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Discover a private woodland retreat just minutes from Five $775,000

550 Fortson Rd, Athens, GA 30606

5 br, 3.0 ba, 1960 2892 sf
Clarke County
Ad #: 7611334

Home For Sale

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 you're hosting family, working from home, or simply looking for a property with character and room to grow, 550 Fortson Road delivers a lifestyle that's hard to find-and even harder to leave.

Property Details

  • Beds: 5
  • Baths: 3.0
  • Sq Feet: 2892
  • Year Built: 1960
  • Location: (private lake, pond, coastal)
  • Acres: 0.685
  • County: Clarke County
  • Community: Westlake Drive
  • Heat/AC: Central, Natural Gas
  • Siding: Wood Siding
  • Roof:
  • Stories: 1
  • Fireplaces: Has Fireplace
  • Property Taxes: $4,963
  • MLS #: CL360447

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Contact Agent
Listing Agent: Susan Jones, 5Market Realty, 706-338-1918, 706-850-4636 Listing Site, Listing Status: Active
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Lake Home For Sale in Athens, Georgia
Ad Number : 7611334
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Added: Jul 15, 2026
Updated on: Jul 15, 2026
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