# 550 Fortson Road, Athens, GA 30606

> **TL;DR:** 5bd/3ba single family, $775,000 ($268/sqft), built 1960, 2,892 sqft.
> Fireplace, A/C. Est. $4,145/mo. Listed 1 days.

## Property at a Glance

| Attribute | Value |
|-----------|-------|
| Price | $775,000 |
| Price/sqft | $268 |
| Bedrooms | 5 |
| Bathrooms | 3 full |
| Square Feet | 2,892 |
| Year Built | 1960 |
| Lot Size | 29,839 sqft (0.69 acres) |
| Stories | 1 |
| Property Type | Single Family (Single Family Residence) |
| Status | For Sale |
| Days on Market | 1 |

## Estimated Monthly Costs

| Category | Amount |
|----------|--------|
| Principal & Interest (20% down, 30-year at 6.5%) | $3,919 |
| Estimated Insurance | $226 |
| **Total** | **$4,145** |

## Key Amenities

- Fireplace
- A/C

## Property Highlights

- Built in 1960
- 0.69 acre lot
- Fireplace

## Description

### Agent Description
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.

## Location

- **Address:** 550 Fortson Road, Athens, GA 30606
- **County:** Clarke
- **Neighborhood:** Westlake Drive
- **Coordinates:** 33.93651, -83.405798
- **Google Maps:** https://www.google.com/maps?q=33.93651,-83.405798

## Listing Agent

- **Name:** Susan Jones
- **Brokerage:** 5Market Realty
- **Phone:** 7063381918

## Primary Photo

![550 Fortson Road - Primary Photo](http://lh.rdcpix.com/1f34d6c08832b8557c52d8a925ec93f1l-f2771424987r.jpg)

*31 total photos available on [listing page](https://www.propertysimple.ai/listing/550-fortson-road-athens-ga-30606-cl360447)*

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**MLS#:** CL360447 | **Updated:** 2026-08-02
**Source:** listhub

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