Single Family Residence at 655 Oglethorpe Avenue, Athens
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$575,000

655 Oglethorpe Avenue
Athens, GA 30606
Listed by Sarah Ellis · Corcoran Classic Living
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3
Living area
1,932 sqft
Year built
2022

About this home

Located on a corner lot directly across from Bishop Park, this newer construction home offers an easy, low-maintenance lifestyle in one of Athens' most desirable neighborhoods. Residents enjoy lawn maintenance provided by the community, creating a true lock-and-leave option without sacrificing outdoor living. The neighborhood is known for its welcoming feel, front porches, and walkable access to Bishop Park, home to Athens' popular Saturday Farmers Market, pool, tennis courts, playgrounds, trails, and green space. With additional ease and proximity to the restaurants and shops in Normaltown, and the UGA School of Medicine, it really is an unbeatable location. The floor plan ispractical and flexible, featuring a guest suite and full bath on the main level, with a spacious primary suite and two additional bedrooms upstairs. The kitchen is open and has a center island bar seating, tile backsplash, and quartz countertops. The living spaces open to a screened back porch overlooking the fenced backyard, and the covered front porch is the perfect place to relax and enjoy the neighborhood. Additional features include a one-car garage and the added peace of mind that comes with newer construction. Just minutes from Downtown Athens, Normaltown, Five Points, the University of Georgia, restaurants, shopping, and parks, this home combines convenience, quality construction, and a strong sense of community in an exceptional in-town location.

Property details

MLS
Hive MLS
MLS #
CL360382
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
Parksides/Normaltown
Status
Active
Days on market
N/A
On market date
July 20, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
3
Garage spaces
1
Parking spaces
N/A
Lot size
0.123 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
Oglethorpe Avenue Elementary School
0.66 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
600
Student:teacher ratio
10.5:1
District
Clarke County
Middle
Clarke Middle School
1.26 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
HighCharter
Foothills Charter High School (Central Office - Athens)
0.77 mi away · Grades 9-12
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
1.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
2,104
Student:teacher ratio
91.5:1
District
State Charter Schools- Foothills Charter High School (Centr

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.

40
Somewhat walkable
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
8.0 / 20 -- Below average walkable

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Est. monthly payment
$3,613/mo
$115,000 down
$460,000 loan
Principal & interest$2,984
Property tax (est.)$479
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Hive MLS via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated August 19, 2026.

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.