INCREDIBLE VALUE IN AN EXCEPTIONAL IN-TOWN ATHENS LOCATION! Set on a beautifully wooded .68-acre lot just minutes from Five Points, Beechwood Shopping Center, Piedmont Athens Regional, and the University of Georgia, 550 Fortson Road offers nearly 2,900 square feet of living space, 5 bedrooms, 3 baths, and a level of privacy that's increasingly difficult to find this close to town. The versatile floor plan features multiple living areas, many updated spaces, and a separate guest wing with its own kitchenette-ideal for extended family, overnight guests, a home office, or additional private living space. Outside, a spacious deck overlooks a tranquil koi pond and wooded backyard, creating a peaceful retreat just minutes from the heart of Athens. For buyers seeking generous living space, privacy, flexibility, and an exceptional in-town location, this property offers a unique opportunity at an attractive price. Now offered at $750,000.
Active
Price cut: $25K (8/14)
$750,000
550 Fortson Rd, Athens, GA 30606
5beds
2,892sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1960
0.68 Acres Lot
$728,300 Zestimate®
$259/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Wooded backyardSpacious deckTranquil koi pondMany updated spacesVersatile floor plan
- 106 days
- 637
- 44
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Susan Jones 7063381918,
Five Market Realty LLC
Source: GAMLS,MLS#: 10805848
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
- Main level bathrooms: 3
- Main level bedrooms: 5
Rooms
- Room types: Great Room, Office, Sun Room
Kitchen
- Features: Breakfast Area, Solid Surface Counters
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Oven/Range (Combo), Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Laundry Closet
Features
- Beamed Ceilings, Double Vanity, High Ceilings, In-Law Floorplan, Master On Main Level, Separate Shower, Split Bedroom Plan, Split Foyer, Tile Bath, Entrance Foyer, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile, Vinyl
- Windows: Bay Window(s)
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Attic: Pull Down Stairs
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas Starter, Living Room, Masonry
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,892
- Total interior livable area: 2,892 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,892
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Kitchen Level
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck, Porch
- Exterior features: Water Feature
Lot
- Size: 0.68 Acres
- Features: None
Details
- Parcel number: 124A4 D007
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch,Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Roof: Other
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1960
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Connected
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Thermostat
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: None
- Subdivision: Fivepoints
HOA
- Has HOA: No
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Athens
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $259/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $699,273
- Annual tax amount: $10,819
- Date on market: 7/15/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 106 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Other
Estimated market value
$728,300
$692,000 - $765,000
$3,457/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/14/2026 | Price change | $750,000-3.2%$259/sqft |
Source:  Hive MLS #CL360447 Report a problem | ||
| 7/15/2026 | Listed for sale | $775,000-3%$268/sqft |
Source: Hive MLS #CL360447 Report a problem | ||
| 7/14/2026 | Listing removed | $799,000$276/sqft |
Source:  GAMLS #10703913 Report a problem | ||
| 6/17/2026 | Price change | $799,000-3.2%$276/sqft |
Source: GAMLS #10703913 Report a problem | ||
| 5/26/2026 | Price change | $825,000-2.9%$285/sqft |
Source: GAMLS #10703913 Report a problem | ||
| 4/28/2026 | Price change | $850,000-2.9%$294/sqft |
Source: Hive MLS #CL349824 Report a problem | ||
| 4/6/2026 | Price change | $875,000-2.7%$303/sqft |
Source: GAMLS #10703913 Report a problem | ||
| 3/16/2026 | Price change | $899,000-2.8%$311/sqft |
Source: GAMLS #10703913 Report a problem | ||
| 3/4/2026 | Listed for sale | $925,000+27.6%$320/sqft |
Source: Hive MLS #CL349824 Report a problem | ||
| 10/28/2025 | Sold | $725,000-29.3%$251/sqft |
Source: GAMLS #10610345 Report a problem | ||
| 9/23/2025 | Pending sale | $1,025,000$354/sqft |
Source: GAMLS #10610345 Report a problem | ||
| 9/21/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,025,000+416.4%$354/sqft |
Source: Hive MLS #CL340177 Report a problem | ||
| 4/24/1996 | Sold | $198,500$69/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,963 -0.9% | $279,709 +15.9% |
| 2024 | $5,006 +2.5% | $241,366 +4.3% |
| 2023 | $4,883 +3.7% | $231,502 +20.1% |
| 2022 | $4,707 +0.8% | $192,799 +12.6% |
| 2021 | $4,669 +1.6% | $171,276 +5% |
| 2020 | $4,597 +1.9% | $163,172 +3.9% |
| 2019 | $4,512 +1.9% | $157,093 +4% |
| 2018 | $4,427 | $151,015 +0.5% |
| 2017 | $4,427 +0.3% | $150,205 +12.9% |
| 2016 | $4,416 +5.8% | $132,989 |
| 2015 | $4,175 -0.2% | $132,989 +13.4% |
| 2014 | $4,182 | $117,309 |
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Neighborhood: 30606
Nearby schools
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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