Sold
Last Sold Price
56,192 Lot Size1.29 Acres
565 Fortson Rd, Athens, GA 30606
LandProperty Type
1.29 acresLot Size

Description

Here is a high end buildable lot in the heart of the 5 Points and Alps area. Located on Fortson Road which is ideally situated close to 5 Points, Alps Road, St. Mary's Hospital, and the University of Georgia. This location offers convenience and location with a secluded feel to the property. Raw land is hard to find in this part of Athens! Seller will offer a concession for utilities and sewer connection with an acceptable offer.Here is a high end buildable lot in the heart of the 5 Points and Alps area. Located on Fortson Road which is ideally situated close to 5 Points, Alps Road, St. Mary's Hospital, and the University of Georgia. This location offers convenience and location with a secluded feel to the property. Raw land is hard to find in this part of Athens! Seller will offer a concession for utilities and sewer connection with an acceptable offer.
  • Listed by: Scott Talley 706.340.0424 scott@5mrealty.com Brokerage DRE #66994 • 5Market Realty
Listing closed: 01/15/2016 12:00 AM • Source: NCRMLS, MLS#: CM942211

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$252,500

Avg days on market

134

Sale-to-list ratio

84.4%

Athens, GA

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a view of a yard with snow on the road
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Location

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Sold By 5Market Realty, Scott Talley

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Property Information for 565 Fortson Road

Property Details
  • MLS Type: Land
  • Subdivision Name: No Recorded Subdivision
  • Zoning: RS-25
Building Information
  • Lot Size: 1.29 AC
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Country Subdivision: 13059
  • Directions: Fortson Road is located off of Westlake. From Lumpkin it is on the left and from Alps it is on the right
  • Latitude: 34
  • Longitude: -83
  • Topography: Sloping
  • Zoning Description: Single Family
Taxes and HOA
  • Association: No
  • Parcel Number: 124C1 B003A
  • Tax Year: 2015
School Information
  • Elementary School: Alps Road
  • High School: Clarke Central
  • Middle Or Junior School: Clarke Middle
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Size Range: 1-2 Acres
  • Below Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Below Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.29
  • Lot Size Area: 1.29
  • Lot Features: Sloped
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Wooded Area: 100.0
Property and Assessments
  • Possession: Close Of Escrow
  • Property Type: Land
  • Permitted Use: Public
Utilities
  • Sewer Provider: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling: No
  • Heating: No
  • Heating: None

Property History for 565 Fortson Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 15, 2016

Sold

NCRMLS #CM942211

$275,000
Oct 1, 2015

Expired

GAMLS #7440524

$349,900
Apr 22, 2015

Listed (Active)

GAMLS #7440524

$349,900
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/15/2016

Sold

NCRMLS #CM942211

$275,000
10/01/2015

Expired

GAMLS #7440524

$349,900
04/22/2015

Listed (Active)

GAMLS #7440524

$349,900

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

Public Records for 565 Fortson Road

Taxable ValueLand$103,200Additions$635,365Total$738,565
Tax Record2025$22,932 ($1,911 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Baths7.5Total Finished SqFt7,058 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt7,058 SqFtStories2Lot Size56,192 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2016ZoningRS-25CountyCLARKEAPN12-4-C1 B-003-AFireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 565 Fortson Road

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
Barrow 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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 565 Fortson Road, Athens, GA 30606
$275,000
56,192
$1,200,000
5
81,021
$379,000
4
2,394
99,752
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Listing Courtesy of 5Market Realty, Scott Talley

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