#1024761, Sarah Ellis, Listing Office: Corcoran Classic Living
120 Fortson Dr Athens, GA 30606
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About 120 Fortson Dr
This perfectly updated and gently lived-in home offers the rare combination of plenty of space and storage for todays modern lifestyle with the Five Points walkability everyone is looking for. Built in 2014 and updated again in 2024, this home has a perfect floor plan with beautiful and sophisticated style. The huge front porch has a slate walking path to the road and provides a welcoming entrance. Inside the front door is a foyer with a study to the left complete with floor to ceiling built-ins, and a dining room to the right - each with incredible decorator detailing, high end lighting, and rich selections. There is a built-in nook with bookcases and a half bath as you walk back to the main living space. The gourmet kitchen is open to the living room, and there is an incredible poured concrete screened porch with brick fireplace off the living room creating incredible entertaining spaces. The kitchen has marble countertops, plenty of custom cabinetry, a large center island, a 6-burner dual fuel range, butlers pantry, and additional walk-in pantry storage. The living room is huge with plenty of built-ins, windows, and a fireplace. Tucked off the rear of the house is a laundry and 2-car attached garage - such a rarity in this location. Also on the main is the owners suite complete with a completely updated bathroom with luxury shower, free standing slipper tub, and dual vanity. There are beautiful hardwood floors throughout the main level. Upstairs are 4 bedrooms and 2 large bathrooms. Each bedroom has great closet space and direct access to a bathroom. The backyard is fenced and perfectly landscaped. Only four houses off Springdale, this is an incredibly located house with all of the modern amenities just steps from all things everyone enjoys about the Five Points lifestyle - access to shopping, the best restaurants, and UGA sporting events.
Highlights
Summary
- Partial Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Appliances: Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer
- Basement: No
- Flooring Type: Tile
- Interior: High Ceilings, Split Foyer, Entrance Foyer
- Fireplace: Gas Log, Other
- Total Bedroom Count: 3
- Attached Garage: Yes
- Parking: Attached, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Off Street
- Exterior: Sprinkler System
- Architectural Style: Craftsman
- Heating: Central
- Cooling: Electric
- List Price: $1,499,000
- Price/SqFt: $435
- Annual Tax Amount: $9,900
- Tax Year: 2023
- Lot: Level
- Directions: From Milledge Ave turn west on Springdale then turn right on Fortson Dr. House is on your right.
- Year Built: 2014
- Living Area: 3,442 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.35 Acres
- MLS Number: 10477906
- MLS Name: Georgia MLS 2
- Office Name: Corcoran Classic Living
- Listing Agent: Sarah Ellis
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Price information
Property sales
Date | Event | Price |
---|---|---|
Jul 01, 2024 | Home Sold | $1,399,000 |
May 11, 2015 | Home Sold | $620,000 |
Apr 08, 2013 | Home Sold | $355,000 |
Sep 08, 2006 | Home Sold | $300,000 |
Tax history
Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
---|---|---|
2023 | $316,811 | $9,900 |
2022 | $383,479 | $12,232 |
2021 | $316,811 | $10,676 |
2020 | $307,726 | $10,370 |
2018 | $294,175 | $9,987 |
2017 | $278,601 | $8,238 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
5
Barrow Elementary School
Public District PK-5
0.7 mi
•100 Pinecrest Dr
1
Bettye Henderson Holston Elementary School
Public District PK-5
0.8 mi
•205 Alps Rd
7
Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary School
Public District PK-5
1.3 mi
•757 N Chase St
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $25,000. Typical income of Athens, GA residents is less than $<35k annually. The most common type of family is single, no kids. The most common level of education of people living in this area is post secondary degree.
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About 120 Fortson Dr
The listing price of 120 Fortson Dr property is $1,499,000.
The property 120 Fortson Dr is a house located in Athens, Georgia, 30606.
Active Listing: 120 Fortson Dr is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 120 Fortson Dr are: Barrow Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Bettye Henderson Holston Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Clarke Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Hilsman Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Burney-Harris-Lyons Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Clarke Central High School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Foothills Charter High School (Central Office - Athens) (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Cedar Shoals High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $9,900 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on July 1, 2024 for $1,399,000 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 120 Fortson Dr has 3 bedrooms and 3 full and 1 half bathrooms.
The property 120 Fortson Dr is 3,442 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 120 Fortson Dr is 2014.
This home is located at 120 Fortson Dr in Athens, GA and zip code 30606. This 3,442 square foot home, which was built in 2014, sits on a 0.35 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since March 13, 2025 and is currently priced at $1,499,000.
While more than 15 listings in Athens, GA in April 2025 were sold above asking price, there were more than 51 listings sold at asking price, and more than 92 were sold below. The number of homes for sale in Athens, GA increased by 9.1% between March and April 2025. In April 2025, listings were on the market for 42 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $351,711.