Upon entering the house you are immersed in the old world charm of this renovated Five Points home. Fortson Road is a quiet street conveniently located near Alps Plaza and right off West Lake. When you enter this expansive and remodeled home you will be enthralled by the large foyer with large cased openings to the formal dining room, keeping room and living room. You will be welcomed by the homes incredible curb appeal including a large circular driveway. This stunning home was totally renovated in 2019 with an open concept floor plan and the addition of a master suite. There is a designer kitchen with stainless steel high end appliances, large island with space for at least 4 bar stools and marble tiled backsplash throughout. Company will enjoy being a part of the kitchen activities while watching a football games in the keeping room. The natural light from the large windows of this home is beautiful. The kitchen also includes 2 dishwashers and a pellet ice maker in the bar area. The owner added a master suite with hardwood floors and a beautiful marbled bathroom with oversize soaking tub and separate shower, water closet , double vanity, make-up counter, window seat, and lots of storage space. You will have plenty of space for all your clothes in this massive master closet with attic storage as well. There is a "friends entrance" located in this area making it easy for you to bring your groceries and entering the main living spaces. This enters into a brick floor mudroom as well as a large walk in pantry with lots of natural light from a small window. You have a natural flow in this home for entertaining with no dead end rooms, a powder room tucked in a hall between the kitchen and living room, two glass French doors leading out to an oversized back deck on this 1 acre + property. The lovely open staircase takes you to the second floor with 4 large bedrooms, all hardwood floors, a second laundry room, and 3 full bathrooms. Don't forget the basement has a newly epoxy two car garage plus large utility closet with storage space as well. There are two rooms with 2 large closets that have countless uses. This could be a great space for a workout room, playroom, or office. Flooring is currently concrete but the options are endless on choices to make for this great downstairs space. Don't miss this rare opportunity to be in Five Points on one of the most desired streets!
Sold for $1,078,000 on 11/04/22
$1,078,000
596 Fortson Rd, Athens, GA 30606
5beds
--sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1968
0.9 Acres Lot
$1,301,600 Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$4,306 Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: July 10, 2025 at 11:37am
Listed by:
Laura Wilfong,
Coldwell Banker Upchurch Realty
Bought with:
Rebecca Chisolm, 324518
Corcoran Classic Living
Source: Hive MLS,MLS#: CM1001284Originating MLS: Athens Area Association of REALTORS
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Bedroom 1
- Level: Upper
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Bedroom 1
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Bedroom 4
- Level: Upper
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Bathroom 1
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Bathroom 1
- Level: Upper
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Bathroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Bathroom 2
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Bathroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Heating
- Central, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Cathedral Ceiling(s), Kitchen Island, Pantry
- Flooring: Brick, Tile, Wood
- Basement: Full,Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Attached, Underground
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Deck
Lot
- Size: 0.90 Acres
- Features: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 124A4 D004
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
Condition
- Year built: 1968
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: None
Location
- Region: Athens
- Subdivision: Fivepoints
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
Services availability
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