Situated on a beautiful and spacious 2.42-acre lot, this charming four-sided brick home offers both comfort and convenience. The home features numerous updates, including refinished hardwood floors, fresh interior paint, and a brand-new roof. Inside, you'll find 3 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms, a large family room, and a separate great room-perfect for entertaining or relaxing. The thoughtfully designed layout includes a Jack-and-Jill bathroom and a Master with dual closets. Enjoy the outdoors year-round from the large screened-in deck, ideal for relaxing rain or shine while overlooking the expansive property. Conveniently located near Athens Academy and Oconee County High School, this home is perfect for families seeking access to top-rated schools.
Pending
Price cut: $49.9K (7/17)
$550,000
1281 Lavista Road, Athens, GA 30606
3beds
3,348sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1971
2.42 Acres Lot
$535,800 Zestimate®
$164/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Four-sided brick homeBrand-new roofOverlooking the expansive propertyJack-and-jill bathroomLarge screened-in deckThoughtfully designed layoutLarge family room
- 82 days
- 1,106
- 36
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Listed by:
Timothy Richardson 770-491-6361,
Blackwell Realty
Source: Hive MLS,MLS#: CL357740
Originating MLS: Athens Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Athens Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Central, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- Pull Down Attic Stairs
- Basement: Daylight,Partially Finished,Walk-Out Access
- Attic: Pull Down Stairs
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 3,348 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached
- Carport spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 1
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Panoramic
Lot
- Size: 2.42 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: C03C021F
- Zoning: 001
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
Condition
- Year built: 1971
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Underground Utilities
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Ivywood South
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Athens
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $164/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $487,341
- Annual tax amount: $1,585
- Date on market: 6/8/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 82 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Agency
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA
- Ownership type: Investor
Estimated market value
$535,800
$509,000 - $563,000
$3,212/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/27/2026 | Pending sale | $550,000$164/sqft |
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| 7/17/2026 | Price change | $550,000-8.3%$164/sqft |
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| 6/20/2026 | Price change | $599,900-1.6%$179/sqft |
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| 6/8/2026 | Listed for sale | $609,900$182/sqft |
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| 6/4/2026 | Listing removed | $609,900$182/sqft |
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| 5/28/2026 | Price change | $609,900-2.4%$182/sqft |
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| 5/13/2026 | Price change | $624,900-3.8%$187/sqft |
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| 4/29/2026 | Price change | $649,900-4.4%$194/sqft |
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| 4/16/2026 | Price change | $679,900-2.9%$203/sqft |
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| 4/6/2026 | Listed for sale | $699,900+118.7%$209/sqft |
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| 2/27/2026 | Sold | $320,000$96/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,585 -23.9% | $194,936 +5.3% |
| 2024 | $2,084 -7.6% | $185,052 +5.9% |
| 2023 | $2,255 -7% | $174,732 +13.1% |
| 2022 | $2,424 0% | $154,495 +12.2% |
| 2021 | $2,424 +0.1% | $137,714 +9.8% |
| 2020 | $2,422 -1.5% | $125,368 +1.3% |
| 2019 | $2,457 | $123,714 +13.8% |
| 2018 | $2,457 +2.1% | $108,740 +4.9% |
| 2017 | $2,407 +0% | $103,634 +1.3% |
| 2016 | $2,407 | $102,350 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $2,407 +2.8% | $100,849 +2.8% |
| 2014 | $2,341 | $98,115 +3.1% |
| 2013 | -- | $95,177 |
| 2012 | -- | -- |
| 2011 | -- | -- |
| 2010 | -- | -- |
| 2009 | -- | $100,110 -5.7% |
| 2008 | -- | $106,142 +2.3% |
| 2007 | -- | $103,742 +10.7% |
| 2006 | -- | $93,742 +13.2% |
| 2005 | -- | $82,818 +2.6% |
| 2004 | -- | $80,735 +0.6% |
| 2003 | -- | $80,255 +2.3% |
| 2002 | -- | $78,420 +1.7% |
| 2001 | -- | $77,098 +1.9% |
| 2000 | -- | $75,657 +1.1% |
| 1999 | -- | $74,806 |
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