$259,900
About this home
Renovated cottage on nearly half an acre just 4 miles from downtown Athens! Tucked into a peaceful, mostly wooded setting, this move-in ready 2-bedroom, 2-bath home offers the rare combination of privacy and convenience. Inside, the open-concept layout connects the living room and kitchen, creating an inviting space for everyday living and entertaining, while the refinished red oak hardwood floors add warmth and character throughout the main living areas. The updated kitchen features quartz countertops, and new appliances. Recent improvements include a new roof, new HVAC system, fresh interior and exterior paint, and updated fixtures, providing peace of mind for years to come. Step outside to enjoy the spacious, fenced backyard and wooded surroundings—perfect for relaxing, entertaining, gardening, or simply enjoying a little more room to breathe. With its convenient Athens location, generous lot, extensive updates, and easy access to downtown and UGA, this property offers an exceptional opportunity to enjoy the Athens lifestyle without sacrificing privacy or space. A rare find at this price point!
Property details
- MLS
- Hive MLS
- MLS #
- CL362960
- Property type
- Single Family Residence
- Subdivision
- Skylark
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 54
- On market date
- August 21, 2026
- Stories
- N/A
- Total bathrooms
- 2
- Garage spaces
- N/A
- Parking spaces
- N/A
- Lot size
- 0.49 acres
Location
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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.
- Enrollment
- 363
- Student:teacher ratio
- 9.3:1
- District
- Clarke County
- Enrollment
- 643
- Student:teacher ratio
- 10.9:1
- District
- Clarke County
- Enrollment
- 1,509
- Student:teacher ratio
- 14.2:1
- 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.
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