Charming 3 Bedroom and 2 Bath Home Just Minutes from Downtown Athens! This beautifully updated home offers the perfect blend of comfort and convenience. Featuring a spacious kitchen with granite countertops, brand-new stainless steel dishwasher and range, and plenty of room for cooking and entertaining. Enjoy relaxing on the oversized front porch or hosting gatherings in the large, fenced-in backyard. Recent updates include a new HVAC system and new hot water heater for peace of mind. Additional highlights include an attached carport, and a well-designed floor plan that maximizes every square foot. Located just minutes from shopping, dining, and UGA campus – don’t miss this one!
Single-familyProperty Type
1969Year Built
0.5 acresLot Size
$229Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Ellen West• RAC Properties of Athens, Inc.
Bought with Kay Norris• Keller Williams Greater Athens
Charming 3 Bedroom and 2 Bath Home Just Minutes from Downtown Athens! This beautifully updated home offers the perfect blend of comfort and convenience. Featuring a spacious kitchen with granite countertops, brand-new stainless steel dishwasher and range, and plenty of room for cooking and entertaining. Enjoy relaxing on the oversized front porch or hosting gatherings in the large, fenced-in backyard. Recent updates include a new HVAC system and new hot water heater for peace of mind. Additional highlights include an attached carport, and a well-designed floor plan that maximizes every square foot. Located just minutes from shopping, dining, and UGA campus - don't miss this one!
Public Records
Jun 23, 2025
Sold
$170,000
$120/sq ft
Hive MLS #CM664528
Dec 31, 2007
Listing Removed
—
Mar 16, 2007
Listed
$123,600
$87/sq ft
Hive MLS #CM749337
Dec 31, 2007
Listing Removed
—
Apr 4, 2006
Listed
$119,500
$84/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 1, 2007
Sold
$114,000
$80/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 9, 2005
Sold
$94,000
$66/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$1,508 (+75.5%)
$12,000 + $69,245
$81,245
2023
$859 (−42.0%)
$12,000 + $69,245
$81,245
2022
$1,481 (+2.3%)
$12,000 + $62,326
$74,326
2021
$1,448 (+5.2%)
$10,400 + $51,024
$61,424
2020
$1,376 (+11.5%)
$10,400 + $40,422
$50,822
2019
$1,234 (+9.4%)
$10,400 + $40,422
$50,822
2018
$1,128 (+8.6%)
$9,600 + $36,752
$46,352
2017
$1,038 (+10.7%)
$9,600 + $30,989
$40,589
2016
$938 (−2.2%)
$9,600 + $30,989
$40,589
2014
$959
$9,600 + $28,543
$38,143
Tax history for 542 Cherokee Rdg
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$1,508 (+75.5%)
$12,000 + $69,245
$81,245
2023
$859 (−42.0%)
$12,000 + $69,245
$81,245
2022
$1,481 (+2.3%)
$12,000 + $62,326
$74,326
2021
$1,448 (+5.2%)
$10,400 + $51,024
$61,424
2020
$1,376 (+11.5%)
$10,400 + $40,422
$50,822
2019
$1,234 (+9.4%)
$10,400 + $40,422
$50,822
2018
$1,128 (+8.6%)
$9,600 + $36,752
$46,352
2017
$1,038 (+10.7%)
$9,600 + $30,989
$40,589
2016
$938 (−2.2%)
$9,600 + $30,989
$40,589
2014
$959
$9,600 + $28,543
$38,143
*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
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.51 Acres
Year renovated
1994
Sq. Ft.
1,471
Year built
1969
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Clarke County
APN
071D4 A009
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.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Garden center
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Cemetery
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Carport
# of Carport Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Attached
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air, Electric, Heat Pump
Has Heating
Heating: Heat Pump, Natural Gas
Interior Features
Appliances: Electric Water Heater
Room Information
Laundry Features: In Garage
Exterior
Building Information
Levels: One
# of Stories Total: 1
Construction Materials: Brick
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Features: Level
Lot Size : 0.504
Lot Size Area: 0.504
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.504
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
Location Information
Directions: Head west on US-29 S/US-78 W 2.8 mi Continue onto GA-10 Loop W 2.4 mi Take exit 18 for Atlanta Hwy 0.4 mi Use the right lane to turn left onto US-78 BUS W/Atlanta Hwy 0.3 mi Turn right onto Huntington Road 0.3 mi Turn right onto Cherokee Ridge
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,471
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.51 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1969
Year Renovated: 1994
County: Clarke County
APN: 071D4 A009
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 17, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: Athens Area Association of REALTORS
Around this home
Schools
Cleveland Road Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 2.8mi
4/10
Burney-Harris-Lyons Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.0mi
7/10
Clarke Central High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.1mi
5/10
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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
6/10 Wind Factor
27% 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
Athens, GA • 30606
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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
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Estimated sale price
$309,000 – $374,000
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