Welcome to 224 Fortson Drive located within the highly desirable Five Points neighborhood in beautiful Athens, Georgia. This stately and unique property offers an amazing array of amenities for an unbelievable and unmatched list price. There are 6 full bedrooms all with their own private bathrooms and enough space to accommodate any situation or need. Every inch of this lovely home has been thoughtfully renovated and meticulously maintained. Fenced and lush front yard is gated for off-street privacy and security. Inviting and generous covered from porch leads to large entry hall dividing the main floor living spaces. Study, auxiliary bar kitchen, powder room, spacious living room and formal dining room all featuring detailed, mindful millwork, beautiful and gleaming oak hardwood floors, as well as light and bright windows. Entertaining and chef's kitchen has a myriad of custom cabinetry and solid stone counter tops, island, plenty of storage as well as an adjacent scullery for overflow and clean-up. Secondary half-bath near by. Owners' suite is conveniently located on the main floor, back of house for privacy. This spacious, two-story room features a fireplace, large windows as well as detailed natural woodwork with a soaring ceiling height. Upstairs office or quiet get-away space. Spa-like bathroom has granite double vanity, separate water closet and custom tiled steam shower and soaking + jetted tub. Corner windows give this room lots of light and positive energy. Adjacent generous cedar closets with plenty of proper and thoughtful storage options. Hallway leads to walk-in housekeeper's cleaning closet and one of two big laundry rooms on-site. Upstairs has built-ins, bonus area for office or TV / reading nook and two spacious, bright bedrooms with full bathrooms and large closets. Downstairs leads to a neat mechanical room, two-car garage, comfortable family room with more custom millwork, fireplace and additional full bathroom as well as a private light-filled office with exterior access. Three additional sunny bedrooms all with en suite bathrooms also on this level. Huge eat-in kitchen and second laundry room to service this floor. Additionally, several French doors leading out to the custom stone patio and entertaining spaces featuring covered outdoor kitchen, alfresco dining and wood-burning double fireplace. Down another set of stairs connects to the terrace level gym / yoga room with full bathroom and steam shower. Exterior access leads to fantastic backyard spaces with heated, saltwater pool, jacuzzi, covered entertaining space, conversation seating area and putting green. High fence creates privacy and sense of seclusion and calm. Beautifully manicured pathways run along each side of home. This property is conveniently located just minutes from the bustling Five Points business district, Beechwood Shopping Center, local medical centers, downtown Athens and The University of Georgia campus.
Sold
$1,300,000
224 Fortson Dr, Athens, GA 30606
6beds
8,354sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1971
0.45 Acres lot
$1,573,600 Zestimate®
$156/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: November 01, 2024 at 11:18am
Listed by:
Eric Vaughn,
Coldwell Banker Upchurch Realty
Bought with:
Eric Vaughn, 348653
Coldwell Banker Upchurch Realty
Source: Classic MLS,MLS#: 1019191
Originating MLS: Athens Area Association of REALTORS

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 10
- Full bathrooms: 8
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 3
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Level: Lower
Bedroom
- Level: Upper
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Other
- Level: Upper
Other
- Level: Lower
Other
- Level: Main
Half bath
- Level: Main
Heating
- Electric, Multiple Heating Units
Cooling
- Electric, Multi Units
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Oven, Refrigerator, See Remarks, Wine Cooler, Washer, Some Commercial Grade
Features
- Wet Bar, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Custom Cabinets, Fireplace, High Ceilings, High Speed Internet, Kitchen Island, Other, Pantry, See Remarks, Solid Surface Counters, Cable TV, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Window Treatments, Entrance Foyer, Eat-in Kitchen, In-Law Floorplan, Loft, Main Level Primary, Storage
- Flooring: Other, See Remarks, Tile, Wood
- Windows: Double Pane Windows, Window Treatments
- Basement: Bathroom,Bedroom,Exterior Entry,Finished,Garage Access,Interior Entry,Crawl Space
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Two, Family Room, Other, Outside, See Remarks, Wood Burning, Basement
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 8,354 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Additional Parking, Attached, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Off Street, Other, Parking Available, See Remarks
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 4
- Patio & porch: Covered, Patio, Porch
- Exterior features: Fence, Sprinkler/Irrigation, Lighting, Outdoor Kitchen, Pool, Porch, Patio, See Remarks, Gas Grill
- Has private pool: Yes
Lot
- Size: 0.45 Acres
- Features: Level, Sloped, See Remarks
Details
- Additional structures: Other, See Remarks
- Parcel number: 122D3 A002
- Zoning description: Single Family
- Special conditions: None
- Other equipment: Satellite Dish
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Frame, HardiPlank Type, See Remarks
- Foundation: Basement, Crawlspace, See Remarks
Condition
- Year built: 1971
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Underground Utilities
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Insulation
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Security System
Location
- Region: Athens
- Subdivision: Fivepoints
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Agency
Services availability

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