NEW PRICE - UNDER $900K NEAR FIVE POINTS! Rare opportunity on sought-after Fortson Road. This spacious 5-bedroom, 3-bath ranch offers flexible living with a private guest suite featuring two bedrooms, a full bath, and kitchenette-ideal for extended family, guests, or game-day weekends in Athens. 550 Fortson Road features bright, comfortable living spaces, a welcoming kitchen, a mudroom, and a spacious deck overlooking a tranquil koi pond, creating a peaceful setting for relaxing or entertaining. Situated on a generous lot with mature landscaping, the property offers plenty of room to relax, entertain, or host friends and family on football weekends. Convenient to Five Points dining, shopping, UGA, and downtown Athens, this home combines location, space, and flexibility in one of Athens' most desirable areas.
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Price cut: $26K (3/16)
$899,000
550 Fortson Rd, Athens, GA 30606
5beds
2,892sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1960
0.68 Acres Lot
$868,300 Zestimate®
$311/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Flexible livingWelcoming kitchenBright comfortable living spaces
- 20 days |
- 1,719 |
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: March 18, 2026 at 10:06pm
Listed by:
Susan Jones 7063381918,
Five Market Realty LLC
Source: GAMLS,MLS#: 10703913
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
- Main level bathrooms: 3
- Main level bedrooms: 5
Rooms
- Room types: Great Room, Office, Sun Room
Dining room
- Features: Dining Rm/Living Rm Combo
Kitchen
- Features: Breakfast Area, Solid Surface Counters
Heating
- Central, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Oven/Range (Combo), Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Laundry Closet
Features
- Beamed Ceilings, Double Vanity, High Ceilings, In-Law Floorplan, Master On Main Level, Split Bedroom Plan, Tile Bath, Entrance Foyer, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
- Windows: Bay Window(s), Skylight(s)
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Attic: Pull Down Stairs
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas Log, Living Room, Masonry
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,892
- Total interior livable area: 2,892 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,892
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Parking Pad
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio
- Exterior features: Water Feature
Lot
- Size: 0.68 Acres
- Features: City Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 124A4 D007
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch,Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Updated/Remodeled
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1960
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, High Speed Internet, Sewer Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: None
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Fivepoints
HOA
- Has HOA: No
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Athens
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $311/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $699,273
- Annual tax amount: $4,963
- Date on market: 3/5/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 21 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Agency
Estimated market value
$868,300
$825,000 - $912,000
$3,370/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/16/2026 | Price change | $899,000-2.8%$311/sqft |
Source:  GAMLS #10703913 Report a problem | ||
| 3/4/2026 | Listed for sale | $925,000+27.6%$320/sqft |
Source:  Hive MLS #CL349824 Report a problem | ||
| 10/28/2025 | Sold | $725,000-29.3%$251/sqft |
Source: GAMLS #10610345 Report a problem | ||
| 9/23/2025 | Pending sale | $1,025,000$354/sqft |
Source: GAMLS #10610345 Report a problem | ||
| 9/21/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,025,000+416.4%$354/sqft |
Source: Hive MLS #CL340177 Report a problem | ||
| 4/24/1996 | Sold | $198,500$69/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,963 -0.9% | $279,709 +15.9% |
| 2024 | $5,006 +2.5% | $241,366 +4.3% |
| 2023 | $4,883 +3.7% | $231,502 +20.1% |
| 2022 | $4,707 +0.8% | $192,799 +12.6% |
| 2021 | $4,669 +1.6% | $171,276 +5% |
| 2020 | $4,597 +1.9% | $163,172 +3.9% |
| 2019 | $4,512 +1.9% | $157,093 +4% |
| 2018 | $4,427 | $151,015 +0.5% |
| 2017 | $4,427 +0.3% | $150,205 +12.9% |
| 2016 | $4,416 +5.8% | $132,989 |
| 2015 | $4,175 -0.2% | $132,989 +13.4% |
| 2014 | $4,182 | $117,309 |
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BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$5,083/mo
Principal & interest
$4461
Property taxes
$622
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 30606
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 2/10Alps Road Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.6 mi
- 4/10Clarke Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.5 mi
- 5/10Clarke Central High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Holston
- 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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