Rare find in Forest Heights: a house built in the 21st century ••• This 3/2 solid, well-kept, rustic-style home was BUILT IN 2009. ••• Inside: Wide open living room with a beautiful brick wood-burning fireplace leads to a dining area and a spacious kitchen with custom cabinets, stainless appliances, granite countertops, and a pantry closet. The owner's suite is privately separated from the other two bedrooms. It includes two closets and an ensuite bathroom with a granite double vanity, a separate soaking tub, and a walk-in tile shower. The second bathroom is conveniently located next to the big laundry room with beautiful cabinets. Pinewood floors throughout the home. ••• Outside: Welcoming covered front porch and a freshly stained covered back deck that overlooks the fenced-in, low-maintenance backyard with mature trees and privacy. ••• New HVAC, new Water heater, recently installed Carport, and newly complete encapsulation in the crawlspace are other important highlights of this move-in ready home.
Single-familyProperty Type
2009Year Built
0.4 acresLot Size
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Irena Epling• Keller Williams Greater Athens
Bought with Non Member• ATHENS AREA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS
Rare find in Forest Heights: house built in 21st century *** This 3/2 solid, well kept, rustic-style home was BUILT IN 2009. *** Inside: Wide open living room with a beautiful brick wood-burning fireplace leads to a dining area and a spacious kitchen with custom cabinets, stainless appliances, granite countertops and a pantry closet. The owner's suite is privately separated from the other two bedrooms. It includes two closets and ensuite bathroom with granite double vanity, separate soaking tub, and walk-in tile shower. The second bathroom is conveniently located next to the big laundry room with beautiful cabinets. Pinewood floors throughout the home. *** Outside: Welcoming covered front porch and a freshly stained covered back deck that overlooks the fenced-in, low maintenance backyard with mature trees and privacy. *** New HVAC, new Water heater, recently installed Carport, and newly completely encapsulation in the crawlspace are other important highlights of this move-in ready home.
Hive MLS #CM1010869
Nov 17, 2023
Sold
$365,000
Oct 22, 2023
Listed
$378,000
GAMLS #8966911
Jun 2, 2021
Sold
$316,000
May 24, 2021
Pending
—
Apr 27, 2021
Pending
—
Apr 22, 2021
Listed
$315,000
Charming 3,2 craftsman in lovely Forest Heights! Open living room with beautiful brick fireplace and dining area. Large kitchen with custom cabinets, stainless appliances, granite countertops and pantry closet. Private owner's suite with hers/his closets and ensuite bathroom with granite double vanity, separate soaking tub, and walk-in tile shower. Roomy 2nd and 3rd bedrooms and additional bathroom with tile floors and shower window. Convenient laundry room with washer and dryer and ample cabinet storage. High ceilings and beautiful pine floors throughout most of the home. Welcoming front porch and a covered breakfast deck that overlooks your fenced-in backyard with shady trees and privacy. A newer-built gem for the neighborhood, move-in ready and convenient to everything. No HOA, Neighborhood pool membership optional.
Hive MLS #CM981119
Apr 22, 2021
Listed
$315,000
Public Records
Jul 29, 2008
Sold
$105,000
Public Records
Jun 5, 2008
Sold
$207,000
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$5,063 (+3.3%)
$18,000 + $145,047
$163,047
2025
$4,900 (+7.4%)
$18,000 + $139,803
$157,803
2024
$4,560 (+2.4%)
$18,000 + $127,933
$145,933
2023
$4,452 (+10.4%)
$18,000 + $127,933
$145,933
2022
$4,032 (+40.8%)
$14,000 + $128,454
$142,454
2021
$2,864 (+3.1%)
$14,000 + $112,400
$126,400
2020
$2,778 (+9.4%)
$12,600 + $79,834
$92,434
2019
$2,540 (+7.3%)
$12,600 + $79,834
$92,434
2018
$2,368 (+15.6%)
$10,800 + $74,028
$84,828
2017
$2,048 (+6.4%)
$10,080 + $60,238
$70,318
2016
$1,925 (+4.7%)
$10,080 + $60,238
$70,318
2014
$1,839
$8,640 + $55,366
$64,006
Tax history for 239 Tara Way
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$5,063 (+3.3%)
$18,000 + $145,047
$163,047
2025
$4,900 (+7.4%)
$18,000 + $139,803
$157,803
2024
$4,560 (+2.4%)
$18,000 + $127,933
$145,933
2023
$4,452 (+10.4%)
$18,000 + $127,933
$145,933
2022
$4,032 (+40.8%)
$14,000 + $128,454
$142,454
2021
$2,864 (+3.1%)
$14,000 + $112,400
$126,400
2020
$2,778 (+9.4%)
$12,600 + $79,834
$92,434
2019
$2,540 (+7.3%)
$12,600 + $79,834
$92,434
2018
$2,368 (+15.6%)
$10,800 + $74,028
$84,828
2017
$2,048 (+6.4%)
$10,080 + $60,238
$70,318
2016
$1,925 (+4.7%)
$10,080 + $60,238
$70,318
2014
$1,839
$8,640 + $55,366
$64,006
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
—
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.4 Acres
Year renovated
2019
Sq. Ft.
1,534
Year built
2009
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Clarke County
APN
121A2 A017
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 9, 2026.
RS-25
Single-Family Residential District
The purpose of the RS district is to stabilize and protect the owner occupied housing characteristics of the district and to promote and encourage a suitable environment for family life.
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Land Information
Topography: Sloping
Lot Information
Lot Features: Sloped
Lot Size : 0.4006
Lot Size Area: 0.4006
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.4006
Zoning: RS-25
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $4,032
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Location
Schools Information
Elementary School: Oglethorpe Avenue
Middle Or Junior School: Burney-Harris-Lyons
High School: Clarke Central
Location Information
Directions: Coming from downtown Athens via Prince Ave, take a left on Oglethorpe, left on Forest Heights Drive, and right on Tara Way. The home is on your left.
Subdivision Name: Forest Heights
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,534
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.4 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2009
Year Renovated: 2019
County: Clarke County
APN: 121A2 A017
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 9, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: Athens Area Association of REALTORS
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Schools
Oglethorpe Avenue Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
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Burney-Harris-Lyons Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.4mi
7/10
Clarke Central High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.2mi
5/10
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1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 106° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
5/10 Wind Factor
25% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
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4 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$383,000 – $463,000
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