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224 Fortson Dr, Athens, GA, 30606

$1,650,000

Home List Price

$10,000*

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6 Bedrooms
8 Full Baths, 2 Partial
8,354 SqFt
$198/SqFt
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224 Fortson Dr, Athens$1,650,000

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Property Highlights

Home TypeSingle Family Residence
ParkingAttached, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Off Street
Attached GarageYes
Year Built1971
HeatingOther, Electric
CoolingCentral Air, Electric, Other
BasementYes
FireplaceBasement, Family Room, Other, Outside
MLS #10241588
Lot Size0.45 Acres
StatusActive

About 224 Fortson Dr

Welcome to 224 Fortson Drive located within the highly desirable Five Points neighborhood in beautiful Athens, Georgia. This stately and unique property offers 6 full bedrooms all with en suite bathrooms and enough space to accommodate any situation or need. Every inch of this lovely home has been thoughtfully renovated and meticulously maintained. Fenced and lush front yard is gated for off-street privacy and security. Inviting and generous covered from porch leads to large entry hall dividing the main floor living spaces. Study, auxiliary bar kitchen, powder room, spacious living room and formal dining room all featuring detailed, mindful millwork, beautiful and gleaming oak hardwood floors, as well as light and bright windows. Entertaining and chefs kitchen has a myriad of custom cabinetry and solid stone counter tops, island, plenty of storage as well as an adjacent scullery for overflow and clean-up. Secondary half-bath near by. Owners suite is conveniently located on the main floor, back of house for privacy. This spacious, two-story room features a fireplace, large windows as well as detailed natural woodwork with a soaring ceiling height. Upstairs office or quiet get-away space. Spa-like bathroom has granite double vanity, separate water closet and custom tiled steam shower and soaking + jetted tub. Corner windows give this room lots of light and positive energy. Adjacent generous cedar closets with plenty of proper and thoughtful storage options. Hallway leads to walk-in housekeepers cleaning closet and one of two big laundry rooms on-site. Upstairs has built-ins, bonus area for office or TV / reading nook and two spacious, bright bedrooms with full bathrooms and large closets. Downstairs leads to a neat mechanical room, two-car garage, comfortable family room with more custom millwork, fireplace and additional full bathroom as well as a private light-filled office with exterior access. Three additional sunny bedrooms all with en suite bathrooms also on this level. Huge eat-in kitchen and second laundry room to service this floor. Additionally, several French doors leading out to the custom stone patio and entertaining spaces featuring covered outdoor kitchen, alfresco dining and wood-burning double fireplace. Down another set of stairs connects to the terrace level gym / yoga room with full bathroom and steam shower. Exterior access leads to fantastic backyard spaces with heated, saltwater pool, jacuzzi, covered entertaining space, conversation seating area and putting green. High fence creates privacy and sense of seclusion and calm. Beautifully manicured pathways run along each side of home. This property is conveniently located just minutes from the bustling Five Points business district, Beechwood Shopping Center, local medical centers, downtown Athens and The University of Georgia campus.

Property Details

Property Features

Property Information:

  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Year Built: 1971
  • Living Area: 8,354 SqFt

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: Coldwell Banker Upchurch Rlty.
  • Listing Agent: Ross Vaughn

Interior Features

Interior Information:

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Other, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Basement: Yes
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood, Other, Tile
  • Interior: Double Vanity, High Ceilings, In-Law Floorplan, Master On Main Level, Other, Separate Shower, Soaking Tub, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Wet Bar
  • Fireplace: Basement, Family Room, Other, Outside

Bedroom and Bathroom Information:

  • Partial Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 8
  • Total Bedroom Count: 6

Exterior Features

Exterior Information:

  • Exterior: Gas Grill, Other, Sprinkler System

Parking Information:

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Parking: Attached, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Off Street

Lot Features

Lot Information:

  • Lot: Level, Other, Sloped
  • Lot Size: 0.45 Acres

Utilities

Utilities Information:

  • Heating: Other, Electric
  • Cooling: Central Air, Electric, Other

School Info

Assigned Schools Information:

  • Clarke Central High School, Public District Grades 9-12
  • Clarke Middle School, Public District Grades 6-8
  • Alps Road Elementary School, Public District Grades PK-5

Other

Directions Information:

  • Directions: From Milledge Avenue turn west onto Springdale Street. Turn right onto Fortson Drive. Home is on the right. From West Lake Drive turn onto Fortson Drive. Home is on the left.

Price Information

Listing Price Info

Price Summary:

  • List Price: $1,650,000
  • Price Per SqFt: $198/SqFt

Tax Information:

  • Annual Amount: $11,145
  • Tax Year: 2021
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Housing Market Comparison

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Med. Sold Price

$341.5K

Med. Price/SqFt

$193

Avg. Days On Market

30

# of Sold Homes

189

224 Fortson Dr vs Athens

116 DAYS ON ROCKET

+86 Days

$1,650,000

+$1.3M More

$198/SqFt

+$5 More

KEY TAKEAWAY

This property is $1.3M more than the Median Sold Price and $5/SqFt more than other homes in Athens, GA.

Based on homes sold in the last 12 months

MLS Details

MLS Information:

  • MLS Name: Georgia MLS 2
  • MLS Number: #10241588

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: Coldwell Banker Upchurch Rlty.
  • Listing Agent: Ross Vaughn

IDX Based on information from the Georgia MLS © 2024.

All information provided is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified. GAMLS, this broker and their affiliates provide the MLS and all content therein “AS IS” and without any warranty, express or implied. The information included in this listing is provided exclusively for consumers’ personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. The information on each listing is furnished by the owner and deemed reliable to the best of his/her knowledge, but should be verified by the purchaser GAMLS and this broker assume no responsibility for typographical errors, misprints or misinformation. This property is offered without respect to any protected classes in accordance with the law.

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Property Sales & Tax

Listing History

Nov 20, 2013Home Sold
$275,000
Mar 01, 2007Home Sold
$187,500

Tax History

YEARPROP. TAXASSESSMENT
2021$11,145$428,662
2020$10,195$396,561
2018$10,100$361,135
2017$9,210$342,715

History based on county public records data.

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Schools

Schools Nearby

The school rating is a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest. Assigned schools have a bold outline.

Elementary School

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2
/10
  • Alps Road Elementary School

  • 200 Alps Rd

  • 0.49 miles

  • Public District Grades PK-5

Middle School

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3
/10
  • Clarke Middle School

  • 1235 Baxter St

  • 0.37 miles

  • Public District Grades 6-8

High School

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5
/10
  • Clarke Central High School

  • 350 S Milledge Ave

  • 0.69 miles

  • Public District Grades 9-12

Neighborhood

What Are The Neighbors Like?

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $25,000. Most Athens, GA residents have annual incomes less than $35k. Most families are single, no kids. Typical level of education for residents in this area is post secondary degree.

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Frequently Asked Questions About 224 Fortson Dr

What is the listing price of this property?

The listing price of 224 Fortson Dr property is $1,650,000.

What type of property is this?

The property 224 Fortson Dr is a house located in Athens, Georgia, 30606.

Is this property for sale now?

Active Listing: 224 Fortson Dr is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

What are the assigned schools for this property?

The assigned schools for 224 Fortson Dr are:
Alps Road Elementary School: GreatSchools Rating 2/10
Clarke Middle School: GreatSchools Rating 3/10
Clarke Central High School: GreatSchools Rating 5/10

What is the annual property tax for this property?

According to the records, the last property tax for 2021 is $11,145 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

When was this property sold last time and for how much?

The last sale was on November 20, 2013 for $275,000. (source: MLS/tax record).

How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?

The property at 224 Fortson Dr has 6 bedrooms and 8 full and 2 half bathrooms.

What is the square footage of this property?

The property 224 Fortson Dr is 8,354 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

Which year was this property built?

The year of construction for 224 Fortson Dr is 1971.

Rocket HomesGeorgiaClarke CountyAthens30606224 Fortson Dr

This home is located at 224 Fortson Dr in Athens, GA and zip code 30606. This 8,354 square foot home, which was built in 1971, sits on a 0.45 acre lot. Features: 6 bedrooms, 10 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since January 15, 2024 and is currently priced at $1,650,000.

In April 2024, from all listings sold in Athens, GA there were more than 40 sold above asking price, over 98 sold below and more than 44 were sold right at the asked price. The number of homes for sale in Athens, GA increased by 3.6% between March 2024 and April 2024. While the average time on the market in April 2024 was 30 days, the median list price was $341,500.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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