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550 Fortson RD Athens, GA 30606

5 Beds

3 Baths

2,892 SqFt

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Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Single Family Residence

Listing Status New

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 2,892 sqft

Price per Sqft $267

Subdivision Westlake Drive

MLS Listing ID 10805848

Style Ranch,Traditional

Bedrooms 5

Full Baths 3

HOA Y/N No

Year Built 1960

Annual Tax Amount $4,963

Tax Year 2025

Lot Size 0.685 Acres

Acres 0.685

Lot Dimensions 29838.6

Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence

Source Georgia MLS 2

Property Description

Discover a private woodland retreat just minutes from Five Points, Beechwood Shopping Center, Piedmont Athens Regional, and the University of Georgia. Set on a beautifully wooded lot, this distinctive property offers the rare combination of peaceful surroundings, flexible living space, and an unbeatable in-town location. Inside, nearly 2,900 square feet unfolds with multiple living areas, 5 bedrooms, and 3 full baths designed to accommodate a variety of lifestyles. A separate guest wing with its own kitchenette provides exceptional flexibility for extended family, long-term guests, a home office, or a private retreat. Expansive windows bring the outdoors in, filling the home with natural light and showcasing the surrounding landscape. The spacious deck overlooks a tranquil koi pond and mature trees, creating a quiet backdrop for entertaining or simply enjoying the beauty of every season. Opportunities to own a home with this level of privacy and versatility this close to the heart of Athens are increasingly rare. Whether youre hosting family, working from home, or simply looking for a property with character and room to grow, 550 Fortson Road delivers a lifestyle thats hard to find-and even harder to leave.

Location

State GA

County Clarke

Rooms

Bedroom Description No

Basement Crawl Space

Interior

Interior Features Beamed Ceilings, Double Vanity, High Ceilings, In-Law Floorplan, Master On Main Level, Separate Shower, Split Bedroom Plan, Split Foyer, Tile Bath, Entrance Foyer, Vaulted Ceiling(s)

Heating Central

Cooling Central Air, Electric

Flooring Carpet, Hardwood, Tile, Vinyl

Fireplaces Number 1

Fireplaces Type Gas Starter, Living Room, Masonry

Fireplace Yes

Appliance Dishwasher, Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer

Laundry Laundry Closet

Exterior

Exterior Feature Water Feature

Parking Features Kitchen Level

Garage Spaces 4.0

Community Features None

Utilities Available Cable Available, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Connected

View Y/N No

Roof Type Other

Total Parking Spaces 4

Garage No

Private Pool No

Building

Lot Description None

Faces From Alps Road, head down West Lake Drive. Take the 2nd Fortson Road entrance on the right. Home will be around the corner on the right.

Sewer Public Sewer

Water Public

Architectural Style Ranch, Traditional

Structure Type Wood Siding

New Construction No

Schools

Elementary Schools Holston

Middle Schools Clarke

High Schools Clarke Central

Others

HOA Fee Include None

Tax ID 124A4 D007

Acceptable Financing Other

Listing Terms Other

Special Listing Condition Resale

Nearby Locations

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