Welcome to 159 Sylvia Circle - a fully renovated Athens cottage offering modern comfort with timeless charm. This beautifully updated 3-bed, 2-bath home features an open-concept layout, original hardwood floors, stylish tile-lined showers, and a spacious laundry room. Recent upgrades include a brand-new roof along with fresh interior and exterior paint, all new appliances and an updated kitchen making this home truly move-in ready. Perfectly positioned in the heart of Athens, you'll enjoy walking distance to the new University of Georgia School of Medicine campus and quick access to the main UGA campus, Five Points, and Downtown Athens. Whether youre looking for convenience, character, or a turnkey property, this home checks all the boxes in one of the area's most desirable locations.
Active
$439,000
159 Sylvia Cir, Athens, GA 30601
3beds
1,084sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1953
7,840.8 Square Feet Lot
$425,800 Zestimate®
$405/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Updated kitchenBrand-new roofOpen-concept layoutOriginal hardwood floorsAll new appliancesStylish tile-lined showersSpacious laundry room
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Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: November 29, 2025 at 03:59am
Listed by:
Paul Thaxton 706-202-3846,
Coldwell Banker Upchurch Realty,
James W Thaxton 706-202-4910,
Coldwell Banker Upchurch Realty
Source: GAMLS,MLS#: 10650512
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Rooms
- Room types: Den
Kitchen
- Features: Breakfast Area, Pantry
Heating
- Central, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric, Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
- Laundry: Other
Features
- Master On Main Level, Tile Bath
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
- Basement: None
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,084
- Total interior livable area: 1,084 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,084
- Finished area below ground: 0
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Off Street
- Has attached garage: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio
- Fencing: Back Yard
Lot
- Size: 7,840.8 Square Feet
- Features: City Lot, Level
Details
- Additional structures: Barn(s)
- Parcel number: 114C2 B013
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow/Cottage,Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Other, Stone
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Updated/Remodeled
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1953
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Available, High Speed Internet, Natural Gas Available, Underground Utilities
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Appliances, Roof
- Water conservation: Low-Flow Fixtures
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: None
- Subdivision: Sylvia Circle
HOA
- Has HOA: No
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Athens
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $405/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $214,452
- Annual tax amount: $2,681
- Date on market: 11/28/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 12 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: 1031 Exchange,Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Estimated market value
$425,800
$405,000 - $447,000
$1,730/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/28/2025 | Listed for sale | $439,000+133.5%$405/sqft |
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| 8/25/2025 | Sold | $188,000-27.4%$173/sqft |
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| 7/26/2025 | Listed for sale | $259,000$239/sqft |
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Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,681 +8.7% | $85,781 +8.7% |
| 2023 | $2,466 +16.9% | $78,915 +19.3% |
| 2022 | $2,110 +12.3% | $66,132 +18.7% |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$2,552/mo
Principal & interest
$2120
Property taxes
$278
Home insurance
$154
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 30601
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Chase Street Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.7 mi
- 7/10Clarke Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.7 mi
- 6/10Clarke Central High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Middle: Clarke
- High: Clarke Central
Source: GAMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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