Off Market Aug 2018 for $850K

$1,941,171

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $6,131/mo

•

4,800

sq ft

585 Fortson Rd, Athens, GA 30606

About this home

This beautiful Georgian style home sits on 1.55 acres and was lovingly restored in 2014 with a top to bottom renovation. The grand foyer entrance is flanked by a formal living and dining room with an additional family room at the rear that opens up to a huge screened porch and deck. The fully updated kitchen has custom cabinetry and granite countertops with double wall ovens and gas cooktop. The gorgeous owner's suite is on the main level with fully updated large bath and fantastic walk-in closet with built-ins. A mud room and laundry room complete the main level. Upstairs are four bedrooms and three bathrooms. Each bedroom has multiple closets and ensuite bathroom access. The basement is finished with a den, exercise room, bedroom and full bathroom.

Single-familyProperty Type

1967Year Built

1.55 acresLot Size

$404Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 spacesParking

Listed by Sarah Ellis • Corcoran Classic Living

Bought with Callie Waller • Corcoran Classic Living

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Redfin Estimate

$1,941,171

$1.1M since sold in August 2018$6,000 since August

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This home's estimate is 82.7% higher than the average sale price ($1.06M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 8, 2026
$950,000
A
4 beds3.5 baths2,735 sq ft
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SOLD DEC 9, 2025
$1,900,000
B
5 beds5.5 baths4,586 sq ft
169 Fortson Cir, Athens, GA 30606
SOLD JUL 14, 2026
$385,000
C
4 beds3 baths2,688 sq ft
480 Somerset Dr, Athens, GA 30606
SOLD MAR 20, 2026
$471,000
D
4 beds4 baths4,243 sq ft
201 Briarcliff Rd, Athens, GA 30606
SOLD MAY 29, 2026
$1,052,500
E
4 beds3.5 baths3,823 sq ft
132 Branford Pl, Athens, GA 30606
SOLD JUN 23, 2026
$1,617,000
F
6 beds4.5 baths4,661 sq ft
385 Woodward Way, Athens, GA 30606

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$3,622/mo

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Market trends in 30606, GA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Balanced market

Sale-to-List Price

97.6%

0.2% MoM

Median sale price

$380K

$5K MoM

Avg. days on market

49d

8 days MoM

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181

13 MoM

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Sale history for 585 Fortson Rd

Date

Event

Price

GAMLS #8402359

Aug 3, 2018

Sold

$850,000

$177/sq ft

Hive MLS #CM963262

Jun 20, 2018

Listed

$875,000

$182/sq ft

Public Records

Jan 16, 2014

Sold

$135,000

$28/sq ft

GAMLS #7100355

Jan 15, 2014

Sold

$735,000

$153/sq ft

Five Points Classic !!!! This beautiful Georgian home is a rare opportunity for a buyer who wants a new home w/basement in Five Points !!!! Rebuilt inside because of fire, this home is now move-in ready. Featuring new hardwood flooring on main, carpeting upstairs, custom light fixtures, extensive trims & molding, double-paned windows, spacious master on main, finished basement, and much, much more. Located on 1.55 acres with private rear yard and oversized deck. This home is a must see if you are looking for a new home that you can make your own while offering traditional Historic Athens architecture. All details about reconstruction of this prestigious estate styled home can be provided upon request. Rebuilding supervised byJohn McLeod.

Hive MLS #CM930924

Jan 14, 2013

Listed

$825,000

$172/sq ft

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Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$19,524 (+55.5%)

$116,800 + $563,887

$680,687

2024

$12,556 (−21.1%)

$116,800 + $300,969

$417,769

2023

$15,919 (+20.8%)

$116,800 + $300,969

$417,769

2022

$13,175 (+6.3%)

$116,800 + $426,590

$543,390

2021

$12,390 (+6.1%)

$116,800 + $306,214

$423,014

2020

$11,672 (+4.2%)

$116,800 + $239,558

$356,358

2019

$11,204 (+5.0%)

$116,800 + $239,558

$356,358

2018

$10,674 (+0.7%)

$116,800 + $223,200

$340,000

2017

$10,602 (+9.3%)

$116,800 + $205,487

$322,287

2016

$9,700 (+4.1%)

$116,800 + $205,487

$322,287

2014

$9,315

$84,096 + $202,293

$286,389

Tax history for 585 Fortson Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$19,524 (+55.5%)

$116,800 + $563,887

$680,687

2024

$12,556 (−21.1%)

$116,800 + $300,969

$417,769

2023

$15,919 (+20.8%)

$116,800 + $300,969

$417,769

2022

$13,175 (+6.3%)

$116,800 + $426,590

$543,390

2021

$12,390 (+6.1%)

$116,800 + $306,214

$423,014

2020

$11,672 (+4.2%)

$116,800 + $239,558

$356,358

2019

$11,204 (+5.0%)

$116,800 + $239,558

$356,358

2018

$10,674 (+0.7%)

$116,800 + $223,200

$340,000

2017

$10,602 (+9.3%)

$116,800 + $205,487

$322,287

2016

$9,700 (+4.1%)

$116,800 + $205,487

$322,287

2014

$9,315

$84,096 + $202,293

$286,389

*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

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

1.46 Acres

Year renovated

2001

Sq. Ft.

6,548

Year built

1967

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Clarke County

APN

124A3 F002

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 17, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Carport
Parking Total: 2
Parking Features: Attached, Carport, Guest

Interior

Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Total Integer: 6
Bathrooms Total Decimal: 5.5
Bathrooms Half: 1
Bathrooms Full: 5
Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Lower Level Full Bathrooms: 1

Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 6
Main Level Bedrooms: 1
Lower Level Bedrooms: 1

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Electric, Central
Has Cooling
Cooling: Electric, Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air

Interior Features
Interior Features: Bookcases, High Ceilings, Double Vanity, Soaking Tub, Separate Shower, Tile Bath, Walk-In Closet(s), Master Downstairs
Living Area: 4800
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Living Area Source: Agent
Above Grade Finished Area: 4800
Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
Below Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
Levels: Two
Appliances: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Disposal, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
Has Fireplace
Fireplaces Total: 1
Fireplace Features: Family Room

Room Information
Room Dining Room Features: Seats 12+,Separate Room
Room Kitchen Features: Breakfast Area,Pantry,Solid Surface Counters
Basement: Finished Bath, Interior Entry, Exterior Entry, Finished
Room Types: Foyer, Laundry, Exercise Room, Family Room, Other

Exterior

Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio, Screened

Property Information
Property Condition: Resale
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 1.55
Lot Size Square Feet: 67518
Lot Size Acres: 1.55
Lot Size Source: Public Records
Lot Features: Private

Building Information
Year Built: 1967
Building Area Total: 4800
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Building Area Source: Agent

Financial

Tax Information
Parcel Number: 124A3 F002
Tax Annual Amount: 10602
Tax Year: 2017

Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional 90%

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Utilities: Cable Available, Sewer Connected

Location

HOA Information
Association Fee Includes: None

School Information
Elementary School: Alps Road
Middle Or Junior School: Clarke
High School: Clarke Central

Location Information
Unparsed Address: 585 Fortson Road, Athens GA 30606
State Or Province: GA
PostalCode: 30606
Country: US
Subdivision Name: Five Points
Coordinates: -83.4077713,33.9377626
Directions: West Lake to Fortson Rd. Property is on the right.

Community Information
Community Features: None

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: 5.5
Sq. Ft.: 6,548
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1.46 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1967
Year Renovated: 2001
County: Clarke County
APN: 124A3 F002

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 17, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Photos Count: 31

Listing Information
List Price: 875000
Search Price: 850000
Close Price: 850000
Listing Id: 8402359
Original List Price: 875000

Listing Date Information
On Market Date: 2018-06-20
Close Date: 2018-08-03
Purchase Contract Date: 2018-07-02
Off Market Date: 2018-07-02

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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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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

4 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years

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Athens, GA • 30606

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Estimated sale price

$1.85M – $2.23M

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Home values near 585 Fortson Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
580 Fortson Rd, Athens, GA - Beds \| 2 Baths \| 3235 Sq. Ft.	$757,983
576 Fortson Rd, Athens, GA - Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1848 Sq. Ft.	$556,172

Address	Redfin Estimate
598 Fortson Rd, Athens, GA - Beds \| 5 Baths \| 4905 Sq. Ft.	$1,244,837
570 Fortson Rd, Athens, GA - Beds \| 7 Baths \| 6654 Sq. Ft.	$2,424,705

Address	Redfin Estimate
590 Fortson Rd, Athens, GA 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$840,293
596 Fortson Rd, Athens, GA 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 3985 Sq. Ft.	$1,387,347

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