Why Live in Five Points
                
                    
                    
                        Five Points is a vibrant neighborhood just west of the University of Georgia (UGA) campus in Athens. The walkable area is known for its lively atmosphere, especially during football season. Residents and visitors can find a variety of shops, restaurants and bars, with popular spots like Jittery Joe’s for coffee, Cali N Titos for Latin American cuisine and Marker Seven Coastal Grill for seafood. On the neighborhood's south side, Memorial Park offers a range of activities that include a playground, Bear Hollow Zoo, Athens Creative Theatre, walking trails and a dog park. Next to Five Points, Oconee Forest Park provides additional outdoor recreation with its historic forest and trails. The neighborhood's home styles are diverse, with ranch-style houses, Craftsman cottages and New Traditionals being the most common. Townhomes and condos are also prevalent, with many properties within walking distance to the UGA campus. Public school students attend Barrow Elementary, Clarke Middle and Clarke Central High, all of which are highly rated. Five Points is just 2 miles from downtown Athens and about 1.5 miles from the UGA campus. Athens Transit Bus 9 provides free rides to the UGA Library. While the neighborhood is bustling during football season, with heavy traffic and tailgating, it offers a rich array of things to do year-round.
                    
                
            
    
        Home Trends in Five Points, GA
           On average, homes in Five Points, Athens sell after 58 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Five Points, Athens over the last 12 months is $790,000, up 13% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months. 
		
			
    
            
                
                    
                            Median Sale Price
                            $790,000
                     
                 
                    
                        
                                Median Single Family Sale Price
                                $932,000
                         
                     
             
            
                
                    
                            Median Townhouse Sale Price
                            $904,000
                     
                 
                    
                        
                                Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
                                $240,000
                         
                     
             
            
                
                    
                            Median 1 Bedroom Sale Price
                            $241,250
                     
                 
                    
                        
                                Average Price Per Sq Ft
                                $351
                         
                     
             
            
                
                    
                            Number of Homes for Sale
                            27
                     
                 
                    
                        
                                Last 12 months Home Sales
                                159
                         
                     
             
            
                
                    
                        
                                Median List Price
                                $849,000
                         
                     
             
            
                
                    
                            Median Change From 1st List Price
                            6%
                     
                 
                    
                        
                                Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
                                13%