This is a gardner's paradise! Beautiful landscaped beds, shrubs, & trees. Everything has been meticulously maintained. New roof June 2012, new decking this year, new furnace november 2012, new updated wiring with breakers - Dec. 2012 and fresh paint throughout. This is a neighborhood that shopping, dining, church are all within walking distance. It is also a short distance to the bus stop. The home is light and airy with great views of the multi-level decks, back yard, & flower beds.. A Must See!
Single-familyProperty Type
1961Year Built
$150Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Carol Bitner• Keller Williams Greater Athens
Bought with Joe Polaneczky• Keller Williams Greater Athens
*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
0.5 Acres
Year renovated
1997
Sq. Ft.
2,287
Year built
1961
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Clarke County
APN
241C2 D010
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 17, 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.
Unparsed Address: 520 Forest Drive, Athens GA 30605
State Or Province: GA
PostalCode: 30605
Country: US
Subdivision Name: Green Acres
Coordinates: -83.3333272,33.9167308
Directions: Collge Station Road to Gaines School Road. Turn Right and turn left into Green Acres subdivision. (Greencrest Drive) Continue to Forest Drive, turn right and continue to #520 on Right
Community Information
Community Features: Pool
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,287
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.5 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1961
Year Renovated: 1997
County: Clarke County
APN: 241C2 D010
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 17, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Photos Count: 16
Listing Information
Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
List Price: 148000
Search Price: 148000
Close Price: 148000
Listing Id: 7002509
Original List Price: 158000
Listing Date Information
On Market Date: 2012-10-08
Close Date: 2013-04-05
Due Diligence Date: 2013-03-14
Purchase Contract Date: 2013-03-18
Off Market Date: 2013-03-18
Around this home
Schools
Barnett Shoals Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.1mi
6/10
Hilsman Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.0mi
3/10
Cedar Shoals High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.4mi
2/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
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
3/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.7 hours in
June and 3.5 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$369,000 – $447,000
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