Welcome to 567 Fortson Road in highly sought after Five Points. This elegant 5 BR 5.5 BA home designed by award winning architect David Matheny is situated on almost two acres of wooded land nestled off of West Lake Drive in Athens, Georgia. A long circular drive leads to this traditional and stately brick home. The open foyer leads to a formal living room and dining room featuring lovely oak hardwood floors, custom built-ins and detailed millwork. An expansive chef's kitchen for entertaining has solid surface countertops, custom cabinetry, island, built-ins, separate large walk-in pantry as well as a solid bank of large windows / doors allowing light and unobstructed views of the back yard. Bright and cheery eat-in breakfast and seating area, access to laundry room, powder room, and two-car garage beyond. Generous screened porch off back of house serves as an addition room for much of the year. Sophisticated study / den / addition room with dedicated full bathroom and amble closet spaces next to private primary suite with fireplace and screened porch access. Large primary bathroom along with large closets all on main floor. Upstairs there is a causal landing for reading or sitting. Three large bedrooms with two full bathrooms on this upper floor. Plenty of closet space as well as storage room. Terrace level is a sun-filled office, exercise area, full bathroom and a large game / media room with kitchenette, built-ins and pool table. Exterior access and light filled windows create a thoughtful flex space to escape to on this lower level. Voluminous storage room and mechanical room also on this floor. Thoughtfully manicured grounds with walking paths and patio surround this home and allow for a lovely and tranquil in-town get-away just minutes from Beechwood Shopping Center, Five Points Business district, medical centers, downtown Athens and The University of Georgia.
Single-familyProperty Type
1983Year Built
1.86 acresLot Size
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Eric Vaughn• Coldwell Banker Upchurch Realty
Bought with Mary Catherine Smith• Corcoran Classic Living
Welcome to 567 Fortson Road in highly sought after Five Points. This elegant 5 BR 5.5 BA home designed by award winning architect David Matheny is situated on almost two acres of wooded land nestled off of West Lake Drive in Athens, Georgia. A long circular drive leads to this traditional and stately brick home. The open foyer leads to a formal living room and dining room featuring lovely oak hardwood floors, custom built-ins and detailed millwork. An expansive chef's kitchen for entertaining has solid surface countertops, custom cabinetry, island, built-ins, separate large walk-in pantry as well as a solid bank of large windows / doors allowing light and unobstructed views of the back yard. Bright and cheery eat-in breakfast and seating area, access to laundry room, powder room, and two-car garage beyond. Generous screened porch off back of house serves as an addition room for much of the year. Sophisticated study / den / addition room with dedicated full bathroom and amble closet spaces next to private primary suite with fireplace and screened porch access. Large primary bathroom along with large closets all on main floor. Upstairs there is a causal landing for reading or sitting. Three large bedrooms with two full bathrooms on this upper floor. Plenty of closet space as well as storage room. Terrace level is a sun-filled office, exercise area, full bathroom and a large game / media room with kitchenette, built-ins and pool table. Exterior access and light filled windows create a thoughtful flex space to escape to on this lower level. Voluminous storage room and mechanical room also on this floor. Thoughtfully manicured grounds with walking paths and patio surround this home and allow for a lovely and tranquil in-town get-away just minutes from Beechwood Shopping Center, Five Points Business district, medical centers, downtown Athens and The University of Georgia.
Hive MLS #CM1003534
Apr 11, 2023
Sold
$1,200,000
Nov 21, 2022
Listed
$1,399,000
GAMLS #10033049
Jul 21, 2022
Listing Removed
—
Apr 25, 2022
Price Changed
$1,700,000
Mar 29, 2022
Listed
$1,850,000
Hive MLS #CM987471
Jul 20, 2022
Listing Removed
—
Mar 29, 2022
Listed
$1,700,000
Public Records
Jun 17, 2005
Sold
$900,000
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$16,472 (+9.8%)
$141,360 + $448,315
$589,675
2024
$15,000 (−5.8%)
$132,378 + $347,622
$480,000
2023
$15,917 (+68.8%)
$132,378 + $347,622
$480,000
2022
$9,430 (+0.7%)
$141,360 + $367,971
$509,331
2021
$9,364 (+2.7%)
$141,360 + $265,767
$407,127
2020
$9,113 (+1.2%)
$141,360 + $205,600
$346,960
2019
$9,006 (+2.2%)
$141,360 + $205,600
$346,960
2018
$8,815 (+0.3%)
$141,360 + $191,893
$333,253
2017
$8,790 (+4.1%)
$141,360 + $176,359
$317,719
2016
$8,440
$141,360 + $176,359
$317,719
2014
$8,440
$119,040 + $173,618
$292,658
Tax history for 567 Fortson Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$16,472 (+9.8%)
$141,360 + $448,315
$589,675
2024
$15,000 (−5.8%)
$132,378 + $347,622
$480,000
2023
$15,917 (+68.8%)
$132,378 + $347,622
$480,000
2022
$9,430 (+0.7%)
$141,360 + $367,971
$509,331
2021
$9,364 (+2.7%)
$141,360 + $265,767
$407,127
2020
$9,113 (+1.2%)
$141,360 + $205,600
$346,960
2019
$9,006 (+2.2%)
$141,360 + $205,600
$346,960
2018
$8,815 (+0.3%)
$141,360 + $191,893
$333,253
2017
$8,790 (+4.1%)
$141,360 + $176,359
$317,719
2016
$8,440
$141,360 + $176,359
$317,719
2014
$8,440
$119,040 + $173,618
$292,658
*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
5.5
Stories
1.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.86 Acres
Year renovated
1994
Sq. Ft.
6,148
Year built
1983
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Clarke County
APN
124C1 B003
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
# of Parking Spaces Total: 5
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Attached
Interior
Bedroom Information
Main Level Bedrooms: 2
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 5
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 3
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air, Electric
Has Heating
Heating: Central
Interior Features
Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Cathedral Ceiling(s), Kitchen Island, Other, Pantry
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Land Information
Topography: Sloping
Lot Information
Lot Features: Level, Sloped
Lot Size : 1.86
Lot Size Area: 1.86
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 1.86
Zoning: RS-25
Zoning Description: Single Family
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $9,429
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Location
Schools Information
Elementary School: Alps Road
Middle Or Junior School: Clarke Middle
High School: Clarke Central
Location Information
Directions: Leaving Beechwood Shopping Center turn right onto Fortson Road. Home is on the right. From Five Points take Milledge Circle. Right on West Lake Drive. Left on Fortson Road. Home is on the left.
Subdivision Name: Fivepoints
Community Information
Community Features: None
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 5.5
Sq. Ft.: 6,148
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 1.86 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1983
Year Renovated: 1994
County: Clarke County
APN: 124C1 B003
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 17, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: Athens Area Association of REALTORS
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Schools
Bettye Henderson Holston Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
2/10
Clarke Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi
5/10
Clarke Central High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.4mi
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, 16 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
$1.58M – $1.91M
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