Price Reduction - Primary on Main - Eco Friendly
Address
550 Fortson Road, Athens, GA
Price
$ 750,000
Property Attributes
- MLS#10805848
- TypeSingle Family
- Listing Status Active
- CountyClarke
- CityAthens
- NeighborhoodWestlake Drive
- Zip30606
- StyleRanch, Traditional
- Year Built1960
- Taxes$ 4963
- Price$ 750,000
- Bedrooms5
- Full Bathrooms3
- Half Bathrooms0
- Sqr Footage2892
- Lot Size0.685 Acres
Data Source:
Georgia MLS (GAMLS)
Property Description
Discover a private woodland retreat in one of Athens' most convenient in-town locations, just minutes from Five Points, Beechwood Shopping Center, Piedmont Athens Regional, and the University of Georgia. Set on a beautifully wooded lot, this distinctive 5-bedroom, 3-bath home offers nearly 2,900 square feet of flexible living space with multiple living areas and room to make it your own. A separate guest wing with its own kitchenette adds exceptional versatility for extended family, long-term guests, a home office, or a private retreat. Step outside to a spacious deck overlooking a tranquil koi pond and mature trees-an inviting setting for entertaining, relaxing, or enjoying the privacy that is increasingly hard to find this close to town. With its generous square footage, flexible floor plan, and exceptional Athens location, 550 Fortson Road presents a wonderful opportunity for buyers looking for space, privacy, and convenience. Sellers are ready for the next chapter and have priced the home with today's buyer in mind.
| Elementary School | Middle School | High School |
|---|---|---|
| Holston Elementary School | Clarke Middle School | Clarke Central High School |
| Price History | |
|---|---|
| 7/15/2026 | Listed $775,000 |
| 8/14/2026 | 3$750,000 |
General Features
| Sewer | Public Sewer |
|---|---|
| Heating | Central |
| Cooling | Central Air,Electric |
| Utilities | Cable Available,Natural Gas Available,Sewer Connected |
| Roof | Other |
| Appliances | Dishwasher,Dryer,Range,Refrigerator,Washer |
| Association Fee Includes | None |
| Patio/Porch Features | Deck,Porch |
| Architectural Style | Ranch,Traditional |
| Construction Materials | Wood Siding |
| Year Built | 1960 |
| Levels | One |
| Property Subtype | Single Family Residence |
| Tax Year | 2025 |
| Community Features | None |
| County | Clarke |
| New Construction | false |
| Property Type | Residential |
| HOA | false |
| Attached Garage | false |
| Energy Efficient | Thermostat |
| Subdivision Name | Westlake Drive |
| Garage Y/N | false |
| Full Baths | 3 |
| Status | Active |
| Directions | From Alps Road, head down West Lake Drive. Take the 2nd Fortson Road entrance on the right. Home will be around the corner on the right. |
| High School | Clarke Central |
| City | Athens |
| Lot Size Units | Square Feet |
| Lot Size Square Feet | 29838.6 |
| Carport Y/N | false |
| Elementary School | Holston |
| Land Lease Y/N | false |
| Tax Annual Amount | 4963 |
| Home Warranty Y/N | false |
| Middle/Junior High School | Clarke |
| Property Condition | Resale |
| Structure Type | House |
| Building Area Units | Square Feet |
| Living Area Units | Square Feet |
| Standard Status | Active |
| Occupancy Type | Vacant |
Interior Features
| Interior Amenities | 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) |
|---|---|
| Basement | Crawl Space |
| Flooring | Carpet,Hardwood,Tile,Vinyl |
| Total Fireplaces | 1 |
| Fireplace Features | Gas Starter,Living Room,Masonry |
| Air Conditioning Y/N | true |
| Heating Y/N | true |
| Window Features | Bay Window(s) |
| Fireplace Y/N | true |
| Above Grade Finished Area | 2892 |
| Laundry Features | Laundry Closet |
| Total Bedrooms | 5 |
| Main Level Bedrooms | 5 |
| Main Level Bathrooms | 3 |
| Below Grade Finished Area Unit Type | Square Feet |
| LivingAreaSource | Public Records |
| Above Grade Finished Area Unit Type | Square Feet |
| Kitchen Features | Breakfast Area,Solid Surface Counters |
| Total Baths | 3 |
Exterior Features
| Exterior Amenities | Water Feature |
|---|---|
| Parking Features | Kitchen Level |
| Lot Features | None |
| Water Source | Public |
| Total Parking | 4 |
| Lot Size Area | 29838.6 |
| Building Area Total | 2892 |
| Lot Size Acres | 0.685 |
| Lot Size Source | Public Records |
Amenities
- Foreclosure
- Views
- Short Sale
- New Construction
- Adult 55+
- Lease To Own
- No HOA Fees
- Furnished
- Primary On Main
- Air Conditioning
- Seller Finance
- Green
- Fixer Upper
- Horse
- Golf
- Fireplace
- Deck
- Garage
- Basement
- Pool
Property vs Single Family Average in 30606
Price
Taxes
Year Built
©2026 Georgia Multiple Listing Service All information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. All properties are subject to prior sale, change or withdrawal. Neither listing broker(s) or information provider(s) shall be responsible for any typographical errors, misinformation, misprints and shall be held totally harmless. Listing(s) information is provided for consumer's personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may
Listings identified with the FMLS IDX logo come from FMLS and are held by brokerage firms other than the owner of this website. The listing brokerage is identified in any listing details. Information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. If you believe any FMLS listing contains material that infringes your copyrighted work please 
Northeast Georgia Board of REALTORS® All information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. All properties are subject to prior sale, change or withdrawal. Neither listing broker(s) or information provider(s) shall be responsible for any typographical errors, misinformation, misprints and shall be held totally harmless. Listing(s) information is provided for consumer's personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be
The information set forth on this site is based upon information which we consider reliable, but because it has been supplied by third parties to our franchisees (who in turn supplied it to us), we can not represent that it is accurate or complete, and it should not be relied upon as such. The offerings are subject to errors, omissions, changes, including price, or withdrawal without notice. All dimensions are approximate and have not been verified by the selling party and can not be verified. It
