Located just a short distance from the peaceful Oconee river and tucked away at the end of Skipstone drive awaits this 5 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom, beautifully maintained home offering you the location and privacy you desire! You will instantly feel at home when you are greeted with the cozy fireplace and an open floor plan that provides ample space for hosting dinners and entertaining family and friends. Make your way through the dining area and out the sliding glass door onto a spacious deck for your evening BBQ and sunset relaxation. The main level features the master suite, complete with an en-suite, a walk-in closet, tiled shower/tub, and a private toilet room. A laundry room with a utility sink adds convenience, while a half-bath on this level ensures guests are well accommodated. Upstairs, you will find four additional bedrooms and a perfectly situated full jack and jill bathroom. Additionally, there's a walk-in storage closet and a bonus/media room that promises to be the heart of the home for movie and game nights and creating lasting memories. The extra-wide two-car garage offers plenty of room for vehicles and storage, and the grand front porch is the ideal spot to sip your morning coffee. For those who enjoy outdoor activities, there's community access to the river, and the home is just 4 miles from Wire Park and downtown Watkinsville, with Athens Clarke County only a short drive away. Situated in one of the top ranked school districts in Georgia, this home offers the perfect combination of privacy, comfort, and convenience. Welcome home!
For sale
Price cut: $9.6K (4/3)
$499,900
1290 Skipstone Dr, Watkinsville, GA 30677
5beds
2,551sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1996
1.09 Acres Lot
$496,300 Zestimate®
$196/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Cozy fireplaceSpacious deckOpen floor planGrand front porchExtra-wide two-car garageWalk-in closetJack and jill bathroom
- 152 days
- on Zillow |
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: April 03, 2025 at 05:57am
Listed by:
Nichole Knight,
White Oak Realty
Source: Classic MLS,MLS#: 1022600
Originating MLS: Athens Area Association of REALTORS

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Upper
Other
- Level: Main
Other
- Level: Upper
Half bath
- Level: Main
Heating
- Electric
Cooling
- Electric
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Oven, Range
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Fireplace, High Speed Internet, Kitchen Island, Cable TV, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Main Level Primary, Storage
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
- Windows: Double Pane Windows
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: One, Living Room
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,551 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Parking Available
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Covered, Deck, Porch
- Exterior features: Deck, Porch
Lot
- Size: 1.09 Acres
- Features: Level, Sloped
Details
- Parcel number: D01B033A
- Zoning: 001
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Craftsman
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- HardiPlank Type, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Crawlspace
Condition
- Year built: 1996
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Skipstone
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Watkinsville
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $196/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $326,396
- Annual tax amount: $2,402
- Date on market: 11/25/2024
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership type: Fee Simple
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