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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Price cut: $255K (2/9)
$3,395,000
255 Plum Nelly Rd, Athens, GA 30606
3beds
5,069sqft
Est.:
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
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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#: 10651228
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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
Estimated market value
$3,272,900
$3.11M - $3.44M
$5,859/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/9/2026 | Price change | $3,395,000-7%$670/sqft |
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| 12/1/2025 | Listed for sale | $3,650,000+375.9%$720/sqft |
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| 12/14/2012 | Sold | $767,000-29.6%$151/sqft |
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| 5/21/2010 | Price change | $1,090,000-15.5%$215/sqft |
Source: Systems Engineering, Inc. #910716 Report a problem | ||
| 6/13/2009 | Listed for sale | $1,290,000$254/sqft |
Source: Systems Engineering, Inc. #910716 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax 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% |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$20,076/mo
Principal & interest
$16540
Property taxes
$2348
Home insurance
$1188
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 30606
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Barrow Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 1.4 mi
- 7/10Clarke Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.6 mi
- 6/10Clarke Central High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.5 mi
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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