550 Fortson Road, Athens, GA 30606

$775,000
5
BD
3
BA
2,892
SqFt

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List Price
$775,000
Status
ACTIVE
Days on Market
14
MLS#
10805848
Subtype
Residential
Style
Ranch, Traditional
Year Built
1960
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
3
Full Baths
3
Living Area
2,892
Lot Size
29,838
Acres
0.69
Subdivision
Westlake Drive

Property Description

Discover a private woodland retreat just minutes from Five Points, Beechwood Shopping Center, Piedmont Athens Regional, and the University of Georgia. Set on a beautifully wooded lot, this distinctive property offers the rare combination of peaceful surroundings, flexible living space, and an unbeatable in-town location. Inside, nearly 2,900 square feet unfolds with multiple living areas, 5 bedrooms, and 3 full baths designed to accommodate a variety of lifestyles. A separate guest wing with its own kitchenette provides exceptional flexibility for extended family, long-term guests, a home office, or a private retreat. Expansive windows bring the outdoors in, filling the home with natural light and showcasing the surrounding landscape. The spacious deck overlooks a tranquil koi pond and mature trees, creating a quiet backdrop for entertaining or simply enjoying the beauty of every season. Opportunities to own a home with this level of privacy and versatility this close to the heart of Athens are increasingly rare. Whether youre hosting family, working from home, or simply looking for a property with character and room to grow, 550 Fortson Road delivers a lifestyle thats hard to find-and even harder to leave.

Additional Information

Interior Features
Beamed Ceilings, Double Vanity, High Ceilings, In-Law Floorplan, Master On Main Level, Separate Shower, Split Bedroom Plan, Split Foyer, Tile Bath, Entrance Foyer, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
Exterior Features
Water Feature
Property Description
Ranch, Traditional
Flooring
Carpet, Hardwood, Tile, Vinyl
Appliances
Dishwasher, Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Heating
Central
Air Conditioning
Central Air, Electric
Stories
1 Story
Levels
One
Parking
Kitchen Level
Elementary School
Holston
High School
Clarke Central

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Listing courtesy of Five Market Realty LLC.

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