Set on 5.58 acres along the Oconee River, this award-winning Chatts Island estate blends historic character with refined modern luxury. Originally built in the 1940s and thoughtfully renovated, the home offers over 5,000 SF of elegant living with four fireplaces, rich hardwoods, a grand curved staircase, and multiple French doors opening to sweeping outdoor spaces. The grounds feature manicured gardens, a terraced lawn, saltwater pool, covered slate patio, grilling kitchen, screened garden house, and a pickleball court. Inside, enjoy a chef's kitchen with pro-grade range, with dual ovens, wet bar service area with heart pine walls, and charming breakfast nook. The owner's suite offers a fireplace, custom closets, and spa bath. Additional guest suites are located on the upper level, a flexible library/4th bedroom option, and a vaulted bonus room above the garage offer exceptional versatility. A rare riverfront estate and 2025 Piedmont Garden Tour participant! ASK FOR PROPERTY WEBSITE!
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$2,849,000
255 Plum Nelly Rd, Athens, GA 30606
4beds
5,069sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1941
5.58 Acres Lot
$8,490,000 Zestimate®
$562/sqft
$4,185 Estimated rent
Home value
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Mary C Smith 706-255-6091,
Corcoran Classic Living
Bought with:
Gena N Knox, 392457
Dwell Real Estate
Source: GAMLS,MLS#: 10651228
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Family Room, Game Room, Laundry, Office, Other
Kitchen
- Features: Breakfast Area, Kitchen Island, Solid Surface Counters
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Upper Level
Features
- High Ceilings, Other, Split Foyer, Tray Ceiling(s), Entrance Foyer, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Wet Bar
- Flooring: Hardwood, Other, Tile
- Basement: Interior Entry,Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 3
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Living Room, Other
Interior area
- Total structure area: 5,069
- Total interior livable area: 5,069 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 5,069
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Attached, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Off Street
- Has attached garage: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio
- Exterior features: Garden, Sprinkler System
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: In Ground
- Fencing: Other
- Has view: Yes
- View description: River, Seasonal View
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: River
- Waterfront features: Creek
Lot
- Size: 5.58 Acres
- Features: Private
- Residential vegetation: Grassed, Partially Wooded
Details
- Additional structures: Other, Outbuilding, Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 124C1 B001
- Special conditions: Historic
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Brick 4 Side,Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1941
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Private, Public, Well
- Utilities for property: Underground Utilities
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Thermostat
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: None
- Security: Security System
- Subdivision: Fivepoints
HOA
- Has HOA: No
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Athens
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $562/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,498,488
- Annual tax amount: $12,315
- Date on market: 12/1/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 225 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/12/2026 | Sold | $2,849,000-4.9%$562/sqft |
Source:  GAMLS #10651228 Report a problem | ||
| 7/13/2026 | Pending sale | $2,995,000$591/sqft |
Source:  Hive MLS #CL343898 Report a problem | ||
| 6/16/2026 | Price change | $2,995,000-11.8%$591/sqft |
Source: GAMLS #10651228 Report a problem | ||
| 2/9/2026 | Price change | $3,395,000-7%$670/sqft |
Source: GAMLS #10651228 Report a problem | ||
| 12/1/2025 | Listed for sale | $3,650,000+375.9%$720/sqft |
Source: GAMLS #10651228 Report a problem | ||
| 12/14/2012 | Sold | $767,000-29.6%$151/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 5/21/2010 | Price change | $1,090,000-15.5%$215/sqft |
Source: Systems Engineering, Inc. #910716 Report a problem | ||
| 6/13/2009 | Listed for sale | $1,290,000$254/sqft |
Source: Systems Engineering, Inc. #910716 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $12,316 -0.8% | $599,395 +13.2% |
| 2024 | $12,417 -1.8% | $529,522 -3.4% |
| 2023 | $12,647 +6% | $548,019 +21.1% |
| 2022 | $11,935 -0.5% | $452,703 +10.7% |
| 2021 | $11,993 +1% | $408,994 +4.6% |
| 2020 | $11,870 +1.6% | $391,094 +3.6% |
| 2019 | $11,682 +2.3% | $377,616 +4.1% |
| 2018 | $11,421 +0% | $362,784 +0.5% |
| 2017 | $11,421 +0.2% | $361,019 +7.8% |
| 2016 | $11,397 +3.3% | $334,958 0% |
| 2015 | $11,032 -0.2% | $334,994 |
| 2014 | $11,050 | $334,994 |
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| 2000 | $6,594 | -- |
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Neighborhood: 30606
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Barrow Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 1.4 mi
- 5/10Clarke Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.6 mi
- 5/10Clarke Central High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Barrow
- 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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