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  • $960,000

    259 Fortson Dr, Athens, GA 30606

    5beds
    3,745sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1965
    0.65 Acres Lot
    $960,000 Zestimate®
    $256/sqft
    $3,597 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $960,000

    $864,000 - $1.08M

    $3,597/mo

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    What's special

    Spacious and updated 5 bedroom/3 bathroom home on large, private lot conveniently located in 5 Points. This contemporary home has gleaming hardwood floors throughout all 3,745 square ft of living space! The home's plumbing, electrical, roof, mechanicals, and more have all been updated. The main floor has an open floor plan with lots of natural light and is a perfect home to entertain in. The cook's kitchen is sleek and modern, and features a commercial range/double oven, high-end stainless fridge, stainless dishwasher, solid surface countertops, custom cabinetry, and breakfast bar. The kitchen is adjacent to the dining room as well as a keeping room that leads to the an amazing screened porch which offers soaring ceilings with skylights and a dreamy outdoor haven to relax in. The living room has a wood burning fireplace and leads to a welcoming screened porch overlooking the front yard. The master is on the main with double closets and a lovely master bathroom complete with tiled shower, long soaking tub, and concrete floor tile. The second bedroom on main also has double closets and shares a vintage hallway bathroom with awesome tile floors. The large laundry room is complete with utility sink, lots of space for storage and/or drying rack, and large modern sliding glass door. The upstairs ceilings are 12+ in height and there is a large second living room with access to three more bedrooms and attic storage. All three bedrooms are large with lots of natural light; one bedroom has its own sitting area/study area included. The landscaping is a gardener's dream with lots of native plants and beautiful stone walls and details. This desirable home will make somebody's dream paradise. Call for your appointment today!

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 5
    • Bathrooms: 3
    • Full bathrooms: 3
    Heating
    • Forced air, Heat pump, Electric, Gas
    Cooling
    • Central
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Garbage disposal, Microwave, Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
    Features
    • Fireplace, Network Cable, 9 Ft+ Ceilings, Window Blinds, Built-ins, Ceiling Fan, Vaulted Ceilings
    • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 3,745 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 3
    Features
    • Exterior features: Other, Brick
    Lot
    • Size: 0.65 Acres
    Details
    • Parcel number: 124B1B008

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    Materials
    • Wood
    • Foundation: Concrete Block
    • Roof: Asphalt
    Condition
    • Year built: 1965

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: City/County

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Athens

    Other

    Other facts
    • Rooms: Dining Room, Foyer, Kitchen, Living Room, Owner's Suite, Eat-in Kitchen, Family Room, Laundry Room, Office, Owner's Suite on First, Storage, Great Room, Loft, Additional Bedroom(s) on Main, Sunroom
    • Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Disposal, Gas Stove, Microwave, Standard Oven, Other-See Remarks
    • Exterior Features: Deck, Covered Porch, Dbl Pane Windows, Screened Porch
    • Interior Features: Fireplace, Network Cable, 9 Ft+ Ceilings, Window Blinds, Built-ins, Ceiling Fan, Vaulted Ceilings
    • Construction: Brick, HardiPlank Type, Frame
    • Garage: 3+ Parking
    • Heat: Central, Forced Air, Heat Pump, Natural Gas
    • Air: Central Electric
    • Water: City/County
    • Sewer: City/County
    • Foundation/Basement: Crawl Space, Exterior Access
    • Extras: Cable Available, Extra Insulation, Attic Storage, High Speed Internet Available
    • Fireplace: 1 Fireplace, Living Room, Woodburning
    • City: Athens
    • Area: 06:Five Points/University
    • Floors: Tile, Wood, Finished Concrete
    • Kitchen Features: Professional/Commercial Grade Appliances, Custom Cabinetry, Pantry, Solid Surface Countertop, Back Splash, Pot Filler
    • Documents on File: Legal Description, Seller Disclosure, Other-See Remarks
    • Ownership: Owner
    • Green Features: Low-E Windows, Low Flow Plumbing Fixtures, Energy Star Appliances or Guide, Carbon Monoxide Detector, Drought Resistant Landscaping
    • Subdivision: Fivepoints
    • Style: Contemporary
    • Stories: Two
    • Lot Size/Acreage: .51-1
    • Ownership: Owner

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    2/19/2021Sold$614,500-2.3%$164/sqft
    Source: Hive MLS #CM973724 Report a problem
    1/18/2021Listed for sale$629,000$168/sqft
    Source: Chastain, Jenkins & Leathers, LLC #973724 Report a problem
    12/9/2020Listing removed$629,000$168/sqft
    Source: Chastain, Jenkins & Leathers #8740987 Report a problem
    5/11/2020Price change$629,000-0.9%$168/sqft
    Source: Chastain, Jenkins & Leathers, LLC #973724 Report a problem
    2/21/2020Listed for sale$634,900+11.4%$170/sqft
    Source: Chastain, Jenkins & Leathers, LLC #973724 Report a problem
    11/14/2018Listing removed$2,700$1/sqft
    Source: Re/Max Top Performers #965230 Report a problem
    10/9/2018Listed for rent$2,700$1/sqft
    Source: Re/Max Top Performers #965230 Report a problem
    10/8/2018Listing removed$569,900$152/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX Top Performers #8357819 Report a problem
    6/6/2018Price change$569,900-9.5%$152/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX Top Performers #8357819 Report a problem
    5/11/2018Price change$629,900-7.4%$168/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX Top Performers #8357819 Report a problem
    4/9/2018Listed for sale$679,900+13.5%$182/sqft
    Source: Re/Max Top Performers #8357819 Report a problem
    10/20/2016Listing removed$599,000$160/sqft
    Source: Keller Williams - Greater Athens #950007 Report a problem
    7/30/2016Price change$599,000-3.2%$160/sqft
    Source: Keller Williams - Greater Athens #950007 Report a problem
    6/25/2016Price change$619,000-4.6%$165/sqft
    Source: Keller Williams - Greater Athens #950007 Report a problem
    4/29/2016Listed for sale$649,000$173/sqft
    Source: Keller Williams Greater Athens #950007 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$6,710 -0.8%$336,414 +13.6%
    2024$6,765 +4.3%$296,207 +8.1%
    2023$6,488 +1.7%$274,005 +14.9%
    2022$6,380 -0.5%$238,374 +25.3%
    2021$6,410 +5.9%$190,217 +6.7%
    2020$6,052 +9.1%$178,259 +9.1%
    2019$5,545 +3.3%$163,340 +3.3%
    2018$5,369 $158,142 +4.5%
    2017$5,369 +11.9%$151,383 +11.5%
    2016$4,800 +12.4%$135,785 +13.6%
    2015$4,270 +14.6%$119,546 +1.8%
    2014$3,725 $117,418
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    2000$1,993 --

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    Neighborhood: 30606

    Nearby schools

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    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • Elementary: Alps Road
    • Middle: Clarke Central
    • High: Clarke Middle

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

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