285 N Rocksprings St, Athens, GA 30606
What's special
Charming downtown Athens home with investment potential! Welcome to 285 N Rocksprings St, a 2 bedroom, 1 bath property offering 1,026 square feet in one of the most sought-after locations in Athens. Just minutes from the University of Georgia and St. Marys Hospital, this home is ideal for investors, student housing, or those looking for a primary residence close to everything. Inside, you will find original hardwood floors, two spacious bedrooms, and an updated bathroom. The layout offers functional living space with plenty of natural light and the opportunity to add value with your own updates and improvements. Outside, enjoy a private backyard perfect for relaxing, gardening, or entertaining, along with a single-car driveway providing convenient off-street parking. Located near downtown Athens, you are just minutes from top-rated restaurants, shopping, nightlife, and local entertainment. With strong rental potential and unbeatable proximity to UGA, this property offers a rare opportunity to own in a high-demand Athens location with room to make it your own.
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Travel times
Outdoor 1
Foyer
Living Room
Bedroom
Bedroom
Bathroom
Kitchen
Laundry Room
Outdoor 2
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Lynn Brogdon 706-614-8820,
RE/MAX Living
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Foyer, Laundry
Dining room
- Features: Dining Rm/Living Rm Combo
Heating
- Central, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Gas Water Heater, Oven/Range (Combo), Refrigerator
- Laundry: Mud Room
Features
- Master On Main Level, Other
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,026
- Total interior livable area: 1,026 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,026
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Off Street
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio
- Fencing: Back Yard
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City
Lot
- Size: 4,356 Square Feet
- Features: City Lot
- Residential vegetation: Grassed
Details
- Parcel number: 122B3 E017
- Special conditions: As Is
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Concrete
- Foundation: Pillar/Post/Pier
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1950
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Available, High Speed Internet, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Connected, Water Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: None
- Subdivision: None
HOA
- Has HOA: No
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Athens
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $209/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $237,117
- Annual tax amount: $2,945
- Date on market: 5/7/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 133 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: 1031 Exchange,Cash,Conventional
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/5/2026 | Price change | $214,000-4.5%$209/sqft |
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| 6/22/2026 | Price change | $224,000-2.2%$218/sqft |
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| 5/7/2026 | Listed for sale | $229,000-11.9%$223/sqft |
Source:  Hive MLS #CL355340 Report a problem | ||
| 4/20/2026 | Listing removed | $1,500$1/sqft |
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| 12/16/2025 | Price change | $1,500-3.2%$1/sqft |
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| 9/18/2025 | Price change | $1,550-6.1%$2/sqft |
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| 7/3/2025 | Listed for rent | $1,650$2/sqft |
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| 7/2/2025 | Listing removed | $1,650$2/sqft |
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| 6/20/2025 | Listed for rent | $1,650+10%$2/sqft |
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| 9/30/2024 | Listing removed | $259,900$253/sqft |
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| 5/8/2024 | Listed for sale | $259,900+18.8%$253/sqft |
Source: GAMLS #10295407 Report a problem | ||
| 6/15/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 5/15/2023 | Listed for rent | $1,500+50%$1/sqft |
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| 6/24/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 2/16/2022 | Listing removed | $218,800$213/sqft |
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| 7/28/2021 | Listed for sale | $218,800+250.1%$213/sqft |
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| 2/4/2020 | Listing removed | $1,000$1/sqft |
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| 1/31/2020 | Price change | $1,000-9.1%$1/sqft |
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| 11/21/2019 | Price change | $1,100-4.3%$1/sqft |
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| 11/4/2019 | Price change | $1,150-4.2%$1/sqft |
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| 10/21/2019 | Listed for rent | $1,200$1/sqft |
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| 11/9/2007 | Sold | $62,500$61/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,945 +14.4% | $94,847 +15.2% |
| 2024 | $2,574 +13.3% | $82,357 +13.3% |
| 2023 | $2,271 +12.6% | $72,667 +14.9% |
| 2022 | $2,017 +16.2% | $63,239 +22.8% |
| 2021 | $1,736 +5.9% | $51,514 +6.7% |
| 2020 | $1,639 +8.6% | $48,270 +8.6% |
| 2019 | $1,509 +29.2% | $44,446 +29.2% |
| 2018 | $1,168 | $34,391 +6.6% |
| 2017 | $1,168 +6.6% | $32,276 +0.7% |
| 2016 | $1,096 +0.7% | $32,043 +18.4% |
| 2015 | $1,088 +18.2% | $27,061 0% |
| 2014 | $920 | $27,062 |
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Monthly payment
Estimated market value
$209,800
$199,000 - $220,000
$1,570/mo
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