Active

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

$3,067,700 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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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: 122 days
Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell

Estimated market value

$3,067,700

$2.91M - $3.22M

$5,859/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
2/9/2026	Price change	$3,395,000-7%$670/sqft
Source: GAMLS #10651228 Report a problem
12/1/2025	Listed for sale	$3,650,000+375.9%$720/sqft
Source: GAMLS #10651228 Report a problem
12/14/2012	Sold	$767,000-29.6%$151/sqft
Source: Hive MLS #CM910716 Report a problem
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

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%
2022	$11,935 -0.5%	$452,703 +10.7%
2021	$11,993 +1%	$408,994 +4.6%
2020	$11,870 +1.6%	$391,094 +3.6%
2019	$11,682 +2.3%	$377,616 +4.1%
2018	$11,421 +0%	$362,784 +0.5%
2017	$11,421 +0.2%	$361,019 +7.8%
2016	$11,397 +3.3%	$334,958 0%
2015	$11,032 -0.2%	$334,994
2014	$11,050	$334,994
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