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.
| MLS # | CL360447 |
|---|---|
| Listing Type | For Sale |
| Style | House |
| Sub-Type | Resale |
| Status | Active |
| Year | 1960 |
| Days On Site | 107 |
| Listing Provided By | 5Market Realty | Susan Jones |
| Bed(s) | 5 |
|---|---|
| Bath(s) | 3 Total |
| SQ Feet | 2,892 |
| Story(s) | 1 |
| Zoning | Single Family |
| Acreage | 0.69 |
| Property View | Panoramic |
| Interior Features | Built-in Features, Breakfast Area, Ceiling Fan(s), Double Vanity, Entrance Foyer, High Ceilings, Main Level Primary, Primary Suite, Pull Down Attic Stairs, Recessed Lighting, Sitting Area in Primary, Split Bedrooms, Skylights, Separate Shower, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Fireplace, Programmable Thermostat |
|---|---|
| Heating Yes / No | Yes |
| Cooling Yes / No | Yes |
| Cooling | Central Air, Electric |
| Fireplace Features | Gas, Great Room, Masonry |
| Fireplaces Total | 1 |
| Fireplace Yes / No | Yes |
| Laundry Features | In Bathroom |
| Rooms Total | 6 |
| Exterior Features | Deck |
|---|---|
| Foundation Details | Brick/Mortar |
| Lot Features | Back Yard, Private, Wooded |
| View | Panoramic |
| Construction Materials | Wood Siding |
| Garage Yes / No | No |
|---|---|
| Parking Features | Kitchen Level, Parking Available |
| Tax Legal Description | 5759 book/38 page |
|---|---|
| Tax Year | 2026 |
| State | GA |
|---|---|
| County | Clarke |
| City | Athens |
| Zip Code | 30606 |
| Community Name | Fivepoints |
| Listing VS Median (in Fivepoints) | |
Price: $750,000 low | high Med: $949,450 sqft: 2,892 low | high Med: 1,930 $ / sqft: $259 low | high Med: $557 On site: 107 low | high Med: 163 | |
| State | GA |
|---|---|
| County | Clarke |
| City | Athens |
| Zip Code | 30606 |
| Community Name | Fivepoints |
| Listing VS Median (in Fivepoints) | |
Price: $750,000 low | high Med: $949,450 sqft: 2,892 low | high Med: 1,930 $ / sqft: $259 low | high Med: $557 On site: 107 low | high Med: 163 | |