Sold
Last Sold Price
5 beds
590 Fortson Rd, Athens, GA 30606
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.64 acresLot Size
1967Year Built
3 carsParking Spaces

Description

Back On Market Due to Buyer Financing! Fall in love with this unique and refreshed contemporary home in an unbeatable Five Points location! Fresh exterior and interior paint with designer colors! Gorgeous, floor to ceiling windows in the greatroom accentuate the cathedral ceiling with exposed beams. The chimney and masonry fireplace extend to the ceiling, drawing the eye to the beautiful exposed beams and the expansive wall of windows that flank each side of the room. Bright and airy kitchen has...Back On Market Due to Buyer Financing! Fall in love with this unique and refreshed contemporary home in an unbeatable Five Points location! Fresh exterior and interior paint with designer colors! Gorgeous, floor to ceiling windows in the greatroom accentuate the cathedral ceiling with exposed beams. The chimney and masonry fireplace extend to the ceiling, drawing the eye to the beautiful exposed beams and the expansive wall of windows that flank each side of the room. Bright and airy kitchen has customized updates to include a stacked marble backsplash, new white quartz countertops, an oil-rubbed bronze undermount sink w/ disposal, stainless steel appliances and gas stove. From the greatroom - through an arched doorway - is the formal dining room with wainscoting and access to the private rear deck. All main level living spaces, bedrooms, and outdoor spaces have elevated view of the fenced backyard with mature oaks and Tulip Poplar trees. The master suite is on the main level and features a HUGE walk-in closet as well as a renovated ensuite bathroom with contemporary flair. An impressive shower system completes the spacious tiled shower with frameless glass surround. The terrace level of the home provides another large living space for friends and family to gather. Travel not far to the exciting restaurants and shops of Five Points, Alps Corridor and Downtown Athens! Less than three miles to the UGA Arch!
Listing closed: 02/15/2019 05:00 AM • Source: NCRMLS, MLS#: CM964664

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$480,000

Avg days on market

55

Sale-to-list ratio

97.0%

Athens, GA

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Keller Williams Greater Athens, Carol Bitner; Keller Williams Greater Athens, Jarrett Martin

Sold By Greater Athens Properties, Sam Hopkins

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Property Information for 590 Fortson Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $4,358 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary, Ranch
  • Subdivision Name: Fivepoints
Building Information
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1967
  • Lot Size: 0.64 AC / 27,878 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Country Subdivision: 13059
  • Directions: S. Lumpkin St, right on West Lake Dr, left on Fortson Rd. Home on left.
  • Latitude: 34
  • Longitude: -83
Taxes and HOA
  • Association: No
  • Parcel Number: 124A4 D005
  • Tax Year: 2018
School Information
  • Elementary School: Alps Road
  • High School: Clarke Central
  • Middle Or Junior School: Clarke Middle
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Total: 3.0
Property
Lot Information
  • Style: Brick 4 Side, Contemporary, Ranch
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • Below Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Below Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.64
  • Lot Size Area: 0.64
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
Farm Information
  • Vegetation: Wooded
Property and Assessments
  • Possession: Close Of Escrow
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1967
  • Permitted Use: Public
Utilities
  • Sewer Provider: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Sewer Connected
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Other
  • Fencing: Yard Fenced
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Roof: Composition
  • Security Features: Security System
  • Stories Total: 1
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Some Gas Appliances, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Basement: Yes
  • Bathrooms Full: 3
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • Bedrooms Total: 5
  • Basement: Full
  • Cooling: Central Air, Electric
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Heating: Yes
  • Heating: Central, Gas
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Cathedral Ceiling(s), Kitchen Island, Pantry, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
  • Levels: One
Mobile Home
Mobile Home Information
  • Home Warranty: No

Property History for 590 Fortson Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 18, 2019

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #640622429

$435,000

+9.9% / yr

Feb 15, 2019

Sold

GAMLS #8467158

$435,000
Feb 15, 2019

Sold

NCRMLS #CM964664

$435,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/18/2019

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #640622429

$435,000

+9.9% / yr

02/15/2019

Sold

GAMLS #8467158

$435,000
02/15/2019

Sold

NCRMLS #CM964664

$435,000

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

Public Records for 590 Fortson Road

Taxable ValueLand$74,000Additions$233,596Total$307,596
Tax Record2025$8,572 ($714 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Baths3Total Finished SqFt3,144 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,144 SqFtStories1Lot Size27,878 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1967Year Renovated1987ZoningRS-25CountyCLARKEAPN12-4-A4 D-005Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 590 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
Bettye Henderson Holston 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: 590 Fortson Road, Athens, GA 30606
$435,000
5
27,878
$243,200
4
3,144
27,878
$1,078,000
5
3,985
39,204
2
3,235
34,412
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