2011 | $204 | $6,000 |
| 2010 | $204 | $6,000 |
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Monthly payment
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 30607
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Whitehead Road Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 1.2 mi
- 7/10Burney-Harris-Lyons Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.5 mi
- 5/10Clarke Central High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.9 mi
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- Georgia
- Clarke County
- Athens
- 30607
- 253 Sidney Lanier Ave








