550 Fortson Road
Athens, GA 30606
5
Bed
3
Bath
2,892Sqft
0.69Acre(Lot)
INCREDIBLE VALUE IN AN IN-TOWN ATHENS LOCATION! Tucked beneath mature trees 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 is increasingly hard to find this close to town. The flexible floor plan features multiple living areas plus a separate guest wing with its own kitchenette-ideal for extended family, 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 looking for space, privacy, versatility, and an exceptional in-town location, this home deserves
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Bedroom Information
Total Bedrooms: 5 Bedrooms On Upper Level: 0 Bedrooms On Lower Level: 0 Main Bedrooms: 5 Room Type: Great Room,Office,Sun Room Window Features: Bay Window(s)Bathroom Information
Total Baths: 3 Full Baths: 3 Half Baths: 0 Full Baths Main: 3 Baths Full Lower: 0 Baths Full Upper: 0Water/Sewer
Water Source: Public Sewer: Public Sewer -
Kitchen Information
Kitchen: Breakfast Area,Solid Surface Counters Dining Room: Open ConceptInterior Features
Beamed Ceilings,Double Vanity,High Ceilings,In-Law Floorplan,Master On Main Level,Pulldown Attic Stairs,Separate Shower,Split Bedroom Plan,Split Foyer,Tile Bath,Two Story Foyer,Vaulted Ceiling(s) Flooring: Carpet,Hardwood,Tile,VinylAppliances
Dishwasher,Dryer,Oven/Range (Combo),Refrigerator,WasherUtilities
Cable Available,Natural Gas Available,Sewer Connected -
Cooling Features
Central Air,ElectricEnergy
Green Energy: ThermostatHeating Source
CentralFireplace
Number of Fireplaces: 1 Fireplace Features: Gas Starter,Living Room,Masonry
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Building Information
Built Year: 1960 Roof Type: Other Basement: Crawl Space Levels: One Property Age: 66 -
Exterior Features
Water Feature -
Laundry Features
Laundry ClosetPatio And Porch
Deck,PorchConstruction Materials
Wood SidingProperty Condition
Resale
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Lot Information
Lot Size (Acr): 0.685 Lot Size Source: Public Records Lot Features: None -
Property Information
Property Type: Residential Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence Structure Type: House Subdivision: Fivepoints City: Athens State: GA Directions: From Alps Road, head down West Lake Drive. Take the 2nd Fortson Road entrance on the right. Home will be around the corner on the right. Property Status: Active
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Listing Price Information
Original List Price: $750,000
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Tax Information
Annual Tax: $4963 Tax Year: 2025 -
Home Warranty
Home Warranty Paid: No
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Parking Information
Parking: 4 Parking Features: Kitchen Level -
Homeowners Association Information
Association: No Annual Association Fee: 0 Calculated Total Monthly Association Fees: 0 Association Fee Includes: None Community Features: None
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School Information
Elementary School: Holston High School: Clarke Central Middle School: Clarke Source Neighborhood: Fivepoints
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