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Single Family Residence at 550 Fortson Road, Athens
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$750,000

Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
3
Living area
2,892 sqft
Year built
1960
550 Fortson Road
Athens, GA 30606
Listed by 5Market Realty

Highlights

Property type
Single Family Residence
Lot size
0.685 acres
On market
117 days
  • Fireplace

About this home

INCREDIBLE VALUE IN AN EXCEPTIONAL IN-TOWN ATHENS LOCATION! Set on a beautifully wooded .68-acre lot just minutes from Five Points, Beechwood Shopping Center, Piedmont Athens Regional, and the University of Georgia, 550 Fortson Road offers nearly 2,900 square feet of living space, 5 bedrooms, 3 baths, and a level of privacy that's increasingly difficult to find this close to town. The versatile floor plan features multiple living areas, many updated spaces, and a separate guest wing with its own kitchenette, ideal for extended family, overnight guests, a home office, or additional private living space. Outside, a spacious deck overlooks a tranquil koi pond and wooded backyard, creating a peaceful retreat just minutes from the heart of Athens. For buyers seeking generous living space, privacy, flexibility, and an exceptional in-town location, this property offers a unique opportunity at an attractive price. Now offered at $750,000.

Property details

MLS
Hive MLS
MLS #
CL360447
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
Fivepoints
Status
Active
Days on market
117
On market date
July 15, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
3
Garage spaces
N/A
Parking spaces
N/A
Lot size
0.685 acres
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Nearby schools

Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card.

Elementary
Alps Road Elementary School
0.53 mi away · Grades -1-5
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
5.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
354
Student:teacher ratio
9.6:1
District
Clarke County
Middle
Clarke Middle School
0.54 mi away · Grades 6-8
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
5.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
742
Student:teacher ratio
10.8:1
District
Clarke County
High
Classic City High School
0.94 mi away · Grades 9-12
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
5.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
30
Student:teacher ratio
10.0:1
District
Clarke County

Walkability

Blended score for Athens's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). EPA National Walkability Index only -- nearby-amenity data not cached yet for this area.

45
Somewhat walkable
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
9.0 / 20 -- Below average walkable

Mortgage calculator

Estimate only - actual rate and payment depend on your lender, credit, and loan program.

Adjust tax / insurance estimates
Est. monthly payment
$4,667/mo
$150,000 down
$600,000 loan
Principal & interest$3,892
Property tax (est.)$625
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Hive MLS. Last updated 2 days ago.

Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed; all measurements, school assignments, HOA fees, taxes, and feature lists are approximate and should be independently verified. Equal Housing Opportunity.