1261 Dowdy Road

Closed 8/7/24
Closed 8/7/24
Gallery Image 1
Sold
Last Sold Price
$353,019
5 beds2,890 sqft
1261 Dowdy Rd, Athens, GA 30606
Single FamilyProperty Type
1.79 acresLot Size
1984Year Built
$122/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Drastic reduction! Motivated seller! Bring offer! Seller will contribute Charming split level home on 1.795 acres in Oconee County. This all brick beauty features a formal living and dining room,family room and updated kitchen with stained cabinets,tiled floors,granite counter tops,double ovens,electric stove and microwave venthood. The upper level features three bedrooms, one of which is the primary bedroom with a private bath while the secondary bedrooms share a bath. The lower level features two...Drastic reduction! Motivated seller! Bring offer! Seller will contribute Charming split level home on 1.795 acres in Oconee County. This all brick beauty features a formal living and dining room,family room and updated kitchen with stained cabinets,tiled floors,granite counter tops,double ovens,electric stove and microwave venthood. The upper level features three bedrooms, one of which is the primary bedroom with a private bath while the secondary bedrooms share a bath. The lower level features two additional bedrooms,one of which has a private bath. The recreation/family room provides additional sitting space for your guests. The laundry room is on the lower level with access to the backyard. This beautiful home has a screened back porch and a back deck providing space for outdoor living. The huge shaded lot provides plenty of room for a garden, your farm animals or even a pool! Epps Bridge Road is within walking distance making your shopping and dining very accessible not to mention access to Hwy 316,29,78. Buy this home today and make it your AirBNB for UGA game days Or the perfect rental property for UGA students! The vacant 59 acres across the street belongs to Athens Senior Partners LLc with paln for an assisted living facility in the near future. Equal Housing opportunity. Additional documents in REMINE. Property has been virtually staged to enhance its potential. SOLD As-IS, NO REPAIRS MADE BY SELLER.
  • Listed by: Anita Robertson Peters • Peters Realty Professionals
Listing closed: 08/07/2024 12:00 AM • Source: FMLS, MLS#: 7309199

See It First™ on Compass

Find homes before they're listed on other real estate sites.

Start your search

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$440,000

Avg days on market

78

Sale-to-list ratio

96.2%

Athens, GA

9 comparable properties found

$460,000 | 140 Kirkwood Drive, Athens, GA 30606
1/20
1

$460,000

Sold 08/14/25

5
Bedrooms
3,156
Square Feet
0.76
Acres

140 Kirkwood Drive, Athens, GA 30606

$495,000 | 276 Township Lane, Athens, GA 30606
1/65
2

$495,000

Sold 04/07/25

5
Bedrooms
2,804
Square Feet
0.11
Acres

276 Township Lane, Athens, GA 30606

$515,000 | 157 Towns Walk Drive, Athens, GA 30606
1/48
3

$515,000

Sold 07/02/26

5
Bedrooms
2,519
Square Feet
Unavailable
Acres

157 Towns Walk Drive, Athens, GA 30606

$350,000 | 180 Highland Drive, Athens, GA 30606
1/32
4

$350,000

Sold 07/07/26

5
Bedrooms
3,260
Square Feet
Unavailable
Acres

180 Highland Drive, Athens, GA 30606

$385,000 | 480 Somerset Drive, Athens, GA 30606
1/44
5

$385,000

Sold 07/14/26

4
Bedrooms
2,688
Square Feet
0.80
Acres

480 Somerset Drive, Athens, GA 30606

$440,000 | 237 Towns Walk Drive, Athens, GA 30606
6

$440,000

Sold 07/30/26

4
Bedrooms
2,785
Square Feet
0.12
Acres

237 Towns Walk Drive, Athens, GA 30606

$465,000 | 645 Parrish Pointe Drive, Athens, GA 30606
1/49
7

$465,000

Sold 06/26/26

5
Bedrooms
2,409
Square Feet
0.13
Acres

645 Parrish Pointe Drive, Athens, GA 30606

$279,000 | 200 Cheatham Drive, Athens, GA 30606
8

$279,000

Sold 03/06/26

5
Bedrooms
1,924
Square Feet
1.01
Acres

200 Cheatham Drive, Athens, GA 30606

$439,900 | 232 Township Lane, Athens, GA 30606
1/40
9

$439,900

Sold 08/18/25

5
Bedrooms
2,306
Square Feet
0.25
Acres

232 Township Lane, Athens, GA 30606

Get preapproved with Rocket Mortgage1

Location

Listing Courtesy of Peters Realty Professionals, Anita Robertson Peters

Sold By EXP Realty, LLC., Wanda Maybank

Add your commute

Payment Calculator

Get preapproved with Rocket Mortgage1

$1,962 per month

30 year fixed, 6.71% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,824

Property Taxes

$138

HOA Dues

$0

The Payment Calculator is for illustrative purposes only.

Know your buying power with a preapproval and custom rate in minutes

Rocket Mortgage1

Property Information for 1261 Dowdy Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $1,659 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: Oconee County
  • Subdivision Complex: Ben Dowdy
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Exterior: Private Entrance
  • Num Of Garage Spaces: 2
  • Num Of Parking Spaces: 0
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Kitchen Level
  • Property Attached: No
  • Waterfront Features: None
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1984
  • Lot Size: 1.79 AC / 78,190 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Community Features: None
  • Directions: From Hwy 78 West to Hwy 316 East (turns into Epps Bridge Pkwy), make right onto Dowdy Rd (at Texas Road House).Travel approximately 1 mile down to home on the left.
  • Lake Name: None
  • View: Trees/Woods
  • Coordinates: -83.437047, 33.912984
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Parcel Number: C 02B 010
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Master Association Fee: $.00
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • HOA Rent Restrictions: No
  • Association: No
  • Block: 0
  • Tax Legal Description: 1505/8 21/682 ; BEN DOWDY SUB
  • Tax Lot: TR 1-2
School Information
  • School Bus Route Elem: Yes
  • School Bus Route High: Yes
  • School Bus Route Middle: Yes
  • Elementary School: Oconee County
  • High School: North Oconee
  • Middle School: Malcom Bridge
Agent
Payment and Rate
  • Concessions Amt: $16,873.00
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Heat Pump, Zoned
  • Heating: Central, Heat Pump, Zoned
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Double Oven, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Fireplace Features: None
  • # of Fireplaces: 0
  • Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Entrance Foyer
  • Levels/Stories: Multi/Split
  • Other Equipment: None
  • Window Features: None
  • Bedroom Features: Double Master Bedroom, In-Law Floorplan, Split Bedroom Plan
  • Diningroom Features: Seats 12+, Separate Dining Room
  • Kitchen Features: Cabinets Stain, Solid Surface Counters
  • Master Bathroom Features: Tub/Shower Combo
  • Foundation: Block
  • Main Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Interger: 3
  • Main Full Baths: 2
  • Additional Rooms: Bonus Room, Den, Family Room, Great Room, Laundry, Master Bathroom, Master Bedroom
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 3.00
Exterior Features
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Construction Materials: Brick 4 Sides
  • Dock: None
  • Fencing: None
  • Horse Amenities: None
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Front Porch, Screened
  • Pool Features: None
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof Type: Concrete
  • Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)
  • Spa Features: None
  • Laundry Features: Lower Level
  • Pool Private: No
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Other Structures: None
Property
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Cable Available,Electricity Available,Phone Available,Water Available
  • Water Source: Well
  • Electric: Other
Property and Assessments
  • Assumable: No
  • FHA Condo Approval: No
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Proposed Financing: 1031 Exchange, Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
  • Plat Book: 2
  • Plat Page: 163
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Representative of Property: No
  • Possession: Negotiable
Green Features
  • Green Energy Efficient: None
  • Green Energy Generation: None
Lot Information
  • Section/GMD: 0
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 2890.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • SqFt Source: Public Records
  • Square Footage: 2890.0
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Land lot: 0
  • Lot Features: Level, Private
  • Acreage Source: Public Records
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 150 X 200x 150x 200
  • Body Type: Other
  • Below Grade Unfinished Area: 0.0
  • Waterfront Footage: 0.0
  • Vegetation: Partially Wooded
  • Current Zoning: 001
Multi Family
Multi-Family Information
  • # Of Units In Community: 0
  • Number of Units To Be Built: 0
Income & Expenses Information
  • Swim/Tennis Fee: $0
  • Swim/Tennis Fee Due: None
Rental
Rent Information
  • Terms: FHA
  • Land Lease: No
  • Occupant Types: Owner

Property History for 1261 Dowdy Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 19, 2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1539892433

$353,019—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/19/2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1539892433

$353,019

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1261 Dowdy Road

Taxable ValueLand$22,000Additions$120,279Total$142,279
Tax Record2025$2,582 ($215 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt2,890 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,890 SqFtStories1Lot Size78,196 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1969Year Renovated2009ZoningAGCountyOCONEEAPNC-02B-010

Schools near 1261 Dowdy Road

This home is within Oconee County Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Oconee County Primary School
Public - PK to 2
Oconee County Elementary School
Public - 3 to 5
Malcom Bridge Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
North Oconee High School
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Oconee County Primary School
PublicPK to 2

Oconee County Elementary School
Public3 to 5

Malcom Bridge Middle School
Public6 to 8

North Oconee High School
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

Similar Homes

New listings in 30606

$495,000 | 850 St Ives Lane, Athens, GA 30606
Coming Soon

$495,000

4
Bedrooms
2,724
Square Feet
0.5
Acres

850 St Ives Lane, Athens, GA 30606

$750,000 | 120 Maple Lane, Athens, GA 30606
1/48
New

$750,000

4
Bedrooms
1,973
Square Feet
0.47
Acres

120 Maple Lane, Athens, GA 30606

$199,000 | 139 Sleepy Creek Drive, Athens, GA 30606
New

$199,000

2
Bedrooms
1,216
Square Feet

139 Sleepy Creek Drive, Athens, GA 30606

$235,000 | 1055 Baxter Street, Unit 503, Athens, GA 30606
1/20
New

$235,000

2
Bedrooms
972
Square Feet

1055 Baxter Street, Unit 503, Athens, GA 30606

$180,000 | 2505 West Broad Street, Unit 326, Athens, GA 30606
1/9

$180,000

3
Bedrooms
1,410
Square Feet

2505 West Broad Street, Unit 326, Athens, GA 30606

$285,000 | 180 Partridge Lane, Athens, GA 30606
1/16

$285,000

3
Bedrooms
1,213
Square Feet
0.67
Acres

180 Partridge Lane, Athens, GA 30606

$650,000 | 122 Jones Court, Athens, GA 30606
1/12

$650,000

4
Bedrooms
1,920
Square Feet
1.26
Acres

122 Jones Court, Athens, GA 30606

$399,900 | 120 Mallard Pointe Way, Athens, GA 30606
1/31

$399,900

2
Bedrooms
1,920
Square Feet
0.34
Acres

120 Mallard Pointe Way, Athens, GA 30606

$549,900 | 50 Pine Valley Drive, Athens, GA 30606
1/32

$549,900

4
Bedrooms
2,270
Square Feet
0.66
Acres

50 Pine Valley Drive, Athens, GA 30606

Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 1261 Dowdy Road, Athens, GA 30606
$353,019
5
2,890
78,190
1281 Dowdy Road, Athens, GA 30606
–
–
–
1,222
44,431
1251 Dowdy Road, Athens, GA 30606
$175,000
3
1,586
41,817
1131 Sims Drive, Athens, GA 30606
–
–
–
1,396
74,052
1065 Sims Drive, Athens, GA 30606
$45,000
–
–
–
43,560
1111 Sims Drive, Athens, GA 30606
–
–
–
1,881
43,560

Explore Nearby Homes

No guarantee, warranty or representation of any kind is made regarding the completeness or accuracy of any information, descriptions or measurements (including square footage measurements and property condition), such should be independently verified through appropriate means, including, but not limited to, in person inspection and public records, and Compass International Holdings, its subsidiaries, affiliates and independently owned and operated franchisees, and their affiliated agents and associated third parties expressly disclaim any liability in connection therewith. Photos may be virtually staged or digitally enhanced and may not reflect actual property conditions. Offers of compensation are subject to change at the seller's discretion. No financial or legal advice provided. Equal Housing Opportunity.

Listing Courtesy of Peters Realty Professionals, Anita Robertson Peters

Based on information from one of the following Multiple Listing Services:FMLS,FMLS_CS,GAMLS,Middle GA MLS,Columbus Board of REALTORS, Northeast Georgia Board of REALTORS, Tiftarea Board of Realtors.Information being provided is for the visitor's personal, noncommercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties visitor may be interested in purchasing. The data contained herein is copyrighted by FMLS,FMLS_CS,GAMLS, Middle GA MLS,Columbus Board of REALTORS, Northeast Georgia Board of REALTORS, Tiftarea Board of Realtors is protected by all applicable copyright laws. Any dissemination of this information is in violation of copyright laws and is strictly prohibited. Property information referenced on this web site comes from the Internet Data Exchange (IDX) program of the MLS. This web site may reference real estate listing(s) held by a brokerage firm other than the broker and/or agent who owns this web site. For the avoidance of doubt, the accuracy of all information, regardless of source, is deemed reliable but not guaranteed and should be personally verified through personal inspection by and/or with the appropriate professionals.