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515 Forest Heights Drive

Athens, GA 30606
  • $475,000
  • STATUS: Active
  • ON SITE: 39 Days
  • MLS #: 1025560
UPDATED: 32 min ago
$475,000
  • 4
    BEDS
  • 0.51
    ACRES
  • 4
    BATHS
  • 0
    1/2 BATHS
  • 2,022
    SQFT
  • $235
    $/SQFT
Neighborhood:
Type:
Single-Family Home
Built:
1962
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Area:

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Description

Charming Athens Home with a Thriving Food Forest! Welcome to 515 Forest Heights Drive a one-of-a-kind gem nestled in one of Athens' most desirable neighborhoods. This inviting home offers the perfect blend of natural beauty and modern comfort. Set on a lush, well-maintained lot, the front yard features a fully established food forest an edible landscape designed for low-maintenance abundance. Imagine stepping outside your front door to harvest fresh fruits, berries, herbs, and greens throughout the seasons! Inside, the main floor is open combining the fully remodeled kitchen and a warm light filled living area perfect for relaxing or entertaining. The kitchen features solid quartzite countertops, new stainless steel appliances, and custom handmade solid maple cabinets. You can access the backyard through a sliding glass door from either the screened in porch or the adjoining open deck. On the upper level you will find three bedrooms, including the primary suite with its own bathroom, as well as a shared full bath. The lower level features a guest suite with fireplace and full bath that has its own separate walk out and driveway. The laundry room is also located on that level with access to the enclosed garage with a newer roll up door. The home is full of charming touches throughout, including a wood burning stove on the main floor. The crawlspace has been encapsulated and the insulation has been redone making the home more energy efficient. The spacious backyard, mature trees, chicken coop, greenhouse, and quiet corner lot offer privacy and a serene connection to nature while also giving you the rare blend of urban convenience as it is just minutes from downtown Athens, UGA, and local shops and restaurants. Whether you're a gardener, a foodie, or simply looking for a peaceful sanctuary, this home offers a truly special lifestyle. Don't miss your chance to own a living landscape and a beautiful home in the heart of Athens!

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515 Forest Heights Drive Athens, GA 30606

  • Price: $475,000
  • Status: Active
  • On Site: 39 Days
  • Updated: 32 min ago
  • MLS #: 1025560
4
Beds
4
Baths
0
½ Baths
0.51
Acres
2,022
SQFT
$235
$/SQFT
1962
Built
Neighborhood:
Forest Heights
County:
Clarke Co.
Area:
Athens
Elementary School:
Oglethorpe Avenue
Middle School:
Burney-Harris-Lyons
High School:
Clarke Central
Property Description
Charming Athens Home with a Thriving Food Forest! Welcome to 515 Forest Heights Drive a one-of-a-kind gem nestled in one of Athens' most desirable neighborhoods. This inviting home offers the perfect blend of natural beauty and modern comfort. Set on a lush, well-maintained lot, the front yard features a fully established food forest an edible landscape designed for low-maintenance abundance. Imagine stepping outside your front door to harvest fresh fruits, berries, herbs, and greens throughout the seasons! Inside, the main floor is open combining the fully remodeled kitchen and a warm light filled living area perfect for relaxing or entertaining. The kitchen features solid quartzite countertops, new stainless steel appliances, and custom handmade solid maple cabinets. You can access the backyard through a sliding glass door from either the screened in porch or the adjoining open deck. On the upper level you will find three bedrooms, including the primary suite with its own bathroom, as well as a shared full bath. The lower level features a guest suite with fireplace and full bath that has its own separate walk out and driveway. The laundry room is also located on that level with access to the enclosed garage with a newer roll up door. The home is full of charming touches throughout, including a wood burning stove on the main floor. The crawlspace has been encapsulated and the insulation has been redone making the home more energy efficient. The spacious backyard, mature trees, chicken coop, greenhouse, and quiet corner lot offer privacy and a serene connection to nature while also giving you the rare blend of urban convenience as it is just minutes from downtown Athens, UGA, and local shops and restaurants. Whether you're a gardener, a foodie, or simply looking for a peaceful sanctuary, this home offers a truly special lifestyle. Don't miss your chance to own a living landscape and a beautiful home in the heart of Athens!
Exterior Features

Architectural Style Split Level Carport YN Yes Construction Materials Brick Hardi Plank Type Exterior Features Deck Enclosed Porch Fence Porch Garage YN Yes Other Structures Poultry Coop Shed(s) Parking Features Carport Garage Off Street Parking Available Parking Total 3 Patio And Porch Features Covered Deck Porch Screened Waterfront YN No Window Features Window Treatments

Interior Features

Appliances Convection Oven Dryer Dishwasher Freezer Microwave Oven Refrigerator Washer Instant Hot Water Basement YN No Cooling Electric Attic Fan Cooling YN Yes Fireplace Features One Living Room Primary Bedroom Wood Burning Stove Fireplace YN Yes Flooring Luxury Vinyl Plank Tile Wood Foundation Details Slab Heating Central Heating YN Yes Interior Features Ceiling Fan(s) Custom Cabinets Fireplace High Speed Internet Kitchen Island Solid Surface Counters Cable TV Window Treatments Programmable Thermostat Levels Three Or More Multi / Split Main Level Bathrooms 1 Rooms Dining Room Bedroom 4 Bedroom 3 Bedroom 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom 4 Bathroom 3 Bathroom 2 Full Bath (Upper Level) Full Bath (Main Level) Full Bath (Lower Level) Bedroom (Upper Level) Bedroom (Lower Level) Bathroom 1

Property Features

Association YN No Community Features Gutter(s) Public Transportation Green Energy Efficient Insulation Green Water Conservation Rain Water Collection Water- Smart Landscaping Home Warranty YN No Lot Features Level Possession Closing Property Sub Type Single Family Residence Property Sub Type Additional Single Family Residence Security Features Security System Sewer Public Sewer Special Listing Conditions None Tax Annual Amount 4039.76 Tax Year 2024 Utilities Cable Available Water Source Public

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Classic MLS logo © 2025 Multiple Listing Service of the Athens Area Association of REALTORS®. All Rights Reserved. The data relating to real estate for sale or lease on this web site comes in part from the MLS of the Athens Area Association of REALTORS® Broker Reciprocity Database. Real estate listings held by brokerage firms other than Signature Real Estate of Athens are marked with the Broker Reciprocity logo or an abbreviated logo and detailed information about them includes the name of the listing broker. IDX information is provided exclusively for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by the MLS or Signature Real Estate of Athens. Data last updated: 2025-06-18T13:21:29.663.
 
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