224 Fortson Dr

Athens, GA 30606

$1,300,000
Last Sold Price
6
Beds
8,354 Sq. Ft.
$156 / Sq. Ft.
8,354
Sq. Ft.
$156
per Sq. Ft.
Sold 10/31/24
Sold 10/31/24
a front view of a house with a yard

Description

Welcome to 224 Fortson Drive located within the highly desirable Five Points neighborhood in beautiful Athens, Georgia. This stately and unique property offers an amazing array of amenities for an unbelievable and unmatched list price. There are 6 full bedrooms all with their own private 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...Welcome to 224 Fortson Drive located within the highly desirable Five Points neighborhood in beautiful Athens, Georgia. This stately and unique property offers an amazing array of amenities for an unbelievable and unmatched list price. There are 6 full bedrooms all with their own private 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.
  1. Listed by Ross Vaughn • Coldwell Banker Upchurch Rlty.

Property Details for 224 Fortson Drive

Subdivision
Fivepoints
Style
Traditional
Exterior
Gas Grill, Other, Sprinkler System
Fees Include
None
Parking
Attached, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Off Street
LISTING UPDATED: 11/01/2024 02:19 PM

Property Details for 224 Fortson Drive

StatusSold
MLS #10334034
Days on Market82
Taxes$20,201 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1971
Lot Size0.45 AC / 19,602 SF
CountyClarke County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Upchurch Rlty., Ross Vaughn

Sold By Coldwell Banker Upchurch Rlty., Ross Vaughn

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Building Information for 224 Fortson Drive

Stories3Year Built1971Building Size-Lot Size0.45 AC / 19,602 SF

Payment Calculator

$8,019 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$6,336

Property Taxes

$1,683

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 224 Fortson Drive

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Elementary School: Alps Road
  • High School: Clarke Central
  • Middle School: Clarke
  • Amenities: None
  • Security Features: Security System
  • 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.
  • Lot Description: Level, Sloped
Taxes and HOA
  • Association: No
  • Parcel Number: 122D3 A002
Parking
  • Parking Total: 2
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Total Fireplaces: 2
  • BAF Lower: 5
  • BAF Main: 1
  • BAF Upper: 2
  • BAH Lower: 0
  • BAH Main: 2
  • BAH Upper: 0
  • BR Lower: 3
  • BR Main: 1
  • BR Upper: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Basement, Family Room, Other, Outside
  • Equipment: Satellite Dish
  • Interior: High Ceilings, In-Law Floorplan, Master On Main Level, Other, Separate Shower, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Wet Bar
  • Kitchen Features: Kitchen Island, Pantry, Solid Surface Counters
  • Rooms: Bonus Room, Exercise Room, Family Room, Foyer, Great Room, Laundry, Loft, Media Room, Office, Other, Sun Room
  • Laundry Features: Other
  • Basement Description: Bath Finished, Crawl Space, Exterior Entry, Finished, Interior Entry
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Other, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Other, Tile
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows, Window Treatments
Exterior Features
  • Roof Type: Composition
  • Pool Features: In Ground
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Porch
Property
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air, Electric, Other
  • Green Energy Efficient: Insulation
  • Heating Type: Central, Electric, Other
  • Water/Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Available, High Speed Internet, Underground Utilities
  • Water Source: Public
Property and Assessments
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Below Grade Finished: 0
  • Below Grade Unfinished: 0
  • Construction: Brick
  • Stories: Three Or More
  • Other Sturctures: Other
  • Leased Land: No
  • Property Condition: Resale
Lot Information
  • Waterfront Footage: 0
  • Waterfront Description: 0
  • Above Grade Finished: 8354

Property History for 224 Fortson Drive

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 15, 2013

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #373737725

$275,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/15/2013

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #373737725

$275,000

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Public Records for 224 Fortson Drive

Taxable ValueLand$48,600Additions$491,490Total$540,090
Tax Record2025$16,770 ($1,397 / month)
Home Facts
Baths5Total Finished SqFt8,333 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt8,333 SqFtStories2Lot Size19,602 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1971Year Renovated2006ZoningRS-15CountyCLARKEAPN12-2-D3 A-002Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 224 Fortson Drive

This home is within Clarke County School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Alps Road Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
Clarke Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Clarke Central High School
Public - 9 to 12
Classic City High School
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Alps Road Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Clarke Middle School
Public6 to 8

Clarke Central High School
Public9 to 12

Classic City 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.

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Listing Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Upchurch Rlty., Ross Vaughn

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