$7,124 Closing Credit¹
#1021714, Scott Talley, Listing Office: 5Market Realty
$585,000 List price
559 Castalia Ave Athens, GA 30606
$6,947
Closing credit¹
2 beds
1 full
976 sqft
0.1 acres
$599 / sqft
House
Property details
About 559 Castalia Ave
Welcome to 559 Castalia Avenue just a few short steps from the bustling Five Points intersection. This cute and well maintained brick ranch sits on a coveted and lovely tree lined avenue in the locally designated Castalia Historic District in Athens, Georgia. This 2 BR 1 BA home has a light and bright feel with an updated kitchen and bathroom plus laundry closet. Entering the home, there is a cozy fireplace in the living room, lovely original oak hardwood floors throughout and sturdy plaster walls in each room. Sunny kitchen with updated appliances, cabinets, new can lighting as well solid surface counters and accenting backsplash. Dining area with room for china cupboard. Exterior access to large deck and carport. Two large bedrooms, each with double closets. Bathroom has been tastefully renovated with large step-in shower. This home has an easy floor plan and plenty of storage. Back yard is fenced and has a storage outbuilding. This home is conveniently located just a short walk to the Five Points business district, Milledge Avenue, Milledge Circle, The University of Georgia and downtown Athens beyond.
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingCentral, Electric
StatusActive
CoolingCeiling Fan(s), Electric
Size976 sqft
Lot size0.15 Acres
Year built1959
ParkingCarport, Detached, Off Street
MLS #10447335
FireplaceGas Log
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Summary
- MLS Number: 10447335
- MLS Name: Georgia MLS 2
- Office Name: Coldwell Banker Upchurch Rlty.
- Listing Agent: Ross Vaughn
Based on information from the Georgia MLS © 2025.
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 17, 2017 | Home Sold | $305,000 |
| Nov 16, 2016 | Home Sold | $225,070 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $166,635 | $1,566 |
| 2022 | $142,013 | $3,141 |
| 2021 | $127,441 | $4,326 |
| 2020 | $122,269 | $3,040 |
| 2018 | $106,780 | $2,835 |
| 2017 | $84,287 | $1,651 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
5
Barrow Elementary School
Public District PK-5
0.3 mi
•100 Pinecrest Dr
1
Bettye Henderson Holston Elementary School
Public District PK-5
1.2 mi
•205 Alps Rd
7
Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary School
Public District PK-5
1.8 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 $17,423. Residents of Athens, GA typically earn less than $<35k each year. The majority of families are single, no kids. The most common level of education of people living in this area is post secondary degree.
How much money do the neighbors make?
75%
<35k
17%
35k-100k
7%
100k-200k
1%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate
What types of families live nearby?
86%
Single, No Kids
1%
Single, with Kids
9%
Married, No Kids
4%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
2%
<11 yrs old
1%
12-17 yrs old
86%
18-34 yrs old
9%
35-64 yrs old
2%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
NBA/WNBA
Major League Soccer (MLS)
Soccer
Where do the neighbors shop?
Express/Express For Men
Banana Republic
Forever 21
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Starbucks
Sonic
Dominos Pizza
What do the neighbors drive?
Pontiac
Infiniti
Mazda
What do the neighbors listen to?
Urban Contemporary
Rhythmic Contemporary Hits- Alternative
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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About 559 Castalia Ave
This home is located at 559 Castalia Ave in Athens, GA and zip code 30605. This 976 square foot home, which was built in 1959, sits on a 0.15 acre lot. Features: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since January 27, 2025 and is currently priced at $585,000.
Athens, GA housing market in March 2025 saw over 16 listings sold above listed price, more than 50 sold at listed price and over 87 sold below. The number of homes for sale in Athens, GA increased by 19.6% between February and March 2025. In March 2025 median list price was $352,389 and the average listing age was 57 days.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.