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  • Price$775,000
  • Beds5
  • Baths3
  • SQ. Feet2,892
  • Acres0.69
  • Built1960

550 Fortson Road, Athens

Discover a private woodland retreat just minutes from Five Points, Beechwood Shopping Center, Piedmont Athens Regional, and the University of Georgia. Set on a beautifully wooded lot, this distinctive property offers the rare combination of peaceful surroundings, flexible living space, and an unbeatable in-town location. Inside, nearly 2,900 square feet unfolds with multiple living areas, 5 bedrooms, and 3 full baths designed to accommodate a variety of lifestyles. A separate guest wing with its own kitchenette provides exceptional flexibility for extended family, long-term guests, a home office, or a private retreat. Expansive windows bring the outdoors in, filling the home with natural light and showcasing the surrounding landscape. The spacious deck overlooks a tranquil koi pond and mature trees, creating a quiet backdrop for entertaining or simply enjoying the beauty of every season. Opportunities to own a home with this level of privacy and versatility this close to the heart of Athens are increasingly rare. Whether youre hosting family, working from home, or simply looking for a property with character and room to grow, 550 Fortson Road delivers a lifestyle thats hard to find-and even harder to leave.

Essential Information

  • MLS® #10805848
  • Price$775,000
  • Bedrooms5
  • Bathrooms3.00
  • Full Baths3
  • Square Footage2,892
  • Acres0.69
  • Year Built1960
  • TypeResidential
  • Sub-TypeSingle Family Residence
  • StyleRanch, Traditional
  • StatusNew

Amenities

  • UtilitiesCable Available, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Connected
  • Parking Spaces4
  • ParkingKitchen Level

Exterior

  • Exterior FeaturesWater Feature
  • Lot DescriptionNone
  • WindowsBay Window(s)
  • RoofOther
  • ConstructionWood Siding

Additional Information

  • Days on Market4

Community Information

  • Address550 Fortson Road
  • SubdivisionWestlake Drive
  • CityAthens
  • CountyClarke
  • StateGA
  • Zip Code30606

Interior

  • Interior FeaturesBeamed Ceilings, Double Vanity, High Ceilings, In-Law Floorplan, Master On Main Level, Pulldown Attic Stairs, Separate Shower, Split Bedroom Plan, Split Foyer, Tile Bath, Two Story Foyer, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
  • AppliancesDishwasher, Dryer, Oven/Range (Combo), Refrigerator, Washer
  • HeatingCentral
  • CoolingCentral Air, Electric
  • FireplaceYes
  • # of Fireplaces1
  • FireplacesGas Starter, Living Room, Masonry
  • StoriesOne

School Information

  • ElementaryHolston
  • MiddleClarke
  • HighClarke Central

Listing Details

  • Listing Provided Courtesy Of Five Market Realty LLC
  • Office Info7063381918
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Listing information last updated on July 21st, 2026 at 2:57pm CDT.