Welcome to 280 Valleybrook Drive, a beautifully updated ranch home in one of Athens most established and convenient neighborhoods. This move-in ready home offers three bedrooms and an abundance of living space designed for both everyday comfort and entertaining. The thoughtfully updated interior features a spacious great room filled with natural light, a versatile sunroom overlooking the backyard, and a combined living and dining area that provides excellent flow throughout the home. The updated kitchen and living spaces blend modern style with timeless charm, while the generous bedrooms offer comfortable retreats. Step outside to enjoy the large patio, perfect for outdoor dining, relaxing, or hosting family and friends. Two detached storage buildings provide exceptional space for hobbies, workshop needs, lawn equipment, or additional storage. Conveniently located close to shopping, dining, schools, and all that Athens has to offer, this beautifully maintained property combines classic ranch-style living with todays modern updates. A rare opportunity to enjoy flexible living spaces, outstanding storage, and a fantastic outdoor setting.
Active
Price cut: $15K (8/6)
$435,000
280 Valleybrook Dr, Athens, GA 30606
3beds
2,241sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1963
0.47 Acres Lot
$428,700 Zestimate®
$194/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Abundance of living spaceFlexible living spacesFantastic outdoor settingOutstanding storageThree bedrooms
- 78 days |
- 886 |
- 36 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Jennifer Westmoreland 706-389-9953,
Coldwell Banker Upchurch Realty
Source: GAMLS,MLS#: 10775821
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Rooms
- Room types: Other
Kitchen
- Features: Breakfast Room, Kitchen Island, Pantry
Heating
- Central, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Oven/Range (Combo), Refrigerator
- Laundry: In Kitchen
Features
- Bookcases
- Flooring: Other
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Masonry
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,241
- Total interior livable area: 2,241 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,241
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Attached, Carport, Parking Pad
- Has carport: Yes
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Patio
Lot
- Size: 0.47 Acres
- Features: Other
Details
- Additional structures: Other
- Parcel number: 121A1 E012
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1963
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Other
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: None
- Subdivision: Forest Heights Sec Iii
HOA
- Has HOA: No
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Athens
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $194/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $419,344
- Annual tax amount: $4,119
- Date on market: 6/1/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 78 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Estimated market value
$428,700
$407,000 - $450,000
$2,460/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/6/2026 | Price change | $435,000-3.3%$194/sqft |
Source:  GAMLS #10775821 Report a problem | ||
| 7/7/2026 | Price change | $450,000-4.3%$201/sqft |
Source:  Hive MLS #CL357104 Report a problem | ||
| 6/18/2026 | Price change | $470,000-3.1%$210/sqft |
Source: Hive MLS #CL357104 Report a problem | ||
| 6/1/2026 | Listed for sale | $485,000+24.4%$216/sqft |
Source: Hive MLS #CL357104 Report a problem | ||
| 7/14/2023 | Sold | $390,000-1.3%$174/sqft |
Source: Hive MLS #CM1006088 Report a problem | ||
| 6/29/2023 | Pending sale | $395,000$176/sqft |
Source: Hive MLS #1006088 Report a problem | ||
| 5/24/2023 | Price change | $395,000-3.6%$176/sqft |
Source: Hive MLS #1006088 Report a problem | ||
| 5/12/2023 | Listed for sale | $409,900+95.2%$183/sqft |
Source: Hive MLS #1006088 Report a problem | ||
| 9/8/2022 | Sold | $210,000-6.7%$94/sqft |
Source: Hive MLS #CM1001010 Report a problem | ||
| 8/19/2022 | Pending sale | $225,000$100/sqft |
Source: Hive MLS #1001010 Report a problem | ||
| 8/16/2022 | Listed for sale | $225,000$100/sqft |
Source: Hive MLS #1001010 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,119 -0.6% | $167,738 +7.9% |
| 2024 | $4,145 +57.9% | $155,443 +55.5% |
| 2023 | $2,625 -16.6% | $99,952 +1.4% |
| 2022 | $3,146 +8.7% | $98,612 +14.8% |
| 2021 | $2,895 +10.2% | $85,898 +11% |
| 2020 | $2,628 +8.6% | $77,408 +8.6% |
| 2019 | $2,421 +2.7% | $71,300 +2.7% |
| 2018 | $2,356 0% | $69,404 +21.6% |
| 2017 | $2,356 | $57,080 +2.9% |
| 2016 | -- | $55,480 +17.3% |
| 2015 | $1,884 +17.1% | $47,307 +6.1% |
| 2014 | $1,608 | $44,569 |
| 2013 | -- | -- |
| 2012 | -- | -- |
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| 2002 | -- | -- |
| 2001 | -- | -- |
| 2000 | $962 | -- |
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Neighborhood: 30606
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Oglethorpe Avenue Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 7/10Burney-Harris-Lyons Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 3.3 mi
- 5/10Clarke Central High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Oglethorpe Avenue
- Middle: Burney Harris Lyons
- 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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