598 Fortson Rd is a 4,905 square foot house on a 0.7 acre lot with 5 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Athens data, we estimate the home's value is $1,244,837.
Single-familyProperty Type
1930Year Built
0.7 acresLot Size
$254Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$1,244,837
$4,000 since August
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 7.4% lower than the average sale price ($1.34M) of 6 comparable homes.
As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,168 (−0.9%)
$74,000 + $443,970
$517,970
2024
$9,252 (+9.1%)
$72,000 + $370,284
$442,284
2023
$8,483 (+2.7%)
$72,000 + $370,284
$442,284
2022
$8,256 (+1.1%)
$72,000 + $353,689
$425,689
2021
$8,164 (+3.1%)
$72,000 + $258,592
$330,592
2020
$7,919 (+1.6%)
$72,000 + $201,040
$273,040
2019
$7,798 (+2.5%)
$72,000 + $201,040
$273,040
2018
$7,611 (+0.3%)
$72,000 + $187,637
$259,637
2017
$7,586 (+3.6%)
$72,000 + $172,448
$244,448
2016
$7,325 (+43.4%)
$72,000 + $172,448
$244,448
2014
$5,109
$44,800 + $115,708
$160,508
Tax history for 598 Fortson Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,168 (−0.9%)
$74,000 + $443,970
$517,970
2024
$9,252 (+9.1%)
$72,000 + $370,284
$442,284
2023
$8,483 (+2.7%)
$72,000 + $370,284
$442,284
2022
$8,256 (+1.1%)
$72,000 + $353,689
$425,689
2021
$8,164 (+3.1%)
$72,000 + $258,592
$330,592
2020
$7,919 (+1.6%)
$72,000 + $201,040
$273,040
2019
$7,798 (+2.5%)
$72,000 + $201,040
$273,040
2018
$7,611 (+0.3%)
$72,000 + $187,637
$259,637
2017
$7,586 (+3.6%)
$72,000 + $172,448
$244,448
2016
$7,325 (+43.4%)
$72,000 + $172,448
$244,448
2014
$5,109
$44,800 + $115,708
$160,508
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
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
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 1,485
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 4
# of 1/2 Baths: 2
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Heat Pump
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Foundation Type: Continuous Wall
Exterior Wall: Brick/Wood
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: MICHAEL A & EVE HALE
Living Sq. Ft: 4,905
Building Sq. Ft: 6,390
# of Stories: 2
Stories Type: 2
Legal Description: 598 FORTSON RD
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Basement Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 2,054
Garage / Carport Type: Basement
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 30,492
Municipality Name: PROPERTY IN CITY
Acres: 0.7
Zoning Code: RS-25
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Tax District County: BERKSHIRE TWP - BIG WALNUT
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 5.0
Sq. Ft.: 4,905
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.7 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1930
Year Renovated: 1991
County: Clarke County
APN: 124A4 D003
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 17, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Bettye Henderson Holston Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
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Clarke Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi
5/10
Clarke Central High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.3mi
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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
23% 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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Estimated sale price
$1.18M – $1.43M
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