Sold
Last Sold Price
2 beds1,152 sqft

490 S Barnett Shoals Rd, Unit 131, Athens, GA 30605

CondoProperty Type
2004Year Built
$217/sq ftPrice per sq ft
$224/moHOA Fees

Description

Available for immediate occupancy! This charming 2 bedroom 2.5 bath cottage is conveniently located within walking distance to the community clubhouse and provides privacy, a wooded front yard, and views of the resort size pool. There is ample parking and a walking path to easily access the back porch door. Upon entering you will see an open concept design kitchen with views to the living room. The kitchen features a raised bar, white cabinets, and a new dishwasher. The laundry closet is located...Available for immediate occupancy! This charming 2 bedroom 2.5 bath cottage is conveniently located within walking distance to the community clubhouse and provides privacy, a wooded front yard, and views of the resort size pool. There is ample parking and a walking path to easily access the back porch door. Upon entering you will see an open concept design kitchen with views to the living room. The kitchen features a raised bar, white cabinets, and a new dishwasher. The laundry closet is located adjacent to the kitchen which is accessed by large double doors, and there is also a half bath on the main level. The kitchen and living area feature recessed lighting, and you will also find ceiling fans in the living room and bedrooms. This property features hardwood flooring in the living room, ceramic tile in the kitchen and bathrooms, and carpet in the bedrooms. You will find both bedrooms upstairs, each with its own private ensuite bathroom. The HVAC was updated March 2022, a new water heater installed September 2022, a new dishwasher installed June 2022, a new dryer installed December 2022, and the roof was replaced by the HOA in 2019. All appliances are included. Located minutes from the University of Georgia campus, downtown, restaurants, shopping, and all that Athens has to offer. There is an Athens-Clarke County Transit bus stop located at the entrance for a convenient way to commute throughout the county. The Woodlands community features resort-style amenities including a private gated entrance, clubhouse with a resort size pool, fitness center, a theater with stadium seating, basketball/sand volleyball/tennis courts, and much more!
  • Listed by: Geema Oliver • Virtual Properties Realty.com
Listing closed: 04/21/2023 12:00 AM • Source: FMLS, MLS#: 7191168
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Median sold price

$262,500

Avg days on market

92

Sale-to-list ratio

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Athens, GA

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Virtual Properties Realty.com, Geema Oliver

Sold By Greater Athens Properties, Cord Sibilsky

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Property Information for 490 South Barnett Shoals Road, Unit 131

Property Details

  • Taxes: $2,358 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Condominium
  • Subdivision Complex: Woodlands of Athens
  • Architectural Style: Cottage
  • Exterior: Private Front Entry, Private Rear Entry, Tennis Court(s)
  • Parking Features: Parking Lot
  • Property Attached: No
  • Waterfront Features: None

Building Information

  • Building/Complex: 490 S Barnett Shoals Rd
  • Floor: 1
  • Stories: 2
  • Residences: 303
  • Year Built: 2004

Summary

Location and General Information
  • Community Features: Clubhouse, Fitness Center, Gated, Homeowners Assoc, Meeting Room, Near Schools, Near Shopping, Near Trails/Greenway, Pool, Public Transportation, Tennis Court(s)
  • Directions: From Lexington Road turn onto S Barnett Shoals Road. The Woodlands is 0.4mi on the right. Turn left at the fork to enter The Woodlands. Gate code will be given with confirmed appointment in ShowingTime. The road will take you to the clubhouse and then it becomes a one way road and turns to the right. Continue straight through the gate until you get to the stop sign and turn left. Go to the end and take a left. Go to the end and take a left. The cottage is the third building on your right, #131.
  • Lake Name: None
  • View: Trees/Woods, Other
  • Coordinates: -83.35401, 33.938474
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Parcel Number: 174B5 131
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Master Association Fee: $.00
  • HOA Rent Restrictions: No
  • Association: Yes
  • Block: ---
  • Tax Legal Description: UNIT 131 - THE WOODLANDS COTTAGES
  • Tax Lot: ---
School Information
  • Elementary School: Barnett Shoals
  • High School: Cedar Shoals
  • Middle School: Hilsman
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Payment and Rate
  • Concessions Amt: $.00

Interior and Exterior Features

Interior Features
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
  • Heating: Central, Electric
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Basement: None
  • Fireplace Features: None
  • # of Fireplaces: 0
  • Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Bookcases
  • Levels/Stories: Two
  • Other Equipment: None
  • Window Features: Plantation Shutters
  • Bedroom Features: Roommate Floor Plan, Split Bedroom Plan
  • Diningroom Features: Open Concept
  • Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar, Cabinets White, Pantry, View to Family Room
  • Master Bathroom Features: Tub/Shower Combo
  • Foundation: Slab
  • Main Bedrooms: 0
  • Total Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Interger: 3
  • Main Full Baths: 0
  • Additional Rooms: Other
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.50
Exterior Features
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Construction Materials: Brick 4 Sides, Wood Siding
  • Dock: None
  • Fencing: None
  • Horse Amenities: None
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Front Porch, Rear Porch
  • Pool Features: In Ground
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt, Paved
  • Roof Type: Shingle
  • Security Features: Key Card Entry, Security Gate, Security Lights, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Spa Features: None
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Closet, Main Level
  • Pool Private: No
  • Road Frontage Type: Private Road
  • Other Structures: Other

Property

Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Available,Electricity Available,Phone Available,Sewer Available,Underground Utilities,Water Available
  • Water Source: Public
  • Electric: 110 Volts
Property and Assessments
  • Assumable: No
  • FHA Condo Approval: No
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Plat Book: C2
  • Plat Page: 131
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Possession: Close Of Escrow
Green Features
  • Green Energy Efficient: None
  • Green Energy Generation: None
Lot Information
  • Section/GMD: ---
  • SqFt Source: Public Records
  • Square Footage: 1152.0
  • Common Walls: End Unit,No One Above,No One Below
  • Land lot: ---
  • Lot Features: Sloped
  • Acreage Source: Not Available
  • Waterfront Footage: 0.0

Multi Family

Multi-Family Information
  • # Of Units In Community: 303
Income & Expenses Information
  • Swim/Tennis Fee Due: None

Rental

Rent Information
  • Terms: Cash
  • Land Lease: No
  • Occupant Types: Vacant

Property History for 490 South Barnett Shoals Road, Unit 131

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 21, 2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1510990366

$250,000

+18.2% / yr

Mar 20, 2019

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #642323791

$126,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/21/2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1510990366

$250,000

+18.2% / yr

03/20/2019

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #642323791

$126,000

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Public records

490 South Barnett Shoals Road, Unit 131

Beds

0

Baths

2.5

Total Finished SqFt

1,152 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

1,152 SqFt

Stories

2

Lot Size

648 SqFt

Schools near 490 South Barnett Shoals Road, Unit 131

This home is within Clarke County School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Barnett Shoals Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Hilsman Middle School
Public6 to 8

Cedar Shoals 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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