229 Tara Way

Closed 1/15/16
Closed 1/15/16
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$122,000
3 beds1,522 sqft$80/sqft
229 Tara Way, Athens, GA 30606
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.4 acresLot Size
1985Year Built
$80/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Located inside the perimeter and walking distance to Trans-met, Bishop Park, and Normal Town, this well-priced, 3 Bedroom/2 Bath ranch is a great buy! There is new carpet in all but the kitchen and baths. The living room has abundant natural light and a tall vaulted ceiling, feeling open and spacious. There is a lovely wood-burning fireplace and the floor plan is open with the kitchen and dining room flowing nicely into the living room. The kitchen offers plenty of counter space and the dining area...Located inside the perimeter and walking distance to Trans-met, Bishop Park, and Normal Town, this well-priced, 3 Bedroom/2 Bath ranch is a great buy! There is new carpet in all but the kitchen and baths. The living room has abundant natural light and a tall vaulted ceiling, feeling open and spacious. There is a lovely wood-burning fireplace and the floor plan is open with the kitchen and dining room flowing nicely into the living room. The kitchen offers plenty of counter space and the dining area has room for a large table. The secondary bedrooms are both large and share a nice hall bath. The master suite has an attached bath and is incredibly spacious, overlooking the peaceful backyard. The backyard is extremely private and offers a large deck for grilling and entertaining.
  • Listed by: Christy Jenkins Brokerage DRE #54781 • Chastain, Jenkins & Leathers, LLC
Listing closed: 01/15/2016 05:00 AM • Source: NCRMLS, MLS#: CM947257

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$332,500

Avg days on market

29

Sale-to-list ratio

96.8%

Athens, GA

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Property Information for 229 Tara Way

Property Details
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: Clarke County
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Subdivision Name: Forest Heights
Building Information
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1985
  • Lot Size: 0.40 AC / 17,424 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Country Subdivision: 13059
  • Directions: Prince to Oglethorpe to Left on Forest Heights Drive. Right on Tara, house will be on your left. OR HWY 10 LOOP Exit 15 to Oglethorpe to Right on Forest Heights Drive 2nd Exit then Right on Tara.
  • Latitude: 34
  • Longitude: -83
Taxes and HOA
  • Association: No
  • Parcel Number: 121A2 A015
School Information
  • Elementary School: Oglethorpe Avenue
  • High School: Clarke Central
  • Middle Or Junior School: Burney-Harris-Lyons
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Total: 2.0
Property
Lot Information
  • Style: Brick/Frame, Ranch
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1522.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Below Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.4
  • Lot Size Area: 0.4
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
Property and Assessments
  • Restrictions: Restrictive Covenant
  • Possession: Close Of Escrow
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1985
  • Permitted Use: Public
Utilities
  • Sewer Provider: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Brick, Frame, Other
  • Exterior Features: Deck
  • Fencing: Yard Fenced
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Deck, Screened
  • Stories Total: 1
  • Community Features: Street Lights
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Oven, Range, Refrigerator
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Cooling: Central Air, Electric
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Vinyl
  • Heating: Yes
  • Heating: Electric
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Pantry, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
  • Levels: One
  • Room Type: Other
Mobile Home
Mobile Home Information
  • Home Warranty: No

Property History for 229 Tara Way

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 15, 2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #564967207

$122,000—
Jan 15, 2016

Sold

GAMLS #7553472

$122,000—
Jan 15, 2016

Sold

NCRMLS #CM947257

$122,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/15/2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #564967207

$122,000
01/15/2016

Sold

GAMLS #7553472

$122,000
01/15/2016

Sold

NCRMLS #CM947257

$122,000

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

Public Records for 229 Tara Way

Taxable ValueLand$18,000Additions$95,464Total$113,464
Tax Record2025$3,523 ($294 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,522 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,522 SqFtStories1Lot Size17,876 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1985Year Renovated1999ZoningRS-25CountyCLARKEAPN12-1-A2 A-015Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 229 Tara Way

This home is within Clarke County School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Oglethorpe Avenue Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
Burney-Harris-Lyons 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
Oglethorpe Avenue Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Burney-Harris-Lyons 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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 229 Tara Way, Athens, GA 30606
$122,000
3
1,522
17,424
235 Tara Way, Athens, GA 30606
–
–
2
1,600
17,701
225 Tara Way, Athens, GA 30606
$153,000
3
–
–
236 Tara Way, Athens, GA 30606
$132,667
–
2
2,084
16,052
215 Tara Way, Athens, GA 30606
$158,000
5
1,624
24,829
220 Tara Way, Athens, GA 30606
$355,000
4
1,635
17,424

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