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  • Price cut: $255K (2/9)
    $3,395,000

    255 Plum Nelly Rd, Athens, GA 30606

    3beds
    5,069sqft
    : 
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1941
    5.58 Acres Lot
    $3,272,900 Zestimate®
    $670/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Rich hardwoodsScreened garden houseCharming breakfast nookGrand curved staircaseTerraced lawnSaltwater poolCustom closets
    Set on 5.58 acres along the Oconee River, this award-winning Chatts Island estate blends historic character with refined modern luxury. Originally built in the 1940s and thoughtfully renovated, the home offers over 5,000 SF of elegant living with four fireplaces, rich hardwoods, a grand curved staircase, and multiple French doors opening to sweeping outdoor spaces. The grounds feature manicured gardens, a terraced lawn, saltwater pool, covered slate patio, grilling kitchen, screened garden house, and a pickleball court. Inside, enjoy a chef's kitchen with pro-grade range, with dual ovens, wet bar service area with heart pine walls, and charming breakfast nook. The owner's suite offers a fireplace, custom closets, and spa bath. Additional guest suites are located on the upper level, a flexible library/4th bedroom option, and a vaulted bonus room above the garage offer exceptional versatility. A rare riverfront estate and 2025 Piedmont Garden Tour participant! ASK FOR PROPERTY WEBSITE!
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    Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago

    Listing updated: February 11, 2026 at 10:07pm

    Listed by:

    Mary C Smith 706-255-6091,

    Corcoran Classic Living

    Source: GAMLS,MLS#: 10651228MLS Logo

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 5
    • Full bathrooms: 3
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 2
    Rooms
    • Room types: Family Room, Game Room, Laundry, Office, Other
    Kitchen
    • Features: Breakfast Area, Kitchen Island, Solid Surface Counters
    Heating
    • Central
    Cooling
    • Central Air, Electric
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Refrigerator
    • Laundry: Upper Level
    Features
    • High Ceilings, Other, Split Foyer, Tray Ceiling(s), Entrance Foyer, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Wet Bar
    • Flooring: Hardwood, Other, Tile
    • Basement: Interior Entry,Unfinished
    • Number of fireplaces: 3
    • Fireplace features: Family Room, Living Room, Other
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 5,069
    • Total interior livable area: 5,069 sqft
    • Finished area above ground: 5,069
    • Finished area below ground: 0

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 6
    • Parking features: Attached, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Off Street
    • Has attached garage: Yes
    Features
    • Levels: Two
    • Stories: 2
    • Patio & porch: Deck, Patio
    • Exterior features: Garden, Sprinkler System
    • Has private pool: Yes
    • Pool features: In Ground
    • Fencing: Other
    • Has view: Yes
    • View description: River, Seasonal View
    • Has water view: Yes
    • Water view: River
    • Waterfront features: Creek
    Lot
    • Size: 5.58 Acres
    • Features: Private
    • Residential vegetation: Grassed, Partially Wooded
    Details
    • Additional structures: Other, Outbuilding, Shed(s)
    • Parcel number: 124C1 B001
    • Special conditions: Historic

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Brick 4 Side,Traditional
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Brick
    • Roof: Composition
    Condition
    • Resale
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 1941

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Private, Public, Well
    • Utilities for property: Underground Utilities
    Green energy
    • Energy efficient items: Thermostat

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Features: None
    • Security: Security System
    • Subdivision: Fivepoints
    HOA
    • Has HOA: No
    • Services included: None
    Location
    • Region: Athens

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $670/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $1,498,488
    • Annual tax amount: $12,315
    • Date on market: 12/1/2025
    • Cumulative days on market: 76 days
    • Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
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    Estimated market value

    $3,272,900

    $3.11M - $3.44M

    $5,859/mo

    Price history

    Price history
    DateEventPrice
    2/9/2026Price change$3,395,000-7%$670/sqft
    Source: GAMLS #10651228 Report a problem
    12/1/2025Listed for sale$3,650,000+375.9%$720/sqft
    Source: GAMLS #10651228 Report a problem
    12/14/2012Sold$767,000-29.6%$151/sqft
    Source: Hive MLS #CM910716 Report a problem
    5/21/2010Price change$1,090,000-15.5%$215/sqft
    Source: Systems Engineering, Inc. #910716 Report a problem
    6/13/2009Listed for sale$1,290,000$254/sqft
    Source: Systems Engineering, Inc. #910716 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    Public tax history
    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$12,316 -0.8%$599,395 +13.2%
    2024$12,417 -1.8%$529,522 -3.4%
    2023$12,647 +6%$548,019 +21.1%

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    BuyAbility℠ payment

    Est. payment
    $20,076/mo
    Principal & interest
    $16540
    Property taxes
    $2348
    Home insurance
    $1188

      Climate risks

      Neighborhood: 30606

      Nearby schools

      GreatSchools rating
      Schools provided by the listing agent
      • Elementary: Barrow
      • Middle: Clarke
      • High: Clarke Central

      Source: GAMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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